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Indigenous
Nominations now being accepted for the UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders
October 11, 2018 —
Students, faculty and staff at the U of M, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to submit nominations
![(L-R) Gail Asper, David Asper and Leonard Asper.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Aspers_WEB-150x150.jpg)
35 years of doing ‘something useful’; for U of M, for the world
August 27, 2018 —
At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges
![Molly Smyth at Guggenheim in Bilbao](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Molly-Smyth-at-Guggenheim-in-Bilbao-150x150.jpg)
New award from Canadian business icons helping students succeed around the globe
June 19, 2018 —
The Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman Foundation has announced a $1 million investment
![Michael Kehler](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Michael-Kehler-150x150.jpg)
Schulich Leader Scholarship allows two more students to chase their dreams
June 12, 2018 —
Michael Kehler, a student at Calvin Christian School and Alex Kitt of Dakota Collegiate are this year’s recipients
![DR. GERALD AND MRS. REESA NIZNICK IN FRONT OF THE NEW SIGN ON MAY 29, 2018.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Niznick_FINAL-150x150.jpg)
Pioneer of dental implants gifts $7.5 million
May 29, 2018 —
The College of Dentistry has received the largest gift in its history, from Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Reesa Niznick
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Students
New scholarship awarded to 18 students
April 24, 2018 —
Eighteen U of M students are recipients of the inaugural UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders
![(L-R) Peri Venkatesh, Bella Oghieakhe and Patrice Yamada.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Donor-story_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Date with a Donor: Building Peace
April 2, 2018 —
Global conflict can tear communities apart and challenge dreams of peace, but it can also bring people together
![Dr. David Barnard presented Sherwin Khalili Ghomi with the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize for 1st Place in the 3MT competition](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Barnard-Ghomi-150x150.jpg)
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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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Aggie students welcome renovated space
February 8, 2018 —
Richardson International Limited, Richardson Foundation investment helps update the Agricultural and Food Sciences student lounge and council office
![Three Indigenous students on the stairs of ARTlab](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/UMSU-Story-photo-UofM-Oct2017-125-002-150x150.jpg)
New Indigenous scholarship helps reduce barriers to post-secondary success
January 31, 2018 —
UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders now seeking nominations