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Mackenzie Zacharias in the Active Living Centre agora posing, leaning on a pillar, her arms crossed, smiling.

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A clean sweep of UM students on Canada’s junior women’s curling team

January 30, 2020 — 
Although the University of Manitoba Bisons don't boast a U SPORTS curling team, the Zacharias rink is as close as it gets. The quartet are all UM students and they're headed to Russia to represent Canada at the world junior curling championships.

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Mini U ‘much more than a job’

January 28, 2020 — 
Rachel Cumpsty is a Mini U Programs Leader—and thinks you should be, too. She shares more about her experience working for the UM spring and summer camp organization. Application deadline for leader positions is Friday, Jan. 31.

The exterior of the Active Living Centre. It's winter and there's frost and snow on a series of trees in front of the building.

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Public presentations announced for faculty position

January 28, 2020 — 
The Faculty of K­inesiology and Recreation Management academic advisory committee to appoint an assistant/associate professor in recreation management in community development is pleased to announce a series of public presentations by candidates.

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It’s OK to take time for yourself

January 17, 2020 — 
A new study suggests self-compassion may offer mothers a positive way to deal with guilty feelings about looking after their health.

Skylar Park

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FKRM student has sights on Olympic gold

January 15, 2020 — 
Taekwondo standout Skylar Park is competing for Canada at Tokyo 2020 this summer. Her studies at UM help keep her focused and grounded.

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Intramural sports registration now open

January 15, 2020 — 
Get in the game this winter at the University of Manitoba.

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UM raises $15,000 for Special Olympics

January 15, 2020 — 
A sizeable sum was raised at the Jan. 12 Marathon of Sport fundraiser to benefit athletes living with an intellectual disability.

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Exploring frailty among people living with cardiovascular disease

January 13, 2020 — 
At the Thursday, Jan. 23 instalment of the Research Seminar Series, Dr. Todd Duhamel will discuss research examining how physical activity and sedentary behaviour impacts health in older adults with cardiovascular disease.

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Low back pain study seeking participants

January 13, 2020 — 
By learning more about the causes of low back pain, the research hopes to create better rehab and preventative measures.

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‘Best decision I ever made’

January 9, 2020 — 
Being a Mini U supervisor means a lot to Tom Watt. He's helped others achieve their goals while continuing his own self-growth. Applications for supervisor positions are due Jan. 13.

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