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MARCH 13, 2024
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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UM Launches program to ignite research excellence and innovation

$5.25 million invested in five cutting-edge projects

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Making a statement

New Territory Acknowledgement workshops open to UM community

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Horns up! Bisons Women’s Volleyball wins best in West for first time in UM history

Next up, the team pursues a national championship March 15 to 17

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Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada

The honour recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation

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Step into RadyVerse, a new reality in training health professionals

The showcase employs virtual reality and other cutting-edge technologies

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Bisons kicker featured on national series celebrating International Women’s Day

Maya Turner became the first woman to score points in a U SPORTS football game

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Things to Know this Week

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Development of The Garden for Wellbeing will nurture mental health

Provide your feedback at the community consultation on March 18 and 19

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New Aurora, new experience

Navigating is smoother and more intuitive than ever

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Come out and meet your UM Safety Team!

Security Services open house to showcase new safety officer program on March 25

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March 2024 is the 20th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada

Our shared responsibility to prevent, detect and report fraud

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GIS scholarships available for UM students

Two exciting opportunities for students using Esri technology

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Funding for innovative research on teaching and learning

Apply for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund by April 1

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Upcoming Events

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UM Indigenous Birding Club: Swift Chat & Tour, a two-part chimney swift experience

Mar. 13 | 4:30 P.M. | Student Lounge, Migizii Agamik - The Bald Eagle Lodge (tour to follow)

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Mini Indigenous Career Fair

Mar. 14 | 1 to 3 P.M. | Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge, Foyer

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Teaching through Entrepreneurship workshop

Mar. 19 | 10 to 11:30 A.M. | Room 223, The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, 65 Dafoe Road

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Community-based research for Indigenous scholars: Connections and partnerships in Manitoba

Mar. 21 | 12 to 1 P.M. | Zoom

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Weather, She Wrote: How the mystery of the silk dress cryptogram was solved (with Wayne Chan)

Mar. 21 | 7 to 9 P.M. | Archives & Special Collections, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth Dafoe Library

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Join UM Knowledge Exchange for Brain Health Awareness Month and nourish your understanding of the brain-gut connection

Mar. 27 | 7 P.M. | Degrees DineR (Register by Mar. 22)

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Community Links

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