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Navigating today’s financial news

July 13, 2022 — 
UM Today asked Dr. Lei Lu for his opinion on the current world economy and financial situation, and for tips on how Canadians can navigate unsettled financial waters.

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People hold a large UM Pride flag on Memorial Avenue in Winnipeg. Photo from the Winnipeg Pride Parade 2022.

Best Diversity Employer award reflects ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work at UM

July 12, 2022 — 
UM was one of 75 Canadian organizations in 2022 recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for leadership in creating inclusive workplaces for employees

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Students wearing KN95 masks and taking notes on laptops and with pencil and paper in a classroom. // Photo from David Lipnowski

COVID-19 update on masking, continued in-person classes

July 11, 2022 — 
Existing masking mandate will continue until further notice

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Jim Derksen photo from Facebook.

On the passing of disability rights champion Jim Derksen

July 8, 2022 — 
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Derksen this week at the age of 75

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

10 Members of UM community appointed to the Order of Canada

July 5, 2022 — 
On June 30, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community, including alumni, faculty and friends.

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Researchers pinpoint location of extremely energetic particles in a ‘Space Manatee’

July 4, 2022 — 
An international team led by UM has identified where powerful and highly energetic x-rays are being shot out into space from inside a region in space shaped like a giant aquatic mammal called a 'Manatee'

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Dr. Brian Postl tries on a hat presented by Melanie MacKinnon on stage at his retirement celebration.

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Tributes flow at retirement celebration for Dean Brian Postl

June 30, 2022 — 
The longtime dean of medicine and health sciences at UM was praised at his retirement celebration as an influential leader who has advanced equity and brought about transformative change

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students walking on the pedway on Fort Garry campus in summer time

Reaffirming our commitment to human rights

June 28, 2022 — 
A joint message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Benarroch and Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Tina Chen

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Six people who were involved in the June 27 announcement of SPOR funding stand on the stage in the Brodie Centre.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

$30 million for patient-oriented research in Manitoba: Funding will strengthen patient voice in health research and health system

June 27, 2022 — 
Manitoba patients, their families and caregivers will continue to have direct input into health research and what works best in the health-care system, thanks to $6.6 million in Phase 2 funding from the pan-Canadian initiative called the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR).

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2022 Student Affairs Participation Award Recipient Zoe Quill

Science student Zoe Quill receives 2022 Student Affairs Participation Award

June 23, 2022 — 
The award aims to recognize a student who has maintained high academic achievement while making a significant voluntary contribution to UM and/or the broader community

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