Students News Archive
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Extended Education
Believe in yourself and you’ll find a way
October 22, 2019 —
“If I had one choice in my life, and I had unlimited money, I would just spend my entire life as a student, just learning. Do it. It’s one of the greatest things you’ll ever do in your life.” - Matt MacRae
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Students
Meet the medal recipients of Fall Convocation 2019
October 18, 2019 —
Created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have become the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements that Canadian students can receive.
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Students
It’s time to get spooky with this month’s Instagram photo contest
October 18, 2019 —
Time to show your Halloween spirit as we are running a Halloween themed photo contest on @umstudent
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba’s newest nurses, nurse researchers graduate
October 17, 2019 —
Over 100 new nurses will be welcomed to the profession on Thursday, October 17, as the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will hold its fall convocation and pinning ceremony at Fort Garry campus
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Research Seminar Series returns for 2019/20
October 16, 2019 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Research Seminar Series kicks off for the 2019/2020 academic year on October 24th, with a talk by Dr. Donna Goodwin, professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation.
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President Barnard’s address to graduands
October 15, 2019 —
'What you think and do is critical on campus in our city and in our country'
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Inspiring next generation of Indigenous health-care professionals
October 15, 2019 —
Maximus Sandberg stood in the middle of the Pinaymootang School gym holding a stack of pamphlets and papers he planned to take home and read. The Grade 12 student had just visited the 10 booths that were part of the health-care professions career fair held on Pinaymootang First Nation on September 24.
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Accessible Pathways to Success
October 15, 2019 —
On Oct. 24, 2019, Student Affairs in partnership with the UMSU Accessibility Centre is sponsoring an event for students with disabilities
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Students
Revisit UM Essentials during Student Success Month
October 11, 2019 —
Student Success Month continues through October with a variety of workshops that highlight UM resources available to help support learners at all levels
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Sometimes, conflict can lead to love
October 11, 2019 —
They fell in love at UM and married this year, and they’re graduating together during Fall Convocation 2019