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Work-study student and staff walking infront of the castle like buller building on the UM Fort Garry Campus

Students

Apply for Work-Study!

August 19, 2025 — 
The Work-Study program offers part-time, on-campus employment for students with financial need during the school year. Apply to the program to gain valuable work experience and skills related to your field right on campus!

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Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge in summer.

Sustainability

Campus landscapes series: Perennials

August 18, 2025 — 
The Campus Landscapes Series is back! Join us for a tour of perennial plantings at the Fort Garry campus.

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Students

Registration opens for Winter/Summer DE Term spanning courses

August 15, 2025 — 
Starting Nov. 28, you’ll be able to register for Winter/Summer DE Term spanning courses.

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A woman standing on a river bank in the fall, wearing a black, leather jacket and smiling at the camera.

Faculty of Arts

Bridging Academics and Work Experience

August 5, 2025 — 
A Faculty of Arts of degree equips students with valuable abilities such as critical thinking, effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. From October 2024 to April 2025, I worked as a Student Communications Assistant with the Faculty of Arts Communications team (posted through the Work-Study program), where I had the chance to build these skills in a hands-on, creative environment.

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Charge Ahead staff and peer mentors in the Charge Ahead space at the Grand Opening in Fall 2025. Featured left to right: Lakshisree Shaji (past mentor 2024-25); Ali Wood-Warren (Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre); Chloe Diamond (Past Mentor 2024-25), Usman Rana (Student Transitions Lead, Charge Ahead); Sakshi Tyagi (Student Peer Mentor, Charge Ahead)

Students

Meet Sakshi – A Charge Ahead peer mentor

July 22, 2025 — 
As we enter the new academic year, I wish all the very best to all incoming and returning UM students. Remember you are not alone, Bisons always are part of a herd. Whenever you need us, we are there support to you, rooting for you from the stands! If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor, Charge Ahead is hiring this fall term.

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Students

Aurora Upgrade: Important Information for Students

July 16, 2025 — 
Aurora System Upgrade Notice

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students walking on the pedway on Fort Garry campus in summer time

Students

Learn More About the Work-study Program from the Indigenous Leadership Programming

July 15, 2025 — 
It’s incredibly rewarding to provide students with valuable work experience while they actively contribute to our Indigenous Leadership Programming. The Work-Study staff have also been fantastic. They are supportive, responsive, and they’ve made the process smooth and efficient from start to finish.

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Photo of the project that Abdul Rafay worked on during his term, the JAR building 65th anniversary project.

Students

Learn More About the Work-study Program from the Faculty of Architecture

July 15, 2025 — 
[...] the Work-study program is such a valuable initiative on campus. Many students are faced with financial challenges while they are trying to pursue higher education. This program supports students by creating on-campus opportunities that allow them to give back to the UM community while gaining experience and building their resumés.

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Michael Li works at a computer station in a clinic setting.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Interprofessional student-led clinic expands roles for pharmacy, respiratory therapy

July 7, 2025 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Student-Led Interprofessional Neuro Clinic, housed at Riverview Health Centre, welcomed its first intern from the College of Pharmacy this spring.  

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Students smiling at a table, attend an interactive employer information session in Career Services classroom.

Students

New Employer Series to Help Students Connect with Career Opportunities

July 3, 2025 — 
Connect directly with employers and explore career opportunities through UM Behind the Hire, a monthly lunchtime information session series developed by Experiential Learning Partnerships within the Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC).

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