Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Bisons alum Bruna Mavignier makes it to Canada Soccer
April 13, 2022 —
Bruna Mavginier, former Bisons soccer player, coach, and UM alum, has recently been hired full-time with Canada Soccer, working as a sports scientist with the NDC (National Development Centre) program in Ontario and the U-17 National Team, which will be travelling to the Dominican Republic for the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
April 13, 2022 —
Bruna Mavginier, former Bisons soccer player, coach, and UM alum, has recently been hired full-time with Canada Soccer, working as a sports scientist with the NDC (National Development Centre) program in Ontario and the U-17 National Team, which will be travelling to the Dominican Republic for the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
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FRKM alumni profile: Marissa Naylor
April 13, 2022 —
Marissa Naylor, recent Recreation Management and Community Development graduate with a minor in marketing, placed 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials last week, earning a spot with Team Canada to compete in the World Championships that will be held in October.
April 13, 2022 —
Marissa Naylor, recent Recreation Management and Community Development graduate with a minor in marketing, placed 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials last week, earning a spot with Team Canada to compete in the World Championships that will be held in October.
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FKRM’s Research Day 2022 is set for May 11
April 7, 2022 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s Research Day, an annual research showcase for the faculty, will be held this year on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Agora.
April 7, 2022 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s Research Day, an annual research showcase for the faculty, will be held this year on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Agora.
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UM’s synchronized skating group hits the ice with an all-rookie team
March 10, 2022 —
This year, UM’s synchro-skate team, Ice Intrepid, is a fully rookie team, but they’ve been lucky to have their path cross with some experienced alumni who have helped them along their way.
March 10, 2022 —
This year, UM’s synchro-skate team, Ice Intrepid, is a fully rookie team, but they’ve been lucky to have their path cross with some experienced alumni who have helped them along their way.
Honouring Emeriti for 2020 and 2021
March 9, 2022 —
Distinguished former and current members of the UM faculty and administration were honoured this week as the University of Manitoba Board of Governors officially conferred their annual Emeritus appointments.
March 9, 2022 —
Distinguished former and current members of the UM faculty and administration were honoured this week as the University of Manitoba Board of Governors officially conferred their annual Emeritus appointments.
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The FKRM’s Pow Wow club is for everyone
March 7, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba’s Pow Wow club is a fun, challenging, and culturally stimulating group that is hoping to increase its participant base in the coming months.
March 7, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba’s Pow Wow club is a fun, challenging, and culturally stimulating group that is hoping to increase its participant base in the coming months.
Would adding a minimum age limit for the Olympic Games protect youth athletes from doping?
February 18, 2022 —
The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation
February 18, 2022 —
The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation
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What does it mean to be antiracist?
February 17, 2022 —
Most of us have heard the term “anti-racist”—in the media, in social settings, on our Instagram feeds—but what does this term really mean?
February 17, 2022 —
Most of us have heard the term “anti-racist”—in the media, in social settings, on our Instagram feeds—but what does this term really mean?
Flatlanders reach new heights
February 14, 2022 —
This weekend, FKRM major Alex Russell will be heading out to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Senior Lead Climbing Nationals, alongside—and against— fellow climber Dylan Pereira.
February 14, 2022 —
This weekend, FKRM major Alex Russell will be heading out to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Senior Lead Climbing Nationals, alongside—and against— fellow climber Dylan Pereira.
Students News
Two UM students honoured by the McCall MacBain scholarships program
February 14, 2022 —
UM student Bryden Bukich [BKin/21] is in the running for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. UM student Lindsay Bain [BA/22] earned a regional award, which can be used at any public university in Canada
February 14, 2022 —
UM student Bryden Bukich [BKin/21] is in the running for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. UM student Lindsay Bain [BA/22] earned a regional award, which can be used at any public university in Canada