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Students
Spring is here with the April photo contest
April 8, 2019 —
Winter days are finally over, and to celebrate the changing of the seasons, we are running a spring-themed photo contest! April will bring melting ice and spring showers, blooming flowers and the colour returning to the trees. In this month’s Instagram photo contest, we want you to capture the signs of spring for your chance to win.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Op-ed: Agricultural innovation key to sector growth
April 4, 2019 —
The government of Canada emphasized that the agri-food industry’s potential would only be realized through a concerted innovation mindset. So, what does innovation look like in the ag sector?
Faculty of Social Work
Conference on Improving Family Policy & Practice a Success
April 4, 2019 —
On March 27 and 28, 2019, the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work hosted Poverty and Social Inclusion for Families in Manitoba as part of the Families in Canada Conference 2019 that took place in Ottawa and simultaneously at co-hosting university partners across the country. The national theme of the conference focused on the use of both big (social indicators) and little (qualitative) data to improve family policy and practice within Canada. The local theme focused on the intersection of data with social inclusion and poverty affecting families in Manitoba. The satellite event welcomed students, academics, funders, non-profit leaders and community members.
Extended Education
Don’t let anything hold you back
April 4, 2019 —
“There was always someone to talk to, to help with my courses. It can be a bit daunting at first to ask for help, but I am not afraid to ask for help anymore. If I am struggling, everyone is there to help.” - Christie Lavallee
Extended Education
Let’s focus on people, not drugs
April 4, 2019 —
“We need to be willing to address addiction as an illness. We are still less willing to recognize the people, who need the support of public services,." - Dr. Marcia Anderson
Students
Congrats to the winners of the March photo contest!
April 4, 2019 —
March’s bonus Instagram contest was a huge success, with nearly 50 entries. The #umCampusShot contest asked you to show us your favourite buildings on campus, and you got creative with the angles, lighting and filters. You make U of M look good!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Connecting with Indigenous culture
April 3, 2019 —
The inaugural Pimose ta, Let’s Walk Together event was held for Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students to make connections, build relationships and begin mentorship opportunities while learning about traditional teachings and Indigenous health.
Asper School of Business
Quadrant Behavioural Finance Conference boasts impressive lineup of speakers
April 2, 2019 —
In partnership with nationally recognized wealth management firms, the Asper School of Business is pleased to present the 2nd Quadrant Behavioural Finance Conference on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Food Systems Research Group
FSRG talk – Bridging the Gap: The Power of Collaborative Research
April 2, 2019 —
April 10th FSRG talk: Graduate students work towards bridging the knowledge gap on food systems between faculties on campus