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Seven two-man fishing boats, of a variety of sizes, styles, materials, and ages sit tied up to a weathered wood dock on a perfectly calm lake during sunset.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Learn how social identities affect your teaching

February 28, 2024 — 
In the new UM Learn module “Understanding social identities among faculty and students,” instructors can learn to recognize their own identities and those of their students, to help them develop strategies that promote engagement and success in the classroom.

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Why does equity, diversity and inclusion matter?

May 11, 2022 — 
Plan to attend the THRIVE keynote and other EDI offerings

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Drake building from above

Asper School of Business

We Stand Together for Equality

June 5, 2020 — 
At the Asper School we take great pride in our diverse community of students, faculty and staff. We are committed to welcoming, involving, and mutually learning from and with ALL members of our community.

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President’s message welcoming community to fall term

August 30, 2019 — 
Welcome students, staff, faculty  and visitors to another new beginning at the University of Manitoba

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An aerial view of the University campus overlooking the Admin building, taken in Fall 2016.

President’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2019 — 
'Let’s take this opportunity to reflect on how we should live our commitment to affirm the dignity and rights of all human beings on our campuses'

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Aurelie Delaforge is a PhD student in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Some of our favourites of 2017

December 20, 2017 — 
A look back at a few of the noteworthy stories from the year, spanning scientific discoveries, sustainability and inclusiveness

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DURING LIVE WELL @ WORK WEEK THIS PAST JUNE, FACULTY AND STAFF ATTEND A MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS WORKSHOP LED BY UNIVERSITY ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE NORMAN MEADE OUTSIDE MIGIZII AGAMIK - BALD EAGLE LODGE.

U of M named as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers

November 29, 2017 — 
'One of the advantages of working in such a large and complex organization is that you have the opportunity to advance to different positions'

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Clea Schmidt

Faculty of Education

Education prof’s book argues for diversifying teacher workforce

January 30, 2017 — 
With refugee numbers worldwide reaching historic levels—the Syrian crisis compounded by displacements from Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Libya and Yemen—Associate Professor Clea Schmidt says more than ever, the demographics of the teaching profession need to change to better reflect those of the students they teach.

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Mitchell Haw is the inaugural recipient of the Jeff Kushner and Randall McGinnis Scholarship for LGBT Engineering students. He graduated in spring, 2016

Traditionally underrepresented

September 16, 2016 — 
Queers, Cheers and Homecoming Years, a soirée for LGBTTQI* alumni and friends celebrates diversity and inclusion

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Visionary Conversations delves into diversity, inclusion, respect

May 18, 2016 — 
Panel tackled the topic of what more can Manitoba’s “most powerful” do to open the door to diversity

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