Students News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM alum values her ‘phenomenal medical education,’ urges redesign of health system to ensure doctors thrive
February 28, 2025 —
Today’s medical students are extraordinary individuals with great capacity to contribute as physicians, but the health-care system must change to support them in achieving their best, a distinguished medical alum said at a recent UM awards dinner.
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Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
February 27, 2025 —
Students who are interested in becoming an Indigenous Student Advisor should have a strong sense of organization, the ability to adapt quickly to changing workflows, the ability to put on various hats (advisor, program planner, facilitator, supportive listener, etc.), a creative outlook on student support and success, and a willingness to try new things!
Faculty of Arts
A Continuous Resilience in the Face of International Calamity
February 25, 2025 —
January 29-30, 2025 marked the 40th anniversary of the student-run and organized J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference (PSSC). This year’s theme was the United Nations (UN) at 80 - a topic of great scrutiny in the modern political climate.
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Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
February 24, 2025 —
Welcome back students from Reading Week! Information on the ongoing UMFA bargaining, and a list of events on campus where you can support your fellow students.
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Final Exam schedule available in Aurora
February 13, 2025 —
Winter Final Exam period is from Apr. 11, 2025 - Apr. 25, 2025. Log in to your Aurora account to view the dates and times for your exams.
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Experience what it’s like to be an entrepreneur or work with industry
February 12, 2025 —
Experiential learning opportunities like entrepreneurship or industry projects allows you to gain practical, interactive experience related to your interests that can help you achieve your career goals.
Students
Never fear, librarians are here
February 12, 2025 —
Whether you just don’t know where to start with doing research, want to learn to search more effectively, or need help finding an obscure document, reach out to one of the UM’s librarians.
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Discover your future in healthcare 2025
February 6, 2025 —
Do you have passion or interest in helping others with their mental health and well-being? If so, explore a range of exciting healthcare careers, including Art Therapy and Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor, through virtual sessions hosted by Career Services. Register now to learn from professionals in the field !
Sustainability
Climate change is changing sport: find out how at Sustainability Night 2025
February 6, 2025 —
The Manitoba Marathon cancelled due to heat in 2022. A shortened cross-country ski season because there wasn’t enough snow in 2024. These are just two examples of how climate change is changing sport. If you look globally, there are many more. Dr. Madeleine Orr, a world-leading sports ecologist will give the keynote address at the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Night on Feb. 27, with her talk titled 'Climate change vs. sport: Keeping the score on adaptation and activism'.
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A University of Manitoba student and graduate named finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships
February 5, 2025 —
Recognized for their leadership potential, University of Manitoba student Elora Cromarty (BA'25) and graduate Rachel Cluett (BA'24) are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill. The two finalists will travel to Montreal to attend final interviews in March, with travel expenses covered by the scholarship program.