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Indigenous News

Building connections and supporting success : Network News

May 8, 2024 —  The Qualico Bridge to Success program helps facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at UM. It offers pre-orientation activities, academic learning support, advising, peer mentoring and special events that enhance their first-year experience.

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School of Art News

2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions open May 17th at the School of Art Gallery : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  The School of Art and the School of Art Gallery at the University of Manitoba are pleased to announce the upcoming Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibitions and defence examinations of three graduate students

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As forest fires spread and other climate change issues arrive, educators have a key role to play in setting the stage for climate action.

Faculty of Education News

Winnipeg Free Press: Getting climate action on the education agenda : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  Opinion piece in The Winnipeg Free Press by Scott Durling, graduate student

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CTV Winnipeg: ‘A big concern for us’: Virologist on danger of avian flu outbreak coming to Canadian cattle : UM in the News

May 7, 2024 —  'A big concern for us': Virologist on danger of avian flu outbreak coming to Canadian cattle

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Research and International News

Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research : UM in the News

May 7, 2024 —  University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research

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Faculty of Law News

The Canadian Press: Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible : UM in the News

May 7, 2024 —  Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women, but claiming not criminally responsible

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Staff and faculty: your help is needed at convocation! : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  Staff and faculty: volunteer as an usher to help make Spring Convocation 2024 a success

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Donor Relations News

GreenShield grant helps increase dental access for at-risk populations : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  The GreenShield grant not only allowed UM's Centre for Community Oral Health to address barriers many populations face when seeking dental care but also to purchase new equipment.

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Rick Zillman (right) founded the Miaw Jin Scholarship, to be given out for the first time this year, in memory of his wife of 48 years, Paulina (left).

A journey of education, love, and legacy : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alum and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.

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Student Wellness Centre

Students News

Summer Health and Wellness supports : Network News

May 7, 2024 —  Whether you are in need of support now or wanting to get prepared for the fall, UM has a variety of resources available for you to support your health and wellbeing.

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