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Our story begins with a gift

February 28, 2017 — 
A Métis scholar, educator, lawyer, and author, Alexander Kennedy Isbister made his gift with an exceptional stipulation for the time

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Come celebrate the University of Manitoba’s 140th anniversary

February 27, 2017 — 
Students, faculty, staff and UM community invited to a special event on Tuesday, Feb. 28

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Students at a lecture at the Medical College in 1915. The class included five women and the University’s first black student, Dr. Hewburn Greenridge from British Guiana. The photograph shows early signs of inclusiveness in education at the University. Dr. G.M. Little fonds (PC 26, A79-63).

Exhibit on history of the University of Manitoba explores the legacy of Alexander Kennedy Isbister

February 16, 2017 — 
Archives & Special Collections will launch a new exhibit on Feb. 28 to mark the 140th anniversary of the University of Manitoba

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On Feb. 17, 2017, the Métis flag will be raised at University Centre at 10:30 a.m.

Louis Riel Day Celebrations

February 14, 2017 — 
On Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, the third-annual U of M Louis Riel Day Celebrations will take place at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge

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Manitoba College in 1900. // Photo from Archives & Special Collections

The Unique University of Manitoba

January 31, 2017 — 
In 1892, British magazine The National Review published a lengthy article about the recently-established University of Manitoba

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(L-R) U of M students Samantha Blatz and Allison Kilgour.

U of M students selected for national conference exploring options for Canada’s future

January 31, 2017 — 
U of M students headed to Ottawa in February for a national gathering of experts and free thinkers to discuss the future of Canada and what it can become over the next 50 years

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