News Archive: Education

Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

“We are proud to be singled out as a campus dedicated to nurturing Indigenous knowledge and excellence,” said Axworthy, UWinnipeg President & Vice-Chancellor. “Approximately 12% of our total student population is now First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, making UWinnipeg one of the top universities in Canada for Indigenous participation.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Smaller Classes in Early Years to Benefit Children, Families: Allan

A oversight committee that includes parents, teachers, school administrators and trustees will work in partnership with government to implement a new initiative to limit class sizes to a maximum of 20 students for kindergarten through Grade 3 starting in 2012. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Cargill Hosts U.S. Premiere of Living Lands and Waters Floating Classroom

Cargill has partnered with LL&W since 1999. In addition to funding for the floating classroom and annual support for the organization’s operating needs, Cargill employees volunteer with the crew for river cleanups and tree planting projects in the communities along the major rivers where Cargill has operations and provide additional expertise to support the organization, including as guest speakers at LL&W’s workshops. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Manitoba Announces New Suite of Programs to Help Youth Succeed

“These programs, Work2it, Youth Making a Difference Grant Programs and Manitoba Mentors – Connecting Learning and Work, will help get our high-school students and youth on the path to success,” said Premier Selinger. “Our youth are our future and we need to keep investing in programs that help them achieve their full potential. Ensuring they have access to education and supports to stay on the right track will build a stronger Manitoba for all of us.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Survey Puts UWinnipeg among Canada’s Best for Diversity, Quality of Teaching and Learning, and Environmental Commitment

“The University of Winnipeg has a comfortable feeling about it with great staff, professors and students working together in and out of the classroom. The small class sizes give plenty of opportunity for individual time with professors and create a better working atmosphere with our peers.” Carissa Copenace, Nigaan-niga-bawik-Anishinaabe name which means Female Leader, Faculty of Education, 4th yr. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

Manitoba Beef Producers Announce 2011 Bursary Awards

“I want to congratulate all of the 2011 MBP Bursary recipients”, stated Major Jay Fox, MBP President. “We had many worthy applicants and the selection of just four students was very difficult.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

International Institute for Sustainable Development Interns Take Up Leadership Positions in Developing Countries

IISD president and CEO Franz Tattenbach congratulated the interns at the conclusion of their one-week intensive training session at IISD’s headquarters in Winnipeg “The next six months offers interns a tremendous opportunity to deepen their understanding of the complexities of international development and make to an important contribution to poverty reduction and global collaboration towards better living for all through sustainable development.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Maclean’s Survey: UWinnipeg Climbs To 4th In Canada for Reputation, Noted for Indigenous Scholarship

The Art and Science of Math Education: Conference brings together experts at UWinnipeg on Nov. 19, 2011

The purpose of this conference is to expose educators and the public to a range of views on math education from leading experts in education, cognitive science and Aboriginal education, and to explore ways of bringing the best insights together into practice. Views on how best to proceed sometimes diverge, yet all are founded in a shared desire to give all students an opportunity to engage in, appreciate and achieve high levels of proficiency in mathematics. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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