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Royal Society of Canada

Highest honour for three UM professors

September 7, 2021 — 
Michael Eskin and Evelyn Forget are the newest UM Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, and Meghan Azad is a newest UM Member

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A Toronto actor and cabaret performer, a precarious employee, poses for a photo in April 2021 at the Elgin theatre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

September 2, 2021 — 
The pandemic is the backdrop to the ongoing federal election, and its attendant lockdowns have shone light on health and economic issues

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The turtle, where sacred fires were lit in front of the NCTR

UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 1, 2021 — 
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott

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Road Closures: 2021 Manitoba Marathon

September 1, 2021 — 
Take note of extra road closures on September 4 and 5, 2021.

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2021 Schulich Leader Darlene Cuevas

Students News

Meet this year’s Schulich Leaders: Darlene Cuevas

August 31, 2021 — 
An exceptional student who uses her skills and knowledge for the betterment of everyone around her, Darlene Cuevas is entering the Price Faculty of Engineering this fall as one of the two 2021 University of Manitoba Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients.

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2021 Schulich Leader Jordon Hong

Students News

Meet this year’s Schulich Leaders: Jordon Hong

August 31, 2021 — 
With an outstanding academic record and remarkable volunteer work, Jordon Hong is entering the Faculty of Science as one of the University of Manitoba’s Schulich Leaders and beginning his journey in the computer science program.

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Winter wheat in field

Prairie wheat research groups commit $3.5 million to UM for wheat breeding activities

August 31, 2021 — 
Valued at over $3.5 million over five years, this agreement will ensure the continuation of the successful Fusarium head blight (FHB) nursery program, along with the winter wheat breeding program

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Darius Hunter

New scholarship fund to honour UM Law alumnus Darius Maharaj Hunter

August 30, 2021 — 
Legacy of community-builder will help new students

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A physician who is part of the VCOP team speaks with a patient remotely.

Virtual Care expands options and support for Manitoba COVID-19 patients

August 26, 2021 — 
A group of physician specialists from various backgrounds began working on a concept that would eventually become the Virtual COVID-19 Outpatient Program (VCOP).

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CBC: Record number of Indigenous students begin med school at University of Manitoba

August 26, 2021 — 
17 of 110 students in Class of 2025 self-identify as Indigenous

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