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Robyn Stewart

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Robyn Stewart

January 14, 2021 — 
An accomplished Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management alumna with close to 20 years of event management experience, Robyn Stewart of the Western Canadian Music Alliance is the featured guest for episode three of the faculty's Alumni Speaker Series.

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For those who teach children ages five and under, communicating while wearing a mask may have special challenges. (Shutterstock)

Top Conversation Canada stories of 2020

December 22, 2020 — 
Take a look at illuminating research written by members of our community

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a faceoff during a hockey game. the image is black and white.

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TSN: Affidavits outline alleged abuse, harassment and hazing in junior hockey

December 10, 2020 — 
"Hockey hazing continues to this day with management fully aware of its presence,” wrote FKRM professor jay johsnson in a report on hazing that accompanied the affidavits by former CHL players.

person jogging in the winter

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CTV: Winnipeggers head outside to keep active during a COVID-19 winter

December 10, 2020 — 
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it tough to break a sweat, but that isn't stopping some Winnipeggers from getting some fresh air. Exercise is a good way to preserve your mental health, says FKRM prof Shaelyn Strachan.

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Another great year for Bisons in the classroom

November 23, 2020 — 
For the fourth consecutive season, Bisons student-athletes have set a new record at the University of Manitoba for the largest number of U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians

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Braden Cruise

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Braden Cruise

November 17, 2020 — 
Fourth-year medical student & FKRM class of 2017 alumnus Braden Cruise is the featured guest for episode two of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Alumni Speaker Series.

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Jennifer Hensel

UM well represented in CBC list of Future 40

November 9, 2020 — 
The first set of ten CBC Manitoba's Future 40 Awards has been announced, and it includes several from the UM community

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Ayesha Saleem at the University of Manitoba

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FKRM prof recognized with CBC Future 40 award

November 9, 2020 — 
For her research and teaching on aging, exercise and childhood diseases, Ayesha Saleem has been highlighted by CBC Manitoba for her outstanding contributions to the community.

Dong Lien wearing a Philadelphia Phillies hoodie

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Dong Lien

November 2, 2020 — 
Amongst his belongings is a 2008 World Series ring and a UM degree parchment. Dong Lien, assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Philadelphia Phillies, is the featured guest for first instalment of the faculty's Alumni Speaker Series.

An older adult in a recreation-type setting

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Study seeking recreation staff to share experiences during COVID-19

October 19, 2020 — 
A team of Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management researchers are conducting a study exploring the experiences of recreation staff working in personal care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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