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Mihskakwan James Harper

Indigenous News

Honouring the contributions of Mihskakwan James Harper

June 15, 2023 — 
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island.  One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023. 

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Dr. Marcia Friesen standing, smiling and posting for the camera in front of the E I T C - S P C sky walk. On the silver skywalk in black letters it reads "Price Faculty of Engineering. Marcia is wearing a blue dress. She is outside on a sunny day with a full bike rack in the background.

Price Faculty of Engineering News

Marcia Friesen elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 7, 2023 — 
Marcia Friesen, dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering, has been elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering, as one of 55 new Fellows for 2023.

Rocket, just after launch, with smoke on the ground.

CTV: Canadian CubeSat project

June 7, 2023 — 
As CTV reports, UM CubeSat 'Iris' launched Monday, June 5 at 11:47 a.m. local time.

UM CubeSat ‘Iris’ ready for lift off

June 7, 2023 — 
The UM Cube Satellite may be small but it’s ready to make a big impact.

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A UM grad proudly takes a selfie with her parchment

Students News

UM degrees set 2023 grads on the path to success

June 5, 2023 — 
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.

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Bannatyne campus.

Research and International News

Canada Research Chairs Symposium at Bannatyne campus

June 1, 2023 — 
On June 19 the Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium returns to Bannatyne campus for the final presentation of the 2023 school year.

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Mihskakwan James Harper.

Alumni News

Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni recipient

May 30, 2023 — 
Learn more about Mihskakwan James Harper’s journey from student to climate action leader.

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Seven headshots representing each of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Alumni News

2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

May 1, 2023 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration

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Meet some of UM’s climate changemakers

April 19, 2023 — 
Four members of our community who are taking on climate change with ambition, resolve and hope. Watch their videos!

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12 people gathered in front of the University of Manitoba banner.

Price Faculty of Engineering News

ENGAP celebrates Indigenous engineering graduates

April 17, 2023 — 
On March 29th, 2023 the Engineering Access Program gathered to celebrate the 2023 Indigenous engineering graduates.

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