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Abortion-rights demonstrators hold up letters spelling out ‘My Choice,’ Saturday, May 14, 2022, outside the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Research and International

Denying abortion access has a negative impact on children and families

May 19, 2022 — 
As abortion access is limited, the consequences at the individual level ripple through society as, on average, people denied abortions and their children are more likely to experience negative economic, social and health effects.

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Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin

Get active with an accessible community walk on Sneaker Day

May 18, 2022 — 
Let’s reconnect and celebrate being back together on campus!

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U of M volunteers on Pride Parade route, in 2019.

Pride 2022, celebrations include the return of the Pride Parade and other exciting events

May 18, 2022 — 
The University of Manitoba’s celebrations for Pride 2022 are back and include the Pride Community of Practice EDI Event on May 30, the flag-raising ceremony on June 1 and the Pride Winnipeg Festival and Parade on June 5

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A group of students walking on a cross walk in front of the Admin building towards UMSU University Centre

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Teachers celebrated

May 18, 2022 — 
The Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception recognizes the importance of teaching and teachers’ impacts on students’ educational journeys where 20 graduating students select two educators who made an impression on their learning: one from their K-12 years, and one from their time at UM.

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Closeup of a 2022 tassel on a graduation cap.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Newest Manitoba health-care professionals set to graduate

May 18, 2022 — 
Manitoba’s newest health professionals will graduate on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus convocation ceremonies

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Melanie MacKinnon [BN/96]

Indigenous achievers to be honoured at the Indspire Awards

May 17, 2022 — 
Melanie MacKinnon recognized with Indspire Health Award

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A group of people holding a star blanket.

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

Ceremony marks Reconciliation journey in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

May 16, 2022 — 
The faculty hosted a traditional Indigenous naming and pipe ceremony to commemorate two new initiatives the Riddell Faculty is pursuing as part of its commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

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TikTok logo

Students

A new kid on the block: umstudent TikTok

May 16, 2022 — 
Have you seen any familiar faces or buildings on your For You page lately? In case you haven’t, we’ve officially launched a UM student-focused TikTok account. Follow the account and watch upcoming contests!

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Student Gillian Laninga sits on a bench outside the College of Nursing building at Fort Garry Campus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Nursing students, faculty launch mental health awareness program

May 13, 2022 — 
As part of National Nursing Week, a group of students and faculty at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences officially launched a new initiative promoting mental health awareness with an engaging virtual event on May 10.

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UM researcher and scientist adds perspective to climate change documentary

May 12, 2022 — 
A new documentary is investigating the impact of climate change on the eroding Greenland ice sheet

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