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The other health picture, still coming into focus : Network News

April 8, 2020 —  The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy gives a sneak peek into some of the data it is eager to sort through

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N95 decontamination research attracting worldwide interest : Network News

April 7, 2020 —  The news that UM medical researchers have been testing the possibility that N95 Personal; Protection Equipment (PPE) masks can be reused has attracted attention from far and wide.

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The Manitoba Legislative Building in winter. // Image from the Legislative Assembly/Facebook.

Student loan repayments suspended for 6 months : News

April 7, 2020 —  In a move to help students experiencing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government has suspended student loan repayment for six months.

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Amir Ali (right) is going from the basketball court to fighting COVID on the front lines in a hospital

Bison athlete trading sports gear for scrubs : UM in the News

April 7, 2020 —  Amir Ali will "virtually" graduate this spring and is moving on to take up residency at the University of Toronto, in one of Canada's regions hardest-hit by the pandemic.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Isolated medical students provide weekly COVID-19 updates : Network News

April 7, 2020 —  A group of students from the Max Rady College of Medicine are using their time of social distance to provide clear information during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

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The U of M administration building flanked by snowy trees

Pass/fail grading system becoming widespread : UM in the News

April 7, 2020 —  According to a story by Joe Friesen in the Globe and Mail, "compassionate grading systems" are becoming more common in Canada because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Asper School of Business News

Dedicated leader does her part to help rescue U-Pass : Network News

April 6, 2020 —  Asper MBA student and community leader Tanjit Nagra revisits her UMSU role to help save the U-Pass.

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Chris Moskal and Diana Craig, second year medical students

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady students step up to help with COVID-19 response in Manitoba : Featured

April 6, 2020 —  Over 600 students across the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have stepped up to assist with COVID-19 response efforts.

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Students run on the field at the launch of the Front and Centre campaign.

The Launch : Magazine Archive

April 3, 2020 —  A throwback to the beginnings of the campaign when we shared—in grand fashion—our ambitious $500-million goal.

President Barnard throws a mortarboard in the air.

An Inspiring Journey : The Magazine

April 3, 2020 —  A farewell message from President David Barnard as his 12 years at the helm of the University of Manitoba come to a close.

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