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OCTOBER 12, 2022
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
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Week at a Glance

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Indigenous Student Centre hosts 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering

Elder Carl Stone shares history of Gathering and why it’s important

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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at Fall Convocation

Convocation celebrates new graduates, bestows honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals

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UM Today The Magazine: Outsmarting a brain tumour

UM researcher’s latest discovery could prevent an aggressive form of brain cancer in children

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Growing up in the centre of the Arctic and carrying Inuit teachings

Meet Inuk Elder Martha Peet

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$3.5 million in support of groundbreaking research

HSC Foundation, MPI and UM partnership aims for new approach to traumatic brain injury care

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Celebrating the legacy of Digvir Jayas

Former UM vice-president appointed to National Research Council

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President announces in-person Convocation for 2020 and 2021 graduates

March 11 and 12 at RBC Convention Centre

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Latest COVID-19 updates

As of Oct. 12

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Things to Know this Week

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Protecting UM from fraud and financial irregularities

Learn more about the new reporting policy and online course

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Share your perspective on budget priorities

Budget survey is open until Oct. 20

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Hunt for great prizes

#UMcybersecurityawareness scavenger hunt starts now!

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Nominate a colleague for UM honours

Nominations reflecting the full diversity of UM, and broader communities, are welcomed and encouraged

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Additional skills provide opportunities for UM alumni

Experts discuss preparing for the labour market

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Upcoming Events

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David Landon - The Jack Gallagher Visiting Scientist 2022

Oct. 18 to 19 | Multiple times | Klaus Hochheim Theatre, 5th Floor, Wallace Building

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Fall Convocation

Oct. 19 to 20, Oct. 27 | Multiple times, Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses

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Leadership in Our Times: The Critical Issues Series with Dr. Brent Roussin

Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | In person

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Community Links

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  • Week at a Glance Archive →
  • Campus Sustainability →
  • Recreation →
  • Bisons →
  • Indigenous Community →
  • Academic Jobs →
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