Faculty of Education News Archive
Indigenous
Indspire campus visit a soaring success
April 2, 2018 —
More than 150 Indigenous students from schools in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Northwest Territories convened at the U of M as part of Indspire's Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering
Faculty of Science
Volunteer for Science Rendezvous!
March 22, 2018 —
Consider volunteering for Science Rendezvous, the largest celebration of science and engineering in Canada!
Rock-solid performance wows judges at 3MT
March 22, 2018 —
International student gave strong presentation on designing buildings to withstand earthquakes
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Art workshops for teacher candidates
March 18, 2018 —
Tasked with maintaining the art room, BEd students Cameron Flamand and Madison Rosenberg were thrilled to learn their role as studio assistants would also include hosting workshops for training other teacher candidates.
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Researching LGBTQ teacher experiences overseas
March 15, 2018 —
Having taught in four countries, Assistant Professor Robert Mizzi knows firsthand the kinds of discrimination LGTBQ educators can face overseas
Tina Jones: 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Community Service
March 14, 2018 —
Philanthropist Tina Jones, of Banville & Jones Wine, is gifted with the ability to not only see—but bring to life—a better future for Manitobans
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New prof focuses on leadership
March 4, 2018 —
Peng Liu comes to his role as new EAF&P assistant professor in educational leadership with an approach that if you want to make positive change in society, you have to make positive change in education for the communities that need it most.
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Student organizers working to improve grad symposium every year
March 3, 2018 —
With the dust having settled on this year's graduate symposium, organizers are already exploring ways to improve next year's event. Heather Krepski, vice-president of Academic Advocacy with the Education Graduate Students Association (EdGSA) says that symposium organizers are considering asking faculty for help in reviewing proposals in order to give students direction and advice on their submissions.
Sustainability
Sustainability Night: Exploring Passion for the Environment
February 26, 2018 —
Come join us for Sustainability Night March 8, connect with other sustainability focused people. Enjoy an evening of sharing sustainability ideas and stories about creating positive impacts on our environment that benefit our planet and ourselves. Cap off the night meeting and sharing ideas with other sustainability conscious community members during the networking wine and cheese. Purchase your ticket today!
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WestCAST showcases Indigenous culture
February 24, 2018 —
Dressed head-to-toe in clothing adorned with ornate accents, Charlene Baker, smiled as she chatted with classroom instructors and peers, excited to be participating in a workshop on her life’s passion. “I always wear my beadwork on my clothing. It’s something that represents me as First Nation,” Baker says, adding she learned beading from her mother 45 years ago, and is now passing it on to her two daughters, granddaughters and nieces. She also teaches beading at her school as president of a bead club, and continues to learn more crafts from elders.