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One of Carl Szczerski's painted 3D models.

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Entrepreneurial thinking in teaching and learning

June 7, 2023 — 
Sparked by his own curiosity, Carl Szczerski, a technician in the Faculty of Science, purchased his first personal 3D printer in 2018. Now, he’s using the technology to support teaching and learning, too.

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Comedian Andrew Phung headshot

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You can still get in to see comedian Andrew Phung at the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity on June 1 and 2

May 25, 2023 — 
A highlight of the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity will be the Fireside Chat, featuring Andrew Phung, award-winning actor, comedian, emcee and host, to share his perspectives on academic integrity and integrity in the entertainment industry.

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Students walk across the crosswalk in front of the administration building.

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Map the System to give students the chance to be part of a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford

May 19, 2023 — 
Map the System is a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford. Map the System requires participants to use a systems-thinking approach to demonstrate deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental challenge. In doing so, students ultimately uncover levers for change. Last year 16 Canadian post-secondary institutions participated in this global challenge. In 2024, Map the System is coming to the University of Manitoba!

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Group of instructors smiling for a posed photograph.

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First Experiential Learning Gathering at UM: Read what participants had to say about it!

May 17, 2023 — 
On May 2, 2023, 32 faculty members, instructors and staff from across UM gathered to build relationships and exchange perspectives at the first UM Experiential Learning Gathering. Conversations ranged from the impact of AI and Covid-19 to the shifting role of postsecondary institutions and the radical possibilities of EL as a transformative approach to education. 

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3 people presenting at the Students' Teacher Recognition Reception.

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Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception returns in-person to celebrate educators

May 12, 2023 — 
The Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception is an opportunity to celebrate teaching excellence. Each faculty and school nominates an outstanding graduating student, who then selects two teachers who have made important contributions to their education – one from their Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and one from their time at UM. This year, the group of 22 graduating students spoke about 44 outstanding educators who inspired them.

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UM prepares for attendees from across Canada for the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity

May 3, 2023 — 
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning will be welcoming more than one hundred guests from Manitoba’s educational institutions, including the University of Manitoba, Assiniboine Community College, University of Winnipeg, Université de Saint-Boniface, University College of the North, RRC Polytech, Robertson College, and the International College of Manitoba, as well as those from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. We are also pleased to host guests from the United Kingdom and Australia to the 3rd biannual Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity (CSAI 2023).

Students in class with their hands raised and an instructor at the front of the class.

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Attend the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium on May 31, 2023

April 27, 2023 — 
We are pleased to announce the 2023 UM Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium, to be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

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John Jackson wearing a suit behind a desk chair

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College of Nursing PhD student meets community needs through entrepreneurship

April 27, 2023 — 
John Jackson, a PhD student in the College of Nursing, noticed a gap during the pandemic in the availability of accessible, low barrier training opportunities for people who wanted to work in mental health and addiction settings. He discussed the issue with his community and found that employers also struggled to find candidates who had suitable education or training.

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Students holding a web-like string on wood floor.

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There are still spaces available in the Experiential Learning Gathering (May 2) and Teaching Café (May 3) next week

April 24, 2023 — 
Check out the Experiential Learning Gathering or the Teaching Café, hosted by the Office of Experiential Learning at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning:

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The SVRC's office welcome space is full of comfy chairs and colourful pillows, helpful pamphlets. A selection of teas are lined up beside a kettle. There is red rope art displayed on the wall. It is comfortable and inviting.

SVRC re-launches Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures training for staff and faculty

April 18, 2023 — 
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is re-launching "Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures" training for UM staff and faculty members. Register for an in-person session happening at the Bannatyne Campus or a virtual session open to staff from any campus.

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