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Building a Rockstar Resume

July 23, 2024 — 
Joy Bajwa, 3rd year Environmental Design student, co-op placement at Gillis Quarries Limited helps supplement his education by developing and enhancing various skills to hands-on learning and skills with practical experience.

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Preliminary photogrammetry (3D scan) of John A. Russell staircase.

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UM/SSHRC Explore Grant Announcement: 3D Scanning Technology in Interior Design Preservation

July 18, 2024 — 
The adoption of 3D scanning technology in architectural practices has seen significant growth across both academic and professional sectors. The discipline of interior design is particularly interested in this technology due to its ability to preserve and record building data. During the summer of 2023, initial research conducted with undergraduate researcher Vyas Gopal enabled Assistant Professor of Interior Design, Jason Shields, to explore the potential of 3D scanning for interior environments. This early-stage research delved into the complexities of photogrammetry and the integration of 3D scans into game engines to create virtual reality simulations.

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Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman Wins Two Prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards

June 27, 2024 — 
Department of City Planning Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman was awarded two top honours from the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group for her latest book.

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5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

June 22, 2024 — 
5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General's Medal in Architecture for their Winnipeg Pumphouse project.  

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CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community

June 16, 2024 — 
Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood. 

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Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg’s inner city is in crisis mode

June 11, 2024 — 
Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg's inner city is in crisis mode

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Master of Landscape Architecture Program revised for students admitted in Fall 2024

June 10, 2024 — 
Following the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC) feedback, the Master of Landscape Architecture has updated their program requirements for students starting in Fall 2024.

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Recognizing faculty excellence

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

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Canadian Architect: Designed Landscapes—37 Key Projects

June 4, 2024 — 
Designed Landscapes: 37 Key Projects by Alan Tate and Marcella Eaton is "is a beautiful and fascinating volume, and a pleasure to read" says Ron Williams.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Forged in felt

May 30, 2024 — 
Tijen Roshko is making waves with her new sustainable fashion brand that specializes in wearable works of art.  

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