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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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Students

Exam basics: what every student should know before the exam period

December 3, 2025 — 
Before you hit the books, consider the basic, practical steps you should take to prepare for any exam and take note of the University of Manitoba’s exam policies.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Pharmacy students explore industry careers at L’Oréal Canada

December 2, 2025 — 
Jared Salvador and Gloria Lee, fourth-year students at University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy, recently completed an experiential rotation at L’Oréal Canada.

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Students

Get Hired! Week of December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025 — 
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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Students

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

December 1, 2025 — 
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

Nominations Open for Advising Excellence Award 2025

November 27, 2025 — 
Nominations are open for the UM Advising Excellence Award, established in honour of advisor Wendy McLean to recognize excellence, creativity, and meaningful student support across campus.

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Faculty of Arts

Thrilling Emotion: Theatre’s Latest Production Selling Out Fast!

November 27, 2025 — 
With Fall term nearing its end, the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media debuted their adaptation of Dion Boucicault’s “The Shaughraun”. The show, in which its name means ‘The Wanderer’, is a melodrama that follows the journey of Irishman Conn (played by Deklan Jocelyn) and his surrounding cast of characters. I had the pleasure of attending the sold-out opening night, along with 89 other attendees.

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Faculty of Arts

Arts Students Have an Edge: The Arts Career Round Table

November 26, 2025 — 
Designed to help Arts undergraduates deliberate on their educational and/or employment future, the Arts Career Roundtable sat over 100 students with established professionals from all ends of the employment spectrum.

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Indigenous

Building on a decade of Truth and Reconciliation

November 24, 2025 — 
To reflect on this milestone, we turn to the voices of those who have helped shape the NCTR and its deep connection to UM over the past decade.

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