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Ellen Sikorski and Nick McKenzie fell in love while at UM

Sometimes, conflict can lead to love

October 11, 2019 — 
They fell in love at UM and married this year, and they’re graduating together during Fall Convocation 2019

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CBC: Winnipeg artist Rayannah makes history at Western Canadian Music Awards

October 10, 2019 — 
Artist becomes first francophone to nab producer of the year award

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Palliative care researcher inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

October 10, 2019 — 
Distinguished Professor Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98], a leader in palliative care research, has been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

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Integrated art and music faculty explored

October 9, 2019 — 
Last week, President Barnard reported to Senate that he has asked Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Edward Jurkowski, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music, and Jeffery Taylor, Acting Director of the School of Art, to explore the possibilities of creating a new integrated faculty that includes art and music

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New Academic Jobs – October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019 — 
New Academic Jobs - October 9, 2019

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Nobel Prize in Physics: James Peebles, master of the universe, shares award

October 9, 2019 — 
In the Nobel press conference, Peebles was keen to highlight that he didn’t work alone. But to say that he has been largely responsible for shaping our understanding of the universe is a cosmic understatement.

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How Stuff Works: What’s the difference between a hornet and a wasp?

October 9, 2019 — 
Entomologist Jason Gibbs helps readers of How Stuff Works understand the difference between wasps and hornets.

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Exceptional individuals receive honorary degrees at Fall Convocation 2019

October 9, 2019 — 
At the university’s upcoming 52nd Fall Convocation ceremonies, held Oct. 15-17 and Nov. 7, four remarkable individuals will be awarded honorary degrees

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Are you ready for Convocation?

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Top 5 Convocation tips

October 9, 2019 — 
Fall Convocation 2019 is coming up! Are you ready?

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UM alumnus wins Nobel Prize in Physics

October 8, 2019 — 
The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics

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