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Winnipeg Free Press: COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study

November 2, 2023 — 
COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study

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Alex Gardiner speaking at an alumni event

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Alex Gardiner’s coaching goes beyond the track

October 31, 2023 — 
For the athletes who trained with him and those who worked alongside him, his ability to lead and inspire far surpassed any medals he helped secure. 

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Graduate students following their questions down new pathways

October 17, 2023 — 
For many, graduate studies and research might not have been something they’d planned on, but through their own curiosity and desire to help the communities around them it’s the path they found.

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Award-winning students credit pairing their passions with education

October 13, 2023 — 
This fall, students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will receive medals for their undergraduate academic success. Before they cross the stage, let’s get to know these award-winning graduands.

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Gordon Giesbrecht standing inside the Winnipeg airport preparing to depart for Ukraine.

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Gordon Giesbrecht brings resources and knowledge to Ukraine

October 10, 2023 — 
Gordon Giesbrecht organized the collection and distribution of roughly $50,000 worth of specialized medical equipment to help keep the soldiers on Ukraine's front lines warm during instances of trauma.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Problem-solving with patients

August 29, 2023 — 
Emily Hyde named as Vanier Scholar for her cardiac research at UM

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Four UM graduate students named Vanier Scholars

August 29, 2023 — 
Students from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science are Vanier Scholars

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A crowd of people walking at the 2023 Sneaker Day event

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Sneaker Day 2023 Recap

June 21, 2023 — 
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's Sneaker Day event returned last week with over 400 faculty and staff members joining together for a campus-wide accessible walk.

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Group of faculty and staff members posing for photo at golf course

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The UM Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament hits the links August 30, 2023

June 12, 2023 — 
The UM Faculty & Staff Golf Tournament is back for another round in 2023! All faculty and staff are invited to participate in a fun day outside with their colleagues from all across the University.

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Convocation 2023

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Convocation 2023: Graduate of the Year award winners

June 9, 2023 — 
Every year, a student from each degree in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation is recognized as the “Graduate of the Year.”

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