Bisons News Archive
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
CBC Manitoba: What does it take to become a national university shotput champion?
March 5, 2024 —
What does it take to become a national university shotput champion?
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons host the U Sports National Track and Field Championships
March 4, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the U Sports Track and Field Championship from Mar. 7-9, bringing the best university athletes from across Canada to compete.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Jonam Kazadi is finding the balance with basketball
February 22, 2024 —
Without realizing it, Kazadi says he began to enjoy studying the sport's technical side and analyzing the pros, and it started to shape who he is and how he engages with the world around him.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons host the Canada West Men’s Basketball Championships
February 16, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the Canada West Men's Basketball Championship from Feb. 21-25, which brings the twelve best teams from across the conference to one location for the first time.
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A love letter to UM: 10 things students love about this university
February 14, 2024 —
For Valentine' Day, we have a special love letter from students. From easy access to nature, gardens and park-like settings to spiritual spaces and experiences that transform their learning experiences. Check out the video to see more and Happy Valentine's Day!
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‘It’s so much bigger than basketball’
February 9, 2024 —
Bisons Men's Basketball guard Bolatito 'Tito' Obasoto is a leader on and off the court
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Light Uchechukwu is inspired and inspiring
February 1, 2024 —
The Bisons volleyball captain leads by example
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Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health
January 23, 2024 —
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.
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‘Basketball has saved my life so many times’
January 19, 2024 —
Forward Emily Mandamin, a proud member of Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation [also known as Shoal Lake #39] is tossing up shots on the far court.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons student-athletes are giving back through CanU
November 10, 2023 —
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.