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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Family Centre opening after COVID delay

May 31, 2022 — 
After two years of delay, the Family Centre has opened its doors to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students, staff and faculty.

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022

May 30, 2022 — 
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7

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Students

Spring Convocation 2022 photo contest

May 27, 2022 — 
Spring 2022 convocation is coming up on June 7-10, 2022 and UM has created an exciting online event to celebrate this huge milestone!

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Faculty of Education

Congratulations to the recipient of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching

May 27, 2022 — 
Dr Cameron Hauseman brings an inspiring mix of energy, creativity and innovation to his courses and other teaching responsibilities

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

HD recipient Mary Jane McCallum: ‘Advocate for a better, healthier and more just life for all Canadians’

May 26, 2022 — 
At the 143rd Spring Convocation, Dr. Mary Jane McCallum encouraged the graduating dental and dental hygiene students to continue pursuing knowledge and wisdom so they can give back to society to make it a better place for those who aren’t yet born

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Treat patients with respect, revered Elder tells medical grads

May 24, 2022 — 
Ojibway Elder Margaret Lavallee called on newly graduated doctors to follow the Seven Sacred Teachings – love, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, respect and truth – as they leave the UM medical school and start their residencies

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Teachers celebrated

May 18, 2022 — 
The Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception recognizes the importance of teaching and teachers’ impacts on students’ educational journeys where 20 graduating students select two educators who made an impression on their learning: one from their K-12 years, and one from their time at UM.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Newest Manitoba health-care professionals set to graduate

May 18, 2022 — 
Manitoba’s newest health professionals will graduate on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus convocation ceremonies

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Students

A new kid on the block: umstudent TikTok

May 16, 2022 — 
Have you seen any familiar faces or buildings on your For You page lately? In case you haven’t, we’ve officially launched a UM student-focused TikTok account. Follow the account and watch upcoming contests!

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Ukraine's flag is shown on Fort Garry campus in March 2022. // Photo from Catherine-Grace Peters

UM expands support to scholars, students at risk due to war in Ukraine

May 11, 2022 — 
As the invasion of Ukraine continues to endanger the lives, pursuit of education, and academic freedoms of students and researchers, UM is expanding supports available to those affected

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