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Research and International

A new direction for UM Research

February 21, 2023 — 
On Jan. 19 the UM Strategic Research Planning Committee convened to begin work on a new UM Strategic Research Plan for 2023-2028, as part of the ongoing process to create a broader University Strategic Plan.

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Alumni

Who will be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?

February 9, 2023 — 
Nominations for the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors are now open.

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Showcase your expertise and passion for research

February 8, 2023 — 
The annual Undergraduate Research Poster Competition registration is now open.

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A bronze statue from around the 2nd centure BCE shows Eros sleeping.

Lessons on love from ancient Greeks and Taylor Swift

February 7, 2023 — 
Ancient Greek stories tell of a force we cannot eradicate. A god to some, demon to others, Eros’s myth reminds us on Valentine’s Day why people cannot help who and how they love.

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Judy Jayasuriya Standing with a Trophy in front of a set of five flags

Asper School of Business

International Honour for Case Coach Judy Jayasuriya

February 7, 2023 — 
Judy Jayasuriya, Lead of Experiential Learning at the Asper School of Business, received the J. Pierre Brunet Coach Award at the 2023 John Molson MBA International Case Competition.

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Anti-racism report and recommendations

February 1, 2023 — 
A message from Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration) and Catherine Cook, Vice-President (Indigenous)

February is Black History Month

February 1, 2023 — 
Reflect and celebrate with these events at UM

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Vanessa Koldingnes

Vanessa Koldingnes is UM’s new Vice-President (External)

February 1, 2023 — 
For the last 11 years, Ms. Koldingnes has served the UM community in a number of roles including Acting Associate Vice-President (Donor Relations), Director, Office of the Vice-President (External) and most recently as Acting Vice-President (External).

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Town Hall on strategic plan asks community to think big and inspire us to greatness

January 27, 2023 — 
'The strength of the plan is really dependent on the diversity of voices that come and share ideas'

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Digvir Jayas, Vice President (research and international).

UM congratulates Digvir Jayas on being named President at University of Lethbridge

January 19, 2023 — 
“Digvir Jayas has a deep love for post-secondary education and research and he will do great things in this new role."

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