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NOVEMBER 9, 2022
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
‌ Billy the Bison saying 'help protect the herd. Wear a mask indoors and stay home if you are sick.' ‌
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Week at a Glance

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NCTR welcomes funding for new permanent home and long term work

Will provide space to fulfill mandate, meet growing community demands

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TeachingLIFE: Creating lasting change

Integrating equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into the everyday

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UM mourns passing of Ivan Eyre

Cherished member of UM community was one of Canada’s most significant artists

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UM improves on STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements

Second time receiving recognition for initiatives

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Remembrance Day: The Suicide Battalion's chemist

First World War experiences of UM’s Henry P. Armes

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Ruth Eden Memorial Scholarship established

Supports female-identifying students studying Civil Engineering

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UM researchers identify protein linked to heart failure in chemo patients

'The finding could lead to new drugs that save cancer patients'

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Things to Know this Week

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Register for GIS Days Nov. 14-18 with UM Libraries

Learn more about geography, mapping and real-world applications

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Dakota Nations Heritage Teachings

Seminar celebrates cultures and traditions of individual Nations; RSVP by Nov. 14

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Remembering Dr. Fred Shore

A celebration of his career takes place on Nov. 16

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Complete fraud policy course by Nov. 18

Mandatory for many units

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Faculty invited to attend technology and teaching town halls

Runs Nov. 17-25, in-person and online

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Interest-Free Student Loans provide a boost to students struggling financially

Government of Canada to make loans permanently interest free starting Apr. 1

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Upcoming Events

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Event day: Bombers versus Lions

Nov. 13 | Parking restrictions begin at 2 P.M.

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EDI Community of Practice: Academic Freedom, Academic Responsibilities, and the Power of Words

Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. | via Zoom

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Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship 25th anniversary celebration

Nov. 16-17 | 11:30 a.m. | In front of SCCE office, 212 Drake Centre

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The Marvelous Marimba with Victoria Sparks and the Desautels Percussion Studio

Nov. 17 | 12 p.m. | Millennium Library

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UM Theatre Program presents Seeds by Annabel Soutar

Nov. 18-26 | John J. Conklin Theatre at the Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall

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Getting Your Research Out There and Doing Something

Nov. 23 | 10 a.m. | Room 201, St John’s College

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Faith and Ritual: Celebrating the diversity and beauty of spiritual rituals through photography

Mondays until Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. | Multi-Faith Centre

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Community Links

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  • Call for Awards →
  • Campus Services →
  • Week at a Glance Archive →
  • Campus Sustainability →
  • Recreation →
  • Bisons →
  • Indigenous Community →
  • Academic Jobs →
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