Students News Archive
![A UM graduate dressed in a cap and gown walks away from the stage at Convocation. They are holding their open parchment in their hands and smiling down at it, celebrating their achievement.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/June-9-Convo-SM_004-150x150.jpg)
Students
Fort Garry Convocation: Have a day you will always remember!
May 17, 2024 —
10 tips for a memorable and easy convocation experience.
![Students posing in front of poster during Research Day 2024](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0W2A1541-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Research Day highlights students and science
May 16, 2024 —
Students and faculty filled the Active Living Centre Agora on May 14 to celebrate Research Day. This annual event allows guests to share and learn about research happening within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
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Students
New to UM? Sign up for the Reading to Write program
May 15, 2024 —
The Academic Learning Centre offers the Reading to Write program to help you get a head start on developing some of the essential academic skills you'll need.
![3 people presenting at the Students' Teacher Recognition Reception.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STRR-20240502-0006-150x150.jpg)
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM students celebrate the outstanding educators in their lives
May 14, 2024 —
“Teachers become mentors when they guide your life, and there's something about their presence in it that remains with you forever. You're shown your purpose and worth, and they give you the strength to stand in your power with integrity.”
![Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki sits cross-legged on the floor surrounded by his art pieces. Photo by Phil Koch.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Takashi-photo-by-PK_194650507-adj-1-150x150.jpeg)
School of Art
The shape of joy: Asian Heritage Month feature
May 10, 2024 —
Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki’s work is an antidote to apathy
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Indigenous
Building connections and supporting success
May 8, 2024 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success program helps facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at UM. It offers pre-orientation activities, academic learning support, advising, peer mentoring and special events that enhance their first-year experience.
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Students
Summer Health and Wellness supports
May 7, 2024 —
Whether you are in need of support now or wanting to get prepared for the fall, UM has a variety of resources available for you to support your health and wellbeing.
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Alumni
What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!
May 6, 2024 —
Save the dates for Homecoming 2024, being held September 14 - 21.
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Donor Relations
Crowdfunding website helps UM community connect their passions to generosity
April 30, 2024 —
Crowdfunding website makes it easy to fundraise for the UM community with the support of Donor Relations
![Katherine Bazin, McCall MacBain Scholar](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KatherineBazin-web400px-150x150.jpg)
Students
University of Manitoba student named a McCall MacBain Scholar
April 30, 2024 —
University of Manitoba chemistry student Katherine Bazin is one of 20 Canadians who will join the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.