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Faculty of Graduate Studies News
PhD student Joshua Okyere named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar
July 5, 2021 —
Joshua Okyere, a PhD student in the peace and conflict studies (PACS) program, qualified as a finalist for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship and Engaged Leadership program. After a rigorous selection process and competing with 102 semi-finalists, he has now been named one of this year’s 15 Scholars across Canada.
July 5, 2021 —
Joshua Okyere, a PhD student in the peace and conflict studies (PACS) program, qualified as a finalist for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship and Engaged Leadership program. After a rigorous selection process and competing with 102 semi-finalists, he has now been named one of this year’s 15 Scholars across Canada.
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Staff and students find new Academic Calendar platform easy and user-friendly
June 30, 2021 —
At the beginning of May, the 2021-22 Academic Calendar was released on a new platform, providing students, staff and faculty with a new and improved digital experience. As the final, comprehensive version of the calendar launches June 30, here’s a look at what people are saying about it.
June 30, 2021 —
At the beginning of May, the 2021-22 Academic Calendar was released on a new platform, providing students, staff and faculty with a new and improved digital experience. As the final, comprehensive version of the calendar launches June 30, here’s a look at what people are saying about it.
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Hire a Student with Work-Study
June 30, 2021 —
What is Work-Study? Work-Study allows on-campus units to acquire student help for departmental support and projects while providing students the opportunity to apply academic competencies and build skills.
June 30, 2021 —
What is Work-Study? Work-Study allows on-campus units to acquire student help for departmental support and projects while providing students the opportunity to apply academic competencies and build skills.
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UM’s 2021 Schulich Leaders eager to learn and achieve their dreams
June 28, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba has once again awarded two remarkable incoming students with Schulich Leader Scholarships. Darlene Cuevas, a student from St. John’s High School, and Jordon Hong from Miles Macdonell Collegiate are the two new recipients of this prestigious scholarship.
June 28, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba has once again awarded two remarkable incoming students with Schulich Leader Scholarships. Darlene Cuevas, a student from St. John’s High School, and Jordon Hong from Miles Macdonell Collegiate are the two new recipients of this prestigious scholarship.
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Stress toolkit for students
June 28, 2021 —
It can be very challenging to handle stress without the proper tools! It’s important to develop strategies to combat these feelings so that we’re well-equipped when they present themselves.
June 28, 2021 —
It can be very challenging to handle stress without the proper tools! It’s important to develop strategies to combat these feelings so that we’re well-equipped when they present themselves.
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Six strategies to support an effective summer job search
June 24, 2021 —
Are you looking for a summer job? There are many approaches and resources to support your search!
June 24, 2021 —
Are you looking for a summer job? There are many approaches and resources to support your search!
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First Year Centre advisors answer your top registration questions
June 23, 2021 —
As a new UM student, there’s lots to do to prepare for your first year of studies! Here are answers to the questions that are most frequently asked at the First Year Centre.
June 23, 2021 —
As a new UM student, there’s lots to do to prepare for your first year of studies! Here are answers to the questions that are most frequently asked at the First Year Centre.
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It’s Pride Month, so #UMShowYourPride
June 22, 2021 —
We are proud to celebrate Pride Month and the 2SLGBTQ+ community this June, and year-round. Though we cannot be celebrating in the streets with parades and marches this year we will continue to celebrate and acknowledge the rich history of Pride and the resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
June 22, 2021 —
We are proud to celebrate Pride Month and the 2SLGBTQ+ community this June, and year-round. Though we cannot be celebrating in the streets with parades and marches this year we will continue to celebrate and acknowledge the rich history of Pride and the resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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Bettering our land: A call to action against injustice – event June 28
June 22, 2021 —
UM’s Spiritual Care office has partnered with the Muslim Student Association, UM’s Indigenous Student Association, the Métis University Student Association, Community Engaged Learning and the Indigenous Student Centre to host a virtual event that aims to bring the UM community together, and to discuss what can be done here at home to address all forms of racism with an emphasis on anti-Indigenous racism and Islamophobia
June 22, 2021 —
UM’s Spiritual Care office has partnered with the Muslim Student Association, UM’s Indigenous Student Association, the Métis University Student Association, Community Engaged Learning and the Indigenous Student Centre to host a virtual event that aims to bring the UM community together, and to discuss what can be done here at home to address all forms of racism with an emphasis on anti-Indigenous racism and Islamophobia
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New resource will help with navigating online exams
June 21, 2021 —
Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.
June 21, 2021 —
Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.