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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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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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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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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Exploring graduate studies in the Rady Faculty

November 21, 2025 — 
The annual Graduate Studies Open House on UM’s Bannatyne campus explored graduate program opportunities in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Turning illness into art: PhD student uses art to transform chronic care

November 20, 2025 — 
Most people wouldn’t think of art to address chronic illness. But for Jen Sebring, a PhD candidate at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, art became a powerful and thought-provoking tool to better understand and support those with chronic health conditions and disabilities. 

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Students

Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Nov 17

November 17, 2025 — 
I hope you enjoyed a restful reading week. As you return to your studies, I thought I would feature some upcoming events, services, and reminders to help you explore campus life, get connected with supports, and end the Fall term strong.

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