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Bisons teams launch fundraising drive

October 25, 2024 — 
The Bisons are challenging our community to come together the herd as the women’s hockey team, women’s basketball team, and men’s hockey team kick off their fundraising efforts to help build a healthier future for their communities.

A Bisons hockey goalie makes a save

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We are all Bisons: UM explores brand refresh for its sport and recreation units

October 24, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is embarking on a process to refresh its sports and recreation brands, including Bison Sports, Mini U Programs, Junior Bisons, and UM Recreation Services.

brian dobie profile, head and shoulders

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After 29 seasons, Bisons’ Brian Dobie to coach his final regular season game Oct. 26.

October 14, 2024 — 
Looking back on the incredible career and legacy of 29-year Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie.

A participant holding a medal and a feather

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Tréchelle Bunn brings healing to her community through movement

September 27, 2024 — 
Bunn hopes the run continues to grow and provide healing, education and reflection for communities outside her own.

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President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

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Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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A team of rowers in their boat

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Olympic lessons help to support the next generation of athletes

August 28, 2024 — 
The CSCM started in 1999 as a legacy of the 1999 Pan American Games and has been working to develop high-level Manitoban athletes since.

Michèle Sung kneeling during a wheelchair basketball game

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Bisons head coach helping lead the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team in Paris

August 19, 2024 — 
Canada's senior women's wheelchair basketball national team will open their Paris 2024 Paralympic competition on August 29 in a game against China. Alongside them will be Bisons women's basketball head coach Michele Sung.

Brian Cobie stands alongside his players on the sidelines

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CTV Winnipeg: U of M Bisons football head coach to retire

August 13, 2024 — 
U of M Bisons football head coach to retire

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Brian Cobie stands alongside his players on the sidelines

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Brian Dobie announces retirement at the conclusion of the 2024 football season

August 10, 2024 — 
Brian Dobie, Head Coach of the Manitoba Bisons football team, announced today he will retire after the conclusion of the 2024 season.

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The Bisons women's volleyball team celebrates on the sidelines after a basket

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Building a healthier community through competitive sports

August 8, 2024 — 
Curt Warkentin says Bison Sports continually works to build an inclusive, safe and competitive system centered around the welfare and well-being of all their student-athletes.

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