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The Conversation: Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work : Network News
November 26, 2024 — The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight yet. Though a federal mediator is attempting to broker a settlement between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, reports suggest the parties remain far apart.
Healing in the North : The Magazine
November 25, 2024 — Through UM’s Ongomiizwin Health Services, physicians travel to Manitoba’s northern and remote communities, bridging gaps and offering cultural care. See how this sprawling network is learning from locals, graduating more Indigenous doctors and navigating ongoing challenges to health equity
Crews working to remove diseased trees around campus : Network News
November 25, 2024 — To protect the many, many healthy trees at Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease over the month of December.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
CBC Manitoba: 4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of Manitoba : UM in the News
November 25, 2024 — 4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of Manitoba
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Province mum on flagged child-care facilities : UM in the News
November 25, 2024 — Province mum on flagged child-care facilities
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Nominate a community leader for Certificate of Merit 2025 : Network News
November 25, 2024 — The Certificate of Merit is presented by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the School of Agriculture in recognition of leadership with agricultural organizations and outstanding service to the community at large.
Asper School of Business News
Innovation in teaching and learning : Network News
November 25, 2024 — Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning Wenxi Pu explains why AI was a fitting theme for the 2024 Reg Litz Teaching Day. “AI is transforming the business landscape at an unprecedented pace, presenting both challenges and opportunities for innovation in business education. Reg Litz Teaching Day is the perfect platform for Asper faculty and students to brainstorm strategies that empower students to achieve what once seemed impossible."
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
PhD student champions youth participation on global health stage : Network News
November 25, 2024 — Toby Le, a PhD candidate at the Max Rady College of Medicine, shares youth perspectives on health policies through his role as Canada’s Youth Delegate to the World Health Assembly.
Faculty of Law News
Collaborative Pathways: Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards : Network News
November 25, 2024 — On November 14, 2024, students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the Asper School of Business came together at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg to celebrate the 18th annual Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards. The event, hosted by IBEP, coincided with the 30th anniversary of IBEP, marking three decades of fostering community, education, and Indigenous business leadership.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Global News: First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba : UM in the News
November 23, 2024 — First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba