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Headshot of graduate student Danielle Million in the Master of Human Rights program

Faculty of Law

Second cohort of Master of Human Rights program graduates

June 22, 2022 — 
The Faculty of Law proudly congratulates the Master of Human Rights graduating class of 2022. Celebrating the conclusion of their program at a gala event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on June 10th, the twelve members of the third cohort of graduates from this unique interdisciplinary program said farewell to Robson Hall and set off to pursue careers in Human Rights advocacy. We asked a number of these incredible students to share their experiences taking this degree.

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Research and International

The impact of social media disclosures on veteran hiring

June 22, 2022 — 
Asper Assistant Professor Wenxi Pu wants to shine a light on the stigmatizing effects that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has on veterans who are looking to re-enter the workforce.

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Students

Meet the 2022 Emerging Leader Award Winners – Indigenous Community

June 21, 2022 — 
For our final installment of Emerging Leader Award announcements, we will take some time to acknowledge the inspiring Indigenous student leaders that are agents of change within the UM Indigenous community. We caught up with Raven Morrisseau and Ishkode Catcheway to find out more about what their leadership journey means to them. 

Entmology MSc student Crystal Almdal stands on a forest path.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Q&A with Entomology grad student Crystal Almdal

June 20, 2022 — 
Her work on integrative pest management strategies may lead to more sustainable agriculture systems.

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Law students surrounding a Tipi with Robson Hall in the background

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law co-hosts SSHRC-funded Indigenous E-Conference with Lakehead, UNB

June 17, 2022 — 
On July 7, 2022, Robson Hall’s Common Room will be the site of a SSHRC-funded in-person and online workshop focussed on identifying ways to end the phenomenon of police killing Indigenous people in need of assistance.

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Dr. Brian Postl stands at the podium, speaking at 2022 Spring Convocation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

All welcome at farewell event for Dr. Brian Postl

June 16, 2022 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community is invited to attend the retirement celebration for Dean Brian Postl on Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Brodie Centre Atrium.

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Nicole Evans standing in front of a white wall with a white sweater on.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

UM Recreation Services testimonial: Nicole Evans

June 15, 2022 — 
Nicole Evans works at a provincial lab near the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) at the UM’s Bannatyne campus. As someone who has tried many different gyms and work-out styles over the years, when she started working at the lab and signed up for a membership at JDRC she was pleasantly surprised by the diverse fitness classes offered through the centre

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Saman Sobhani sits on a workout bike

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Saman Sobhani

June 15, 2022 — 
Sobhani is a strong advocate for using physical activity to cope with the difficult circumstances that come with being an international student and studying in a new country

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Jaron stands in ALC smiling

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Jaron Rykiss

June 15, 2022 — 
Rykiss emphasizes that being fit and active is all about staying healthy, both physically and mentally, and that though difficult, it’s important not to compare oneself to others or feel discouraged when beginning a fitness journey.

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Students

Meet the 2022 Emerging Leader Award Winners – Graduate Students

June 15, 2022 — 
Today we feature one of our outstanding Emerging Leaders: Mehraz Sarker, Second year graduate student in Sociology and Criminology (Faculty of Arts).

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