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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

It takes a village: The team behind Bisons student-athletes

January 8, 2026 — 
BIST ensures student-athletes receive consistent, integrated support that blends expertise across roles to keep their minds and bodies healthy

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Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program

January 8, 2026 — 
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.

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Students

Get Hired! Week of January 5, 2026

January 5, 2026 — 
Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!

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Snow covered UM Admin building from the patio of UMSU University Centre, with snow covered trees in the foreground on the mild and cloudy morning of January 5, 2026 - Zachary LeClerc

Students

Welcome to Winter term 2026: Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice Provost (Students)

January 5, 2026 — 
Welcome to Winter Term 2026. I hope you enjoyed the holiday break and are ready to hit the books, return to your routines, and make good on some of your New Year resolutions! 

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Indigenous

Reflecting on a momentous year

December 22, 2025 — 
Let’s look back at some of the events – and emotions – that made it special.

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A Mini U leader posing with a group of campers during a floor hockey session.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Cultivating tomorrow’s leaders

December 17, 2025 — 
Gagnon says the leaders and supervisors, the people who are with the campers every day, are the ones who make the biggest difference tothe camp experience.

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Edgar French speaks at a podium on Bannatyne campus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New Multi-faith Centre on Bannatyne campus welcomes people of all backgrounds

December 9, 2025 — 
A new space has opened on the Bannatyne campus for members of the Rady Faculty community to practise their faith, explore their spirituality, or simply pause and reflect.  

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Students

Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Dec 8

December 8, 2025 — 
Well, Bisons, the Fall Term has come to an end and the final exam period starts tomorrow for most faculties. You’re almost at the finish line! This message highlights supports and resources to help you navigate the next two weeks with confidence. You’ve got this!

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Students

Stress, cram, exam, repeat… but wait, it doesn’t have to be like that!

December 3, 2025 — 
To limit stress this final exam period, start your preparation now; make a study schedule, find a study group, work through practice questions, and/or reach out to various UM resources for support.

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Students

Finding space to study

December 3, 2025 — 
Elizabeth Dafoe Library offers lots of study spaces, however it is also the largest and busiest library on campus. As the Fall Term comes to an end and final exams approach, it can seem overwhelming to find a space to sit down and study in the library. For those that are new to campus, it may be difficult to find the right study space for their needs. For those looking for study spaces, read on! UM has many options.

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