Featured News Archive
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Trailblazer campaign recognized with CASSIE Award
February 19, 2015 —
Trailblazer advertising campaign wins Bronze in Long-Term Success category at the CASSIES in Toronto
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Sustainability
Rapid Transit slowly accelerating
February 12, 2015 —
Phase two of the project will benefit the U of M and its wider community
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A new way to combat obesity and diabetes in First Nations youth
February 6, 2015 —
New $925K research chair to promote resilience in Indigenous youth
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Indigenous
“Decolonizing”: What is it and what can we do at the university?
February 4, 2015 —
UM Today speaks with Deborah Young, executive lead, Indigenous achievement and Janice Ristock, vice-provost (academic affairs) about "decolonizing" and making the university a welcoming place
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Indigenous
Reflecting on the day Winnipeg changed
January 29, 2015 —
Maclean's magazine asked leaders for reflections on racism, President Barnard offered his
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Faculty of Arts
Party games: ‘Glittering comedy’ charms the stage for CowardFest
January 26, 2015 —
Black Hole Theatre's Hay Fever, directed by Margaret Groome, runs until Jan. 31 -- Enter now to win a pair of FREE tickets!
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Indigenous
President David Barnard joins call to fight racism in Winnipeg
January 22, 2015 —
President Barnard stood in solidarity with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal leaders today to confront systemic racism
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Students
Varieties of research: Hip-hop and spoken word and “code-switching”
January 22, 2015 —
The deadline for the Undergraduate Research Awards is Feb. 15
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President’s Town Hall 2015
January 21, 2015 —
Join President David Barnard as he addresses the university community at a town hall event on January 21, 2015.
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Trailblazer campaign earns national award
January 9, 2015 —
The U of M's Trailblazer campaign has won a national branding award for its impact and long-term success.