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Native prairie grasses in the Russel Building greenspace

Sustainability

Native Revegetation at UM

May 16, 2025 — 
Join us for a tour of the native revegetation plantings at the Fort Garry campus.

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Sustainability

Jane’s Walk: Innovative Sustainability at UM

April 24, 2025 — 
Join the Office of Sustainability for a behind the scenes tour of two unique spaces at UM, the Sea ice Experimental Research Facility and the Sustainability in Action Facility.

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group of staff and faculty at Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive trail

Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff

March 14, 2025 — 
The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.

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Collage of computer, cell phone and circuit board

Sustainability

Digital Cleanup at UM: Reducing our digital footprint

March 10, 2025 — 
Digital Cleanup Day is March 15, 2025, and all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to clean up their digital items.

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Student walking outdoor in the snow

Students

Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)

February 24, 2025 — 
Welcome back students from Reading Week! Information on the ongoing UMFA bargaining, and a list of events on campus where you can support your fellow students.

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New Charge Ahead space in room 107 Tier Building

Students

Now open – Brand new Charge Ahead program space

January 27, 2025 — 
Discover the new Charge Ahead program space at 107 Tier Building – a welcoming environment where UM students can connect with peer mentors, access resources, and thrive on their academic journey. Join us for the grand opening on January 30, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM!

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Research and International

What can the longest continuous ice core record tell us about climate change? A UM scientist is finding out

January 8, 2025 — 
Scientists have discovered the oldest ice core – estimated to be over 1.2 million years old; with the potential of revealing clues into the Earth’s changing climate.

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Students walk on Fort Garry campus in winter

Students

Welcome, Bisons, to Winter Term 2025

January 6, 2025 — 
I hope you had a restful break and 2025 has greeted you kindly. Whether you are beginning your studies or continuing on your UM journey, I hope you are ready for the upcoming term. At the University of Manitoba there are many personal and academic supports available for all undergraduate and graduate students, and I encourage you to check them out.

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Student walking outdoor in the snow

Students

Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)

December 9, 2024 — 
Fall Term 2024 is drawing to a close and Tuesday, December 10 marks the beginning of the final exam period for many faculties. Knowing that this can be a stressful time, here is some information about resources and supports that you may find helpful over the next two weeks.

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Research and International

UM proudly represented among Canada’s top 100 most powerful women in 2024

October 30, 2024 — 
Five UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2024, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others. 

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