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Faculty of Kinesiology and REcreation Management News Archive

Brita Hall surrounded by guests at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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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 sitting in a well lit room

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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.”

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A Naha team hockey player. Photo by Alana Paterson. www.alanapaterson.com

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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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Brian Cobie stands alongside his players on the sidelines

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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 Cobie stands alongside his players on the sidelines

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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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The Bisons women's volleyball team celebrates on the sidelines after a basket

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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.

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Kelsey Wog diving into the water at the start of a race

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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.

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Bison Kelsey Wog // Photo credit: Kevin Jarrold / Swimming Canada

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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Headshot of Dean Douglas Brown

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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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woman with should length brown hair, brown bangs. Wearing a long sleeve black sweatshirt, blue jeans and black sneakers. standing outside under a pink with green polka dots arch.

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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

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