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MV Namao, a research vessel on Lake Winnipeg

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

Two Environment and Geography honours students publish thesis research : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  This year, two students of Dr. Tim Papakyriakou published versions of their undergrad honours thesis projects in peer-reviewed journals.

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Birds eye view of a black and white staircase in the Asper School Drake building.

Asper School of Business News

Asper School of Business seeks Indigenous artists for new installation : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  The Indigenous Art Committee at the I.H. Asper School of Business is seeking proposals for an art project to be installed on the main floor atrium stairwell in the Drake Building. Two dimensional or low relief work will be considered, including murals with permanent paint or other wall-mounted media.  

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Joannie Halas named professor emerita : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  The title is one of the University of Manitoba's highest honours. Individuals are selected on their distinguished service to administrative leadership, teaching, research, creative and scholarly works and service.

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UM psychologists create free tool to help new parents grapple with anxiety during COVID-19 : News

June 22, 2021 —  Helps pregnant and postpartum people gain insight and strategies to manage anxiety during a global pandemic.

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Information Services and Technology News

Install the new Microsoft desktop apps during Operation Upgrade! : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  Operation Upgrade has started! Information Systems and Technology (IST) are upgrading the Windows desktop Office applications on all UM-owned, IST supported computers.

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Students News

New resource will help with navigating online exams : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.

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Occupational therapy students Kelsey Bertouille, Moneca Dunsford and Cassandra Roer.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

COVID, innovation and frailty assessment among themes at OT symposium : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  Over 70 students, faculty, staff and community partners attended an all-day online symposium June 14 that showcased the research of second-year master of occupational therapy (MOT) students at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Two non-binary-students doing-work together in class. // Photo from The Gender Spectrum Collection / Zackary Drucker

Faculty of Arts News

Signs of improvement, but further work needed to create more inclusive secondary schools: 2SLGBTQ report : Campus News

June 21, 2021 —  New research shows that, while there have been some important improvements in the last decade, there is still a long way to go in creating safer and more accepting Canadian schools for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning (2SLGBTQ) youths

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Kellie Williams, Extended Education grad, as she appeared in the virtual procession

Extended Education News

Grads celebrate virtual spring convocation : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  "I had some amazing instructors that regularly blew my mind. I am a better person for having this experience.” - Kellie Williams

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Maia Bacchus receiving her award via Zoom

Students News

Community and good grades for the win : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  When Maia Bacchus first started getting involved in her community, she had no idea where it would eventually lead her.

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