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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Embracing ‘the beauty of diversity’ on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023 — 
Today is International Women’s Day – a worldwide day dedicated to highlighting women’s progress and taking action to drive gender equity.

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Students

Winter Term break is here!

February 16, 2023 — 
Winter Term break is a great time to catch up on your studies while practicing self-care and getting what your mind and body need. Here are some activity ideas to help you rest, recharge and have some fun!

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Asper School of Business

Asper alum advances Western Canada’s largest winter festival

February 12, 2023 — 
“Is the impact worth the investment?” Darrel Nadeau [BComm(Hons)07/MBA13], Executive Director of Festival du Voyageur and I. H. Asper School of Business MBA alum, discusses the metrics for success in non-profit work and the challenges of this sector. During his time in the Asper Master of Business Administration program, Nadeau recalls a guest speaker identifying the benefits of working in the non-profit sector. “She said the best thing I could have done for my career is start it in the non-profit sector. You’ll never work harder and smarter than in the non-profit sector.”

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Faculty of Law

Conference shines spotlight on 2SLGBTQ+ legal perspectives

February 3, 2023 — 
The OUTLaws student group at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law is collaborating with the Manitoba Bar Association’s SOGIC (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference) section to host a conference regarding the unique legal issues that face 2SLGBTQ+ people living in Manitoba.

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February is Black History Month

February 1, 2023 — 
Reflect and celebrate with these events at UM

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Gender diversity in cancer care

December 9, 2022 — 
How do you address a problem you can’t see clearly? Morgan Stirling, a PhD student in Community Health Sciences, is hoping to pull cancer care for gender-diverse folks into focus with their research project.

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person holding sign that says "Trans Rights are Human Rights

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Transgender Awareness Week 2022: Show up, speak up, support one another

November 14, 2022 — 
During Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, individuals and organizations are focusing attention on the stories and experiences of transgender people and communities to bring awareness, education and change to the issues faced by transgender people.

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Faculty of Education

Strengthening the Status Queer: A Leadership Symposium for and by Queer People

October 26, 2022 — 
The symposium was intended for aspiring and experienced two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (2SLGBTQ) leaders, and general nonconforming people who have an interest in queer leadership.

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A graduating student wearing a black gown holds a UM parchment folder in their hands. It is brown with gold accents

Students

UM degree sets new grads up for success

October 17, 2022 — 
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady Faculty community marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 11, 2022 — 
Hundreds of people from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community – and from across UM campuses – wore orange shirts on Sept. 29 and participated in events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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