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New group on healing racialized trauma available to BIBOC students

September 22, 2023 — 
Racialized trauma is the emotional and physical effects of racism, discrimination and race-based traumatic stress and distress against people of colour. This group will run every Tuesday (1:00 – 2:15 PM) from October 17 to November 17, 2023

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Students

UM General Bursary supports students in need of a financial boost

September 18, 2023 — 
Every year, bursaries provide financial supports that allow students to further their education and better enhance their university experience. Applications for a variety of bursaries are now available for the 2023-24 academic year.

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UM’s Blankstein Momentum Program assists in student success

June 23, 2023 — 
The Blankstein Momentum Program, offered by the Indigenous Student Centre, connects Indigenous students to UM resources they may not have known of or actively sought out on their own. Momentum uses a holistic approach that includes biweekly workshops (September – March), advisor meetings, access to tutors, group activities and cultural/spiritual care.

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Get to know UM’s Student Support services

March 13, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Health and Wellness and University Health Service.

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Students

Get to Know UM’s Student Support services

March 6, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Advocacy and Case Management, Student Accessibility Services

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Students

The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is available to anyone seeking help

February 27, 2023 — 
If you've been impacted by sexual violence, know that you are not alone. The doors to UM's Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC)  are open to all faculty, staff and students who need their help.

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Students

Winter Term break is here!

February 16, 2023 — 
Winter Term break is a great time to catch up on your studies while practicing self-care and getting what your mind and body need. Here are some activity ideas to help you rest, recharge and have some fun!

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UM launches pilot program to provide free menstrual products on campus

February 9, 2023 — 
Beginning this month and throughout the coming year students and our UM community will have access to free menstrual products across University of Manitoba campuses.

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Finding new and creative ways to build community wellness

February 8, 2023 — 
Application deadline extended to Mar. 7

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Students

Get to Know UM’s Student Support services

January 30, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Counselling Centre; Sexual Violence Resource Centre.

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