Students News Archive
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Research and International News
UM researchers receive more than $1 million in new project funding
March 13, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
March 13, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
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Research and International News
UM led research to advance agricultural innovation receives federal funding
March 13, 2024 —
UM researchers seek to address herbicide resistance in weeds that affect crop plant growth.
March 13, 2024 —
UM researchers seek to address herbicide resistance in weeds that affect crop plant growth.
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Students News
Become a peer health educator with Healthy U: volunteer applications now open
March 11, 2024 —
The Student Wellness Centre is looking for motivated and compassionate students to become peer health educators with UM’s Healthy U program starting September 2024. Applications open March 11 until March 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
March 11, 2024 —
The Student Wellness Centre is looking for motivated and compassionate students to become peer health educators with UM’s Healthy U program starting September 2024. Applications open March 11 until March 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Measles vaccination information
March 8, 2024 —
There has been a notable rise in measles cases across various regions worldwide. In Canada, the majority of confirmed measles cases have been traced back to individuals who contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
March 8, 2024 —
There has been a notable rise in measles cases across various regions worldwide. In Canada, the majority of confirmed measles cases have been traced back to individuals who contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
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Students News
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Information for Winter 2024
March 8, 2024 —
Winter term VW deadline is March 20, 2024.
March 8, 2024 —
Winter term VW deadline is March 20, 2024.
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Students News
Graduate Thesis Writing Bootcamp
March 8, 2024 —
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 theses/dissertations.
March 8, 2024 —
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 theses/dissertations.
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Students News
Start of something new a universal source of hope
March 7, 2024 —
As this month brings seasonal changes, we close the chapter on winter and embrace the excitement of spring. UM's Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre is highlighting a number of important religious and spiritual holidays in March, in the spirit of new life and renewal!
March 7, 2024 —
As this month brings seasonal changes, we close the chapter on winter and embrace the excitement of spring. UM's Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre is highlighting a number of important religious and spiritual holidays in March, in the spirit of new life and renewal!
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Students News
Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada
March 6, 2024 —
On Dec. 28, 2023, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
March 6, 2024 —
On Dec. 28, 2023, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
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Research and International News
Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease
March 5, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 27, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of the connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
March 5, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 27, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of the connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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Students News
Make a difference in older adults’ lives
March 5, 2024 —
Are you an UM student who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? If so, consider becoming an Adult Companionship Service Provider!
March 5, 2024 —
Are you an UM student who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? If so, consider becoming an Adult Companionship Service Provider!