Students News Archive
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Students
Graduate Thesis Writing Bootcamp
March 8, 2024 —
The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 3-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations.
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Students
Make a difference in older adults’ lives
March 5, 2024 —
Are you an UM student who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? If so, consider becoming an Adult Companionship Service Provider!
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Students
Learn more about co-op as a student at UM
March 5, 2024 —
Co-op is one of the ways students can directly expand their understanding of the field. It opens many doors, leads to different horizons and illuminates different trajectories that students may not have been aware of. It also allows students to see the emerging trends in the field and get a glimpse of the direction that the industry may be heading towards.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Empathy all-important, health leader tells future and current physicians
March 5, 2024 —
In medicine, truly caring about the patient matters more than in-depth knowledge, a prominent Manitoba doctor told medical students and physicians at a UM awards event.
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St. Paul's College
St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba to host the 35th Way of the Cross
March 4, 2024 —
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, St. Paul’s College is honoured to announce that along with students, the College will host the 35th Way of the Cross event on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons host the U Sports National Track and Field Championships
March 4, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the U Sports Track and Field Championship from Mar. 7-9, bringing the best university athletes from across Canada to compete.
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Students
Unlocking Success: The Launch of New Aurora March 11!
March 4, 2024 —
Join Us on March 11 for the Launch of New Aurora! Your educational experience is getting an upgrade; designed to streamline your student life at the University of Manitoba.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Kayla Barnabé
March 1, 2024 —
Starting university was a daunting challenge. As a first-generation university student, the range of paths and choices to make were both invigorating and overwhelming.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Mathea Belluk
February 29, 2024 —
Do the things that challenge and scare you, and lean into the discomfort that may come with it. Not to be totally cliché, but there’s this saying, “life begins at the end of your comfort zone”, and I feel as though they are good words to live by.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Sheri Shorting
February 28, 2024 —
The theme that helped balance all the aspects within my life as a full-time student was learning how to prioritize self-care and wellness to avoid burnout.