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Democratizing history
The University of Winnipeg’s Oral History Centre is hosting its second annual Oral History Conference on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am, to 6:00 pm in Room 2B23, Bryce Hall.
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Rec yourself
The University of Winnipeg’s UNITED Health and RecPlex has only been under construction since February, but the magnificent structure continues to evolve even now that the snow has arrived. “I get people telling me that they can see noticeable differences as they pass by. It’s exciting because we don’t often get to see that process with such a large building,” says David Fitzpatrick, Dean of the Kinesiology Department.
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Given Isaac giving hope
Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) Wesmen basketball player Given Isaac is a player to keep an eye on in the next few years.
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Inner-city revitalization through education
The University of Winnipeg’s Urban and Inner-city Studies department has clued in to a key for increasing education success in the inner-city, and in turn is transforming Winnipeg communities.
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Bow to Bauhaus
Ian August is a Winnipeg painter fascinated with the architectural theory of the Bauhaus movement.
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Snow playin’ it
This year, don’t use cold weather as an excuse to get out of shape. While many people adjust their activity level during Winnipeg’s cold winter months, Andrew Curtis, president of the University of Winnipeg’s new rugby team, has no intention of letting a little snow get in the way.
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The media is the message
Have you ever used the term ‘objectification’ to describe how women are portrayed in perfume ads or beer commercials? Has a magazine cover made you stop and wonder why our society remains infatuated with unattainable beauty and thinness? Do you consider yourself versed in media literacy?
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Putting Redman in a seven-foot deep hole
New York’s Cey Adams, founding Creative Director of Def Jam Records, spoke in the University of Winnipeg’s Riddell cafeteria on Thursday, October 3, 2013 as part of the UWSA's Freestyle Festival. I enjoyed an evening of colourful tales of rappers from the 1980s and early 1990s, artists whom Adams had worked or rubbed shoulders with during his tenure at Def Jam.
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UWSA kicking political process into high gear
It is time for students to exercise their voting rights.
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Eco-Kids cancelled due to lack of funding
The University of Winnipeg Students Association is encouraging the University of Winnipeg to develop an ethical partnership policy in light of the cancellation of the Enbridge Eco-Kids program.
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UWSA general election brings out low number of voters
Voter turnout remained flat in this year’s University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election, as 1,396 students showed up to mark a ballot.
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Your UWSA executive
Fultz, a fourth year international development and human rights student at the University of Winnipeg, brings a breadth of experience to the presidency, having served as a volunteer for the UWSA as well as a director on its board of directors.
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U of W plans to restructure founding faculty
The University of Winnipeg has announced plans to phase out its Faculty of Theology in an effort to curb costs.
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Wesmen Briefs
Wesmen wrestle away gold, silver at CIS championship; Cunningham named all-star
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UWSA budget sets stage for future changes
When the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) vice president internal Andree Forest presents the organization’s budget at its Annual General Meeting later this month, she will do so with the knowledge that big changes are just over the horizon.
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UWSA executive on track for major turnover in snake eyes election
Call it snake eyes - this year’s University of Winnipeg Students’ Association election will see the organization’s presidency go uncontested, while the rest of the electoral slate only features a single incumbent.
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Wesmen net bronze in B.C.
Hampered by injury, the University of Winnipeg men’s basketball team returned home from their first foray into the Canada West final four last weekend with bronze medals around their necks.
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Money for honour?
Late last month, the University of Winnipeg announced that the Duckworth Centre gym will be named after Dr. David Anderson, former director of physical education and recreation at the school, in conjunction with a $400,000 donation made by his family to the university.
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Wesmen men’s basketball team advances to final four in playoffs
They finally did it.
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Post-secondary exploitation
Are universities exploiting undergraduate students?