Extended Education News Archive
Extended Education News
Access Program art piece unveiled
October 14, 2022 —
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais
October 14, 2022 —
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais
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Additional skills provide opportunities for UM Alumni
October 4, 2022 —
“There is a global shortage of talent.” - Yvonne Kinley
October 4, 2022 —
“There is a global shortage of talent.” - Yvonne Kinley
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Explore the future of work at Homecoming 2022 webinar
August 30, 2022 —
"There are many challenges, but there is also much opportunity.” - Rod Lastra
August 30, 2022 —
"There are many challenges, but there is also much opportunity.” - Rod Lastra
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Helping you to adapt and succeed in a post-pandemic world
August 11, 2022 —
In 2023, we will launch our first micro-certificate.
August 11, 2022 —
In 2023, we will launch our first micro-certificate.
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Extended Education celebrates Spring Convocation in-person, honours scholarship winners
June 10, 2022 —
“I help parents to be better parents. Counselling skills are very helpful." - Maria Luz Ocampo, scholarship winner
June 10, 2022 —
“I help parents to be better parents. Counselling skills are very helpful." - Maria Luz Ocampo, scholarship winner
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Grads celebrate at Access Program Graduation Celebration
June 3, 2022 —
'I never thought I would attend university in my life... And now, because of Access, I am here... To be there and honoured meant a lot to me. I was truly touched,' - Tyler Koswin
June 3, 2022 —
'I never thought I would attend university in my life... And now, because of Access, I am here... To be there and honoured meant a lot to me. I was truly touched,' - Tyler Koswin
Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
Extended Education News
Imagine what AI and Machine Learning can do for you
May 17, 2022 —
“I see it as an important new kind of literacy. If you don’t understand AI and Machine Learning, others have an advantage over you. You don’t need to program but you need to understand.” - Cunyet Akcora
May 17, 2022 —
“I see it as an important new kind of literacy. If you don’t understand AI and Machine Learning, others have an advantage over you. You don’t need to program but you need to understand.” - Cunyet Akcora
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Grads look forward to attending in-person convocation
April 26, 2022 —
“I am so excited. For me, this is a brand-new start. Previously I had bachelor and masters degrees. I didn’t need a degree program. I was looking for a certificate.” - Chunbo Liu, Applied Business Analysis grad
April 26, 2022 —
“I am so excited. For me, this is a brand-new start. Previously I had bachelor and masters degrees. I didn’t need a degree program. I was looking for a certificate.” - Chunbo Liu, Applied Business Analysis grad
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New Acting Dean Dr. Rod Lastra on the importance of Extended Education
February 24, 2022 —
Dr. Rod Lastra started his new role of Acting Dean of the Division of Extended Education on February 1, 2022. We asked him about what drew him to this work, his role at UM and where he considers his happy place.
February 24, 2022 —
Dr. Rod Lastra started his new role of Acting Dean of the Division of Extended Education on February 1, 2022. We asked him about what drew him to this work, his role at UM and where he considers his happy place.