Students News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Eight grad students ‘empowered’ by Rady Faculty Dean’s Prize
November 19, 2021 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to eight outstanding graduate students in 2021.
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Students
News for students: Academic schedule scenarios 3 and 4 approved by Senate
November 19, 2021 —
On November 17, Senate Executive on behalf of Senate, the academic governing body of the university, met and approved several motions related to the academic schedule as a result of the strike. As the strike continues, there will be significant changes required to the academic schedule to maintain the integrity of our courses and programs, and to ensure requirements for accreditation are met. The modifications to the academic schedule depend on the length of the strike.
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Students
Job search through the EDI Lens
November 19, 2021 —
With current advancements in EDI hiring practices and policies used by employers, it has become imperative for job seekers to adjust their job search strategies.
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Students
What do employers look for when they hire?
November 19, 2021 —
When students ask me what employers look for when they hire, as a career consultant I usually respond by asking what they would look for if they were employers. Taking the time to see things from an employer’s perspective can quickly give students good information.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Mentoring program partners industry professionals with next generation
November 17, 2021 —
Program connects female students with female professionals in the agricultural and food sciences sector
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Students
Travel while earning credit toward your UM degree
November 16, 2021 —
International exchange is a great opportunity to earn credits toward your UM degree while immersing yourself in another culture, studying and traveling in a country of interest.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM medical student promotes nature prescription program
November 15, 2021 —
Angela Woodbury is a Manitoba launch co-ordinator for PaRx, a program that encourages health-care professionals to write “nature prescriptions” for patients to improve their mental and physical health.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM undergrads invited to explore health science opportunities
November 12, 2021 —
A new seminar program aimed at introducing University of Manitoba undergraduate students to the health sciences is launching in the new year and the organizers are seeking participants
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Students
News for students: Academic Schedule changes approved by Senate
November 10, 2021 —
The Senate Executive (on behalf of Senate, the governing body of the university) has approved several motions related to potential impacts on the academic schedule as a result of the strike.
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Price Faculty of Engineering
A Day to Remember
November 10, 2021 —
Price Faculty of Engineering honours those who gave their lives to protect peace and freedom