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View of the Desautels Concert Hall stage from the upper back of the hall with audience members in their seats.

Experience the new Desautels Concert Hall

September 17, 2024 — 
The new venue is being christened with this sevent-concert series showcasing diverse musical styles that highlight the versatility of the acoustically designed space.

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students walking on the pedway on Fort Garry campus in summer time

Welcome to Fall Term, a message from the President

September 3, 2024 — 
Welcome home Bisons herd!

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UM alum and donor Michael Nesbitt outside of the new Desautels Concert Hall.

WATCH: A symphony of support

September 3, 2024 — 
Donor Michael Nesbitt on the opening of the ‘world-class’ Desautels Concert Hall

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Music faculty member Victoria Sparks plays the marimba in the new Desautels Concert Hall.

WATCH: The magic of the first note

August 27, 2024 — 
UM faculty members on teaching and performing in the new Desautels Concert Hall

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Students sitting on bench talking

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Become a Sustainability Ambassador this fall

August 22, 2024 — 
The Sustainability Ambassador program is a volunteer leadership program for students interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM.

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The SVRC's office welcome space is full of comfy chairs and colourful pillows, helpful pamphlets. A selection of teas are lined up beside a kettle. There is red rope art displayed on the wall. It is comfortable and inviting.

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Men In Dialogue Program Launched by UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre

August 20, 2024 — 
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications to participate in their new Men in Dialogue (MinD) program.

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Sophie Caron is an incoming student in the Desautels Faculty of Music.

WATCH: A new stage for creativity

August 20, 2024 — 
UM students look forward to the grand opening of Desautels Concert Hall

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Four Indigenous students walk together outdoors in front of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge at the UM Fort Garry campus.

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Indigenous Orientation: Get familiar with UM Indigenous programs and student groups

August 13, 2024 — 
The Indigenous campus community at the University of Manitoba offers a wide variety of resources for Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) students to connect and participate in programs that help achieve success and gain a sense of belonging on campus. Indigenous Orientation is a day for students to meet and engage with community and get familiar with the Indigenous programs, supports and cultural learning opportunities available at UM.

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A student with long dark hair and glasses wearing a UM Bisons crewneck sweater stands at a microphone, smiling.

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Ignite your leadership potential

July 26, 2024 — 
Symbolizing strength, resilience and unity, the bison holds profound significance for Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island.   It’s fitting, then, that the Bison Spirit Indigenous Leadership Program draws its name from this mighty animal. A new co-curricular program at the University of Manitoba (UM), Bison Spirit allows Indigenous students to explore their strengths and potential as leaders, both on UM campuses and in community.

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young people gather in a barber shop as part of an outreach workshop

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Creating safer campus spaces through basketball

July 5, 2024 — 
A new event is coming to UM on July 13 and the community is welcome to join

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