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The UM STARlab team in the clean room at Magellan Aerospace with the UM satellite

Actually, it is rocket science

November 18, 2022 — 
Ferguson is an associate professor in mechanical engineering, the NSERC / Magellan Aerospace Industrial Research Chair in Satellite Engineering at UM, and the director of STARLab, a suite of projects based in the Price Faculty of Engineering and where he is telling me about his work.

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Ribbon is cut by three officials in front of learning hub.

Donor Relations News

Celebrating a Partnership for Change

November 10, 2022 — 
A partnership between UM and the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program will support thousands of Indigenous young people on their postsecondary journey

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Three students studying at a table.

Donor Relations News

Renewed support helps hundreds of new Indigenous students bridge the gap to post-secondary learning

November 10, 2022 — 
Qualico pledged another $1 million for programming and supports to help ensure the university transition is smooth for Indigenous students joining UM.

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A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new home of NCTR

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation welcomes funding for Centre’s new permanent home and long term work

November 9, 2022 — 
$60 million in federal funding will help build a new, permanent home for NCTR at the University of Manitoba.

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Keenan Karish walks in front of university building.

Donor Relations News

Scholarship helps make university dream a reality for a first-year student

November 2, 2022 — 
Scholarship supports make it possible for student to focus on studies while transitioning form an urban setting to a post-secondary education.

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On the passing of Dr. Fred Shore

October 28, 2022 — 
It is with profound sadness that our department announces the loss of Dr. Fred Shore, who passed away late last night peacefully at home with his beloved Lucy by his side.

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Recipes and reciprocity, book launch

October 13, 2022 — 
Launch is Thursday, Oct. 27, 2-3:30 p.m.

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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation

October 12, 2022 — 
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.

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Elders Gathering graphic with painting of Elders with children.

Indigenous News

The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering 

October 11, 2022 — 
We sat down with Elder-in-Residence Carl Stone to learn some of the history behind Elders Gathering at the UM, his involvement and to learn about what to expect by attending the two-day event. 

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Martha Peet, with the coat her mother made for her.

Indigenous News

Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings

October 7, 2022 — 
Learn about Inuk Elder Martha Peet and how she's carried Inuit teachings throughout her life

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