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Desautels Faculty of Music

New music courses available to all UM students

October 2, 2024 — 
Are you a new student? Looking for an elective to fill out your schedule? Never got a chance to try music, but always wanted to? This is your chance! At the Desautels Faculty of Music, we have a selection of courses that are available to all students at the U of M, regardless of your major. From history, production, and business, you do not need to be musically inclined to be captivated by the many areas that make up the study of music.

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Students

Essential information for the start of your Fall Term: what you need to know

August 28, 2024 — 
Registered students, here is the essential start-of-term information to help you confidently navigate the beginning of the term.

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St. John's College

Finance student finds college community and a place to build network

November 8, 2023 — 
In coming to UM, Dharmil was excited to start this new adventure in business while doing his first semester online after travelling to Canada during the pandemic. After getting to Canada, Dharmil wasted no time getting involved at UM, where he found council work, extra-circular activities, and a co-op opportunity with the Asper School of Business.   

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St. John's College

Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community

September 15, 2023 — 
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career.  He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.

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St. John's College

Kick off your school year with Jumpstart!

August 25, 2023 — 
On September 7th, St John's college student council (SJCSA) will host their annual Jumpstart event to launch the 2023/24 academic year.

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Indigenous

Confident and comfortable in the university space

June 21, 2023 — 
Qualico Bridge to Success Program offers spiritual, mental, emotional and academic support to Indigenous students as they strive for success.

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Qualico Bridge to Success student Demi Quill giving a speech at a podium

Indigenous

Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience

April 28, 2023 — 
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.

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Students

Top 10 tips for a successful Fall Term 2022

September 1, 2022 — 
New and returning students, welcome to Fall Term!

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Prep Week

Students

Take advantage of Prep Week activities

August 22, 2022 — 
We are excited to welcome new and returning students to the University of Manitoba!

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Billy the Bison

Students

New event for new students: Welcome to the Herd!

May 31, 2022 — 
Join us at the Fort Garry campus on June 18 for the first University of Manitoba Orientation event designed for newly admitted UM students starting this fall.

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