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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016

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University of Manitoba’s campus tours start in August for the upcoming semester. Photo by Darcy Finley

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

SUPPORTING NEW SCHOLARS

By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press

a lot of transitions happening all at once, and being able to manage all these changes is the key to success.” The university offers summer campus tours each Friday in August. Students are welcome to bring family members, and are asked to sign up online on the orientation page. “Parents and other family members are also impacted by the changes, so to help we have a family-and-friends newsletter that goes out five times a year,” says Dupuis. “It highlights important dates and deadlines, university services, and tells what stage the students are in.” Once students know their way around campus, it’s time to tackle another challenge — figuring out which courses to take. Academic and registration advisers at the U of M’s First Year Centre can help. “The differences between high school and university are a big concern for first-year students. It’s a different way of learning,” explains Ali Wood-Warren, Academic Advising Services co- ordinator. “Students are in class for a relatively short period of time — a full course load is only five classes — but hours of studying are required for each class. It’s pretty overwhelming for some.” The centre produces a First Year Planning Guide, a PDF document which is available online. The guide walks students through course selection, including how to choose courses and which courses may be required. “There are three approaches to course selection: focused, when the student knows what he or she wants to do; balanced, when students aren’t sure and are deciding between two or three programs; and sampling, when students don’t know what they want to do,” Wood-Warren says. “We talk to students about their decision-making processes.” While the First Year Centre is a one-stop shop for support on campus, Wood-Warren says the advisers act as guides, encouraging students to make their own decisions. “We won’t make their plan but we’ll review it and make sure it works for them,” she says. “We help students make decisions on their own, and get them to think for themselves. A lot of students don’t have any experience making decisions.” It is possible to meet with one of the advisers during the summer, but Wood-Warren suggests arriving early. The centre opens at 8:30 a.m. during the week, with student appointments beginning at 9 a.m. ❚

“Different student populations have different needs, and we have mentors for all first-year students, including international, indigenous and graduate students. We think of the peer- mentorship program as two equals coming together to learn from each other. They both have strengths they can share.”

Many students find the first year of university an intimidating, confusing experience. T he University of Manitoba (U of M) is doing everything it can to help make the transition to university life a little easier. The university’s Student Life program oversees new student orientation on Sept. 6 and 7, as well as hosting a number of different events throughout the year. “Our programs are designed for undergraduate students — they’re an opportunity for us to introduce students to the academic and social aspects of university life,” says Cora Dupuis, director of Student Life. “We have different programs for specific audiences — new international students, new indigenous students, mature students and graduate students who are new to our university.” Along with leader programs and volunteer opportunities, Student Life also offers panels and workshops, such as the “How to be successful at university” panel discussion. Many of the events they host are designed to be icebreakers. “Our upper-year students play a big role in helping the new students feel welcome,” Dupuis says. “We discuss ways new students can meet other students. Meeting people and making friends is a big part of transitioning to university.” Student Life has 250 student volunteers, many of whom work as peer mentors. “Different student populations have different needs, and we have mentors for all first-year students, including international, indigenous and graduate students,” says Dupuis. “We think of the peer-mentorship program as two equals coming together to learn from each other. They both have strengths they can share.” She says it’s important to remember the university’s staff and faculty understand the challenges facing new students, and are committed to helping first-year students succeed. “A first-year student told me it’s like trying to take a drink from a fire hose. It’s a new place, with a new style of learning, and the students are meeting lots of new people. Some students are living away from home for the first time,” Dupuis says. “It’s

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ACCOUNTING & HERZING FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press

Advancing your career has never been easier. Gone are the days when going back to school meant you had to sit in a classroom full time.

