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David Barnard stands at the bottom of a set of stairs.

Collision : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  David Barnard, president and vice-chancellor, on bringing people, ideas, disciplines and cultures together

Both young and old photos of James Peebles overlaid on top of an image of a galaxy

Nobel Prize for Alumnus : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  Unravelling mysteries of the cosmos—UM alumnus James Peebles wins Nobel Prize in Physics

A woman's head overlaid with the words Social Justice, The Arts, Health, and Community

Catalyst : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  See how a decision to donate to UM’s Front and Centre campaign triggers a chain reaction

Gigi Osler sits with her hands clasped in front of a wall of framed images.

Dr. Gigi Osler [BScMed/92, MD/92] : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  The former president of the Canadian Medical Association gets candid about physician burnout, lagging tech and greater diversity in health care.

A collage of items showing the UM logo and branding as it has appeared throughout the university's history.

Retro UM : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  With the launch of the university’s new logo, we go back in time to explore its changing look.

Aandeg Muldrew sits cross-legged on top of a desk in front of a green chalkboard.

Head of the Class : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  Meet Aandeg Muldrew, who, at 19, became UM’s youngest instructor.

Grace Paizen stands in a pink sweater in front of a floral wallpaper.

Grace Paizen : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  Find out why this PhD student insists, “We’re Victorians, just with cellphones.”

A collection of items owned by Segun Olude

Designing with Purpose : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  A calculator, tattered notepads and his father’s passport. Explore the belongings of alumnus ‘Segun Olude, who’s empowering communities with digital tools.

An illustration of the phrase Gap Year, where year appears between the A and P in GAP

Pick up and Go : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  What if you took a gap year with the family? Hear from alumna Daria Salamon, author of Don’t Try This At Home: One Family’s (mis)Adventures Around the World.

People perform acrobatic flips in a Capoeira demonstration at the Brazilian Pavilion in Folklorama.

Near Miss : The Magazine

November 4, 2019 —  That’s Paulo Albuquerque flying through that air. Hear how he brings the art of Capoeira to Folklorama and the Active Living Centre.

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