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Faculty of Law News

Winnipeg Free Press: Serial killer Skibicki a ‘heartless, evil monster,’ victim’s aunt tells court : UM in the News

August 29, 2024 —  Serial killer Skibicki a ‘heartless, evil monster,’ victim’s aunt tells court

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced : Network News

August 29, 2024 —  The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM-educated surgeon remembered for mentorship, compassion : Network News

August 29, 2024 —  Dr. Ken Thorlakson, a distinguished surgeon and former UM faculty member who passed away this year, was an exceptional mentor who greatly inspired younger surgeons, a colleague recently recalled.

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School of Art News

Sheila Butler: Other Circumstances opens at the School of Art Gallery : Network News

August 29, 2024 —  The School of Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of Sheila Butler: Other Circumstances, a compelling exhibition curated by Pamela Edmonds and Patrick Mahon, running from August 29 to October 26, 2024

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Asper School of Business News

Get to know Mini U and Junior Bisons associate director Ashley Gagnon : Bison at the Centre

August 29, 2024 —  As a leader, Mini U and Junior Bisons associate director Ashley Gagnon strives to create spaces for campers and employees alike to experience the joy (and discomfort) of learning, a feeling she knows well from applying her background in dance, kinesiology, athletic therapy and physiotherapy to advanced study of leadership & organizations and marketing at the Asper School of Business.

Students News

Campus Children’s Centre supports UM students, staff and faculty : Network News

August 28, 2024 —  For 50 years, the Campus Children’s Centre proudly provided access to top-quality child care for the youngest members of the University of Manitoba community; the pre-school aged children of students, staff and faculty.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

The Micro-Certificate in Songmaking is back for the 2024 school year! : Network News

August 28, 2024 —  The Micro-Certificate in Songmaking gives musicians of popular genres intensive training in the essential skills they need to write, record, produce, and promote their music, all while being mentored by notable industry professionals.

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Price Faculty of Engineering News

Brandon Sun: Playing bridge good for brain health : UM in the News

August 28, 2024 —  Playing bridge good for brain health

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Olympic lessons help to support the next generation of athletes : Campus News

August 28, 2024 —  The CSCM started in 1999 as a legacy of the 1999 Pan American Games and has been working to develop high-level Manitoban athletes since.

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Students News

Essential information for the start of your Fall Term: what you need to know : Welcome to the Herd

August 28, 2024 —  Registered students, here is the essential start-of-term information to help you confidently navigate the beginning of the term.

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