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2016-2017 ICE members (L-R) Carly McLellan, Maxine Boulanger, Teekca Spence, Selena Suderman and Chelsey Meade.

Never for money, always for change

November 15, 2017 — 
U of M alumni and donors receive awards for their community service, as part of National Philanthropy Day

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Walter Eggertson as pictured in the University of Manitoba Roll of Honour, 1914-1918, and his diaries.

Words of war: The First World War diaries of Walter Eggertson

November 8, 2017 — 
“…there happened something I will never forget as long as I live”

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University students were soldiers who were part of the 11th Field Ambulance in France, 2017

Pomp under unusual circumstances

November 8, 2017 — 
The “Convocation at the Front” during the First World War was described by St. John’s College alumnus in 1918

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CBC Manitoba's Future 40 event on Nov. 2, 2017. // Image from Twitter/CBC Manitoba

Students, faculty, staff and alumni recognized in CBC Manitoba’s Future 40

November 3, 2017 — 
The CBC Manitoba's Future 40 focuses on some of the province’s brightest young minds and significant change-makers working to make Manitoba better

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Wpg Free Press: Reconnecting with the land

October 30, 2017 — 
'The Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s vision for the Indigenous Peoples’ Garden was to create an inclusive gathering space that would honour Indigenous perspectives, traditions and culture'

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Catherine “Kiki” Delaney to be inducted into Investment Industry Association of Canada Hall of Fame

October 26, 2017 — 
Delaney has thrived in the investment business for over 30 years and has played a strong role in her community.

Heather McCormick says her students continually inspire her. 'I see the dedication and perseverance they show on a daily basis, and I see the great successes against all odds that they achieve. It really is a testament to the strength and resilience of our community.'

‘I have always seen education as one of the primary ways to achieve equality for Indigenous peoples’

October 25, 2017 — 
Heather McCormick has dedicated her life to Indigenous education and community development

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U of M alumnus becomes leader of Manitoba Liberal Party

October 23, 2017 — 
'On behalf of the University of Manitoba community, I offer congratulations to newly elected Liberal Party of Manitoba leader, Dougald Lamont'

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Steinbach Online: Alumna Meets With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

October 13, 2017 — 
'I think as you become exposed to people who have a new way of looking at things, who have a new idea that builds into your overall outlook, that might give you ideas on how you can really push forward'

Alum made significant contributions to work garnering Nobel Prize in Economic Science

October 13, 2017 — 
Alumnus Hersh Shefrin [BSc/70] is one of only two economists named in this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Science citation for the recipient Dick Thaler

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