O nline courses have made higher education accessible for a previously untapped group of students. “People who didn’t have access to education before are accessing it now,” says Kerry Swanson, president of Herzing College. “We have the only programs ideally suited to those who want to advance their careers but who can’t take enough time off work to make it happen.” Swanson suspects that anyone who hasn’t taken an online course may have the wrong impression. “When most people think of online learning, they think they’re left to do all the studying on their own with no interaction with other students,” he says. “We offer regular interaction and dialogue with students and instructors. Students are able to post questions and get answers. It mimics what’s going on in the classroom.” Termed “flexible education,” these online courses run at the same time as their classroom equivalents so students who need extra help can go to class as well. “This has opened up opportunities for people who can’t physically be in a classroom all day. A lot of students enjoy having that dialogue with their fellow students and the instructors online,” says Swanson. “This is the new frontier of education.” The Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) of Manitoba have also developed a program that’s more accessible to mature students. Their advanced certificate in accounting and finance offers students more flexibility because the training can be spread over a number of years. “There’s no time limit as to when it needs to be completed,” says Sheri Moerkerk, director of marketing, communications and business development, adding that the program just launched last September. “It provides job-ready skills for someone who wants to work in the accounting or finance fields.”

While the graduates of the new program do not receive a designation, they are qualified for a wide variety of occupations in the accounting and finance industries. The official CPA designation is a much longer commitment. “It’s a pretty serious time commitment. A university degree is a requirement to get a CPA designation, and the program itself typically takes three years while you are working,” Moerkerk says, adding that 15-25 hours per week of studying is the norm. “It’s not possible to do this program without the support of your employer, family and friends.” Though the program may be challenging, Moerkerk says it’s more than worth it. In addition to earning their professional designation, CPAs can work almost anywhere. “We have members working in sports and events, in marketing and sales and in human resources. They’re presidents of companies, they’re managers, analysts, entrepreneurs and consultants,” she adds. “Any department in any organization does or could have a CPA working in it, and compensation for CPAs is tremendously rewarding as well.” The CPA course is a post-graduate program with a practical experience requirement. “Ninety-nine per cent of CPA students are employed while they’re in the program. You’re studying something that is very relevant to what you’re doing during the day at work,” says Moerkerk. “Most of the time our students already have a role that meets the practical experience requirement.” The CPA designation is a new merging of the former CA, CGA and CMA designations. “There’s still a little bit of confusion over it, as one of the designations didn’t require a university degree. That’s changed, but there are some long and winding paths students can take if they don’t have a degree,” Moerkerk says. “We have a business-development team that helps with academic counselling. Each student is individually assessed.” ❚

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

MOBILIZING KNOWLEDGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG The University of Winnipeg creates knowledge as part of a learning community and shares for the benefit of many. It happens via a collaborative approach, which breaks through the limits of traditional thinking and contributes to positive change that impacts people near and far.

A t UWinnipeg, bright minds solve mysteries, test theories and discover new ways to address real-world issues — from climate change and brain malfunction, to workplace bullying and urban homelessness. The best part? UWinnipeg students get an up-close view of — sometimes even a chance to take part in — fascinating research that has the potential to profoundly benefit society. For example, physics professors Melanie Martin and Chris Bidinosti recently published research with student Morgan Mercredi and Trevor Vincent, a UWinnipeg graduate. Martin’s team uses physics to strengthen magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) capabilities. Their method of calculating the sizes of small tissue structures may lead to better diagnostics and understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism and schizophrenia. Ariane Dilay is a third-year student in environmental studies and sciences who, along with recent geography graduate Hailey Robichaud, had a hand in promoting the new Prairie Climate Atlas — an interactive online tool that helps people prepare for climate change under various carbon scenarios. It will benefit everyone from farmers and First Peoples to government policy analysts. Danny Blair, the director of science for the Prairie Climate Centre and principal of UWinnipeg’s Richardson College for the Environment, has high praise for the students, who’ve written articles and crunched numbers to help raise the profile of the important research project. The Prairie Climate Centre is a collaborative partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

