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Science students contribute to Million Tree Challenge on National Tree Day

September 24, 2021 — 
The Faculty of Science partnered with Science Rendezvous, UNESCO, Trees Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba Forestry and Peatlands Branch, Ariel Gordon, author of Tree Talk, and Tree Canada to help the community take action

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St John's College.

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Hour of silence for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 24, 2021 — 
On September 27, residents and students of St John’s College (SJC) will be assembling a memorial display that will be in the Chapel of St John for the whole week. Directly inspired by the recoveries at former residential schools that have been at the forefront of Canadian news this summer, the memorial will have orange ribbons, candles, and shoes representing the Indigenous children whose unmarked graves impacted people around the world.

ASE Career Fair

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3 Reasons you should attend the ASE Career Fair

September 24, 2021 — 
Fifty employers are attending the event looking to meet with UM students and gain access to a talented future workforce. Meet with representatives from our Gold and Silver sponsor Organizations: Impres Inc., Richardson International, Ceres Global Seeds, Engineered Air, Maple Leaf Foods and MCW Consultants Ltd., and check out the full list of employers attending the event.

Elder Diane Maytwayashing shares teachings about the Bannock Point petroforms with Land and Water participants.

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Join the Land and Water team, learn from the land

September 23, 2021 — 
Applications are now open for the Land and Water program, which offers immersive urban land-based experiences, and engaging online workshops and activities facilitated by Indigenous elders, knowledge holders, artists and others. 

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UM Admin building

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Virtual Fall Convocation offers chance to celebrate from here and afar

September 21, 2021 — 
With our community’s health and safety in mind, the event will once again be virtual, using an innovative online platform that allows for an immersive and shared experience

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University of Manitoba (UM) student Shirley Wang [BSc/17].

UMRA bursary provides relief, opportunity

September 21, 2021 — 
The University of Manitoba Retirees Association bursary is awarded to a deserving UM student pursuing an academic program who is facing financial challenges

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Advice on starting Fall Term from alumni who’ve been there

September 20, 2021 — 
During Homecoming, UM grads share words of wisdom and welcome for students starting Fall Term

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In-person and virtual events supported new UM students as they kicked off the Fall Term

September 14, 2021 — 
Over the last month, Student Engagement and Success has presented a suite of virtual and in-person programming designed to ensure that UM’s newest students have the tools and resources they need to thrive during their time in university.

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people on Fort Garry campus.

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Proof of vaccination process rolls out

September 14, 2021 — 
Message from Dr. Todd Mondor, Chair, COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee

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A yellow Elections Canada sign with the word VOTE on it in bold letters placed in the grass along a sidewalk.

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Use your voice and get out to vote

September 14, 2021 — 
Students have the power to drive pivotal periods in history. As we quickly approach the 2021 federal election day, Monday, September 20, all UM students eligible to vote are highly encouraged to cast their ballots.

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