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Administration- A world of career possibilities in Higher Education

August 22, 2018 — 
“Every administrator comes from outside, starts from elsewhere. They may be an academic or technician. Their core skills and passion leads them to be an administrator.” - Krista Pearson

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Marie Antaya, instructor and content developer, PDAL

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Marie Antaya creates a safe place to learn in Program Development for Adult Learners program

August 22, 2018 — 
“I learned that adults can be petrified and need support. It is so important to provide emotional support first, and create a safe place for them to learn.”- Marie Antaya

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Max Steinkopf [BA/1902] – far right – visits the Great Sphinx of Giza in 1925 as part of a trip to the Middle East to celebrate the opening of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. // U of M Archives

These travel stories from alumni will give you serious wanderlust

August 14, 2018 — 
For our Alumni Answers series, we asked our alumni community to reminisce with us about family road trips, weekend getaways, and trekking the globe

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Carly McLellan is studying medicine.

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Medical student Carly McLellan inspired by Health Career Quest Summer Camp

July 31, 2018 — 
The summer before Grade 12, Carly McLellan attended the Health Career Quest Summer Camp - now she is studying medicine

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Build a strong foundation for your career in Higher Education Administration

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Build a strong foundation for your career in Higher Education Administration

July 5, 2018 — 
Higher Education Administration has four courses to introduce you to the world of higher education and show you how higher education works.

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Kathleen Legris (left to right), Michael Atkinson, Maureen Mancuso, and Bonnie Patterson get ready for SUAC 2018.

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Leadership in Changing Times: SUAC 2018

June 27, 2018 — 
Nearly 50 senior academic leaders, administrators and managers from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel from June 10 to 15 for the Senior University Administrators Course (SUAC) 2018. This year, CHERD’s SUAC and University Management Course (UMC) programs were both held in Winnipeg, providing a unique opportunity for joint sessions with expert guest speakers.

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Women in Academic Leadership

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Women in Academic Leadership: A new program for Canada’s next academic leaders

June 4, 2018 — 
Women who have achieved an early to mid-level of academic leadership and now have their sights on reaching higher are invited to join the discussion, share ideas, and be a part of this evolution in academic leadership.

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Build a strong foundation for your career in Higher Education Administration

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Higher Education Administration: A new online professional development program

June 4, 2018 — 
People entering administrative and academic roles in Canadian universities, colleges, and polytechnics, and those responsible for their onboarding are invited to explore this new program.

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Osama Jarkas

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Access Program 2018 grads include Osama Jarkas, MD

June 4, 2018 — 
“There’s no question Access was a big part of my success. It can be so easy to forget all the help you get along the way. They helped me so much.”- Osama Jarkas

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Louise Olson, Access instructor, with a token of appreciation.

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Access instructor Louise Olson honoured with Migizii Award

May 10, 2018 — 
If you know a student who could benefit from the Access Program, encourage them to apply now. Application deadline is June 1.

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