Students News Archive
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Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians are recipients of honorary degrees at U of M’s 140th Spring Convocation
May 31, 2019 —
Each year, the U of M bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancements
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Sustainability
Commuter Challenge 2019
May 31, 2019 —
Get active this June 2-8 in the friendly competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or bus to school or work
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Evolving the U of M brand
May 31, 2019 —
A message from John Kearsey, Vice-President (External), University of Manitoba
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Robots battle to the death…of weeds
May 29, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba’s Agricultural Robotics Team (UM-agBOT) captured third place at a recent international competition.
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‘It has been my dream job’
May 28, 2019 —
On May 31, 2019, Susan Gottheil will bid farewell to the UM after almost 10 years as Vice-Provost (Students).
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Students
Convocation 2019 – Meet Engineering’s Shea Hunt
May 28, 2019 —
In celebration of the University of Manitoba’s 140th Spring Convocation, UM Today is celebrating some of the outstanding students who are graduating
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Asper School of Business
Meet the grads: Celyna Yu [BComm (Hons)/19]
May 27, 2019 —
Celyna Yu is an upcoming Asper graduate who double-majored in marketing and logistics and supply chain management
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Asper School of Business
Meet the grads: Antoine Allard [BComm (Hons)/19]
May 27, 2019 —
Antoine Allard is an upcoming Asper graduate who is no stranger to accolades. In the past couple of years alone, Allard has received the 2017 Asper Co-op Student of the Year award, a Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award and, most recently, an Emerging Leader Award for contributing to the well-being of his community and demonstrating leadership.
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Proud of our diversity, celebrating Pride 2019
May 24, 2019 —
To celebrate the diversity of the university’s communities, there are a number of events planned for Pride
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Dr. Hartley T. Richardson honoured at International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Celebration
May 23, 2019 —
$3.5 million raised for Hartley T. Richardson Student Support Fund