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Making the world more than just a place
August 12, 2024 —
The Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts, Director of the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture, and Senior Fellow at St John’s College focuses on the relationships between people and territories and how we might live in ways that support Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice.
August 12, 2024 —
The Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts, Director of the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture, and Senior Fellow at St John’s College focuses on the relationships between people and territories and how we might live in ways that support Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice.

Finding community the moment you walk in
August 6, 2024 —
Moving from China to pursue his postdoctoral studies in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, Xinyang Li expresses his gratitude for studying at UM while staying at St John’s residence.
August 6, 2024 —
Moving from China to pursue his postdoctoral studies in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, Xinyang Li expresses his gratitude for studying at UM while staying at St John’s residence.

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Starting a new life
August 1, 2024 —
The St John’s college events coordinator and faculty assistant knew it was time for a new home, which was when he moved to Canada from Ukraine.
August 1, 2024 —
The St John’s college events coordinator and faculty assistant knew it was time for a new home, which was when he moved to Canada from Ukraine.

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The Conversation: Winnipeg and virtual film series reflects the beauty of Indigenous worldviews
July 25, 2024 —
Decolonizing Lens is a film and discussion series based in Winnipeg that brings together Indigenous filmmakers, their films and audiences as a form of public education.
July 25, 2024 —
Decolonizing Lens is a film and discussion series based in Winnipeg that brings together Indigenous filmmakers, their films and audiences as a form of public education.

Digging in deeper
July 23, 2024 —
Dr. Kent Fowler and his team of students recently travelled to South Africa to continue their research on the Zulu Kingdom Archaeology Project. The SSHRC Insight and Insight Development grants funded the project from 2020 to 2026. The research is being conducted in the heartland of the Zulu Kingdom in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
July 23, 2024 —
Dr. Kent Fowler and his team of students recently travelled to South Africa to continue their research on the Zulu Kingdom Archaeology Project. The SSHRC Insight and Insight Development grants funded the project from 2020 to 2026. The research is being conducted in the heartland of the Zulu Kingdom in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Motivated to make a difference
July 22, 2024 —
Whether in St John’s residence, Daily Bread Cafe, or catering a UM event, St John’s College food service staff gives everyone a reason to smile.
July 22, 2024 —
Whether in St John’s residence, Daily Bread Cafe, or catering a UM event, St John’s College food service staff gives everyone a reason to smile.

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The importance of team culture
July 9, 2024 —
What started as her first job has now helped Judy Jayasuriya make a positive impact on experiential learning on campus.
July 9, 2024 —
What started as her first job has now helped Judy Jayasuriya make a positive impact on experiential learning on campus.

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Academic success isn’t always a linear line
June 23, 2024 —
Since her bachelor's degree in science, Grace Okunnu has come a long way. As she completes her first year at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the Bannatyne campus, she reflects on the journey that has gotten her to where she is today.
June 23, 2024 —
Since her bachelor's degree in science, Grace Okunnu has come a long way. As she completes her first year at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the Bannatyne campus, she reflects on the journey that has gotten her to where she is today.

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Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.

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International students find their home away from home
June 10, 2024 —
From across Manitoba and all over the world, our residence students come from all over the world as they call St John’s College home when studying as University of Manitoba students.
June 10, 2024 —
From across Manitoba and all over the world, our residence students come from all over the world as they call St John’s College home when studying as University of Manitoba students.