Faculty of Kinesiology and REcreation Management News Archive
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Brita Hall inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
November 14, 2024 —
Facilities staff member Brita Hall was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Brita is the first Special Olympics athlete to be inducted into Manitoba's Sports Hall of Fame.
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Fabiana Turelli invited to the first international meeting of the Women’s Research Network
November 13, 2024 —
Turelli says the event is a great chance to empower women researchers and “put more strength into the community.”
Faculty of Law
Winnipeg to Host The Hockey Conference 2025
November 1, 2024 —
The Hockey Conference is a biennial event dedicated to fostering dialogue and igniting critical scholarship by bringing together a diverse group of hockey scholars, sports leaders, industry professionals, and community members. The twelfth conference will take place at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, from June 17-19th, 2025.
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CTV Winnipeg: U of M Bisons football head coach to retire
August 13, 2024 —
U of M Bisons football head coach to retire
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Brian Dobie announces retirement at the conclusion of the 2024 football season
August 10, 2024 —
Brian Dobie, Head Coach of the Manitoba Bisons football team, announced today he will retire after the conclusion of the 2024 season.
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Building a healthier community through competitive sports
August 8, 2024 —
Curt Warkentin says Bison Sports continually works to build an inclusive, safe and competitive system centered around the welfare and well-being of all their student-athletes.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg’s Wog wraps up international career in Paris
August 6, 2024 —
Kelsey Wog, a former University of Manitoba Bisons swimmer posted a time of 2:24.82 in her semi-final race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She told the Winnipeg Free Press, would retire and continue to pursue her Master's Degree but did also want to give back to the sport in some way.
Wog dives into second Olympic appearance
July 29, 2024 —
It’s the final countdown for former Bison student-athlete Kelsey Wog as she prepares to enter the pool for one last competion in the women's 200-metre breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
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CBC Manitoba: Olympics historian explains why people love the Olympics so much
July 26, 2024 —
Olympics historian explains why people love the Olympics so much
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ABC North Coast (Australia): Lismore Lantern Parade selected for global study into role of festivals in towns recovering from disasters
June 24, 2024 —
Lismore Lantern Parade selected for global study into role of festivals in towns recovering from disasters