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School of Art News

Upcoming February Visiting Speakers: Conversations in Art and Practice : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  The School of Art Visiting Speakers Series continues this February with two fascinating events that explore the intersections of art, science, and craft.

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Photo credit: JESSICA LEE / FREE PRESS FILES Brandon Trask is an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former prosecutor.

Faculty of Law News

Winnipeg Free Press: Manitoba anti-scab law criticized as unconstitutional : UM in the News

January 27, 2025 —  A Manitoba law that prevents employees from crossing a picket line during a strike could be unconstitutional.

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Students News

Bouncing back for January: how to succeed despite past academic challenges : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  Even if your fall term was rough, you can still bounce back for the winter! The University of Manitoba offers resources to help you succeed when you have encountered obstacles or struggled with your coursework or program.

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Faculty of Law News

Learning from Extraordinary Clients : Agents of change

January 27, 2025 —  Elise Epp, a passionate graphic designer from Winnipeg, is spearheading a movement in the fashion industry, blending creativity with activism.

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Asper School of Business News

Asper MBA alum and Treaty One Development Corporation CEO Kathleen BlueSky honoured as 2025 AACSB Influential Leader : Network News

January 27, 2025 —  Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has received recognition from AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education association—in its 2025 Class of Influential Leaders, a group of 24 outstanding entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs from AACSB-accredited business schools.

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At the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), researchers find ways to respond to a changing environment. // Image from CMO

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

CBC Manitoba: Can Manitoba’s ‘niche’ northern port put potential U.S. trade tensions on ice? It depends who you ask : UM in the News

January 26, 2025 —  Premier says Churchill's port an 'important card' to play in strengthening U.S. ties amid trade tension

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fund calls for applications : Network News

January 24, 2025 —  Professors, instructors and librarians are invited to apply to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund which provides opportunities to meaningfully engage in projects that enhance the learning experience and success of UM students.

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CCWOC’s Winter 2025 Writer-In-Residence, Sonja Boon. Credit: R. Blenkinsopp

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Meet the University of Manitoba’s new Writer-in-Residence : News

January 24, 2025 —  Meet the University of Manitoba's new Writer-in-Residence

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An Amazon warehouse in Montreal's Lachine borough, on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Photo by John Mahoney/Postmedia

Faculty of Arts News

Financial Post: Amazon closures a ‘slap in the face’ to Quebec workers, union says : UM in the News

January 23, 2025 —  Amazon closures a ‘slap in the face’ to Quebec workers, union says

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Students News

Winter Term 2025 Tuition and Fees payment deadline : Network News

January 23, 2025 —  February 5 is the last day to pay your fees for the Winter 2025 Term without penalty.

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