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Chantale Cenerini

Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Chantale Cenerini

October 16, 2016 — 
Chantale Cenerini is playing a part in the revitalization of Indigenous languages in Canada; her doctoral research focuses on understanding and supporting the vitality of Michif, the language of the Métis people

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Kayla Moore

Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Kayla Moore

October 12, 2016 — 
As part of her studies, Kayla’s PhD research will investigate the potential of geothermal energy as a power source in the Canadian prairies

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Amber Leenders, posing with an animals bone she excavated and cleaned at a dig in Caere, Italy

CANDID: Meet Amber Leenders

October 11, 2016 — 
She's a slam poet who earned her black belt in karate last year. She's recently returned from an archelogical dig in Italy and is now co-curating an exhibit on papyri

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Colin Graydon

Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Colin Graydon

October 3, 2016 — 
“Our lab’s tech was sitting in the desk next to me when I read the news, so I jumped up and hugged him. He was very confused. After that, I sent texts to my family and close friends. Many exclamation marks and capital letters were used.”

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Mamneet Manghera

Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Mamneet Manghera

October 3, 2016 — 
'It is extremely rewarding and satisfying to know that the work I do in the lab has the potential to bring a positive change in the health of individuals living with ALS.'

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Initiative launched to empower youth voices

September 30, 2016 — 
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with the Vice Regal community, has launched the second annual Imagine a Canada national arts and communications initiative

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Peter Trokajlo on summit of Mt Blanc

CANDID: Meet Peter Trokajlo

September 28, 2016 — 
He's climbed two mountains but wishes he was less cautious in life. He volunteers at a hospital, has a difficult time deciding what his favourite element is, and researches how plastic can deliver anti-cancer drugs

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The 2016 season of Visionary Conversations launched with a panel discussion on Reconciliation. (Left to right: Tina Keeper, Ry Moran, Lenard Monkman, Nahanni Fontaine, moderated by President David Barnard)

Moving towards Reconciliation

September 22, 2016 — 
The 2016 season of Visionary Conversations launched with a discussion that addressed how the country can move forward in Reconciliation

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(L-R) Meg Shields (Carol's daughter) and Dr. Don Shields (Carol's spouse and former University of Manitoba Dean of Engineering), University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard and Curt Vossen (Richardson Foundation) at the unveiling ceremony on Sept. 8, 2016.

Paying tribute to the legacy of a literary lion

September 8, 2016 — 
Commemorative bust created to honour Carol Shields

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Human Resources

The value of inclusion, and other useful tools

September 7, 2016 — 
Starting on September 6, staff can register for over 75 individual workshops that will take place between September 20 and December 15

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