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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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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University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor David Barnard says that although he is disappointed the provincial government was unable to fulfill its previous commitment to increase university funding by five per cent in Budget 2013, he appreciated that it avoided cuts implemented in other jurisdictions.
“We recognize our province is facing fiscal pressures and we appreciate […]

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On Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 3:00 pm., Karina Cardona Claros, a student in the department of environment and geography, will be presenting a talk titled “Creative Skills for Confronting the Ableist City: Resisting Immobility Following Spinal Cord Injury.”
Cardona Claros will be telling the story of growing up with a visible disability, and how it […]

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The Global Political Economy Student’s Association at the University of Manitoba will host a panel discussion that will explore trends in post-secondary education.
The panel will examine general trends and changes in the funding of post-secondary education and discuss if these trends are problematic in terms of long-term economic development.
The panelists include:
Dr. Robert Chernomas - […]

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The University of Manitoba is honoured to be home to a dynamic community of Indigenous students, alumni, faculty and staff. We are proud to announce the following recent award recipients, recognized as visionaries and advocates of excellence in Indigenous education:
Christine Cyr (BA/99), Aboriginal student recruitment officer, was awarded the Future Leaders of Manitoba Award for […]

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The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Education Student Council (EdSC) is hosting Education Exposition 2013 (Ed Expo) on January 28 to 30, 2013. This exposition is where upcoming Bachelor of Education graduates will have the opportunity to meet and interview with 35 local, rural and international schools, divisions and educational organizations.
Ed Expo Coordinators Laryssa Kurjewicz […]

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