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Faculty of Architecture News

CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community : Network News

June 16, 2024 —  Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood. 

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Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam : Campus News

June 14, 2024 —  Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam

Asper School of Business News

Asper community remembers Peter Cooney, beloved instructor of accounting : Network News

June 14, 2024 —  The Asper School of Business community mourns the loss of former instructor of accounting and alumnus, Peter Cooney [BComm/70, MBA/79]. Cooney passed away on January 18, 2024, with community members quickly reaching out to share their memories of his time as a student in the 1970s and his instruction in the department of accounting and finance from 1978 to 1999.

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The smart farm uses LED lights and controls moisture and carbon dioxide to raise different plants all year round. (photo by Glen Ross)

Research and International News

UM Research to improve nutrition in Northern Manitoba receives new federal support : Network News

June 14, 2024 —  More than $4.4 million in project funding was announced today in support of 120 UM research proposals through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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graphic stating Congratulations to Katie Szilagyi and Nick Slonosky for winning the Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence and the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, respectively.

Faculty of Law News

Faculty of Law Celebrates 2024 Teaching Award winners : Network News

June 13, 2024 —  The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Katie Szilagyi, and Mr. Nick Slonosky, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Szilagyi is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence, and Slonosky was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

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Let’s “Brand Together” – it’s time to find and update all old UM logos and brand : Campus News

June 13, 2024 —  Let's "Brand Together" to help share UM's story - by updating all old logos.

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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: How Manitoba’s public guardian system leaves people feeling trapped, stripped of their rights and helpless : UM in the News

June 13, 2024 —  How Manitoba's public guardian system leaves people feeling trapped, stripped of their rights and helpless

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Faculty of Law News

Remembering Professor Gerald Nemiroff : Network News

June 13, 2024 —  With sadness, we share news of the passing of retired Faculty of Law professor, Gerald Nemiroff. Known to colleagues as “Gerry,” he taught at the Faculty of Law from 1968 to 2008, serving as Associate Dean from 1977 to 1982.

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Information Services and Technology News

Feel confident using your electronic classroom this Fall : Network News

June 13, 2024 —  Want to take the stress out of the first day of teaching and feel confident using your electronic classroom? We can help!

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

Reuters: Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada’s Hudson Bay polar bears : UM in the News

June 13, 2024 —  Record low May sea ice rings alarm bells for Canada's Hudson Bay polar bears

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