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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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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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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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New child feeding space open in UMSU University Centre
November 17, 2025 —
Student Affairs opening new Child Feeding Room in 532 UMSU University Centre.
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Take time for a fall mental health check-in
November 14, 2025 —
It's normal to feel overwhelmed at this time of year. Connect with UM's Student Support services and off-campus resources to give your health and wellness a boost.
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Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
November 7, 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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Hard work pays off for dental hygiene, dentistry award recipients
November 4, 2025 —
Jasmeen Rai decided to make some changes to her study habits last year.
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Respiratory therapy student looks at effects of vaping on lung capacity
November 4, 2025 —
What are the dangers of vaping, especially on young people? Third-year respiratory therapy student Kaitlin Reilly received a UM undergraduate research award to work on a project this summer on the effects of e-cigarettes and vaping.
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Rady Faculty Vanier Scholar feels she now ‘belongs in academic research’
November 3, 2025 —
For Deanne Nixie Miao, receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship has helped her feel that she fits in doing research in the lab.
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Improve how you tutor with tutor training
October 31, 2025 —
Tutor Training is designed to improve the overall quality of tutoring on campus. Participants benefit by learning about the role of a tutoring life cycle by improving critcal thinking and communication skills. Tutors who attend the training and complete the assigned activities also earn recognition on their Experience Record.