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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM medical prof honoured for equity, diversity and gender initiatives in medicine

May 31, 2021 — 
For Dr. Gigi Osler, it was the #MeToo movement shining a light on sexual harassment in 2017 that was the catalyst for her to advance the cause of gender equity in the workplace.

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New project to look at ethics behind epidemiological tools to curb HIV transmissions

May 31, 2021 — 
“Do these new powerful techniques for identifying transmission patterns represent a major breakthrough to effectively tackle HIV epidemics, or do they signify the emergence of a highly intrusive surveillance regime in HIV science?"

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Extended Education

Extended Education Virtual Spring Convocation honours graduates and student scholarship winners

May 31, 2021 — 
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship

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Students

UM receives $25,000 Bell Let’s Talk Kickoff Grant

May 27, 2021 — 
The Kickoff Grant will specifically contribute towards the further development of the Implementation Toolkit, a guide to mobilizing the new university mental health strategy, Success Through Wellness 2.0

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Meet the ENGAP Class of 2021

May 27, 2021 — 
ENGAP and the Price Faculty of Engineering looks forward to welcoming back the ENGAP Classes of 2020 and 2021 for formal celebrations as soon as it is safe to do so

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Moon photo by Reid Wiseman‚ courtesy of NASA

Price Faculty of Engineering

Price Faculty of Engineering joining humanity’s return to the Moon

May 26, 2021 — 
Professors Philip Ferguson and Pooneh Maghoul from the Price Faculty of Engineering have received funding from the LEAP Planetary Science Investigation Grants (2021-2026) as part of a cross-disciplinary project.

Convocation hat and admin building

UM recognized for adaptability and creativity

May 26, 2021 — 
Four CCAE awards given for Convocation, Front and Centre campaign, Indigenous speaker series and alumni magazine  

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The University of Manitoba Admin Building in the setting sun on a spring day

Support staff assessor, alternate support staff assessor elected

May 26, 2021 — 
Two-year terms

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Asper School of Business

Asper student wins UM Trailblazer Award

May 21, 2021 — 
Jennifer Moose’s unique journey helps pave the road for other Indigenous business students

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Michelle Porter earns UM award for community outreach

May 20, 2021 — 
A leading advocate for the rights and well-being of older adults, professor Michelle Porter has been selected as a co-recipient for a prestigious UM award for her meritorious service in community outreach activities.

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