UM Today News Archive
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Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Parental leave top-ups push way into contract negotiation spotlight
August 21, 2024 —
Parental leave top-ups push way into contract negotiation spotlight
August 21, 2024 —
Parental leave top-ups push way into contract negotiation spotlight
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CBC News: Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so
August 21, 2024 —
Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so
August 21, 2024 —
Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so
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UM Today News
New academic jobs – August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 —
New academic jobs - August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 —
New academic jobs - August 21, 2024
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UM Today News
“Brand Together” update
August 20, 2024 —
An update on the "Brand Together" initiative and information about a new staff and faculty contest
August 20, 2024 —
An update on the "Brand Together" initiative and information about a new staff and faculty contest
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Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Centrist party for ‘politically homeless’ adds byelection candidate
August 20, 2024 —
Winnipeg Free Press: Centrist party for ‘politically homeless’ adds byelection candidate
August 20, 2024 —
Winnipeg Free Press: Centrist party for ‘politically homeless’ adds byelection candidate
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Libraries News
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
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WATCH: A new stage for creativity
August 20, 2024 —
UM students look forward to the grand opening of Desautels Concert Hall
August 20, 2024 —
UM students look forward to the grand opening of Desautels Concert Hall
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UM Today News
Traffic calming pilot on Maclean Crescent starts Aug. 26
August 19, 2024 —
The Maclean Pilot Project will take a ‘tactical urbanism’ approach to traffic calming, where temporary materials are used (concrete barriers, planters, picnic tables, signage, etc.) to test traffic flow changes on Maclean Crescent to reduce traffic volumes along Dafoe Road and within the campus core.
August 19, 2024 —
The Maclean Pilot Project will take a ‘tactical urbanism’ approach to traffic calming, where temporary materials are used (concrete barriers, planters, picnic tables, signage, etc.) to test traffic flow changes on Maclean Crescent to reduce traffic volumes along Dafoe Road and within the campus core.
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Extended Education News
CBC Manitoba: How to cut through the noise of conspiracy
August 19, 2024 —
How to cut through the noise of conspiracy
August 19, 2024 —
How to cut through the noise of conspiracy
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Faculty of Science News
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics