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Students News

New resource will help with navigating online exams : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.

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Occupational therapy students Kelsey Bertouille, Moneca Dunsford and Cassandra Roer.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

COVID, innovation and frailty assessment among themes at OT symposium : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  Over 70 students, faculty, staff and community partners attended an all-day online symposium June 14 that showcased the research of second-year master of occupational therapy (MOT) students at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Two non-binary-students doing-work together in class. // Photo from The Gender Spectrum Collection / Zackary Drucker

Faculty of Arts News

Signs of improvement, but further work needed to create more inclusive secondary schools: 2SLGBTQ report : Campus News

June 21, 2021 —  New research shows that, while there have been some important improvements in the last decade, there is still a long way to go in creating safer and more accepting Canadian schools for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning (2SLGBTQ) youths

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Kellie Williams, Extended Education grad, as she appeared in the virtual procession

Extended Education News

Grads celebrate virtual spring convocation : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  "I had some amazing instructors that regularly blew my mind. I am a better person for having this experience.” - Kellie Williams

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Maia Bacchus receiving her award via Zoom

Students News

Community and good grades for the win : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  When Maia Bacchus first started getting involved in her community, she had no idea where it would eventually lead her.

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Kelsey Wog

Wpg Free Press: Kelsey Wog heading to Olympics : UM in the News

June 21, 2021 —  UM's Kelsey Wog has clinched a berth on Canada's swimming team that is heading to the Tokyo Olympics.

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A cement sign says Drake Centre, I.H. Asper School of Business and University of Manitoba Transport Centre. It's summer and there is a green tree and the red brick Drake Building in the background.

Asper School of Business News

A message from Dr. Gady Jacoby: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day : Network News

June 21, 2021 —  On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members at the Asper School of Business. It is also important to recognize that our commitment is ongoing, and we still have much work to do. 

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Faculty of Architecture News

IDPSA Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day with Calls to Action : National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

June 21, 2021 —  With the rise of Indigenous student enrollment, and increased representation in the design profession, IDPSA believes that design education should be at the forefront of inclusion and understanding of alternative perspectives in teaching design

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Faculty of Science News

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day : National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

June 20, 2021 —  The Faculty of Science would like to encourage everyone to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

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Faculty of Science News

Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals : Network News

June 20, 2021 —  UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.  

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