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Asper School of Business News
Asper School of Business launches Applied Small Business Course
July 22, 2020 —
In response to challenges facing many local businesses during COVID-19 restrictions, the Asper School of Business has created a new undergraduate course designed to give back to the Manitoba business community.
July 22, 2020 —
In response to challenges facing many local businesses during COVID-19 restrictions, the Asper School of Business has created a new undergraduate course designed to give back to the Manitoba business community.
Research and International News
Protecting children from maltreatment
July 22, 2020 —
Professor Tracie Afifi, a world-renowned expert in child maltreatment and mental health, has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Childhood Adversity and Resilience.
July 22, 2020 —
Professor Tracie Afifi, a world-renowned expert in child maltreatment and mental health, has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Childhood Adversity and Resilience.
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Note on the passing of Elder Stella Blackbird
July 21, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to hear that Elder Stella Blackbird, LL.D., from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, passed away on June 27, 2020.
July 21, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to hear that Elder Stella Blackbird, LL.D., from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, passed away on June 27, 2020.
UM researchers find new targets for deadly children’s brain tumour
July 20, 2020 —
After discovering how a specific gene fuels a deadly form of children’s brain tumour, University of Manitoba researchers have successfully decreased this cancer in mice.
July 20, 2020 —
After discovering how a specific gene fuels a deadly form of children’s brain tumour, University of Manitoba researchers have successfully decreased this cancer in mice.
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President Michael Benarroch welcomed on CBC Radio
July 14, 2020 —
On July 9, 2020, new UM President Dr. Michael Benarroch gave his first media interview of his tenure, speaking with Trevor Dineen on CBC 's Information radio.
July 14, 2020 —
On July 9, 2020, new UM President Dr. Michael Benarroch gave his first media interview of his tenure, speaking with Trevor Dineen on CBC 's Information radio.
Churchill Marine Observatory nearing completion
July 14, 2020 —
Stories in media this week noted that the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO) is nearing completion.
July 14, 2020 —
Stories in media this week noted that the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO) is nearing completion.
CBC: A crash course in COVID: New University of Manitoba class will explore impact of pandemic
July 8, 2020 —
Anthropology course devoted to COVID-19 borne out of students' interest when crisis hit
July 8, 2020 —
Anthropology course devoted to COVID-19 borne out of students' interest when crisis hit
UM to offer course on COVID-19 this fall
July 6, 2020 —
A course on COVID-19 will be offered this fall as an anthropology elective.
July 6, 2020 —
A course on COVID-19 will be offered this fall as an anthropology elective.
Respected Leader Dr. Jonathan Beddoes retires from his position of Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and the Price Faculty of Engineering
July 6, 2020 —
After nine years in the role of Dean in the Price Faculty of Engineering and five years as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. Jonathan Beddoes is retiring.
July 6, 2020 —
After nine years in the role of Dean in the Price Faculty of Engineering and five years as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. Jonathan Beddoes is retiring.
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Welcoming Dr. Michael Benarroch, UM’s 12th President & Vice-Chancellor
July 2, 2020 —
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Benarroch back home to Manitoba to lead the University of Manitoba as our 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.
July 2, 2020 —
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Benarroch back home to Manitoba to lead the University of Manitoba as our 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.