Entries Tagged as 'Media'

No tickets for the game? Jets memorabilia still on display

September 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Archives, History, Media, News Release, Sports, Video, libraries

Don’t have tickets to the games? The next best thing may be a remarkable collection of Winnipeg Jets memorabilia that is remaining on display at the University of Manitoba during the next few months.
A donor presented to the University a collection of 741 Jets hockey programs that document Jets home games from December 1975 to […]

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Glee, before there was Glee the TV show

September 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Alumni, Archives, History, Images, Media, Music, News Release, Students, arts

Many fans will be glued to their TV sets tomorrow for the season premiere of the hit series Glee. The show about high school students and staff singing and dancing their way into the hearts of millions has garnered a large following over the past few years, but did you know that the University of […]

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Alliance Francaise Partners with Storytelling Festival

May 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Aboriginal, Education, Media, Music, News Release, Outreach, Peace and Justice

This year, the Alliance Française du Manitoba is partnering with the 6th Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival to promote storytelling and discourse on peace and justice.
The 6th Annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival will be held May 11 - 14, 2011, and the Honorary Chair of this year’s festival is Hannah Taylor, founder of The Ladybug Foundation.
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Science and Technology in Your Own Backyard!

May 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geological Sciences, Health, Media, News Release, Outreach, Research, Science, computer science, environment, physics

On Saturday, May 7, 2011, the public is invited to explore the world of science at Science Rendezvous 2011. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, there will be free hands-on activities and demonstrations at locations:
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC), 75 Chancellors Circle
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Inner City Science Centre: Niji Mahkwa School, […]

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Demonstration of why it’s dangerous to drive over a flooded road

April 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory, Health, Kinesiology, Media, News Release, Outreach, Research, infrastructure

Media advisory and photo opportunity:
A local expert on water safety and survival who issued a stern warning not to drive vehicles over flooded roadways will give a visual demonstration, as part of an instructional video production on why it is so dangerous.
On Monday, April 18, 2011, at 10:00 am, Gordon Giesbrecht will be at the […]

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In Blackest Night! Avengers Assemble! Holy Summer Session!

April 13th, 2011 · No Comments · English, Film, Media, News Release, Students

Okay, everyone, it’s time to get your geek on.
During Summer Session 2011 at the University of Manitoba, you can learn all about your favourite comic book heroes, and maybe even get credit for it.
Daily, throughout the month of May (and finishing with a final exam), you can take a course titled The Comic Book Film […]

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Medical Art Show Opens Today

April 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Fine Art, Health, Media, Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine, News Release, Nursing, Outreach, Peers, Pharmacy, Students, psychology

University of Manitoba health sciences students will explore the theme “Life & Death” at the 10th annual Medical Art Show April 4-8, 2011. This year, the show was opened to students from other health care disciplines and for the first time, staff and faculty were invited to participate.The Medical Art Show will feature 30 expressions […]

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