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Research and International

The Conversation: The treatment of environmental activists at Olympic Games contradicts IOC’s Olympism ideals

July 8, 2024 — 
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching under the shadow of the climate crisis, activists and advocates continue to raise questions about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to one of three pillars of the Olympic Agenda: sustainability.

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Bryden Bukich stands in front of UM's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Medical student is helping communities find balance

June 27, 2024 — 
Bukich says he took in the ideas of the medicine wheel, seeing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual elements needed. He says experiences like the games are crucial for exposing kids to a much wider world of opportunities.

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Two men and a woman walk across the UM campus.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Meaningful change comes from collective efforts

June 18, 2024 — 
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."

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‘Basketball has saved my life so many times’

January 19, 2024 — 
Forward Emily Mandamin, a proud member of Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation [also known as Shoal Lake #39] is tossing up shots on the far court.

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Award winners from FGS 75th anniversary celebration

Faculty of Graduate Studies

The Faculty of Graduate Studies marks 75 years of academic excellence!

December 11, 2023 — 
The Faculty of Graduate Studies commemorated its 75th anniversary with a celebration gala on November 30, 2023, which reflected upon its rich history while looking ahead to new and innovative ideas and programs.

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Max Bell Centre

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

CBC Manitoba: PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers

November 10, 2023 — 
PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers

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Students

Award-winning students credit pairing their passions with education

October 13, 2023 — 
This fall, students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will receive medals for their undergraduate academic success. Before they cross the stage, let’s get to know these award-winning graduands.

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Research and International

Café Scientifique Spring 2023 Season concludes

June 7, 2023 — 
Presentations featuring 24 UM researchers available for online viewing.

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Evelyn L Forget, 2022 Dr. John M. Bowman Rh Institute Award honouree

Research and International

UM researchers recognized with Rh Awards

May 31, 2023 — 
Eight UM faculty members will receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities.

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Man with short brown hair, close shaved brown beard wearing glasses, wearing a brown sweater.

Research and International

Meet Benjamin Schellenberg, 2022 Rh Award Winner in the Social Sciences category

May 26, 2023 — 
Benjamin Schellenberg is a 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Social Sciences category.

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