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Price Faculty of Engineering News

A message to our community on International Women in Engineering Day 2021 : Network News

June 23, 2021 —  Diversity in the profession only makes our engineering contributions better and stronger as we authentically consider everyone’s needs and priorities in our designed world. 

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Migizii Agamik with Teepee

Indigenous News

Engaging community, expanding Indigenous leadership : News

June 23, 2021 —  Indigenous-focused projects underway across UM campuses

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U of M volunteers on Pride Parade route, in 2019.

Students News

It’s Pride Month, so #UMShowYourPride : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  We are proud to celebrate Pride Month and the 2SLGBTQ+ community this June, and year-round. Though we cannot be celebrating in the streets with parades and marches this year we will continue to celebrate and acknowledge the rich history of Pride and the resilience of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

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Fort Garry campus.

Students News

Bettering our land: A call to action against injustice – event June 28 : Featured

June 22, 2021 —  UM’s Spiritual Care office has partnered with the Muslim Student Association, UM’s Indigenous Student Association, the Métis University Student Association, Community Engaged Learning and the Indigenous Student Centre to host a virtual event that aims to bring the UM community together, and to discuss what can be done here at home to address all forms of racism with an emphasis on anti-Indigenous racism and Islamophobia

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Price Faculty of Engineering News

UMATT places first at international competition : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  Students from the Price Faculty of Engineering placed first in the International Quarter-Scale (IQS) Tractor Student Design Competition.

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MV Namao, a research vessel on Lake Winnipeg

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

Two Environment and Geography honours students publish thesis research : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  This year, two students of Dr. Tim Papakyriakou published versions of their undergrad honours thesis projects in peer-reviewed journals.

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Birds eye view of a black and white staircase in the Asper School Drake building.

Asper School of Business News

Asper School of Business seeks Indigenous artists for new installation : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  The Indigenous Art Committee at the I.H. Asper School of Business is seeking proposals for an art project to be installed on the main floor atrium stairwell in the Drake Building. Two dimensional or low relief work will be considered, including murals with permanent paint or other wall-mounted media.  

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Joannie Halas named professor emerita : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  The title is one of the University of Manitoba's highest honours. Individuals are selected on their distinguished service to administrative leadership, teaching, research, creative and scholarly works and service.

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UM psychologists create free tool to help new parents grapple with anxiety during COVID-19 : News

June 22, 2021 —  Helps pregnant and postpartum people gain insight and strategies to manage anxiety during a global pandemic.

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Information Services and Technology News

Install the new Microsoft desktop apps during Operation Upgrade! : Network News

June 22, 2021 —  Operation Upgrade has started! Information Systems and Technology (IST) are upgrading the Windows desktop Office applications on all UM-owned, IST supported computers.

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