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Students
Feeling stressed? Student supports are available to help
October 25, 2021 —
How are you doing? That simple question can feel pretty loaded these days. Between the massive changes we’ve undergone as a society in the last 18 months and the uncertainty of what might come next, feeling increased stress and anxiety is a normal response in this anything but normal time. The good news is that there are ways to cope. Whether you are looking to add some tools to your self-care toolkit or need immediate help, we want you to know that there is support for you, right at this moment, regardless of your level of need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and know there is someone out there who wants to help.
Asper School of Business
Master of Finance student aspires to advance small business growth in Africa
October 25, 2021 —
Osunrinde aims to improve her finance acumen to make a difference in the global business world
Students
Get Hired! Week of October 25
October 25, 2021 —
Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Joanne Embree
October 25, 2021 —
Dr. Joanne Embree, professor in the department of pediatrics and child health and the department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada for 2021.
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Janice Ristock
October 25, 2021 —
Dr. Janice Ristock, University of Manitoba professor and former Provost and Vice-President (Academic), has been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada for 2021 in the CIBC Executive Leaders category
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Tina Chen
October 25, 2021 —
Dr. Tina Chen, Distinguished Professor in the Department of History has been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada for 2021.
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Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Melanie MacKinnon
October 25, 2021 —
Healthcare innovator whose leadership has helped save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Patricia Birk
October 25, 2021 —
Dr. Patricia Birk has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women-Professionals Category.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Dr. Melanie Morris
October 25, 2021 —
Dr. Melanie Morris, associate professor in the department of surgery and department of pediatrics and child health, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada for 2021.
Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Dr. Tracie Afifi
October 25, 2021 —
Expert on the effects of child maltreatment one of seven UM faculty members named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women