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Faculty of Science

Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals

June 20, 2021 — 
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.  

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Spring convocation celebrates Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates

June 18, 2021 — 
Graduates of the diploma, degree and graduate degree programs were recognized in online ceremony on June 17.

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Grace Deveney, Visiting Curator

School of Art

UM School of Art Gallery Launches Visiting Curator Program with Grace Deveney

June 18, 2021 — 
The School of Art Gallery at the University of Manitoba is launching its new Visiting Curator Program with internationally-recognized curator and art historian Grace Deveney as the inaugural visiting curator.

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Faculty of Law

Manitoba Law Journal Volume 43 now complete in five issues

June 18, 2021 — 
All five issues of Volume 43 of the Manitoba Law Journal are complete and available to read on its website and other online sources including CanLII, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Amazon (for purchase in both print and ebook), and the University of Alberta Open Access.

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Dr. Nazim Cicek stands outside alongside his full electric vehicle, under a large tree on a sunny day.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Biosystems engineering faculty and students recognized by CSBE

June 18, 2021 — 
Presented virtually during the 5th International Commission of Agricultural Engineering Conference and CSBE AGM, Drs. Nazim Cicek, Digvir Jayas, Fuji Jian and students Laurissa Bridgeman, Georgia Loewen, Jerrold Rentz, Mitchell Green, Uduak Edet, Helen Hsu received accolades for their work within the field of biosystems engineering.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

2021 Riddell Undergraduate Thesis Prize

June 18, 2021 — 
2021 Undergraduate Thesis Prize Winner

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Desautels Faculty of Music

Zachary Rushing is a rare talent in jazz

June 17, 2021 — 
Zachary Rushing

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Portrait of Dr. Alika Lafontaine.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Medical students learn skills in leadership

June 17, 2021 — 
The Max Rady College of Medicine held its first-ever Leadership Curriculum, helping prepare fourth-year medical students to be leaders when they enter their residencies and then move on in their careers as physicians.

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Man with dark hair holding a plaque in a black Asper School of Business hoodie.

Asper School of Business

Asper MBA grad sprints to program completion

June 17, 2021 — 
For new Asper alumni, Shyam Narayan Moorthi, completing his MBA is just one of the many steps in his long-term plan. The next steps for Morthi are to embark the next stage of his career and bring his family to Canada.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Meet the 2021 Riddell Faculty Medal Recipients

June 17, 2021 — 
2021 Riddell Faculty Medal Recipients

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