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October 11, 2023
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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Message to the UM Community on the conflict in the Middle East

We express our immense grief and sadness for the evolving crisis

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Two UM experts awarded for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research

Critical support to improve the quality of life for those with the disease

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WATCH: Driving towards a greener campus

Transitioning to EVs, and celebrating a decade of dedication to sustainability

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Fall Convocation 2023 is almost here!

Attend in person or virtually: Oct. 17 to 19, 26

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LISTEN: 'What's the Big idea?' podcast with Niigaan Sinclair

Climbing the mountain of Reconciliation

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Looking ahead: November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month

President Benarroch invites faculty, staff and students to participate in the array of events

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Things to Know this Week

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15 ways UM supports mental health for our community

Coping through pressure and mitigating stress

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Research experiences that inspire paths forward

The Faculty of Arts gathered to recognize the contributions of undergraduate student researchers

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Cyber Month workout 1: Strengthening account protection

Start your cyber fitness journey with some core password training

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Parking pay stations being phased out at Fort Garry campus

Mobile payment options will offer more flexibility for drivers

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Register for UM Take Our Kids to Work Day programming

Grade 9 students can job-shadow too!

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Goods for Sale

Bids accepted until Oct. 27, 4 P.M.

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Upcoming Events

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UM Wind Ensemble and Concert Band

Oct. 13 | 7 P.M. | Jubilee Place, MBCI, 181 Riverton Ave.

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Meditation, Mindfulness and Writing Workshop with Peter Jaeger, Writer-in-residence

Oct. 13 | 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. | The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture

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An Ethics Café: The Ethics of AI

Oct. 17 | 7 to 9 P.M. | Salle Antoine-Gaborieau, 2nd floor, Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd.

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Register to attend Caring Queerly: Queer Health Symposium

Oct. 19 to 20 | 744 Bannatyne Ave.

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Live taping of 'What's the Big Idea?' (on the road)

Oct. 30 | Doors 6 P.M., event 6:30 P.M. | Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon

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Max Rady College of Medicine 140th Anniversary Gala

Nov. 18 | Cocktails: 6 P.M. Dinner: 7 PM | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave.

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Community Links

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