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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Study finds overwhelming evidence that physical punishment harms children : News
June 29, 2021 — Children who are physically punished display increasing aggression, antisocial behaviour and conduct problems as they grow, says a study in The Lancet co-authored by a UM expert.
Faculty of Law News
Familiar faces form new team at Faculty of Law Dean’s Office : Network News
June 29, 2021 — The newly appointed Dean of Law, Dr. Richard Jochelson, welcomes to the “Dean Team” at the Faculty of Law, Associate Dean, Dr. Virginia Torrie. Dr. Donn Short continues as Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies until June 30, 2024. Dr. Torrie’s term begins July 1, 2021 lasting until June 30, 2026.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Mackenzie Booker : Network News
June 29, 2021 — Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Antonio De Luca : Network News
June 29, 2021 — Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories
Thank you Janice Ristock : News
June 29, 2021 — President Michael Benarroch thanks the outgoing Provost for her service to UM
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Corinne Bernard : Network News
June 29, 2021 — Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories
Students News
UM’s 2021 Schulich Leaders eager to learn and achieve their dreams : Campus News
June 28, 2021 — The University of Manitoba has once again awarded two remarkable incoming students with Schulich Leader Scholarships. Darlene Cuevas, a student from St. John’s High School, and Jordon Hong from Miles Macdonell Collegiate are the two new recipients of this prestigious scholarship.
Extended Education News
Looking at micro-credentials and alternative digital credentials : Network News
June 28, 2021 — “It’s the documenting (of competencies) that’s new.” - Julia Denholm, Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New studentships aimed at supporting health sciences grad students : Network News
June 28, 2021 — Graduate students enrolled in their first or second year of a thesis-based master's or doctoral program in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are now eligible to apply for graduate studentships, new scholarships now being offered annually to academically-successful Rady grad students.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
There is nothing that Selene Sharpe can’t do : Network News
June 28, 2021 — From running to singing to acting to studying, Selene Sharpe is a marvel, and a real Renaissance woman.





