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Faculty of Science News

Transform Faculty of Science furniture into new opportunities : Network News

June 18, 2024 —  As you might already know, Machray Hall is undergoing a huge redevelopment. This has recently resulted in surplus furniture at the Faculty of Science which is now available to all other UM faculties and units. Let's help to avoid them ending up in the landfill.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award : Network News

June 18, 2024 —  Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.

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Research and International News

The Conversation: Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water : Network News

June 17, 2024 —  June 26 is National Canoe Day in Canada, and I think we should keep Taylor’s critique in mind as we consider how best to celebrate canoeing and all it offers. As an object and pastime that has been adopted and appropriated by settler Canadians as a national symbol, Taylor makes it clear there is a debt owed to Indigenous people for this appropriation.

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Faculty of Arts News

Winnipeg Free Press: Licensed to fail : UM in the News

June 17, 2024 —  Winnipeg Free Press: Licensed to fail

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rural and remote experiences offer learners unique challenges and opportunities : Network News

June 17, 2024 —  Placements come with life lessons in flexibility and resilience.

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Asper School of Business News

Celebrating history, heritage and resilience this National Indigenous Peoples Day : Editor's Picks

June 17, 2024 —  This National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Asper School of Business looks back on stories from 2023-24 that highlight First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and alumni, members of Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP).

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Extended Education News

Extended Education celebrates June 2024 graduates : Network News

June 17, 2024 —  “I am excited to learn how different cultures can come together to achieve the common good.” - Rokeep Olanrewaju

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Research and International News

UM researchers to develop sustainable extraction methods for critical minerals : Featured

June 17, 2024 —  UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.

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Faculty of Architecture News

CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community : Network News

June 16, 2024 —  Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood. 

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Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam : Campus News

June 14, 2024 —  Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam

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