UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

December 16, 2024 —
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.

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Develop digital skills and expertise with University of Manitoba Extended Education

December 10, 2024 —
“Understanding AI will help you and your company in most of the jobs today." - Cuneyt Akcora

#AI, #KeepLearning, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #UMmicro-certificate

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Next EDIA 0100: Foundations course in Winter 2025

November 21, 2024 —
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place here.” - Robin Attas

#EDIAatUM, #KeepLearning, #umanitoba, Office of Equity Transformation, president

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Second annual Empowering Excellence UM continuing education showcase

October 24, 2024 —
“It is a privilege to be a part of this group, to be in this space, to connect and celebrate with others.” - Adrienne Bestland

#CareerFair, #EmpoweringExcellence, #umanitoba

Extended Education grads apply skills, celebrate success

October 22, 2024 —
“I was amazed by the knowledge I gained. Now I can link AI to a business application to get rid of a business problem. It is a very good way to impress the boss.” - Siddh Sheth

#KeepLearning, #UMAlumni, #umanitoba2024, #UMLearnInCanada

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On creating equitable and lifelong learning

September 24, 2024 —
"Extended Education has provided a flexible education system that was suitable for my stage and is suitable for all stages in life.” - Ogadimma Onyike

#AccessUM, #EDIAatUM, #Homecoming2024, #KeepLearning, #LifelongLearning, #UMAlumni, #UMIndigenous

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Creating an inclusive culture for lifelong learning

September 3, 2024 —
“Everyone has the right to education, no matter who they are and where they come from. We must create inclusive education and learning where everybody feels welcome. Fully implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) principles is crucial to the futures of education, or we will miss people and possibilities.” - Ute Kothe

#AccessUM, #EDIAatUM, #Homecoming2024, #LifelongLearning, #UMAlumni, #UMIndigenous

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Extended Education News

CBC Manitoba: How to cut through the noise of conspiracy

August 19, 2024 —
How to cut through the noise of conspiracy

#KeepLearning, #LifelongLearning, #MediaLiteracy, Facebook, fakenew, Investigative journalism, online misinformation, Plan 2050

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Extended Education News

Get ready to live your best life with lifelong learning

August 12, 2024 —
“It’s in our hands to choose what is best for us, to seek out what we find interesting and fulfilling. We can be proactive and make choices, taking ownership of our lives and careers, choosing what we would like to learn and where we would like to go, so we can live as well as possible.” - Ute Kothe

#LifelongLearning, #ProfessionalDevelopment