What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!

Tracy Bowman with Billy the Bison and AK Gassama at Homecoming 2023.

What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!

It’s Homecoming 2024, we are busting myths and sharing what makes this week of events and celebrations something you want to be a part of.

Tracy Bowman [BA(Hons)/96, MA], Executive Director of Alumni Relations and her team are looking forward to welcoming you back for Homecoming 2024. Despite being a UM tradition since 1927, there’s still some preconceived notions about the annual celebration. We spoke with Bowman about dispellingwhat you thought you knew as UM looks forward to welcoming everyone back for Homecoming 2024.

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UM alumni and UM community taking part in the 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

These extraordinary individuals have demonstrated not only exceptional dedication, talent, and perseverance, representing not only their country but also the spirit and support of our community.

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Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada

On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.

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Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation

Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation.

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Email: alumni@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9946
Toll Free: 1-800-668-4908
Fax: 204-474-7531

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Radio-Canada ici Manitoba: Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba

Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba

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‘Spirit of giving back’ shines at gala for dentistry, dental hygiene alumni

The 2024 Alumni of Distinction Awards in dentistry and dental hygiene were presented at a gala where giving back to the profession and community was a recurring theme.

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Dr. Kenneth Jeffries receives the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023

Dr. Kenneth Jeffries, associate professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023. He is among the three faculty members from Science who have received Merit Award 2023 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering (Dr. Sabine Kuss for Combination and Dr. Susan Cooper for Service).

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