Indigenous Achievement leader adds voice to Facebook

August 5th, 2011 · No Comments · Aboriginal, Advisory, Indigenous, News Release

Deborah Young, who joined the University of Manitoba in early July in the role of Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement, has created a new Facebook page to highlight local, national and international Indigenous achievements and issues.
“I want the Facebook page to feature not only exciting Indigenous initiatives here at the University of Manitoba, but also […]

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New UManitoba app designed for students on the go

July 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory, Mobile, News Release

University of Manitoba students now have a convenient option for checking their grades and schedules, orienting themselves on campus, searching library catalogues, finding places to eat, viewing real-time bus departures from campus, and much more.
The new UManitoba mobile app, the only higher-ed app of its kind in the province, is now available for iPhones, iPads […]

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Powerful stories shared on YouTube

April 11th, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory, News Release, Peace and Justice

The entire Sol Kanee Lecture Series on International Peace and Justice is now available online for viewing at the University of Manitoba YouTube channel (youtube.com/umanitoba).
The inspiring annual lecture is organized by the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, housed in St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba.
Over the years the series has […]

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A celebration of our new Aboriginal sculptures

April 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Aboriginal, Advisory, News Release

Three stunning new sculptures, each representing a different expression of Aboriginal experience, Métis, First Nations and Inuit, will be officially revealed on Monday, April 4.
The sculptures, which stand on the eastern side of Aboriginal House, were crafted by prominent Aboriginal artists Miguel Joyal, Abraham Anghik Ruben and U of M graduate Wayne Stranger, all of […]

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Advisory: Panel seeks your opinion about food and health

March 17th, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory, Agriculture, Health, Research, human ecology

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are supporting a University of Manitoba research project that will ask Manitobans about their opinions, preferences and experiences with food and health.The funding announcement will be held at the Forks Market, in downtown Winnipeg, at 9:15 am on March 18, 2011.

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Coming Soon to Dinner Plates Near You

February 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory

The University of Manitoba and the Université Laval have joined together to offer a unique $1.6-million program to train students for careers in a rapidly growing sector of the economy.
The program launch will take place tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 11:45 a.m. in Room 200B of the Human Ecology Building on the Fort Garry Campus.
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New sculpture to be chosen for installation on campus

January 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Advisory, Fine Art, News Release

The University of Manitoba and University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) will reward another talented student artist today with the selection of his or her sculpture for installation on campus.
Today’s juried event, which includes the work of several student artists, is part of Collaboration to Promote Art and Music (CPAM), a joint effort of the […]

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