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Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition

September 16, 2015 — 
The University of Manitoba wants to capture the spirit of imagination and reward winning participants with $20,000 in prizes.

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Ralph Connor House: Exploring women’s advocacy narratives from Africa.

July 21, 2015 — 
On May 27, 2015, Tracey Bone, assistant professor, Faculty of Social Work, and her students in the SWRK 4210: Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy course explored women’s advocacy narratives from Africa while surrounded by the history and ambience of Ralph Connor House which is the current location of the University Women’s Club.

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Basic Income: An Anti-Poverty Strategy for Social Work

April 20, 2015 — 
Dr. Jim Mulvale, dean, Faculty of Social Work was featured in a new podcast entitled “Basic Income: An Anti-Poverty Strategy for Social Work.” It is part of the inSocialWork® podcast series, sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, the State University of New York.

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Faculty accepting nominations for Helen Mann 50th Anniversary Award

April 7, 2015 — 
The Faculty of Social Work is now accepting nominations for the Helen Mann 50th Anniversary Award. The award honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of social work in Manitoba.

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What is the truth about terrorism?

March 23, 2015 — 
On Wednesday, March 4, former United States Army soldier Joshua Key spoke to over 70 guests about his experiences during the 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq and what motivated him to flee to Canada.

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Pompana appointed as director of Inner City Social Work Program

March 16, 2015 — 
The Faculty of Social Work is very pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne Pompana, associate professor, as the director of the Inner City Social Work Program.

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Collaborative Research on Homelessness in Thompson, Manitoba

March 2, 2015 — 
Northern Social Work Program's Collaborative Research on Homelessness in Thompson, Manitoba.

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Manitoba’s child-poverty policy simply not working

December 8, 2014 — 
An analysis piece by the U of M's Sid Frankel

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What have we learned about war?

November 28, 2014 — 
On Wednesday night, Visionary Conversations delved into the topic of conflict and warfare

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International College of Manitoba principal Susan Deane mourned

September 16, 2014 — 
ICM principal Susan Deane passed away Sept. 2

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