Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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UM Recreation Services testimonial: Nicole Evans
June 15, 2022 —
Nicole Evans works at a provincial lab near the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) at the UM’s Bannatyne campus. As someone who has tried many different gyms and work-out styles over the years, when she started working at the lab and signed up for a membership at JDRC she was pleasantly surprised by the diverse fitness classes offered through the centre
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UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Jaron Rykiss
June 15, 2022 —
Rykiss emphasizes that being fit and active is all about staying healthy, both physically and mentally, and that though difficult, it’s important not to compare oneself to others or feel discouraged when beginning a fitness journey.
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Fenton Litwiller’s research program builds recreation curriculum for queer youth
June 2, 2022 —
Fenton Litwiller’s is presently developing a youth recreation curriculum that explores gender through drag and everyday makeup, revealing the importance of gender affirming youth programming in the field of community development and recreation.
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Keenan Karish touches down with both academics and athletics
June 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba has announced that Keenan Karish, who is also one of the newest Bisons Football recruits, is one of three recipients receiving a BMO Future Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship, valued at $ 16,000 over the course of four years. Karish will be the first Bisons athlete to win this prestigious award.
Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
Elite researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
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Meet Fenton Litwiller, 2021 Rh Award Winner in the Social Sciences category
May 27, 2022 —
This award is in recognition of their work exploring gender and promoting wellbeing among youth
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UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Derek Andriy Patten
May 26, 2022 —
Derek Andriy Patten (he/him or they/them) is a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is an avid user of the Joyce Fromson pool and other areas of the Active Living Centre (ALC).
Get active with an accessible community walk on Sneaker Day
May 18, 2022 —
Let’s reconnect and celebrate being back together on campus!
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Hockey parents who yell at referees
May 17, 2022 —
Hockey referees are quitting in the province and, when asked, referees often state that spectator abuse is a reason for quitting.