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UM’s Governor General medal winners are determined to shape a better world

June 5, 2023 — 
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.

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El-Shaddai Nyakiir

Faculty of Arts

Love of political studies turns into MLA internship

June 5, 2023 — 
Back in high school, El-Shaddai Nyakiir, knew she wanted to attend university but was unsure of what to study. After taking a variety of first year courses, the political studies program from the Faculty of Arts rose to the top of her list. In spring 2023, El-Shaddai will graduate with a bachelor of arts advanced degree in political studies with a minor in philosophy.

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Female wearing a ribbon skirt and jean jacket standing in front of a river.

Faculty of Arts

Meet the 2023 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients

June 5, 2023 — 
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2023 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2023 convocation ceremony.

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A UM grad proudly takes a selfie with her parchment

Students

UM degrees set 2023 grads on the path to success

June 5, 2023 — 
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.

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Waste collection bin in University Centre

Sustainability

Expanded waste streams coming to a hallway near you

June 1, 2023 — 
UM is excited to announce the addition of new hallway waste bin infrastructure in 10 buildings at the Fort Garry Campus.

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crowd of people walking in pride parade on sunny day, holding university of manitoba signs with pride colours

Students

Be community, be an ally, be together for Pride 2023

May 30, 2023 — 
Register to participate with UM's Pride entry float and help us uphold our 2022 Parade Entry title for “Best Turnout”!

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Small groups of people look at research posters at a Research Day event.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Award winners share passion for dental research

May 29, 2023 — 
Earning the prize for the best basic research poster at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s Research Day for the second year in a row left Md Mahamudul Haque feeling elated.

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Students

The Language Partner Volunteer Program

May 26, 2023 — 
The Language Partner Volunteer Program, at UM’s English Language Centre (ELC), is an excellent opportunity to participate in a rewarding experience with an international student!

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A group of female students in a discussion with Indigenous health leaders at a table.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Students to bring vital service to First Nation adults with disabilities

May 25, 2023 — 
A group of occupational therapy students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is developing a much-needed day program for adults with disabilities in Sagkeeng First Nation.

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Bike tour along southwest rapid transit path.

Sustainability

Get ready to move, sustainably

May 24, 2023 — 
Gear up to participate in two popular summer sustainability events, Bike to Work Day and the Commuter Challenge.

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