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President Benarroch, the Niznicks and Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis standing at the construction site next to a poster with the rendering of the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre.

Donor Relations News

Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick’s passion for dental education and care inspires $5 million gift to the University of Manitoba : Network News

September 20, 2024 —  The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus. 

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3 students walk across campus in the sunshine.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy : Network News

September 20, 2024 —  This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.

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Indigenous News

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and engagement opportunities : Network News

September 20, 2024 —  The fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.

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colourful graphic with red, yellow, green and white on dark blue background featuring the words lets get to gether, metis studies symposium

Faculty of Education News

Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers : Network News

September 19, 2024 —  From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News

The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning October Workshops : Network News

September 19, 2024 —  Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for October, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Checking in with UM Family Resources : Network News

September 19, 2024 —  As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Family Resource office, we take this opportunity to re-introduce the role and share some updates on how Family Resource can benefit you.

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Architectural rendering showing digital scholarship commons wall-sized LCD and seating.

Libraries News

Construction transforming Dafoe Library with new technologies : Network News

September 19, 2024 —  Construction for UM Libraries new Digital Scholarship Commons began Monday, September 16, and will continue until Spring 2025.

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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

CBC News: Winnipeg police officer with history of misconduct allegations accused of wrongful arrests : UM in the News

September 19, 2024 —  Winnipeg police officer with history of misconduct allegations accused of wrongful arrests

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Research and International News

New study reveals breastfeeding duration influences infant microbiome and respiratory development : Editor's Picks

September 19, 2024 —  A major study co-led by UM, NYU. and involving researchers from universities across North America. has been published in Cell.

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Dr. Wanda Wuttunee

Asper School of Business News

IBEP: Supporting Indigenous student success for 30 years : Bison at the Centre

September 19, 2024 —  Indigenous Business Education Partners at the Asper School of Business began with people who dared to think beyond the status quo. It was sustained by the dedication of passionate individuals who saw the value, and knew how to show the value, of investing in the success of Indigenous students. It has created connections, community and impact that extend far beyond classrooms and degrees.

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