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U of M team wins national satellite design challenge : News
February 22, 2019 — The challenge is held every two years, tasking student-led teams to design and build a fully-operation cube satellite that can conduct a space mission
Faculty of Law News
Law Faculty to Host Prestigious Laskin Moot : Network News
February 22, 2019 — Robson Hall, Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba is pleased to host the prestigious bilingual appellate Laskin Moot, March 1 and 2, 2019. Robson Hall will welcome judges, practitioners, and 19 teams of law students from across Canada for three days of lively competition and networking.
The Conversation: The enduring contributions of African American women writers : Editor's Picks
February 22, 2019 — These women have completed the groundwork — and hard work — of envisioning a more just, inclusive society going forward.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Weight stigmatization by medical professionals is preventable, researcher says : Network News
February 21, 2019 — Anti-fat stigmatization is a common problem in Canada’s health-care system, but one that is preventable, says Dr. Patty Thille.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Running scales and running trails : Network News
February 21, 2019 — The Desautels Faculty competed in the Hypothermic Half-Marathon
CBC: Drone footage shows extent of oil spill near St. Lazare, Man. : UM in the News
February 21, 2019 — Soil scientists offers his take: "They should be able to dig up the thin layer that is impacted by that oil, so the cleanup success should be relatively good."
Wpg Free Press: Three Bisons women named all-stars : UM in the News
February 21, 2019 — Three Manitoba Bisons were named Canada West women’s hockey all-stars on Wednesday
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Q&A with graduate student Rhea Teranishi : Editor's Picks
February 20, 2019 — Insight into grad student Rhea Teranishi's animal science research
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Mini U seeks special interest program coordinator : Network News
February 20, 2019 — For an 18-month term, the successful candidate will oversee special interest programs, as well as play a leading role in the development of program curriculums, lesson plans and specific learning outcomes.
Get help with responding to sexual violence disclosures : Campus News
February 20, 2019 — Do you know how you would respond if a friend, coworker or student disclosed an incident of sexual violence? If you are unsure, you are not alone, says Arlana Vadnais, employee wellness specialist at the U of M. That is why the Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures workshops were created for staff and faculty.





