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Headshot of Dana Malenko on the left and text on the right that reads: UM 2020 2021 Convocation Celebration.

Alumni News

Meet the ’20 and ’21 grads (again) – Dana Malenko

March 7, 2023 — 
Find out what Dana Malenko [BMus(MusEd)/20, BEd/22] is up to post-graduation.

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Students News

Give us your opinion for a chance to win

March 6, 2023 — 
First and final-year students: provide your feedback and have a chance to win up to $1000 in cash prizes and help improve the UM student experience. Now is your chance! 

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A winter scene on campus. The University's admin building stands in the background. It the foreground, there is a bare tree and a clump of dried out prairie grass.

Students News

Get to Know UM’s Student Support services

March 6, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Advocacy and Case Management, Student Accessibility Services

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Students News

Who is Eternity Martis? Learn more about the upcoming Knight Lecturer

March 3, 2023 — 
On March 9, UM is welcoming award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Eternity Martis. Her debut memoir, They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up, focused on her experience as a racialized student on a mainly white campus. The book was featured on book lists including the Globe and Mail, CBC, Pop Sugar, Now magazine, BlogTO, and Chatelaine, as well as on syllabi for high school and post-secondary classes across North America.

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Pete Giesbrecht on the left and text on the right that reads: UM 2020 2021 Convocation Celebration with confetti in the background.

Alumni News

Meet the ’20 and ’21 grads (again) – Pete Giesbrecht

March 3, 2023 — 
Find out what Pete Giesbrecht [DipAgric/20] is up to post-graduation.

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Two people walk outside UMSU University Centre in winter 2022 on Fort Garry campus. // Photo by Jack Rach

Students News

Tax Information and Upcoming Deadlines from the Registrar’s Office

February 27, 2023 — 
With the end of February in sight, the Registrar’s Office would like to review some upcoming registration dates and share some important tax information and reminders to ensure a hassle-free tax season!

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Donor Relations News

A Lasting Impact

February 24, 2023 — 
A new scholarship funded by an UM alum is now opening up the future for Black law students to make their own impact.

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Students News

Avoid the pitfalls: Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW)

February 24, 2023 — 
Join the UM community and the Academic Learning Centre for a week of free and remote workshops and sessions that explore how to avoid the pitfalls of procrastination. PAW - Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW)

Students News

Embracing community engaged learning

February 22, 2023 — 
Learning by doing is a critical part of an exceptional student experience. The University of Manitoba recognizes experiential learning (EL) as a pedagogical strategy that advances learning, personal growth and competency development in a diversity of concepts and environments.

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three students walk across campus in the snow

Students News

Winter Term break is here!

February 16, 2023 — 
Winter Term break is a great time to catch up on your studies while practicing self-care and getting what your mind and body need. Here are some activity ideas to help you rest, recharge and have some fun!

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