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UM student supports and how to find them

January 17, 2024 — 
A breadth of resources have been developed to help with personal and academic needs and to help you stay connected

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Students

Find connection and calm: 12 UM support groups and workshops to try this term

January 15, 2024 — 
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and wellness. UM offers a variety of groups and workshops for students to explore. Discover a safe place where you can meet others who you can relate to, share your experiences, get valuable feedback and develop new coping skills.

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Students

This year, ditch the pressure of perfection and join the Real Me Resolutions campaign

January 2, 2024 — 
It’s that time again—the start of a new year and with it, a flood of advertisements and messaging around “health” in the form of the familiar January refrain that we aren’t enough.

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Students

Make the most of your holiday break

December 18, 2023 — 
The holiday break can be a wonderful time to relax but it can also be a recipe for stress. Get what you need most this holiday season by keeping these stress-busting tips in mind.

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Two attendees of the 2023 SoTL Symposium embrace.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

An academic tightrope: cultivating well-being for success in higher education

October 23, 2023 — 
Many practices that enhance our well-being are simple and easy to implement (Seligman, 2011). Here is a sampling of what you can do to boost your personal wellness:

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Winnipeg Free Press: Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba

September 7, 2023 — 
Ticks that cause allergy to meat, dairy spotted in Manitoba

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Kick off your summer with Staff Appreciation Week on June 12

June 2, 2023 — 
It's time to show our appreciation to UM Faculty and Staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year.

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Students

Study smart and prioritize self-care

April 3, 2023 — 
It’s almost time for the end of term and final exams. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve written many exams, everyone can use new strategies for studying and self-care.

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Students

Become a peer health educator with Healthy U: volunteer applications now open

March 17, 2023 — 
Healthy U is recruiting volunteers! Apply by March 31.

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Students

Get to know UM’s Student Support services

March 13, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Health and Wellness and University Health Service.

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