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Faculty of Science
Mazdak Khajehpour receives the Michèle Auger Service Award from the Biophysical Society of Canada
July 4, 2024 —
Khajehpour is an associate professor in the department of chemistry who is not only an established and accomplished researcher but also an advocate for engaging students and faculty in creating a community for biophysical research in Canada. One his contributions cited in the award is his
Students
Join the registration scavenger hunt!
July 4, 2024 —
Uncover the clues and reacquaint yourself with the twists and turns of course planning
Alumni
Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada
July 4, 2024 —
On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medication Safety Mission
July 4, 2024 —
Dr. Sherif Eltonsy explores the crucial need for research on prenatal drug risks. From asthma meds to new treatments like Ozempic, understanding real-world effects is key.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
July 3, 2024 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.
Asper School of Business
Asper faculty shine at Canadian Transport Research Forum
July 3, 2024 —
Ranging from comparative studies of Canada’s and Ukraine’s access to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory developments in transportation, to the promise of airships in supply chain and transportation, three Asper faculty members presented six papers at the annual Canadian Transport Research Forum (CTRF) this May. Professor and Director of the UM Transport Institute Barry Prentice also won the annual Bison Transport Debate.
Faculty of Education
Winnipeg Free Press: Teacher to develop Holocaust curriculum
July 3, 2024 —
Alum Kelly Hiebert has been selected by the Manitoba government to develop a new Holocaust curriculum for high school students.
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education appoints two new Associate Deans
July 2, 2024 —
Dr. Marti Ford is the new Associate Dean Indigenous Education and Dr. Merli Tamtik is the new Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research.
Alumni
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation
July 2, 2024 —
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation.
Students
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July 2, 2024 —
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