Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
UM Faculty and and Staff Golf Tournament hits the links August 19, 2024
July 12, 2024 —
The 2024 UM Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament will return to Kingswood Golf and Country Club on Monday, August 19. The event tees off in a shotgun start at 1:00 pm for nine holes and concludes with a BBQ from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
July 12, 2024 —
The 2024 UM Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament will return to Kingswood Golf and Country Club on Monday, August 19. The event tees off in a shotgun start at 1:00 pm for nine holes and concludes with a BBQ from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
Research and International News
The Conversation: The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals
July 8, 2024 —
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.
July 8, 2024 —
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.
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Medical student is helping communities find balance
June 27, 2024 —
Bukich says he took in the ideas of the medicine wheel, seeing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual elements needed. He says experiences like the games are crucial for exposing kids to a much wider world of opportunities.
June 27, 2024 —
Bukich says he took in the ideas of the medicine wheel, seeing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual elements needed. He says experiences like the games are crucial for exposing kids to a much wider world of opportunities.
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ABC North Coast (Australia): Lismore Lantern Parade selected for global study into role of festivals in towns recovering from disasters
June 24, 2024 —
Lismore Lantern Parade selected for global study into role of festivals in towns recovering from disasters
June 24, 2024 —
Lismore Lantern Parade selected for global study into role of festivals in towns recovering from disasters
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Meaningful change comes from collective efforts
June 18, 2024 —
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."
June 18, 2024 —
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."
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Building the bridge between research and healthy communities
June 13, 2024 —
Dr. Todd Duhamel, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (FKRM) and the associate dean (Health Sciences) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, says FKRM’s focus on research excellence in the 2024-2027 strategic plan is directly related to building healthy communities.
June 13, 2024 —
Dr. Todd Duhamel, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (FKRM) and the associate dean (Health Sciences) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, says FKRM’s focus on research excellence in the 2024-2027 strategic plan is directly related to building healthy communities.
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Inspired by her community, driven to make change
June 11, 2024 —
Antonia Kandiurin, a graduate of the Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy, says finding out she was accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine was a bittersweet and overwhelming experience.
June 11, 2024 —
Antonia Kandiurin, a graduate of the Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy, says finding out she was accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine was a bittersweet and overwhelming experience.
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Staff Appreciation Week kicks off June 17
June 10, 2024 —
As a thank-you to UM faculty and staff for their hard work throughout the academic year, Recreation Services is once again hosting Staff Appreciation Week. From June 17-21, UM faculty and staff will have free access to our sport and rec facilities on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
June 10, 2024 —
As a thank-you to UM faculty and staff for their hard work throughout the academic year, Recreation Services is once again hosting Staff Appreciation Week. From June 17-21, UM faculty and staff will have free access to our sport and rec facilities on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
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.
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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Building community by getting involved
June 5, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month FKRM will celebrate, learn and honour the achievements, stories and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and staff within our faculty.
June 5, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month FKRM will celebrate, learn and honour the achievements, stories and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and staff within our faculty.