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Medical Assistance in Dying panel discussion to give voice to the disadvantaged

October 21, 2022 — 
On October 24, 2022 join the conversation and attend the Death: The Alternative to Social Reform - Disability Activists and Advocates Speak Out on MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) discussion, as panelists from a variety of backgrounds shed light on MAiD legislation and the impact this legislation is having on the lives of many disadvantaged groups.

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Dr. Digvir Jayas with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Governor General Mary Simon

Celebrated research advocate invested in Order of Canada

October 21, 2022 — 
Dr. Digvir Jayas, who completed his most recent term as Vice-President (Research and International) was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on October 20, 2022.

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University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Distinguished ProfessorConstance Backhouse

Faculty of Law

“Rock Star” of Law Professors delivers 14th Annual Guth Lecture

October 21, 2022 — 
Retired Faculty of Law Professor DeLloyd J. Guth, who now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan said he was “envious” of students and his former colleagues on a cold, snowy October Thursday in Winnipeg, because they got to hear Professor Constant Backhouse in-person at the 14th Annual DeLloyd J. Guth Visiting Lecture in Legal History. Guth delivered his welcoming remarks by proxy through Associate Professor Amar Khoday.

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Flag lowered for James George Blanchard

October 21, 2022 — 
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Valcourt poses for photo in front of 12 framed drawings of the CMHF laureates. Text on the wall reads "Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates."

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Med student, passionate researcher wins CMHF Award

October 20, 2022 — 
Max Rady College of Medicine student Emelissa Valcourt is a winner of the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.

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New Academic Jobs – October 19, 2022

October 19, 2022 — 
New Academic Jobs - October 19, 2022

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Family medicine professor to lead national Indigenous physician group

October 18, 2022 — 
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) has elected Dr. Mandy Buss, assistant professor at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, as its new president.

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A UM grad in cap and down looks off into the distance. Their tassle has 2022 on it and they stand in front of a limestone brick building with stained glass doors.

Students

Persistence and dedication pay off for grads winning top awards

October 17, 2022 — 
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).

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A graduating student wearing a black gown holds a UM parchment folder in their hands. It is brown with gold accents

Students

UM degree sets new grads up for success

October 17, 2022 — 
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).

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Students

Contract Cheating: All risk no reward

October 17, 2022 — 
International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating

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