Students News Archive
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Panel: Creating an anti-racist university
September 15, 2021 —
Plan to attend the event presented by UM’s EDI community of practice
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Students
In-person and virtual events supported new UM students as they kicked off the Fall Term
September 14, 2021 —
Over the last month, Student Engagement and Success has presented a suite of virtual and in-person programming designed to ensure that UM’s newest students have the tools and resources they need to thrive during their time in university.
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Students
Understanding the registration revision period
September 14, 2021 —
The registration revision period is the first two weeks of classes in the Fall and Winter Terms. During this period, changes can still be made to your course registrations without any academic or financial penalties.
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Recreation Services is back in full swing
September 14, 2021 —
Intramural sports provide students an opportunity to form a team, or register as a free agent and compete against other students in a handful of leagues throughout the term.
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Faculty of Arts
Diverse talent latest Writer-In-Residence
September 10, 2021 —
Frances Koncan [BA/2010] is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Koncan will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2021.
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Students
Update to UM students, Sept. 8
September 8, 2021 —
A message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Students develop road safety program for preschoolers
September 8, 2021 —
A resource centre in Steinbach, Man. aims to educate preschool children on road safety using a program developed by occupational therapy students at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The Bisons are back!
September 7, 2021 —
Tickets are now on sale with all information available at gobisons.ca. Check out the home game schedule and learn about game day entry procedures.
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Faculty of Social Work
Undergraduate student’s paper ‘Safe Streets for Real People’ wins competition
September 7, 2021 —
The Faculty of Social Work would like to congratulate Élyse LeBlanc, undergraduate student, on winning the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) Student Article Competition 2021.
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UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott