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St. John's College News

Scholarships changing the lives of students : Network News

June 12, 2024 —  St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.   

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UM Faces and Spaces: Dr. Peter Pelka : Featured

June 12, 2024 —  In this month's UM Faces and Spaces, Dr. Peter Pelka tells us how funding for two new research labs at UM could change how vaccines are developed and manufactured, positioning our university as a global leader in this field.

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Silvia Cardona on the left holding her award and Sabine Kuss on the right.

Faculty of Science News

Two of the Faculty of Science’s professors receive recognition for their teaching excellence : Network News

June 11, 2024 —  STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.

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Students News

UM response to encampment leadership : Campus News

June 11, 2024 —  UM leadership has been meeting with student representatives of the encampment and listening to your concerns. We have reviewed your questions and calls for action and we offer the following response and commitments to all students and the broader UM community. You can read more our responses to encampment leadership.

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Faculty of Education News

New Course to Explore Teaching as a Career : Network News

June 11, 2024 —  Have you been planning to begin your professional studies towards becoming a teacher? The course Introduction to Education: What Does it Mean to Teach? is here to guide you through education as a career, including understanding what a teacher does, and why they would choose to become teachers.

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Faculty of Architecture News

Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg’s inner city is in crisis mode : UM in the News

June 11, 2024 —  Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg's inner city is in crisis mode

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Antonina Kanidurin hold up her her entrance letter

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Inspired by her community, driven to make change : Network News

June 11, 2024 —  Antonia Kandiurin, a graduate of the Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy, says finding out she was accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine was a bittersweet and overwhelming experience.

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Dr. Timi Ojo

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CBC News: Dr. Timi Ojo, Top 10 Future 40 under 40 Finalist : Network News

June 11, 2024 —  Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.

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John Allegro

Donor Relations News

Giving back to give others a step forward : Network News

June 11, 2024 —  UM alum John Allegro’s planned gift is helping mature students achieve their dreams

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School of Art Students Takashi Iwasaki and Netsanet Shawl Selected for Prestigious ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project : Campus News

June 11, 2024 —  On May 13, 2024, the ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project officially announced the selection of emerging artists for the ICAF Next Generation feature.

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