Students News Archive
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Students
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Oct. 20
October 20, 2021 —
Dear Students, You have likely heard that the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has voted to give the union a strike mandate. Understandably, you will have questions about what this means for you.
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Bargaining to continue following UMFA strike mandate
October 19, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch
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Students
Contract cheating can start at an early age
October 18, 2021 —
At the university, contract cheating is taken seriously whether you are a student submitting a paper written by someone else, or a researcher taking credit for another researcher’s work. Contract cheating has serious consequences for your reputation and for your career.
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Sustainability
Play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals Game
October 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba community is invited to register to play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals game, a unique social simulation game developed by the Centre for Systems Solutions.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
COVID throws curve for new nurses, student researcher learns
October 14, 2021 —
Newly graduated nurses are dealing with a higher level of stress and anxiety as they join the workforce in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a third-year international student in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences learned this summer.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Benches promote connection, mental health for students and community
October 8, 2021 —
Two new benches that offer more than a place to rest were recently installed by the College of Nursing, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
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Students
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Oct. 8
October 8, 2021 —
'Now is the best time to access the supports that will help you build and refine the skills you need to achieve your goals'
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy students welcomed at White Coat Ceremony
October 7, 2021 —
When Kathleen Watts stood before her new College of Pharmacy classmates and put on her white coat, she was thinking about how amazing the moment felt
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Students
Verify your SIN in Aurora
October 5, 2021 —
Tax season will be here before you know it – prepare your account now to ensure a smooth tax season!
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Sustainability
New sustainability course launches on UM Learn
October 5, 2021 —
Just in time for Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability has released a short course on UM Learn available to all community members