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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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UM responds to new Provincial COVID-19 restrictions

A health and safety message from Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Latest COVID-19 recovery updates

As of Nov.12, including info on COVID-19 cases, updated restrictions and more

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Dr. Catherine Cook receives national family medicine award

UM Vice-President (Indigenous) honoured at virtual Family Medicine Forum

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“Because We Love Winnipeg, We Will Rally to Recover!”

UM launches its 2020 United Way campaign

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Dr. Marcia Friesen appointed Dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering

Takes office on Jan. 1, becoming the Faculty’s first female Dean

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New Riddell Faculty Dean excited for the future

Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima is happy to be in Winnipeg and looking to expand the reach of the faculty

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Rise in Manitoba meth use seen in soaring rate of ER visits, paramedic calls

UM study aims to understand patterns, develop prevention strategies

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Academics and industry tackle digital agriculture challenges

Researchers and industry representatives develop new collaborations

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UM team receives federal funding for targeted COVID-19 research

Supporting design of vaccines and development of treatments

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UM engineering student Faouzia sings duet with John Legend

Song draws hundreds of thousands of plays in first week

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Things to Know this Week

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What's open on both campuses

As of Nov. 12

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Experience Research - Undergraduate Research Awards

Application period now open

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Cyber Security Month phishing simulation results

UM staff and faculty are remaining vigilant

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More things to know
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Upcoming Events

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Fall term break

Nov. 9 through Nov. 13

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Fireside Chats - Knowledge Keeper Myra Laramee

Nov. 17 | 11:30 a.m. | via Zoom

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Café Scientifique: Eating the Whole Grains in Canada's Food Guide

Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | via YouTube

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Indigenous Book Club Unsettling Ideas with author Billy-Ray Belcourt

Nov. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | via Zoom

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