Students News Archive
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Students
Take Action During Career Month
October 24, 2022 —
Every year Canadians across the country take part in Career Month. The University of Manitoba is hosting 30+ events and workshops this year so there is something for everyone!
![A female Indigenous student walks proudly after receiving her degree at convocation.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_6685-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing graduates honoured at pinning ceremony
October 21, 2022 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed 116 new graduands into the nursing profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 19.
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Students
Final Exam schedule available in Aurora
October 20, 2022 —
Fall Final Exam period is from Dec. 13, 2022, to Dec. 23, 2022. Log in to your Aurora account to view the dates and times for your exams.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Med student, passionate researcher wins CMHF Award
October 20, 2022 —
Max Rady College of Medicine student Emelissa Valcourt is a winner of the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.
![A UM grad in cap and down looks off into the distance. Their tassle has 2022 on it and they stand in front of a limestone brick building with stained glass doors.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UM-Today-Photos-1200x800-grad-1-150x150.jpg)
Students
Persistence and dedication pay off for grads winning top awards
October 17, 2022 —
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
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Students
UM degree sets new grads up for success
October 17, 2022 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
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Students
Contract Cheating: All risk no reward
October 17, 2022 —
International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students enter virtual reality world
October 17, 2022 —
Students in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have a new high-tech way to learn this year, with the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) to their curriculum.
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Students
A new space to connect, reflect and belong
October 17, 2022 —
UM’s Spiritual Care office has moved to a new location of 521A/B UMSU University Centre and they are officially welcoming the UM community to the new Multi-Faith Centre with a week-long open house.
![New waste bins at Bannatyne campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-2944-150x150.jpg)
Sustainability
Bin it to Win it this Waste Reduction Week
October 14, 2022 —
Waste Reduction Week is back! UM is participating in Waste Reduction Week by hosting a variety of events on campus and sharing helpful tips on Instagram to help you reduce waste at home.