Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Fenton Litwiller’s research program builds recreation curriculum for queer youth
June 2, 2022 —
Fenton Litwiller’s is presently developing a youth recreation curriculum that explores gender through drag and everyday makeup, revealing the importance of gender affirming youth programming in the field of community development and recreation.
June 2, 2022 —
Fenton Litwiller’s is presently developing a youth recreation curriculum that explores gender through drag and everyday makeup, revealing the importance of gender affirming youth programming in the field of community development and recreation.
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Keenan Karish touches down with both academics and athletics
June 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba has announced that Keenan Karish, who is also one of the newest Bisons Football recruits, is one of three recipients receiving a BMO Future Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship, valued at $ 16,000 over the course of four years. Karish will be the first Bisons athlete to win this prestigious award.
June 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba has announced that Keenan Karish, who is also one of the newest Bisons Football recruits, is one of three recipients receiving a BMO Future Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship, valued at $ 16,000 over the course of four years. Karish will be the first Bisons athlete to win this prestigious award.
Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
Elite researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Derek Andriy Patten
May 26, 2022 —
Derek Andriy Patten (he/him or they/them) is a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is an avid user of the Joyce Fromson pool and other areas of the Active Living Centre (ALC).
May 26, 2022 —
Derek Andriy Patten (he/him or they/them) is a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is an avid user of the Joyce Fromson pool and other areas of the Active Living Centre (ALC).
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
UM Recreation Services testimonial: Kathleen Glover
May 16, 2022 —
Kathleen Glover, a PhD student in medical microbiology and infectious diseases, fell ill in 2020 and was admitted to the hospital. She explains that choosing to treat her illness by getting active and going to the gym was life changing—it meant she could seize every day, move, be active, and trust that her body would support her in doing the things she loved.
May 16, 2022 —
Kathleen Glover, a PhD student in medical microbiology and infectious diseases, fell ill in 2020 and was admitted to the hospital. She explains that choosing to treat her illness by getting active and going to the gym was life changing—it meant she could seize every day, move, be active, and trust that her body would support her in doing the things she loved.
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Bryden Bukich is awarded prestigious McCall MacBain scholarship
May 11, 2022 —
FKRM master’s student Bryden Bukich was recently awarded a McCall MacBain scholarship from McGill University. This is the second class of MacCall MacBain scholars at McGill, and Bukich is among 20 others who were chosen from an application pool of 700 for this prestigious program.
May 11, 2022 —
FKRM master’s student Bryden Bukich was recently awarded a McCall MacBain scholarship from McGill University. This is the second class of MacCall MacBain scholars at McGill, and Bukich is among 20 others who were chosen from an application pool of 700 for this prestigious program.
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UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Amirali Paknahad
May 3, 2022 —
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.
May 3, 2022 —
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.
Research and International News
For people who exercise in groups, ‘we’ has benefits — but don’t lose sight of ‘me’
April 29, 2022 —
If you are looking to support your exercise routine and stay flexible in the face of challenges, having a sense of “we” is great, but don’t lose sight of your sense of “me.”
April 29, 2022 —
If you are looking to support your exercise routine and stay flexible in the face of challenges, having a sense of “we” is great, but don’t lose sight of your sense of “me.”
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
UM’s soccer club re-starts May 1
April 27, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba’s soccer club, which has been on hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, is restarting May 1, open to anyone who is interested in playing, says new president Akbar Rizvi.
April 27, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba’s soccer club, which has been on hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, is restarting May 1, open to anyone who is interested in playing, says new president Akbar Rizvi.