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Photo of famous Toronto Criminal defence lawyer Marie Henein leaning on one elbow with her face in one hand, looking piecingly at the camera. She wears all black with one hand pressed on the table in front of her. Her face is expressionless.

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law to host Harry Walsh, O.C., Q.C. Lecture featuring keynote Marie Henein, K.C.

February 24, 2025 — 
All members of the legal community are invited to join us for this lecture held in honour of Harry Walsh, O.C., LL.D., Q.C., one of Canada's most legendary advocates who fought for the abolition of capital punishment in Canada and helped found Legal Aid Manitoba.

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Two Black students smiling, at the Asper School of Business

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Black Flourishing at UM

January 29, 2025 — 
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.

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Image is the book covers for A Two-Spirit Journey and When the Pine Needles Fall.

UM on the Canada Reads 2025 longlist

January 22, 2025 — 
Two books with strong ties to the University of Manitoba have been selected for this year’s CBC's Canada Reads competition: A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer published by University of Manitoba Press and When the Pine Needles Fall by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with UM Assistant Professor in History and Indigenous Studies Sean Carleton.

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Students

Gen Z: CBC Manitoba wants to hear from you!

January 10, 2025 — 
Share your stories for broadcast from Jan. 20 to 31

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students walking outdoors on a sunny day in winter.

Operations and Maintenance

What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break

December 20, 2024 — 
Here's what's open and closed on UM campuses Dec. 20 to Jan. 2.

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Toby Le, PhD candidate in medical microbiology at UM, speaks at the TEDxWinnipeg event in 2024.

Share Your Ideas at TEDxWinnipeg

December 2, 2024 — 
Hurry: Applications close December 28.

An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

Safety and security at UM

November 29, 2024 — 
UM Security Services offers comprehensive programs and initiatives to support safety on all UM campuses.

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Holiday Wrapping

Festive finds: 7 great gift ideas for everyone on your ‘nice’ list

November 27, 2024 — 
Shop the UM BookStore holiday sale

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Allen Building, University of Manitoba, image courtesy of the Winnipeg Architecture Group, http://www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/

WPS update on Nov. 19 incident

November 21, 2024 — 
“Investigators have explored multiple sources of evidence; however, have not been able to substantiate the information that has come forward.”

University of Manitoba sign, facing Pembina Highway on Fort Garry campus.

Follow-Up on Campus Safety Incident

November 21, 2024 — 
A message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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