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OCTOBER 5, 2022
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
‌ A graphic of 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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Experimental Farming Design course brings students from three faculties together

Focuses on food production and distribution for Indigenous communities across Northern Manitoba

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A celebratory night marks a milestone

Faculty and staff celebrated for 25 years of service

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Graduate nursing students take part in Reconcili-action workshop

Experiential learning exercise helps students better understand the impact of colonialism

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Current COVID-19 protocols remain until further notice

Wear a mask indoors and stay home when sick

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Learn on, from and about the land in the Land and Water program

Students can explore urban Indigenous land-based knowledge systems from a seasonal lens

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Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day

Today is Energy Efficiency Day in Canada, and UM is making strides

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'Overcome: Stories of Women Who Grew up in the Child Welfare System'

Chancellor Anne Mahon’s third book will be released at a special event in Winnipeg

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Fight phishing, ruin a cyber criminal’s day

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month!

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Things to Know this Week

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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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October is Student Success Month

Broad range of in-person and online events and workshops covering essential and helpful topics

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Attention curlers, the UM league wants you

Faculty and staff and their spouses/partners are invited to join the league

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What are the Wi-Fi options for students, staff, faculty and guests?

Use 'uofm secure' for a faster, more reliable connection

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Upcoming Events

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School of Art Gallery virtual programming presents 'Reciprocal Landscapes: Stories of Material Movements'

Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Via Zoom and YouTube

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Event day: Bombers versus Elks

Oct. 8 | Parking restrictions start at 4:30 p.m.

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Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering

Oct. 13 and 14 | Multiple times and locations

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School of Art Gallery virtual programming presents 'Material Intimacies: Stories in Stone'

Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | Via Zoom and YouTube

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Celebration and Song: Wind Ensemble and Concert Band

Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Jubilee Place, 173 Talbot Avenue

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Fall Convocation

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

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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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