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Asper School of Business News

CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba grad speaks on overcoming University struggles : UM in the News

October 20, 2023 —  University of Manitoba grad speaks on University struggles

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Portrait of Don Klassen

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rural family med champion honoured for his service : Network News

October 20, 2023 —  Dr. Don Klassen awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Southern Health/Sante Sud (or SHSS) Regional Medical Advisory Council ‘s Physician Emeritus Award.

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Federal Court of Appeal Justice Gerald Heckman guest lectures to all first-year law students enrolled in the Legal Methods course on Oct. 13, 2023.

Faculty of Law News

Justice Gerald Heckman visits Robson Hall : Network News

October 20, 2023 —  On Friday morning, October 13, 2023, Justice Gerald Heckman was warmly welcomed back to Robson Hall. Prior to his appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal on June 1, 2023, Justice Heckman was well-known and respected at the Faculty of Law as Professor Heckman.

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Faculty of Science News

CTV Winnipeg: Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson’s Instagram account : UM in the News

October 20, 2023 —  Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson's Instagram account

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Event organizers and panellists left to right: Eileen Derksen, Director of Continuing Professional Development, Law Society of Manitoba; Wendy Whitecloud, Elder-in-Residence, Faculty of Law; Darla Rettie, Pitblado Law; Heather Berthelette, CEO, Spirit Healthcare Group of Companies; Yvan Larocque, Clinical Instructor & Supervising Lawyer, L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, Faculty of Law; Alyssa Schachter, Equity Officer & Policy Counsel, Law Society of Manitoba; Marc Kruse, Director of Indigenous Legal Learning & Services.

Faculty of Law News

Faculty of Law co-hosts Economic Reconciliation event : Network News

October 20, 2023 —  The Faculty of Law was pleased to be a part of a second-annual collaborative event with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba Bar Association held September 27 in honour of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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A Northern Light : The Magazine

October 20, 2023 —  From showcasing Arctic life to millions of followers on Tiktok to representing Inuvik in international fashion, to helping others heal from trauma—this UM student says it’s about bringing her voice, culture and community to the world.

Information Services and Technology News

United we secure! Harnessing our collective strength for data protection : Network News

October 20, 2023 —  This month, we reviewed several ways to improve our cyber security fitness. We looked at how to strengthen our password game and how to practice cyber self-defence using prevention methods.

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Students News

Fostering an inclusive and safe environment is paramount : Network News

October 20, 2023 —  I know how difficult this past couple of weeks has been for you, the UM community, and the communities beyond our campuses as we witness the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. My primary concern is that you are finding ways to receive the care and support you need.

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University of Manitoba injects $7.3 billion into Manitoba’s economy : Campus News

October 20, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba contributed an estimated $7.3 billion to Manitoba’s economy in 2022-23, greater than 9 per cent of Manitoba’s recent GDP.

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St. John's College News

Welcoming new Fellows to the college community : Network News

October 19, 2023 —  Fellows like Sean, Annette, and Jorg look to join the College as a place to network with other academics, attend lectures, workshops, and other monthly events to further their knowledge and join a small community on the UM campus.

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