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MAY 8, 2024
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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UM receives $57 million for vaccine and biomedical research and infrastructure

Largest federal research investment in UM’s history

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Diversity and belonging: Asian Heritage Month feature

For student Allisther De Castro, the deeply personal celebration also means challenging stereotypes and addressing discrimination

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A history of the weather: Taking ‘obs’ at Winnipeg’s weather station

1876 meteorological register on display as part of Silk Dress Cryptogram exhibit

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Long awaited biography of Indigenous premier John Norquay launches

Book ignites contemporary conversations around the nature of empire and Canada's own imperial past

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Crowdfunding website helps UM community members connect their passions to generosity

Easy to navigate and share on social media, track your fundraising progress

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What is Homecoming all about?

Here are five things it's not!

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Things to Know this Week

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Encampment protest updates

What you need to know as the student-led protest is underway

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William Prince to play at the Desautels Concert Hall grand opening

Mark your calendar! Tickets go on sale in June for the September event

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Staff and faculty: your help is needed at convocation!

It takes a large team to ensure a safe and successful ceremony

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Culturally sensitive counselling a cornerstone of new EFAP

Kii offers mental health supports specifically for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

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Falling Walls Lab Manitoba applications now open

Global competition for emerging talent returns to UM

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Register today for Campus Beautification Day!

Free food, green thumbs, good times

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Upcoming Events

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Buller Greenhouse Plant Sale

MAY 8 | 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. | Buller Greenhouse

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Traditional Land Based Teachings with Elder Charlotte and Elder Margaret

May 9 | 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. | Mashkiki Gitiigan Medicine Garden, 745 Bannatyne Ave.

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Science Rendezvous

May 11 | 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. | Fort Garry campus

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Emerging Researcher Showcase Session 5

MAY 13 | 9 A.M. | MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, UMSU UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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UM Babysitter Directory Zoom Q & A Session (UM Family Resources)

May 14 | 12 to 1 P.M. | Online, registration required

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Spring Convocation

MAY 16, JUNE 4 TO 7

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