Other examples of student-infused research activity abound at UWinnipeg. Earlier this summer, a group of learners camped and conducted field research for 10 days at the Desert Studies Center in the California desert. Recently, students of Shailesh Shukla’s course on indigenous food systems interviewed 17 elders and developed a cookbook titled The Forgotten Traditional Foods of Fisher River , which is being translated into Cree. Meanwhile, UWinnipeg has, to date, launched 44 experiential learning projects across a range of departments. Experiential learning — an engaged and interactive method of discovery — is a key component of academic excellence and a strong priority at UWinnipeg. These impactful initiatives focus on areas such as feminist art and resistance, prairie ecology and outdoor recreation. This is just a small sampling of how UWinnipeg-based activity impacts every community in this province and contributes to the knowledge economy, notes Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor. “In essence, research and knowledge mobilization — an important aspect of what we do here — boils down to curious people doing interesting and meaningful work, and giving others an opportunity to learn and benefit,” Trimbee says. “It’s a big part of the value that the University of Winnipeg delivers.” ❚

University of Winnipeg students regularly get a close-up view of research that has the potential to profoundly benefit society.

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The question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” can be a loaded one. A lot of young people simply don’t know enough about potential careers by the time they graduate from high school. E nter Career Trek. This innovative program introduces young Manitobans to a variety of careers from the time they’re 10 and 11 years old. The children receive hands-on training that allows them to experience what it’s really like to work in a particular field. “When we first said we needed to get to young people and talk about careers, people thought it was crazy, but our program demonstrates the relevancy of school and the relevancy of their courses,” explains founder and CEO Darrell Cole. “If they don’t see a connection between school and their lives, it’s just pointless hard work and they disengage.” Every week the students experience four different occupations, which could include fixing an airplane, being a makeup artist for live theatre productions, or operating on an animal cadaver. Over the course of the program (which usually ends when students graduate from high school), the participants will get to experience 80 different occupations in 17 different fields. “Shining a light on the multitude of careers available out there is a win-win for everybody. We provide young people with clarity,” Cole says. “Why is anyone going to post- secondary schools when they’re not sure what they want to do? How many people end up dropping out of university?” Government funding has turned Career Trek from a Winnipeg program into a provincial one that is now available in several different regions. “It’s always been about young people getting to know themselves and breaking down the barriers to their success,” says Cole, adding that Career Trek also teaches social responsibility. “If you aren’t teaching morals and ethics, are you really improving things or just creating highly-skilled monsters? I always tell our students that I’m not worried about them being a success. I’m worried about what they’re going to do with their success.” He uses the students in one of Career Trek’s construction programs as an example. “They could have made something for themselves, but instead they made dog homes,” he said. “The homes were raffled off to raise money for Career Trek scholarships and then donated to communities having problems with dog populations.” One of the careers currently in high demand in Manitoba is medical laboratory technologist (MLT). This fast-paced, demanding job is also very rewarding, says Adam Chrobak, registrar and CEO for the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) of Manitoba. “Even though we’re behind the scenes, we help a lot of people,” he says, adding that over 2,000 medical laboratory tests are performed every day in Winnipeg. “The medical profession would find it very difficult to do their jobs without lab results.”

While there are 965 practising MLTs in the province right now, Manitoba loses 50 to 60 each year due to retirement. “We’re facing an acute shortage, so this is a good job market to get into right now,” says Chrobak. “It’s great for people who are fascinated with science and how the body works.” Students must take 30 credit hours of university prerequisite courses before enrolling in the two-year program at Red River College. “Currently, you need to take the prerequisite courses at university, but we’re working to have them included as part of the Red River program,” Chrobak says. “Even though the program is two years, it’s very fast paced. They pack a lot of information into a short amount of time.”

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The program runs for a full 23 months, with one week off during the summer and another at Christmas. “Twenty years ago, people knew they wanted to do this and came straight from high school. Today, a lot of our students are slightly older and want to do something different, want a second career,” says Chrobak. “I’ve always found it rewarding that what I was doing was helping people find out what’s wrong with them (so they could) then get better.” ❚

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CMU, SAINT-BONIFACE & WHEAT INSTITUTE

HUMANITARIAN, INCLUSIVE OUTLOOK

By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press

Three very different schools are attracting students who want to make a positive impact in the world.

