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Faculty of Kinesiology and REcreation Management News Archive

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Graduates celebrate community and wellness at convocation

June 4, 2025 — 
We are proud to share the stories of some outstanding graduates from the Class of 2025.

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Active Living Centre celebrates ten years of building healthy communities

May 28, 2025 — 
Ten years ago, on February 25, 2015, the Active Living Centre (ALC) opened its doors for the first time. A new icon on UM’s Fort Garry campus, the building was designed to be “extroverted, communicative and engaging.”

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Hallie Eggie, assistant coach for the Manitoba Bisons football team Photo credit: Cameron Bartlett/BlueBombers.com

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CFL.CA: Hallie Eggie soaking up every moment with WIF Program in Winnipeg

May 27, 2025 — 
Hallie Eggie soaking up every moment with WIF Program in Winnipeg

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A female student disccues their poster with another student

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Research Day brings the community together to talk about Indigenous health and wellness

May 26, 2025 — 
Students presented their research during the poster competition which featured undergraduate, master’s and PhD students displaying and discussing their research with judges and community members.

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Headshot of Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook agaisnt a red-black gradient background for TedX Winnipeg.

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Cheryl Glazebrook is learning a new dance for TEDx

May 21, 2025 — 
Dance is the central theme of Glazebrook’s talk, which will explore how it can transcend age and ability as a joyful, inclusive way to connect and grow. A dancer her whole life, Glazebrook sees this talk as her two worlds coming together.

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Outstanding graduating students celebrate the educators who shaped their success

May 21, 2025 — 
For the past 33 years, the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception has provided an opportunity for each faculty and school to nominate one outstanding graduating student, who in turn chooses two teachers—one from their K–12 years and one from their time at the University of Manitoba.

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KPER 4000 students pose with their hands up at the end of a routine

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CBC Manitoba: Learning steps, living history: Dance class teaches more than sweet moves

May 20, 2025 — 
Learning steps, living history: Dance class teaches more than sweet moves

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CTV Winnipeg: Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

May 12, 2025 — 
Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

Asper School of Business

Entrepreneurial futures are bright after record-breaking Stu Clark New Venture Championships

May 6, 2025 — 
With record-breaking applications, the 2025 Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomed top undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurs to Winnipeg for the competition. Thirty-two teams representing 22 universities from across North America pitched their big ideas and business plans for the chance to win over $60,000 in cash prizes.

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Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years

May 1, 2025 — 
Elliott, who has directed the AT program since its accreditation in 2000, will retire in June after 35 years at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

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