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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

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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A group of students walking on a cross walk in front of the Admin building towards UMSU University Centre

Bright futures begin here: UM welcomes 2025 BMO Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship recipients

June 24, 2025 — 
Meet some of the top high school grads who will will soon be stepping onto the UM campus

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Students

Occupations in the Immigration Industry

June 23, 2025 — 
There is a diverse range of occupations in immigration and each has unique duties, responsibilities and educational requirements. Not only is it important to note similarities and differences when navigating career options, it’s also important to consider your preferences… Are you interested in work that is more administrative, analytical or helping? This article provides an overview of career options in the immigration industry, along with tips for success.

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University Centre Food Court - Campo

Expanded hours for CAMPO this summer

June 20, 2025 — 
This summer, UM's food court on the Fort Garry Campus is expanding their hours to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

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