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Donor leaves bequest to honour his mentor

January 5, 2016 — 
It was the guidance of Dr. Lloyd A. H. Warren, the University’s first professor of actuarial science, and the support that he received through student awards that inspired Robert Nix to give back

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The Supreme Court of Canada

Op-Ed: Designing a legal system that serves the needs of its users

December 23, 2015 — 
The Trudeau government has announced it will bring back the court challenges program. This deserves Canadians' attention.

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Op-Ed: A wake-up call for the country

December 22, 2015 — 
As many as 40,000 Canadians are affected by kidney failure -- a problem that is increasing across the country, with significant consequences for our health system.

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Presidents stand behind a table after signing the Indigenous Education Blueprint

History made: Manitoba’s education sector unites to advance Indigenous education

December 18, 2015 — 
Indigenous Education Blueprint will lead to action on TRC recommendations

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Students

Program helps youth pursue educational dreams

December 17, 2015 — 
Youth in Care Grant supports students who are currently in or have been in the care of Manitoba's Child and Family Services

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Religion prof explains our love of Star Wars

December 16, 2015 — 
Is Jediism a religion? 'My view is that I don’t care'

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An Indigenous voice silenced

December 15, 2015 — 
Misty Potts was a bright and engaged alumna who wanted to make a difference. Now she’s part of a long list of Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women.

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U of M and largest staff group successfully negotiate agreement

December 14, 2015 — 
Four-year agreement with AESES includes salary increases

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Reflections on the Syrian refugee crisis

December 10, 2015 — 
'My point is that when looking abroad for good works to do and causes to champion, Canadians must do more than see just Syrian refugees'

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U of M scarves at the alumni gathering in Vancouver on December 7, 2105

Alumni celebrate in Vancouver

December 8, 2015 — 
David Barber profiles arctic research at alumni reception

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