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Coloured books resemble a rainbow

Inclusive books save lives. Don’t ban them.

May 24, 2023 — 
When it comes to schooling, it is very important to be inclusive of all students and not exclude a few others just because certain parents have disagreements.

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UM flexible work program continues

May 17, 2023 — 
Program materials, application form available on UM Intranet site

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UM community mourns Jason Butchart

May 17, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba community was saddened by the news of Jason Butchart's passing on May 10, at the age of 54.

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2023 pension committee election results

May 17, 2023 — 
UM confirms the reelection to the committee of active voting representatives

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Flag lowered for Edward Larter

May 16, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on May 18, 2023 in honour of Edward (Ed) Larter.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Hidden treasures on campus

May 15, 2023 — 
A new exhibit has been unveiled in the Wallace Building’s Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie: Campus Hidden Treasures: Ancient Marine Life in Tyndall Stone.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

How have sea ice and climate varied in the Canadian Arctic during the last 20,000 years?

May 12, 2023 — 
To answer this question, Professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, Canada Excellence Research Chair, and team are looking to drill an ice core on Müller Ice Cap, Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut. You can follow along as they post updates to their blog.

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Campus Beautification Day offers gardening activities, music and a free lunch

May 8, 2023 — 
Join in for fresh air, fun and fabulous prizes!

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A colourful graphic with #MyStory for Canadian Mental Health Association's 2023 Mental Health Week.

The mental health care we all need is in our stories

May 3, 2023 — 
May 1 to 7 is Mental Health Week

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Meet UM’s new Family Resource Coordinator

May 3, 2023 — 
UM is happy to announce a new resource available to UM academics and staff. The Family Resource Coordinator can provide UM academics and staff with information, guidance, and support on family care matters as well as offering referrals and some coordination of family care services. We chatted with Francene Perehinec about her new role, what she hopes to bring to the table, and a little about herself.

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