Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
![Fenton Litwiller, wearing a jean jacket, smiles in the woods](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fenton-woods-UM-today-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
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.
![Coach Brian Dobie and recruit Keenan Karish smile while Karish signs with the Bisons](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/um-today-football-signing-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
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.
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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
![Peter Nickerson](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Peter-Nickerson-UMToday-150x150.jpg)
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
![Derek swims in the Joyce Fromson Pool](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0E9A2209-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
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).
![Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Fort-Garry-Campus-Pedway-and-Engineering-150x150.jpeg)
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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ResearchLIFE
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.
![A group of dentistry students stand wearing white coats, smiling](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image013-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Amirali Paknahad
May 3, 2022 —
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.
![For people who exercise in a group, their sense of connection to the group may not translate into skills that help them exercise alone. (Shutterstock)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Group-Exercise-Conversation-Canada-150x150.jpg)
Research and International
For people who exercise in groups, ‘we’ has benefits — but don’t lose sight of ‘me’
April 29, 2022 —
If you are looking to support your exercise routine and stay flexible in the face of challenges, having a sense of “we” is great, but don’t lose sight of your sense of “me.”
![Kerri Chase smiles, wearing a black long sleeve](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
FKRM’s Kerri Chase announces retirement
April 26, 2022 —
Congratulations are in order for Kerri Chase, the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) supervisor, who has announced her retirement after twelve years at UM.