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Recreation Services’ Fall Registration begins Aug. 17

August 16, 2016 — 
Challenge yourself and try something new, as Recreation Services kicks off its fall programming.

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Swimming competition // Photo from iStock

Quagmire of politics, power, science, individual agendas, and history

August 9, 2016 — 
Self-admitted sports geek and Olympic historian talks about the Rio games

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Gene Muller

Olympian at the helm

August 8, 2016 — 
Q&A with Gene Muller, the new director of athletics and recreation, about his professional and Olympic experience

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BISON ALUMNA DESIREE SCOTT (AT RIGHT).

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Bisons in Rio

August 8, 2016 — 
Former Bison student-athletes Desiree Scott, TJ Sanders and Tyler Mislawchuk will represent Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics

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Professor Popsicle explains how extreme heat affects the body

July 25, 2016 — 
With highs above 30 C and humidex values in the 40s, just walking from your home to your car can feel like a sweaty sluggish chore. Add the rest of your daily routine to the mix, and the sweltering heat begins to pose a safety risk. So who better to turn to for tips but a guy named Professor Popsicle?

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Shawn Preston named new Bison Sports Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

July 22, 2016 — 
The University of Manitoba Bison Sports Athletic Department is pleased to announce Shawn Preston as Bison Sports Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. In addition, Cole Schiller is the full time assistant head strength and conditioning coach.

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Syrian Success

July 22, 2016 — 
Our new Syrian friends have had quite the summer at the University of Manitoba.

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Jill Bueddefeld at the zoo

CANDID: Meet Jill Bueddefeld

July 22, 2016 — 
She loves Hudson the polar bear, despises a particular peacock, and still cherishes a certain collection of stamps

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Mini U & Extended Education welcome Syrian refugees

July 8, 2016 — 
Approximately 30 Syrian refugees currently living in Winnipeg will be spending July 11-22 at the U of M

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Students living with disabilities needed for active living research study

July 8, 2016 — 
A Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management led research study has its sights set on making active living accessible for everyone. But it needs your help.

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