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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

New UM Learn module focuses on the workings of power in post-secondary settings

October 21, 2024 — 
New UM Learn module, Exploring Power Dynamics in Post-Secondary Institutions, helps instructors enhance their understanding of power dynamics in the post-secondary teaching context. The module is the third of six modules in Incorporating EDI into Your Course and Teaching, a course to help instructors apply equity, diversity and inclusion concepts in their teaching.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Improve your student conversations skills using virtual reality

October 17, 2024 — 
A new training series is combining new technology with verbal communication training to help faculty members and sessional instructors have better conversations with students.

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Newly-named Jurists who attended the April 4th Spring Reception (left to right): Erin Wilcott, Executive Director of the Manitoba Law Foundation, The Honourable Madam Justice Freda Steel, The Honourable Madam Justice Diana Cameron, Peter Kingsley, K.C., Executive Director of Legal Aid Manitoba, Ian Scarth, Leah Kosokowsky, CEO of the Law Society of Manitoba.

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law Spring Reception

April 15, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law was pleased to host another successful annual Spring Reception on Tuesday, April 4, 2024, where 11 new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with the Faculty's three outstanding Alumni.

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Extended Education

Celebrating our Fall 2023 Extended Education graduates

October 25, 2023 — 
“I am not sure of my next steps. Maybe financial certifications, or another course. I believe we can never stop learning. We have to keep updating ourselves.” - Daiane Waldrich Barbosa

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Faculty of Architecture

Co-op and Community Connections

February 13, 2023 — 
Nearly 100 people – students and professionals – gathered for the annual portfolio review session on Feb. 9, 2023, as part of the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education program.

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Extended Education

University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner

August 10, 2021 — 
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk

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Extended Education

Extended Education Virtual Spring Convocation honours graduates and student scholarship winners

May 31, 2021 — 
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship

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Extended Education

Businesses and professionals can pivot by upskilling with continuing education

April 15, 2021 — 
“The webinar series is a reflection of the opportunities the pandemic has given us.” Rod Lastra, Associate Dean (Academic), Extended Education

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Asper School of Business

Executive Education Launches Social Media Analytics & Research Program

January 27, 2021 — 
The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre Launches a One-Day Social Media Analytics & Research Program

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With Extended Education, study online, remotely from the comfort and safety of your own home.

Extended Education

Future-proof yourself with lifelong learning

August 10, 2020 — 
"At this time when there is so much uncertainty and the ground beneath us is shifting daily, some people may find themselves out of work or decide that this is time for them to up-skill, re-skill or even change career direction. Whatever your situation is, Extended Education is here for you and can help you chart a whole new career path or give you the knowledge and skills you will need to adapt.” - David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education

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