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Global News Calgary: Calgary prayer breakfast hears anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric, residential school denialism : UM in the News

October 23, 2023 —  Calgary prayer breakfast hears anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric, residential school denialism

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St. John's College News

Creating a healthy mind, body, and planet with stories and writing : Healthy planet, healthy people

October 23, 2023 —  Every day, our academics work to create a healthy mind, body, and planet, whether it be with their work with families or creative writing as a way to express mindfulness. We recently sat down with Caroline Piotrowski and Peter Jaeger to discuss their experiences creating a healthy mind, body, and planet with their ongoing research.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News

An academic tightrope: cultivating well-being for success in higher education : Network News

October 23, 2023 —  Many practices that enhance our well-being are simple and easy to implement (Seligman, 2011). Here is a sampling of what you can do to boost your personal wellness:

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Left to Right: Marc Kruse, Director of Legal Learning and Services, Yvan Laroque, Clinical Instructor, Dominique Gibson (3L), Melinda Moch (3L), Sarah Shuttleworth (1L), Nadine Plourde (2L), Carlie Kane (3L), Mary-Charlet Lathlin (2L), Assistant Professor Daniel Diamond, Shelby Sinclair (3L), Zackery Anderson (2L), Assistant Professor Leo Baskatawang.

Faculty of Law News

UM Faculty of Law representatives show leadership at IBA : Network News

October 23, 2023 —  Representatives from Robson Hall’s faculty and student bodies made some impressions on attendees of the 35th annual Indigenous Bar Association conference hosted by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, held at the Casino Rama Resort, Ontario, October 12 – 14, 2023.

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Career Month

Students News

Get Ready for Career Month November 2023! : Network News

October 23, 2023 —  Every year Canadians across the country take part in Career Month. The University of Manitoba is hosting 30+ events and workshops this year so there is something for everyone! Whether you have your career path all mapped out, are unsure of what steps to take along your career journey, or are somewhere in between, there is an event for you!

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UM assistant professor named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World : Network News

October 23, 2023 —  Koh, a second-generation Canadian Filipina, is a specialist in Public Health and Occupational Medicine and a passionate trailblazer in helping physicians and medical learners avoid burnout and overcome barriers to living extraordinary lives.

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Entrepreneurship beyond business : TeachingLIFE

October 23, 2023 —  Innovative new spaces on campus for students, faculty and staff

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Unexpected entrepreneurship, transformative journeys : TeachingLIFE

October 23, 2023 —  Two UM grads who took a less direct route and embodied the essence of entrepreneurship

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TeachingLIFE News

We are ‘Better Together’ : TeachingLIFE

October 23, 2023 —  A new co-curricular approach to building entrepreneurial thinking skills

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TeachingLIFE News

The safe space principle : TeachingLIFE

October 23, 2023 —  How music students took a risk and became entrepreneurs

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