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DECEMBER 11, 2019
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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'We are trying to see the light in the dark'

Student's personal story on homelessness and the power of research to change lives

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Celebrating $2.5M gift for construction of new concert hall

A first-rate performing arts venue for the greater community

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Dr. Robin DiAngelo coming to UM as Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Visiting Lecturer

White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism

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$1M to support seed funding for UM health sciences researchers

Funding establishes The Winnipeg Foundation Innovation Grants

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New graduate scholarships support women in engineering

Price Family Foundation gift advances the Faculty of Engineering’s vision of greater gender equality

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President's Year-End Holiday Celebrations

Thursday, Dec. 12 on Bannatyne campus and Tuesday, Dec. 17 on Fort Garry campus

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How to have a low-waste holiday

Here are some tips to reduce your waste this holiday season

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Things to Know this Week

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Nominate a student for the 2020 Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship

Deadline is Friday, Dec. 13

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Recognize Indigenous students, faculty and support staff

Nomination deadline for Indigenous Awards of Excellence is Monday, Jan. 27

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Travel Services & Expense Management Steering Committee – Post Implementation Review

Multi-pronged approach to stakeholder engagement is planned

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Upcoming Events

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Visionary Conversations: What does a decolonized Canada look like?

Wednesday, Dec. 11 | Doors open at 6 p.m. | Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Migizii Agamik's Open House

Thursday, Dec. 12 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge

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Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series features Percy Lezard

Thursday, Dec. 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Circle Room, Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge

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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Open House

Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Chancellor’s Hall, 177 Dysart Rd.

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