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Students attending the 2015 Career Fair

Students

Career Fair 2019 will bring over 100 employers to campus

January 7, 2019 — 
The Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn how the knowledge, skills and attributes you are developing in your classwork and co-curricular activities can link to a multitude of occupations

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Faculty of Arts graduate Annette Riziki is the recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship for 2019

Alumni

Globe and Mail: Oxford bound: Meet four of Canada’s latest Rhodes scholars

January 4, 2019 — 
“I had to teach myself math, English, social studies,” she said. “Coming here was my redemption as a student because I was able to pursue so many opportunities.”

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Order of Canada medals \\ Photo by Sgt. Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall

Alumni

Alumni and faculty appointed to the Order of Canada

December 28, 2018 — 
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced new appointments to the Order of Canada, including U of M alumni and faculty

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Woman looks at sky from a mountain top. // Image from Pixabay.

Alumni

Alumni Answers: What did you learn in 2018?

December 21, 2018 — 
Whether it’s big, small, profound, or funny, let us know what you learned in 2018

Recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards: (left to right) Tina Jones, Paul Soubry, Jan Lederman, Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Dr. Shayne Reitmeier

Alumni

Alumni achievements of 2018

December 20, 2018 — 
U of M graduates from many different faculties were honoured for their hard work, dedication and professional success - here are some of their stories

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an illiutsrtion of birch trees in snow

Editors pick their top stories of 2018

December 20, 2018 — 
Chosen becasue they inspire hope, bring a smile, or make you learn something useful, like how to prevent your computer from catching fire. 

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Candle image from Wikimedia.

In Memoriam: 2018

December 20, 2018 — 
We remember here some of those with connections to the U of M community who are no longer with us, and offer our condolences to their families and friends

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Community Stories

Online courses fit into your life and advance your career

December 18, 2018 — 
“An online course can benefit your future. There’s flexibility, so you can work on it around your schedule. With no commute to the classroom, you don’t need to worry about or pay for parking,. Extended Education has a variety of courses, and, at the end of the day, online education is very important for adults. They can’t put their family and other commitments aside. It’s a great option.” - Yasser Shaker

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(L-R) Deborah Chan, Maureen Heaman and Lisa Merrill.

Nursing at 75: An evolving education

December 17, 2018 — 
UM Today sat down with three alumni to get a sense of how the nursing profession has evolved and the shared experiences of nurses across generations

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Neighbourhood Honey. // Photo from Instagram @beeprojectca

Get on the nice list with these alumni-made gifts

December 14, 2018 — 
‘Tis the season for dashing through the snow to malls and markets looking for that perfect gift. Among many of the crafters, artisans, and entrepreneurs selling their wares are talented U of M alumni

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