Featured News Archive
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Come celebrate the University of Manitoba’s 140th anniversary
February 27, 2017 —
Students, faculty, staff and UM community invited to a special event on Tuesday, Feb. 28
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Desautels Faculty of Music
From pages to performance, concert based on A Prairie Boy’s Life debuts Saturday
February 21, 2017 —
A Prairie Boy’s Life, composed by U of M alumnus John Greer, is set for its world debut on Feb. 25
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Proposals selected to advance Indigenous Achievement
February 15, 2017 —
Nearly $800,000 awarded to 22 successful projects as part of Indigenous Initiatives Fund
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U of M offers supports for students, staff and faculty affected by U.S. travel order
February 8, 2017 —
The U of M is happy to be home to students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds
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David Foster – producer, composer, humanitarian – announced as 2017 IDEA recipient
February 2, 2017 —
Recognizing his contributions to the music industry, economic life in Canada, and his work with over 400 charities
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Federal and provincial governments pledge $36M to renew infrastructure at U of M
January 24, 2017 —
A joint federal-provincial investment in the University of Manitoba will help to better equip Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
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Game Changer competition winners announced
January 20, 2017 —
Nearly $20,000 awarded to four teams in Manitoba's idea competition
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons team up with Bell Let’s Talk
January 16, 2017 —
Student-athletes help lead the campus conversation on mental health
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Asper School of Business
Enhancing the study of business ethics
January 10, 2017 —
Alumni create $5-million ethics chair in Asper School of Business
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Research centre plans new office on Fort Garry campus
January 6, 2017 —
Centre for Indigenous health research on Bannatyne campus plans to expand its impact with satellite office on Fort Garry campus