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May 22, 2024
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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These four people will be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024

Honorary degree recipients have transformed health care, championed Indigenous nationhood, advocated for equality and inclusion and innovated the solar industry

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Leadership announcements for May 2024

UM is pleased to announce the following leadership re-appointment and extensions

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Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awardee for Professional Achievement

Dr. Joss Reimer is the deserving recipient

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UM sessional instructor receives 2024 Migizii Award

‘To do good work, I believe we must teach from a place of love’

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Machray Hall will be transformed into a state-of-the-art facility to meet evolving needs of our academic community

The exciting development will commence in summer 2024

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Things to Know this Week

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Connection and belonging: Jewish Heritage Month

UM’s Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre offers spaces for students to connect with each other and their faith traditions

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Come together for Pride

Join UM celebrations throughout Pride Week, May 24 to June 2

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Sustainability leaders are making their mark

Announcing the 2024 UM Sustainability Award winners

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Lace up your sneakers for Sneaker Day on June 20

Please RSVP by June 3

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Alumni Association Scholarship applications are now open

Available for students at every stage of their education

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Today is the nomination deadline for next year's Knight Distinguished Visitor

Do you know an outstanding scholar who would be perfect?

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Upcoming Events

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UM Indigenous Birding Club: Birding Walk, a 1.5-hour walk for beginners

MAY 23 | 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. | MEET AT 11:20 OUTSIDE MIGIZII AGAMIK, NEAR LOUIS RIEL STATUE

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Campus Beautification Day

MAY 23 (BANNATYNE), MAY 28 (FORT GARRY), JUNE 6 (William Norrie Campus)

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EDIA Community of Practice: How can we embrace accessibility as practice?

MAY 27 | 11 A.M TO 12 P.M. | ZOOM (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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Respectful Rematriation and Repatriation Ceremony at the University of Manitoba

June 3 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Formal program 2:30 p.m., Feast to follow | Marshall McLuhan Hall, 2nd Floor UMSU University Centre

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