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Campus in winter

Students

Get to Know UM’s Student Support services

January 16, 2023 — 
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Services at Bannatyne; Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre

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Pedestrian walks eastbound on Dafoe Road in winter, with bus stop in the background.

Sustainability

Voice your opinion, take the Campus Commute Survey

January 16, 2023 — 
UM needs your help to improve your campus commute and help inform future transportation planning. Fill out the Campus Commute Survey between January 16-31, 2023.

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Faculty of Science

Science students win silver at international biotech competition

December 20, 2022 — 
Competing against more than 350 teams from nearly 50 countries, Prairie iGEM was awarded the Silver Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Foundation Grand Jamboree in Paris.

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Students attending the 2015 Career Fair

Students

Attend this year’s UM Career Fair – January 17 & 18

December 13, 2022 — 
Over 100 employers want to meet with students to share summer, part-time and permanent full-time employment opportunities and discuss what they look for in potential employees.

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Fort Garry campus in winter, showing Tier Building. // Photo from Chris Reid

Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Dec. 12, 2022

December 12, 2022 — 
As you navigate the exam period, I wanted to share some resources that I hope will be helpful and offer some ideas to make the most of the winter break.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Gender diversity in cancer care

December 9, 2022 — 
How do you address a problem you can’t see clearly? Morgan Stirling, a PhD student in Community Health Sciences, is hoping to pull cancer care for gender-diverse folks into focus with their research project.

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A woman sits on the coach at night, staring at her phone screen

Students

Confessions of a University Student: Stress, Sleep and my Recipe for Success

December 9, 2022 — 
Upon getting my course schedule this July for this school year, I was greeted with the very familiar feelings of stress. I am in the fourth year of my studies and still, I can’t escape the yearly jitters that come with starting a new school year. This year I made the decision to try and tackle the stresses that come with school head on by coming up with a “Recipe for Success” for myself. Here is what I came up with.

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Person types on laptop computer, with a phone and mug nearby.

Libraries

Greater accessibility in UM Learn’s Reading Lists

December 8, 2022 — 
Greater accessibility in UM Learn’s Reading Lists

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Amplifying Black voices and creating a unique legacy

December 7, 2022 — 
The story of UMBA is one rooted in pride for a diverse community.

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Black student holds phone at Fort Garry campus

Introducing the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund

December 6, 2022 — 
Review of applications begins December 15

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