Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive

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A desire to learn brought Edgar Galeano from Colombia to Winnipeg
February 13, 2025 —
Dr. Edgar Galeano says learning something new is what makes him feel alive. It’s part of the reason why he paused his 20-plus-year career as a doctor in Columbia, to come to Winnipeg and study in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
February 13, 2025 —
Dr. Edgar Galeano says learning something new is what makes him feel alive. It’s part of the reason why he paused his 20-plus-year career as a doctor in Columbia, to come to Winnipeg and study in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

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CTV Winnipeg: ‘I’ve never stopped’: Winnipeg man hits the pavement nearly 1,800 days in a row
February 11, 2025 —
It started as a way to pass the time in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 11, 2025 —
It started as a way to pass the time in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Pierre named head coach of U of M Bisons football program
January 17, 2025 —
Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.
January 17, 2025 —
Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.

Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements

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Winnipeg Free Press – ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it’
December 30, 2024 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser says recreation is an essential program for long-term care residents.
December 30, 2024 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser says recreation is an essential program for long-term care residents.

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The Globe and Mail – Chat groups redefine sports fan communities, one message at a time
December 16, 2024 —
Dr. Ben Schellenberg spoke with the Globe and Mail about how the landscape of fan communities is evolving with social media and group chats.
December 16, 2024 —
Dr. Ben Schellenberg spoke with the Globe and Mail about how the landscape of fan communities is evolving with social media and group chats.

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908 CJME – Expert analysis: unpacking the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report
December 12, 2024 —
Dr. jay johnson helps unpack the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report
December 12, 2024 —
Dr. jay johnson helps unpack the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report

Transforming squash in Manitoba: Community-driven court upgrades at UM
December 5, 2024 —
The new squash courts will serve as a hub for students, faculty, and the wider community, offering a space for players of all levels to participate, train, and compete.
December 5, 2024 —
The new squash courts will serve as a hub for students, faculty, and the wider community, offering a space for players of all levels to participate, train, and compete.

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Building a community of wellness
November 28, 2024 —
Both Mini U and Recreation Services share the goal of building a healthier community by fostering physical, mental and emotional well-being.
November 28, 2024 —
Both Mini U and Recreation Services share the goal of building a healthier community by fostering physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Spirit of the Bison highlights Indigenous student-athletes
November 26, 2024 —
University of Manitoba Bisons welcomed Indigenous dancers, drummers, singers, artisans and community members to join them in celebrating the Bison
November 26, 2024 —
University of Manitoba Bisons welcomed Indigenous dancers, drummers, singers, artisans and community members to join them in celebrating the Bison