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curbside pickup now available

Libraries

We’ll get it for you — with curbside pickup

July 28, 2020 — 
The Libraries have added another service to provide greater access to physical materials -- curbside pickup.

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Fort Garry Bookstore opens Aug. 4 with safety measures

July 27, 2020 — 
Health Sciences BookStore closed, continues with online shopping

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Frazil ice floes on the Nelson River at Sundance Rapids, Man. winter 2020 | Photo: Brittany Peters, Alex Wall

Research and International

Ice Ice Maybe

July 13, 2020 — 
Surprisingly, there are few studies on river ice dynamics, despite prominent public and industrial concerns associated with flooding and other impacts of river ice processes.

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Acting Dean, David Mandzuk addresses Extended Education graduates.

Extended Education

Extended Education’s spring graduation was a virtual success

July 3, 2020 — 
“It was very fulfilling to graduate.” - Paul Quaye, Management and Administration program graduate

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Victoria Truong, Law Class of 2020

Faculty of Law

Juris Doctor Class of 2020

July 3, 2020 — 
Starting her post-secondary career in science with thoughts of pursuing Dentistry, Victoria Truong changed paths and completed a Commerce degree at the Asper School of Business

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM virtual convocation celebrates Rady Faculty Class of 2020

June 30, 2020 — 
Instead of crossing the stage at a typical graduation ceremony, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students participated in an unprecedented UM virtual convocation – and had the opportunity to view the celebration alongside family and friends on their digital devices.

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David Barnard stands at the bottom of a flight of stairs.

A farewell message from President Barnard

June 30, 2020 — 
Dr. Barnard reflects on 12 years as UM President and Vice-Chancellor.

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President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard planting with students from École St. Avila at the 2016 Campus Beautification Day

Dear David, thank you

June 30, 2020 — 
Members of the UM community have been expressing their thanks and best wishes to President David Barnard, who leaves the UM on June 30, after 12 years of leadership

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Harvey Secter, Janice Filmon, David Barnard pose together

David Barnard appointed President Emeritus

June 30, 2020 — 
'David truly embraced the idea of UM being Manitoba’s university'

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UM President Dr. David Barnard in conversation with former UMSU president, Tanjit Nagra

June 30, 2020 — 
President Barnard reflects on his time at the University of Manitoba.

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