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December 7, 2020 —  A disease common during the First World War, trench fever, has been found in some urban populations experiencing homelessness in Canada

December 6, 2020 —  31 years ago on Dec. 6, a gunman killed 14 female students all of whom were studying engineering

December 5, 2020 —  Noah Bartlett, a first-year student at the Asper School of Business, is in his kitchen getting ready for a virtual interview in between his online classes at the University of Manitoba “It’s both fun and a challenge,” jokes Bartlett. “I’m pretty grateful that classes are still going on and that I am able to pursue university.” Of French-Métis decent and born in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 land, Bartlett is the 2020 recipient of the Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) Scholarship, an award valued up to $5,000. It’s given to an Indigenous high school student entering the Asper School of Business who demonstrates a combination of academic excellence and community involvement. Bartlett shined in his application with a high GPA, participation in extra curriculars, and a commitment to his community.

December 5, 2020 —  Emma Dicks, Matthew Glowacki, and Bryce Stovin's design wins 1st place in Barkman Design Competition

December 4, 2020 —  Students in the practicum stream of the University of Manitoba’s inter-faculty Master of Human Rights programare nearing completion of their placements, and are already making major contributions to local human rights organizations, as revealed at an online symposium held November 30th.

December 4, 2020 —  DFOM graduates India George and Nolan Powell are spreading joy, not COVID.

December 4, 2020 —  When the College of Nursing postponed the 2020 Helen Glass Research Symposium in March, it was only days before the University of Manitoba cancelled in-person classes due to COVID-19. However, at that point, submissions were already sent in for one of the symposium’s signature events, the Graduate Student Poster Competition.

December 3, 2020 —  Your final exams are here! You’ve made it this far, and the Fall Term is almost over. Here are some more tips to help you be successful this exam period. Keep in mind that online exams are very similar to in-class exams, so your preparation should be similar. An online exam is still an official university exam, and that the same academic integrity expectations apply.

December 3, 2020 —  Final exams are just around the corner. You can find your Fall Term exam schedule in Aurora under ‘My Exams’. Be sure to check out these IST resources, supports and tips to help you navigate online exam tools.  Taking an online exam is really similar to taking a regular exam, so stay positive.  We’ve put together some tips to help you prepare.

December 3, 2020 —  New Academic Jobs - December 2, 2020