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New Part-time Academic English Course starting May 15
May 1, 2023 —
Speaking and writing skills are vital for success in university. They are essential for day-to-day communication with professors, fellow students, and UM staff.
May 1, 2023 —
Speaking and writing skills are vital for success in university. They are essential for day-to-day communication with professors, fellow students, and UM staff.
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Nominations for Advising Excellence Award open for summer 2023
April 19, 2023 —
For the past three years, outstanding academic and student advisors have been recognized with the Advising Excellence Award. For 2022, now is the time for candidates to enter submissions — with a new deadline of Aug. 31
April 19, 2023 —
For the past three years, outstanding academic and student advisors have been recognized with the Advising Excellence Award. For 2022, now is the time for candidates to enter submissions — with a new deadline of Aug. 31
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Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous graduates
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
April 18, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and achievement, will be hosted at Investors Group Athletic Centre on the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, May 6.
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Thesis Bootcamp for Graduate Students
April 18, 2023 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 3-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their thesis.
April 18, 2023 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 3-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their thesis.
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Faculty of Arts student Clèche Kokolo awarded McCall MacBain Scholarship
April 18, 2023 —
University of Manitoba student Clèche Kokolo will join a global cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
April 18, 2023 —
University of Manitoba student Clèche Kokolo will join a global cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
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Celebrate the class of 2023 at Spring Convocation
April 17, 2023 —
Over the next month and a half, University of Manitoba students will once again cross the Convocation stage as family and friends cheer them on.
April 17, 2023 —
Over the next month and a half, University of Manitoba students will once again cross the Convocation stage as family and friends cheer them on.
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Need Academic English Support?
April 14, 2023 —
The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to help English as an additional language students develop their skills and complete their degree studies.
April 14, 2023 —
The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to help English as an additional language students develop their skills and complete their degree studies.
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Important information about student summer parking
April 11, 2023 —
Summer parking will be available for purchase Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Summer parking will be in effect from May 01 to August 31, 2023.
April 11, 2023 —
Summer parking will be available for purchase Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Summer parking will be in effect from May 01 to August 31, 2023.
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Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Apr. 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 —
Dear students, As the end of Winter Term approaches, I wanted to commend you on your efforts and wish you the best during the exam period. For ease of access, we have curated a list of UM resources and supports available to you and I encourage you to take advantage of them.
April 11, 2023 —
Dear students, As the end of Winter Term approaches, I wanted to commend you on your efforts and wish you the best during the exam period. For ease of access, we have curated a list of UM resources and supports available to you and I encourage you to take advantage of them.
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Celebrating student-parents at UM
April 3, 2023 —
Celebrating Student Parents at UM
April 3, 2023 —
Celebrating Student Parents at UM