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Faculty of Science

SnuggleBot: a new cuddly companion

November 18, 2020 — 
Introducing the 'Snugglebot' a cuddly robotic companion, that needs your love and attention

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Faculty of Science

UM Science students win big at Aquahacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge

November 17, 2020 — 
When it comes to innovation and the environment, Meagan Smith and Bentley Turner are going places. The Faculty of Science students won second place and $15,000 in the 2020 Lake Winnipeg Aquahacking Challenge, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Aqua Forum, a Montreal-based organization.

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President-elect Joe Biden waves as he departs St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church, Nov. 15, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. // AP Photo/Alex Brandon

When ‘hope and history rhyme’: Joe Biden quotes an Irish poet to inspire healing in America

November 17, 2020 — 
'Following president-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the United States, a campaign video of him reading Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s verse adaptation of an ancient Greek play went viral'

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Archival photo of the Administration Building at the University of Manitoba

Op-ed: Sanctions ignore pandemic history

November 17, 2020 — 
What are the lessons of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic? UM History professor Esyllt W. Jones provides some insight – and it's not rooted in enforcement.

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Student with a laptop | Image from Pixabay

Technology now a vital tool for pandemic learning

November 16, 2020 — 
Many students facing this challenge were able to receive help through the COVID-19 UM Student Technology Fund

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Career Month Graphic - Mentor

Students

Discover mentorship opportunities!

November 13, 2020 — 
Meeting with a mentor and learning about their experiences, current and previous occupations, and educational path is a great way to help you with career planning.

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Array of vegetables and fruit

Students

Simple changes to eat healthier, and get moving

November 12, 2020 — 
Discover small and affordable changes we can make in the foods we eat to leave us feeling satisfied and healthy

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Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima

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

New Riddell Faculty Dean excited for the future

November 9, 2020 — 
When Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima was growing up in Augsburg, a city close to Munich in Bavaria, Germany, he didn’t think moving to Manitoba would be in his future.

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Sigrid Dahle

School of Art

School of Art mourns passing of SOA alumna, colleague, and friend Sigrid Dahle

November 9, 2020 — 
One of the most innovative curators, art writers and critics of her generation. School of Art pays tribute to the late Sigrid Dahle.

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Dr. Marcia Friesen appointed Dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering

November 6, 2020 — 
Dr. Friesen will become the Faculty’s first female Dean.

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