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Price Faculty of Engineering

Engineering a bright future in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 — 
A new partnership between the province’s largest post-secondary institutions is creating a made-in-Manitoba pathway to earning an engineering degree.

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Extended Education

Next EDIA: Foundations course starts May 12

March 12, 2025 — 
"Do it for the people you love. Do it for your children, family, friends, and colleagues. If you want to help, learn more by taking this course.” - Robin Attas

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Desautels Faculty of Music

Every Freeze Is Different

January 15, 2025 — 
Every Freeze Is Different will provide an opportunity to experience music in new ways, incorporating multimedia, narration, visual art, and singing, outside the norms of traditional classical performance.

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Extended Education

Next EDIA 0100: Foundations course in Winter 2025

November 21, 2024 — 
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place here.” - Robin Attas

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Extended Education

Second annual Empowering Excellence UM continuing education showcase

October 24, 2024 — 
“It is a privilege to be a part of this group, to be in this space, to connect and celebrate with others.” - Adrienne Bestland

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Desautels Faculty of Music

Rhythm and Community: University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble Takes Center Stage at “The Space Between”

October 16, 2024 — 
Excitement is in the air as the University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble prepares to showcase their talent at the upcoming conference “The Space Between,” hosted at Acadia University in beautiful Wolfville, NS. Invited by the Canadian Percussion Network, the ensemble will present their captivating session titled “Connecting the Threads: An Exploration in Community-Minded Rehearsal and Performance Processes.” This is not just an opportunity for performance; it’s a chance to dive deep into the essence of musical collaboration. Grouping the students in various quartets allows the students to explore a variety of musical, creative and leadership roles withing the traditional percussion quartet model. 

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Little Innovator to make big impact on space awareness

October 10, 2024 — 
A new CubeSat from the University of Manitoba's STARlab has recently been announced with the mission of monitoring space debris.

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Extended Education

From one course to a micro-certificate

June 20, 2024 — 
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place in this program.” - Robin Attas

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EDIA: Foundations course an opportunity for personal and professional growth

January 3, 2024 — 
Discussing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) can be uncomfortable. The discomfort comes from facing what is not right or fair... When people feel awful about something, they can either pretend it doesn’t exist or do something about it.

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Extended Education

Let’s talk lifelong learning

September 1, 2021 — 
“If you have completed a degree and are wondering what comes next, we can help you." - Rod Lastra

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