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4 SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 EDUCATION GUIDE T he University of Winnipeg is all about community – on campus, in classrooms, throughout our city, and beyond. Our vibrant campus community pushes students to be the best they can be. Students benefit from more direct support from professors, and they have more opportunities to participate in projects that make a positive difference in the lives of others. Shedding light on the impacts of cyberbullying Bilguundari Enkhtugs completed her undergradu- ate studies and recently earned her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at UWinnipeg. Her research on the impact of cyberbullying provides valuable insights that could make a difference in the lives of youth in Canada and beyond. The one-on-one mentorship she received from professors helped Enkhtugs reach academic heights she wouldn't have thought possible. In particular, Dr. Kevin Walby and Dr. Katharina Maier provided her with opportunities to co-author publications and present research at conferences in Halifax and Ottawa. "Their mentorship has helped me to learn to navigate graduate studies, and to start my PhD program at the University of Alberta," said Enkhtugs. "I don't think I would be here without their support." Creating an app for Indigenous language learning When Cameron Adams arrived at UWinnipeg, he was inspired by In- troductory Cree, one of the many unique classes available to students. Motivated by Indigenous Languages instructor Ida Bear, Adams com- bined his passion for Indigenous language revitalization with modern learning methods. The result was nēhinawēwin, a language resource app based on the N dialect of Swampy Cree. The creation of the app was a labour of love for Adams. Though it re- lated to his studies, it wasn't an assignment or a requirement. The close- THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG What are you passionate about? UWINNIPEG EQUIPS STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD