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140 for 140: Snapshots of our History – April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017 —
Over the course of the University's 140th year, Archives & Special Collections will be sharing 140 historical images of the University of Manitoba.

140 for 140: Snapshots of our History – April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017 —
Over the course of the University's 140th year, Archives & Special Collections will be sharing 140 historical images of the University of Manitoba.

Voices from Vimy: Manitobans on the Ridge
April 7, 2017 —
Archives & Special Collections has launched an exhibit showcasing the Manitoban story of Vimy Ridge

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past
March 20, 2017 —
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past History marches on, but at the U of M it’s not forgotten. A look at UM’s history, artifacts and images through displays curated by faculty and staff.

Old Basic Science gives way to planned green space
March 10, 2017 —
After 96 years of university life, a building on the Bannatyne campus has faded to green. The demolition of the Old Basic Science building, also known as T-Building, has just been completed.

Exhibit on history of the University of Manitoba explores the legacy of Alexander Kennedy Isbister
February 16, 2017 —
Archives & Special Collections will launch a new exhibit on Feb. 28 to mark the 140th anniversary of the University of Manitoba

The Unique University of Manitoba
January 31, 2017 —
In 1892, British magazine The National Review published a lengthy article about the recently-established University of Manitoba

U of M is ‘poet’s playground’
January 26, 2017 —
The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture has announced that Winnipeg poet Jennifer Still is its Winter 2017 Writer-in-Residence. It will welcome Still at a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 31

New book presents holiday memories in Manitoba
December 12, 2016 —
Manitoba at Christmas: Holiday memories in the Keystone Province will be officially launched this week

The war effort
November 10, 2016 —
During the First and Second World Wars, the University of Manitoba served as a training ground for troops and watched some of its best and brightest go off and fight for their country