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Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers

September 19, 2024 — 
From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.

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Research and International

UM researchers receive new project funding with nine Insight Development Grants

September 13, 2024 — 
UM researchers receive federal funding for new projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies.

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President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

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Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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Extended Education

Access students invited to explore career in Education

August 8, 2024 — 
“If you are thinking about what you want to do with your career, consider teaching." - Marti Ford

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CBC Manitoba: ‘Big wins for teachers’: Tentative new contract hikes wages, prep time

July 19, 2024 — 
'Big wins for teachers': Tentative new contract hikes wages, prep time

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada

July 4, 2024 — 
On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.

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Faculty of Education

Winnipeg Free Press: Teacher to develop Holocaust curriculum

July 3, 2024 — 
Alum Kelly Hiebert has been selected by the Manitoba government to develop a new Holocaust curriculum for high school students.

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Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education appoints two new Associate Deans

July 2, 2024 — 
Dr. Marti Ford is the new Associate Dean Indigenous Education and Dr. Merli Tamtik is the new Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research.

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Faculty of Law

Dr. Mary Shariff named Director of Master of Human Rights program

June 28, 2024 — 
The Office of the Dean of Law, University of Manitoba has announced the appointment of Dr. Mary J. Shariff as the Director of the Master of Human Rights (MHR) program effective July 1, 2024, for a five-year term.

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Faculty of Education

Dr. Charlotte Enns named Professor Emerita

June 28, 2024 — 
Dr. Charlotte Enns appointed Professor Emerita in recognition of her contributions to the Faculty of Education.

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