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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
AG e-news October 22, 2018
October 22, 2018 —
News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Flag lowered for former director of operations and maintenance
October 22, 2018 —
The flag will be lowered on Oct. 22 for Ralph Robbins.
Faculty of Law
Thirteenth Annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition a Success
October 19, 2018 —
Sixteen teams of Robson Hall students competed in the thirteenth annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition on the evening of October 18th, 2018. These third-year students were selected for having excelled in the Legal Negotiation course they took in their second year of law school. The main purpose of the competition is to develop superb negotiating skills in Robson Hall graduates. All legal training and professional expertise is directed toward one key objective—solving a client’s problems. Negotiation is the primary tool for accomplishing precisely that.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Landing a dream job through fieldwork
October 18, 2018 —
Moments after stepping off the convocation stage, some graduates might think to themselves, "what now?" Others, such as Jessie Chubaty, know exactly where they're off to following their graduation ceremony.
Faculty of Social Work
Inner City Social Work Celebrates Margaret Tobin
October 18, 2018 —
The Inner City Social Work Program (ICSWP) would like to thank the family of Margaret Tobin for gifting some of her artifacts, in honour of Kim Clare, to the William Norrie Centre for display. Margaret Tobin was an Associate Professor and Counsellor at the University of Manitoba who was committed to the ideals of the ICSWP, with heavy focus on supporting single parents, First Nations peoples, and accessibility services for students.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Illuminate series sheds light on timely topics
October 17, 2018 —
Speakers discuss bariatric care needs and advances in audiology in October lectures.
Students
Turbans and Tales
October 17, 2018 —
Edgar French, spiritual care coordinator at the University of Manitoba will explain some important holidays and celebrations from different faith traditions throughout the year.
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science professors named Distinguished Professor Emeritus
October 17, 2018 —
On Thursday, October 11, the following professors in the Faculty of Science were honoured with the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus for their many contributions and years of service to the University of Manitoba.
Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Plastic Bags
October 17, 2018 —
Plastic bags are one of – if not the – most misunderstood item in the world of waste reduction. Currently in Winnipeg, as well as many recycling facilities around the world, plastic bags cannot be processed as part of the blue bin system. The U of M has partnered with Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) to combat our plastic bag use on campus.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy celebrates milestones
October 17, 2018 —
Donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends invited for to join celebrations