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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Two alumni to be inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

June 28, 2019 — 
JoAnne Buth and Dr. Cynthia Grant will be recognized for their lifelong contributions to the agricultural sector

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mage from the office of the Governor General of Canada: The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM–Latin for “They desire a better country”.

The Globe and Mail: 2019 Order of Canada appointees have made their mark on all aspects of Canadian society

June 27, 2019 — 
Governor General of Canada Julie Payette announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including six from the U of M community

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Smartpark Innovation Hub (SIH)

Smartpark Innovation Hub opens at the University of Manitoba

June 26, 2019 — 
'Collision space' where exchange and collaboration create ideas

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Study moves one step closer to better understanding brain diseases

June 25, 2019 — 
A recent study by University of Manitoba researchers could lead to groundbreaking new treatments and improved diagnosis of diseases like Alzheimer’s, stroke, epilepsy and diabetes

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

From the Bisons pitch to Sport Scientist: FKRM alumna Chloe Werle’s path to the World Cup

June 25, 2019 — 
Werle is riding the waves of her B.Kin and making an impact with Canada's Women's National Team at the FIFA Women's World Cup of Soccer

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Dr. Christopher Schneider and Dr. Ayush Kumar

Faculty of Science

Introducing Manitoba’s first Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program

June 24, 2019 — 
Not all poop is the same, at least when it comes to fecal transplants. Typically a topic avoided in polite conversation, Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is the transfer of one individual’s stool to another

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Ms. Laurie Schnarr and Dr. Todd Mondor

Announcing two new appointments in the Provost’s office

June 24, 2019 — 
Laurie Schnarr has been named Vice-Provost (Students), and Todd Mondor has been named Deputy Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)

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Engineering excellence recognized

June 21, 2019 — 
Two Faculty of Engineering members have been elected as Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

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Grandmother-in-Residence Lorraine Cameron-Munro and a student at the 30th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in May.

President’s message on National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 19, 2019 — 
'As a community, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, honouring the rich histories, cultures and traditions, as well as the many contributions, of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Turtle Island'

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Carl Stone sits outside of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge

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Cultural leader is honoured at Keeping the Fires Burning ceremony

June 18, 2019 — 
Cultural coordinator and student advisor Carl Stone has been sharing cultural knowledge to the U of M campus for nearly 22 years.

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