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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.





