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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Father goes back to school to be a dietitian : Network News

March 26, 2021 —  “I was thinking of university and Access was just what I was looking for. It is what someone like me needs. I was very excited to know it was here for us.” - Mark Mercer

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Extended Education News

Access student makes her grandfather proud : Network News

March 26, 2021 —  “I am doing it for my grandfather. He was really proud of me." - Kiana Tait

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Social, not just biological factors, key in increased knee injuries among girls and women : Network News

March 26, 2021 —  A University of Manitoba professor is the co-author of a paper in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) which argues that the reason women are more prone to sports injuries has more to do with gendered environments than female biology.

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Patti Dickieson

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Long-time FKRM academic advisor calls it a career : Network News

March 26, 2021 —  It's the end of an era for Patti Dickieson who advised, counselled nearly 11,000 students in her 25-year FKRM career.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada launches a new project in partnership with UM : Campus News

March 25, 2021 —  Aims to increase access to tailored mental health, diet and nutritional care for people living with inflammatory bowel disease

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

The University Singers ring in spring with pandemic anthems : Network News

March 24, 2021 —  The University Singers welcome warmer weather with an anthem-filled concert

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Nursing students adapt workshops to inspire youth virtually : Campus News

March 24, 2021 —  Despite having to take an entirely new approach, a team of volunteer students from the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, welcomed nearly 80 youth from across the city to explore nursing careers as part of the CanU Inspire and Explore programs this past fall and winter.

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Naomi Andrew appointed UM’s new VP (Administration) : International Women's Day 2022

March 24, 2021 —  Ms. Andrew has served the UM community for the past 18 years in numerous roles, including General Counsel, Associate Vice-President (Fair Practices and Legal Affairs) and most recently as Acting Vice-President (Administration)

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Indigenous News

Graphic novel aims to educate K-12 learners on residential school history : Campus News

March 24, 2021 —  Sean Carleton will collaborate with the Native studies department, NCTR and the University of Manitoba Press to create a graphic novel on residential school history

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New Academic Jobs – March 24, 2021 : Network News

March 24, 2021 —  New Academic Jobs - March 24, 2021

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