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Pathways: The NCTR 5-Year Report

Pathways: The NCTR Five-Year Report

September 22, 2020 — 
A five-year report, titled Pathways: The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Five-Year Report, November 2014 to November 2019, reflects on the NCTR’s own journey and accomplishments, and is now available to the public.

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Students

Fall Convocation 2020 – held virtually October 22

September 18, 2020 — 
As soon as it is safe to do so, we will invite the class of 2020 to have the in-person experience that they have worked so hard for.

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Dr. Brent Schacter

UM researcher honoured for life’s work

September 18, 2020 — 
Dr. Brent Schacter developed international standards for bio banking biological materials for research

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Larissa Kanhai, Asper School of Business M B A 2020 graduate.

Asper School of Business

Q and A with an MBA – Larissa Kanhai

September 17, 2020 — 
For this month’s Q & A with an MBA story feature, we connected with recent Asper MBA graduate, Larissa Kanhai, to learn more about her experience in the program, her commitment to the community, and dedication to female empowerment.

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Dr. Bruce Chown on a stamp

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New stamp honours health pioneer Dr. Bruce Chown

September 15, 2020 — 
University of Manitoba alumnus Henry Bruce Chown [MD/22] is one of six groundbreaking physicians and researchers being celebrated across the country this week with the unveiling of a set of commemorative Canada Post stamps.

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Graduate focus on aging concentration now an option

September 11, 2020 — 
The new Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration has received approval from Senate and will now be available for graduate students to receive

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Alumni

Calm in crisis

September 11, 2020 — 
Dr. Brent Roussin on leading Manitoba’s pandemic response

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Nine Order of Manitoba recipients have UM connections

September 10, 2020 — 
Nine UM community members will receive the Order of Manitoba today at an intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

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UM admin building and sunrise

Sharp increase in part-time enrolment seen amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 — 
First day numbers are in, and though subject to change, they show that Fall 2020 enrolment at the University of Manitoba is at a higher level than this time in 2019, largely due to a notable increase in part-time students.

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Deciding the Fair Priority for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

September 9, 2020 — 
UM philosopher RJ Leland is part of an interdisciplinary research team that has published its suggestion on how best to inform preparations for vaccine distribution, so that doses can be distributed in the most just way possible once a vaccine is available.

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