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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Free Press: Startling results in youth nutrition study : Network News

May 2, 2023 —  Children today are the adults of tomorrow. As today’s adults we are responsible for equipping our kids with the best tools to be healthy now and in the future.

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Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students : News

May 2, 2023 —  The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM scientist develops innovative strategy to combat childhood brain cancer : News

May 2, 2023 —  A discovery made by a University of Manitoba researcher could lead to safer and more effective treatments for childhood brain cancer.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Panel to explore solutions to ableism in higher education : Network News

May 2, 2023 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host a panel discussion May 15 on ableism in academia and how it impacts students, faculty and staff with disabilities.

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Research and International News

Canada Research Chairs Symposium Returns to University Centre in May : Network News

May 2, 2023 —  The fifth UM Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium will take place on May 16

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Students News

Get ready to show your Pride! : Campus News

May 2, 2023 —  If you are planning a Pride event on campus, tell us where and when you’ll be waving your Pride flag and we will add it to our promotion of UM Pride events.

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Truthteller : The Magazine

May 2, 2023 —  Alum Murray Sinclair, who’s listened to thousands of personal stories of suffering and survival, shares his own. Why the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission chooses joy over anger.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

Music theory takes the stage with free events for the public : Network News

May 2, 2023 —  The Desautels Faculty of Music will be hosting the annual Music Theory Midwest conference, and will present a concert

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Indigenous News

An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day : Network News

May 2, 2023 —  On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.

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Students News

UM’s Health and Wellness is hiring! : Network News

May 1, 2023 —  UM’s Health and Wellness is hiring for Student Wellness Centre Assistant and Health and Wellness Program Assistant positions.

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