Professor Emeritus James Teller will present a free public lecture on May 22 on how Lake Agassiz plays a role in the flood risks of the modern Red River Valley.
His presentation, The drowning and draining of Manitoba: from Lake Agassiz to today, is part of the Geological Association of Canada – Mineralogical Association of Canada […]

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Duaa Kanan, a third-year science student at the University of Manitoba, was recently presented with the Volunteer Service Award (Youth leadership category) by Premier Greg Selinger at the Volunteer Manitoba 30th annual dinner.
Kanan received the honour because she founded the Students Offering Support Program at the University of Manitoba. The organization offers tutoring for students […]

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With the support of community partners, the University of Manitoba is providing three unique programs for inner Winnipeg children and youth.
The U of M’s Mini U Programs, Indigenous Achievement Office, Faculties of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry and Cambrian Credit Union are helping to provide summer programs at the Bannatyne and Fort […]

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Science Rendezvous is a day-long showcase of Canadian science from sea to sea. Institutions across the country present a unified voice on the importance of science to society, and collectively generate a culture of discovery and innovation in Canada. Science Rendezvous takes science to the streets in a highly interactive public program of events that […]

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The 8th annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival is this week, from Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11, 2013. It’s the only festival of its kind in the world: an annual free cultural event dedicated to storytelling for the advocacy and support of peace.
“Enthusiasm for the Festival continues to grow,” says Jessica Senehi, festival director […]

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Last night, six intelligent, dignified and accomplished women affiliated with the University of Manitoba were honoured as Women of Distinction at the 2013 Women of Distinction Awards by YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg.
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg presents the awards every year to bolster awareness of the outstanding contributions certain local women make to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and […]

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This Spring, honorary degrees will be bestowed upon individuals who have achieved preeminence in the respect of Indigenous rights, business acumen, social justice, education, music, and in space.
During the 134th annual Spring Convocation of the University of Manitoba on May 16, May 28, May 29 and May 30, 2013, the following noteworthy individuals will be […]

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