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Active Living Centre celebrates ten years of building healthy communities

May 28, 2025 — 
Ten years ago, on February 25, 2015, the Active Living Centre (ALC) opened its doors for the first time. A new icon on UM’s Fort Garry campus, the building was designed to be “extroverted, communicative and engaging.”

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Hallie Eggie, assistant coach for the Manitoba Bisons football team Photo credit: Cameron Bartlett/BlueBombers.com

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CFL.CA: Hallie Eggie soaking up every moment with WIF Program in Winnipeg

May 27, 2025 — 
Hallie Eggie soaking up every moment with WIF Program in Winnipeg

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A female student disccues their poster with another student

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Research Day brings the community together to talk about Indigenous health and wellness

May 26, 2025 — 
Students presented their research during the poster competition which featured undergraduate, master’s and PhD students displaying and discussing their research with judges and community members.

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Headshot of Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook agaisnt a red-black gradient background for TedX Winnipeg.

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Cheryl Glazebrook is learning a new dance for TEDx

May 21, 2025 — 
Dance is the central theme of Glazebrook’s talk, which will explore how it can transcend age and ability as a joyful, inclusive way to connect and grow. A dancer her whole life, Glazebrook sees this talk as her two worlds coming together.

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KPER 4000 students pose with their hands up at the end of a routine

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CBC Manitoba: Learning steps, living history: Dance class teaches more than sweet moves

May 20, 2025 — 
Learning steps, living history: Dance class teaches more than sweet moves

Group of recipients with the UM President and Provost

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Honouring faculty excellence at UM

May 14, 2025 — 
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.

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CTV Winnipeg: Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

May 12, 2025 — 
Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

Headshot of Jackie Elliott

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Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years

May 1, 2025 — 
Elliott, who has directed the AT program since its accreditation in 2000, will retire in June after 35 years at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

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A Bisons hockey goalie makes a save

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Building the next chapter: Bisons brand refresh enters final design phase 

April 29, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba has reached a major milestone in the refresh of its iconic Bisons logo: a clear design direction has now been set, bringing the project into its final stage before launch. 

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KPER 4000 students pose with their hands up at the end of a routine

Dance history course explores human movement and connection

April 24, 2025 — 
The course is part of an ongoing effort to incorporate more dance in the faculty’s curriculum. Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook says the role of dance in the study of human movement can’t be understated.

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