Bisons News Archive
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Joining the big league
June 22, 2017 —
10 former Bisons and one former Bison staff member have joined the Canadian Football League.
![Bison alumna Sara McKinnon](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/File-2017-06-16-2-34-39-PM-150x150.jpeg)
Recollections from the Games
June 19, 2017 —
After a 20-year absence from Manitoba, Bison alumna Sara McKinnon is thrilled the Canada Summer Games are back in the province and at the University of Manitoba
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Free Press: Former U of M athletic director wins award
June 8, 2017 —
'Coleen Dufresne’s commitment to the University of Manitoba and the growth and development of its athletic department for more than three decades has not gone unnoticed'
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Ready, set, go: U of M track & field upgrades complete
June 5, 2017 —
After closing down for just over a month for renovations, the Fieldhouse, located in the U of M's Max Bell Centre, has reopened, sporting a newly resurfaced track.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Athletic Therapy Centre to focus exclusively on Bison student-athletes
May 11, 2017 —
Effective immediately, the Bison Athletic Therapy Centre (BATC) will be focusing exclusively on the health and well-being of University of Manitoba Bison student-athletes. The BATC will no longer be accepting U of M staff, students, or the general public as athletic therapy patients. Massage therapy services will continue to be offered until June 30.
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Desiree Scott returns for international friendly with Canadian squad
May 9, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba welcomes Canada Soccer's women's national team back to campus when they face Costa Rica in the first of a two-match friendly series.
![Geoff Gray](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/geoff-gray-150x150.jpg)
Bison offensive lineman Geoff Gray signs as priority free agent with NFL’s Green Bay Packers
May 1, 2017 —
'Bison Football is very proud today'
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Fieldhouse facelift
April 27, 2017 —
Some big changes and upgrades are afoot in the Jim Daly Fieldhouse at Max Bell Centre.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Awards a way to say thank you
April 12, 2017 —
Did someone go the extra mile for you? Nominate them for one of our faculty awards! Deadline is May 15.
![Bison men's volleyball coach Garth Pischke](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/garth2-150x150.jpg)
35 years of brown and gold
April 3, 2017 —
He has taken his team to the national championship tournament countless times and now Garth Pischke has wrapped up his 35th season with the Bisons