Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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Anti-racism in sport campaign launches April 21
April 12, 2021 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are part of the project helping to make the Winnipeg sport community more inclusive and welcoming
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FKRM research day set for May 5
April 6, 2021 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is hosting a virtual showcase of its research Wednesday, May 5.
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Long-time FKRM academic advisor calls it a career
March 26, 2021 —
It's the end of an era for Patti Dickieson who advised, counselled nearly 11,000 students in her 25-year FKRM career.
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Proud to Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History
March 19, 2021 —
FKRM master's student Chris Voth is a featured panellist in a discussion on experiences of LGBTQ+ athletes – from discrimination and harassment to success and triumph on the ultimate stage.
Israel Idonije on leadership
March 18, 2021 —
Former NFL defensive end, entrepreneur and philanthropist Israel Idonije [LLD/14] first found his passion for leadership as a member of the UM Bisons football team.
Mini U, Junior Bisons make their return to summer programming
March 16, 2021 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is pleased to announce that Mini U Programs and Junior Bisons will be offering programming to children and youth during the summer, 2021 and they are now hiring
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2021 3MT finalists announced
March 10, 2021 —
The results are in: After three competitive heats, the 12 finalists for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition have been chosen
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BIPOC student stipend recipients announced
March 9, 2021 —
The stipend was created this year to provide more support geared specifically to racialized minorities in a small attempt to start addressing systemic barriers.
2022 Winter Olympics will help Beijing ‘sportwash’ its human rights record
March 8, 2021 —
'Next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing have become part of the political debate on how the Canadian government should respond to the Chinese government’s treatment of the Uyghurs'
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FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Richard Sylvester
February 8, 2021 —
With a mission to use his education and experience to help athletes achieve success, safety, and enjoyment in sport, FKRM alumnus Richard Sylvester shares more about his journey Tuesday, Feb. 23 on IG Live.