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Dennis Hyrcaiko

Alumni

A message from alumnus Dennis Hrycaiko

February 13, 2020 — 
We need only 131 more alumni to take their place to make history, and help generations to come

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Dr. James Peebles [BSc(Hons)/58, DSc/89]

Faculty of Science

An evening with Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Peebles

February 7, 2020 — 
Join us for an evening with James (Jim) Peebles, professor emeritus at Princeton University 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics recipient for a discussion on dark matter, and the structure of our universe.

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Looking down on fruits and vegetables at a grocery store. // Image from Pixabay

Wpg Free Press: Online Winnipeg atlas charts food deserts, ‘city-wide’ insecurity

February 6, 2020 — 
Food insecurity in Winnipeg, and health problems associated with it, have spread far beyond the city's poorest neighbourhoods, the map shows

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Indspire

Postmedia: Indigenous achievers to be honoured at the Indspire Awards in Ottawa

February 5, 2020 — 
As an advocate for Indigenous women, law student and Manitoba Métis Federation member, Alana Robert has worked to fight gender-based violence

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Dr. Frank Plummer

Mourning the loss of Dr. Francis Plummer, OC OM FRSC, (MD/76)

February 4, 2020 — 
The University of Manitoba community is in mourning with the sad news that Dr. Francis Plummer, OC OM FRSC, (MD/76), a world renowned scientist, academic and HIV/AIDS researcher, has passed away at the age of 67.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

‘Untold stories’

February 3, 2020 — 
At an emotional ceremony on Jan. 31, a commemorative beaded quilt made to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls was unveiled at the entrance of the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library at Bannatyne campus

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Canadian Press: Canada’s Scott still relishes role as a midfielder destroyer

February 3, 2020 — 
10 years on the national team for Scott

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David Asper and David Milgaard will both receive honorary degrees at UM 141st spring convocation

David Asper and David Milgaard to receive honorary degrees at 141st spring convocation

January 31, 2020 — 
During the 141st annual Spring Convocation of the University of Manitoba on June 5, 2020, honorary degrees will be awarded to two remarkable people whose life stories have intertwined.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New chair brings stem-cell expertise to U of M

January 30, 2020 — 
For Dr. Bradley Doble, stem cell research represents a world of possibility.

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Asper School of Business

Team Toba “rocks the house” at JDC West 2020

January 30, 2020 — 
With one of the best performances to date, the Asper School of Business reinforced its place as a top Canadian business school at the 2020 JDC West Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan from January 17-19, 2020. The three-day event showcases academics, athletics, debate, and out-of-the-box social competitions. 

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