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Winnipeg Free Press: Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion

April 15, 2024 — 
Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion

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Join us for the 2024 Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium

April 11, 2024 — 
The department of computer science is holding the 2024 Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium for the second year and invites everyone curious about anything computer science and tech-related to join the event on May 3, 2024, at the RBC Convention Centre.

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UM Eclipse viewing party media coverage

April 9, 2024 — 
UM Eclipse viewing party media coverage

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Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024

April 5, 2024 — 
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.

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Research and International News

Insect Friends and Foes

April 4, 2024 — 
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of efforts to address the declining population of bees and other beneficial insects, along with recent advances in controlling pests like mosquitoes.

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Faculty of Science News

CTV Winnipeg: ‘It’s quite rare’: Partial solar eclipse to be viewable in Manitoba next week

April 2, 2024 — 
CTV Winnipeg: 'It’s quite rare': Partial solar eclipse to be viewable in Manitoba next week

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Celebrating Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

April 2, 2024 — 
March is CEWIL Canada Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) month in Canada where work-integrated learning (WIL) is celebrated. Work-integrated learning has become an integral part of the Canadian educational experience, fostering connections and collaboration between academia, industry, and community to prepare students for the workforce.

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CBC News: Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation

April 1, 2024 — 
CBC News: Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation

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Global News Winnipeg: Lack of connectivity in rural, remote Manitoba dangerous in emergencies, firefighter says

March 28, 2024 — 
Lack of connectivity in rural, remote Manitoba dangerous in emergencies, firefighter says

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CTV Winnipeg: New image of 800 year old explosion

March 27, 2024 — 
CTV Winnipeg: New image of 800 year old explosion

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