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Op-Ed: The dying are too ill to speak, and the dead will never complain. We must speak for them.

March 11, 2016 — 
Harvey Max Chochinov, Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, writes about the advent of physician-hastened death. We must get our approach to human suffering and palliative care right, he says.

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Bailey Rankine collecting data in Western Australia

CANDID: Meet Bailey Rankine

March 10, 2016 — 
Her research has taken her from sea turtles to oats. She fears no animals, love the Dallas Cowboys, fishing and one particular podcast.

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2016 Stu Clark Investment Competition, March 11-12

March 8, 2016 — 
Sixteen teams of student entrepreneurs will vie for over $50,000 in prizes at the 12th Annual Stu Clark Investment Competition

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Meet our emerging leaders

March 8, 2016 — 
'If you have two roads to get to the same point, chose the one that helps the most people on the way.'

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Imagine a Canada submission by Josiah Ferguson, Grade 3

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation announces recipients of Imagine a Canada

March 4, 2016 — 
'It is with great pleasure that we honour these young people and their visions for reconciliation. Their compassion and empathy should give us all hope for a much brighter tomorrow.'

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Edward Lyons – 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Lifetime Achievement

Announcing the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement

March 4, 2016 — 
As a U of M medical student in the 1960s, Edward Lyons was among the first to use ultrasound to detect blood clots and brain tumours, and in the decades since became a global expert.

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Karen Beaudin – 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Community Service

Announcing the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service

March 1, 2016 — 
As a tireless volunteer and proud Métis woman, Karen Beaudin champions Indigenous youth

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NSERC funds two projects focused on laser technology and water contamination

March 1, 2016 — 
Investment of $1.09 million will impact research concerned with Canada's manufacturing and fuel industries

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Gary Wong – 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient

Announcing the recipient of a 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni

February 29, 2016 — 
Gary Wong's findings not only conquered Ebola but inspired the development of antibody therapies for other deadly viruses, including HIV

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Diana Nicholson – 2016 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient

Announcing the recipient of a 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni

February 29, 2016 — 
Diana Nicholson is unafraid to go where she’s needed most and work with people in crisis, including those surrounded by disease, disaster and armed conflict.

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