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3D render of mpox virus.

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Nature: Monkeypox virus keeps getting better at spreading among humans

October 31, 2024 — 
Monkeypox virus keeps getting better at spreading among humans

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Katrina Pōtiki Bryant holds a balnce stick while leading a workshop on a wellness program she developed for Indigenous people in New Zealand.

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New Zealand scholar finds common ground with Manitoba’s Indigenous people

October 28, 2024 — 
While visiting the College of Rehabilitation Sciences this fall, Katrina Pōtiki Bryant, associate dean Māori at the School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago in New Zealand, said she was struck by the many similarities between Indigenous people in Manitoba and her homeland. 

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Silhouettes of soldiers standing on a ridge at sunset

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CityNews Winnipeg: Quicker supports for military veterans needed: say experts

October 24, 2024 — 
Quicker supports for military veterans needed: say experts

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Three female Indigenous students in the lobby of the pinning ceremony. The student in the middle holds her UM nursing pin.

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Over 100 new nurses welcomed to profession

October 23, 2024 — 
The College of Nursing welcomed 105 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 22 at the new Desautels Concert Hall, a few hours ahead the graduands’ convocation. 

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Medal-winning students share their journey, advice at Fall Convocation

October 17, 2024 — 
Get to know these two students from the fall Class of 2024.

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Dr. James Blanchard

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Winnipeg Free Press: U of M awarded most Gates foundation grants of any Canadian university

October 16, 2024 — 
U of M awarded most Gates foundation grants of any Canadian university

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A group of students around a tablein a discussion.

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Over 300 health-care students take part in interprofessional workshop, film screening

October 15, 2024 — 
The Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences held a screening of the film Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story for over 300 students representing multiple health disciplines on Oct.7. 

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Lisa Wei (right) and Dr. Robert Beattie look at a model of the brain. Uploaded Oct. 12, 2024. (Alex Karpa/CTV News)

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CTV National: Winnipeg teenager finishes second in international competition

October 15, 2024 — 
Winnipeg teenager finishes second in international competition

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Left to right: UM dentistry dean Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, honoree Dr. Heinz Scherle, honoree Cindy Isaak-Ploegman and UM dental hygiene director Mary Bertone celebrate at the awards gala.

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‘Spirit of giving back’ shines at gala for dentistry, dental hygiene alumni

October 11, 2024 — 
The 2024 Alumni of Distinction Awards in dentistry and dental hygiene were presented at a gala where giving back to the profession and community was a recurring theme.

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Dr. Marcia Anderson in front of a teal backdrop

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CBC Unreserved: Healing 150 years of healthcare harm

October 11, 2024 — 
Healing 150 years of healthcare harm

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