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Kerri Chase smiles, wearing a black long sleeve

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FKRM’s Kerri Chase announces retirement

April 26, 2022 — 
Congratulations are in order for Kerri Chase, the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) supervisor, who has announced her retirement after twelve years at UM.

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Amirali lifts weights

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UM Recreation Services member testimonial project underway

April 18, 2022 — 
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the recreation facilities and programs at the University of Manitoba have seen many changes as decision-makers grapple with changing restrictions and difficult circumstances.

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Celebrating Indigenous health principles through art

April 14, 2022 — 
Artist Kristin Flattery shares her vision and talent with FKRM

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Mavignier and teammate jump in celebration on the soccer field, wearing Bisons jerseys

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Bisons alum Bruna Mavignier makes it to Canada Soccer

April 13, 2022 — 
Bruna Mavginier, former Bisons soccer player, coach, and UM alum, has recently been hired full-time with Canada Soccer, working as a sports scientist with the NDC (National Development Centre) program in Ontario and the U-17 National Team, which will be travelling to the Dominican Republic for the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

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Marissa Naylor stands with a bowling ball and a certificate after placing 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials

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FRKM alumni profile: Marissa Naylor

April 13, 2022 — 
Marissa Naylor, recent Recreation Management and Community Development graduate with a minor in marketing, placed 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials last week, earning a spot with Team Canada to compete in the World Championships that will be held in October.

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A presenter discusses their research at a previous Research Day

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FKRM’s Research Day 2022 is set for May 11

April 7, 2022 — 
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s Research Day, an annual research showcase for the faculty, will be held this year on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Agora.

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Members of Ice Intrepid stand in a semi circle on the ice smiling

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UM’s synchronized skating group hits the ice with an all-rookie team

March 10, 2022 — 
This year, UM’s synchro-skate team, Ice Intrepid, is a fully rookie team, but they’ve been lucky to have their path cross with some experienced alumni who have helped them along their way.

President Barnard in Smartpark Innovation Hub

Honouring Emeriti for 2020 and 2021

March 9, 2022 — 
Distinguished former and current members of the UM faculty and administration were honoured this week as the University of Manitoba Board of Governors officially conferred their annual Emeritus appointments.

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An Indigenous woman in regalia smiles

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The FKRM’s Pow Wow club is for everyone

March 7, 2022 — 
The University of Manitoba’s Pow Wow club is a fun, challenging, and culturally stimulating group that is hoping to increase its participant base in the coming months.

Fifteen-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva reacts after her routine in the women’s free skate program during the 2022 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Would adding a minimum age limit for the Olympic Games protect youth athletes from doping?

February 18, 2022 — 
The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation

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