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Alumni

10 inspiring books to read this summer

May 7, 2019 — 
We asked our alumni and UM community to tell us about the most inspiring books they’ve ever read and they answered with an eclectic list

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Agricultural and food sciences alumni recognized for service

May 6, 2019 — 
Two alumni were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural community

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Diploma in Agriculture Class of 2019 - Photo: Mya Kraft

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Diploma in Agriculture program kicks off convocation season at U of M

May 6, 2019 — 
Fifty-eight students received their Diplomas in Agriculture at the 2019 convocation of the School of Agriculture

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Distinguished Alumni Awards 2019.

Campus set to sparkle & shine for Distinguished Alumni Awards

May 1, 2019 — 
2019 marks the gala celebration’s diamond anniversary

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In memory of alumnus, business leader Michael Phelps

May 1, 2019 — 
Michael Phelps [BA/67, LLB/70], a nationally recognized oil and gas executive who advocated for national unity, died on April 20 at age 71

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Former associate dean remembered for his international accomplishments

April 30, 2019 — 
Len Siemens, retired agronomy professor and former associate dean, died April 25.

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Alumni

What book has influenced your life?

April 30, 2019 — 
Hear from five alumni on their summer reading recommendations and share your own!

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Dr. Allan Becker, 2018 recipient of the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award, for his outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric allergy and asthma research. // Photo by Daniel Gwozdz

Clinician scientists: critical for the evolution of healthcare

April 30, 2019 — 
Dr. Allan Becker is the recipient of the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award

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Alumni

Wpg Free Press: Long-lost book about 1919 strike finds new life

April 30, 2019 — 
For years, Molly McCracken knew about the book manuscripts her late mother had left, though she'd never had time to read them. They were tucked away safely in the University of Manitoba's archives They were tucked away safely in the University of Manitoba's archives where Melinda McCracken had placed them, along with some of her diaries, short stories, and letters from notable people.

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Sister Lesley Sacouman received the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service

Wpg Free Press: Survivors’ sanctuary

April 29, 2019 — 
Sandwiched between the parking garage of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet to the north and a housing complex for refugee woman and children to the south, not much about the exterior of the House of Peace suggests the extent of activity inside, with thousands of people stopping by each week.

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