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Students News

Student version of Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures workshop launches : Network News

October 12, 2021 —  The Sexual Violence Resource Centre and the R2D Staff Facilitation Team are excited to announce that the Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures workshop is now available to students at the University of Manitoba. Developed this past year, this workshop is open to all students regardless of program, year of study, or student status.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Membership at Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre dramatically improves health, 10-year study finds : Network News

October 12, 2021 —  Belonging to a certified medical fitness facility like Winnipeg’s Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre lowers a person’s risk of dying by 60 per cent, compared with a similar person who does not attend such a facility, new research shows

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Nursing students at bench promoting connection and mental health at the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Benches promote connection, mental health for students and community : Network News

October 8, 2021 —  Two new benches that offer more than a place to rest were recently installed by the College of Nursing, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.

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Students News

Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Oct. 8 : Network News

October 8, 2021 —  'Now is the best time to access the supports that will help you build and refine the skills you need to achieve your goals'

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Glenlea Research Station receives support for egg research : News

October 8, 2021 —  The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $1.5 million for Manitoba Egg Farmers to establish the Egg Layer Research and Public Engagement Facility at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station

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Dr. Lukas Neville

Asper School of Business News

Neville Appointed as Acting Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Administration : Network News

October 7, 2021 —  The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Lukas Neville as the Acting Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Administration.

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Faculty of Architecture News

Graphic Scores : Network News

October 7, 2021 —  In collaboration with the School of Music, Master of Interior Design students create a composition and performance of a piece of music by utilizing techniques and structures of contemporary music such as unconventional performance and vocal techniques, modified instruments and sound sources other than conventional musical instruments.

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photo of lawyer Kristen Wittman and cover of her book Death becomes us

Faculty of Law News

Living with law and art: Manitoba lawyer publishes moving new poetry collection : Campus News

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Students stand while wearing white coats and each read off of papers.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Pharmacy students welcomed at White Coat Ceremony : Featured

October 7, 2021 —  When Kathleen Watts stood before her new College of Pharmacy classmates and put on her white coat, she was thinking about how amazing the moment felt

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Anna Binta Diallo, Wanderings (detail), 2020, Towards Gallery. Image courtesy of the artist.

School of Art News

School of Art Gallery launches a new season of exhibitions and virtual events. : Network News

October 7, 2021 —  School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba launches a new season of exhibitions and virtual events.

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