C anadian Mennonite University (CMU) offers a variety of programs that combine science or business with social justice. New for fall, their Environmental Studies major melds community development and social justice with the study of biology. Their master’s in peace and collaborative development follows the same approach. “We have an ongoing commitment to bring businesses together to work on humanitarian interests,” says university president Cheryl Pauls. “We bring these things together. We’re very strong in biology, physics, chemistry and math. A lot of people don’t realize how much science we offer.” Environmental Studies is a full-time three or four-year BA program, but students can also take individual courses. Social issues such as climate change and the reconciliation with indigenous peoples are extremely important to CMU students, Pauls adds. “These days, students are told what’s wrong with the world from day 1, and they want their future to look different than the past,” she says. “High school students care about the environment and the state of the planet, but they’re also concerned about being able to find jobs. They want to figure out how their future can be part of the health of society.”

in a “regular” classroom. Gone are the segregated special-needs classrooms of the past, Delaquis explains. “It’s more of a collaboration than people working in silos. The students feel welcome, like they have a place in the classroom,” he says. “It’s not easy. Special resource teachers work with all kinds of kids who have all kinds of challenges, but we want to have an inclusive society where everyone’s welcome and everyone has a place.” Université de Saint-Boniface programs cater to bilingual learners, including teachers who want to further their education. “We wanted to offer this opportunity to all bilingual learners. In Manitoba we’re ahead of the game when it comes to the inclusivity of our schools,”

says Delaquis. “Everyone has a right to education. Resource teachers collaborate with classroom teachers in helping their students achieve success.”

The Inclusive Education program is 30 credit hours. Université de Saint-Boniface will offer three different intakes throughout the year. “There are a certain number of other options and a certain number of courses students will be able to take online next September,” Delaquis says. The university’s school of business will make two courses available online this year. “You can’t do the whole program online, but this gives students experience with online courses while they complete the program on campus,” says Delaquis. “It may be beneficial, as a lot of MA programs are available online, so it won’t be a shock for students who are already used to learning this way.” At the WHEAT (Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy) Institute,

To that end, the Indigenous Peoples of Canada course helps bring students enrolled in the university’s Peguis transitional program together with CMU’s mainstream students. “Indigenous people are taking back indigenous education and working in partnership with universities like ours,” says Pauls. “The personal relationships between our students and the faculty improve the educational experience.” Meanwhile, Université de Saint-Boniface is doing everything it can to help its students earn their post baccalaureate in Inclusive Education. This year is the first time the program will be available online, says Stéfan Delaquis, dean of the faculty of education. “This is huge. To be able to get a special education certificate, you need to take this course, and now students will be able to take it any time, anywhere,” he explains. “It’s very difficult to find special resource teachers, but now there will be no excuse. Now schools that want to train their own specialists will be able to.” Special resource teachers are trained to work with children who have a wide variety of different needs, allowing the children to remain “These days, students are told what’s wrong with the world from day 1, and they want their future to look different than the past.”

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RED RIVER COLLEGE

INSURANCE SECTOR SNAPPING UP GRADS By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press Students taking Red River College’s General Insurance program are in an enviable position. M argaret Braid, program manager of Applied Arts and Communications for the college, says she often has to ask employers not to hire the students too early. She wants her students to ensure they get enough out of the course before entering the workforce. She may be fighting a losing battle, but admits it’s a good problem to have. “There is a real demand for trained employees in the insurance industry. We regularly get calls from employers looking for graduates,” Braid explains. “The insurance companies are so keen at getting trained staff that they snap up our students before the students are even finished the program.” Many people are retiring from the insurance industry each year, which is leading to the shortage of skilled workers. But Braid says there’s another reason for the issue. “People don’t tend to think about insurance as a career,” she says. “But the people who are in it love it. They rave about it.” The college started offering the program at the insurance industry’s request. The Insurance Institute of Canada provided the curriculum. “One of the new features we’re looking at setting up for this year is paid co-ops at insurance companies. We’re looking at supplying employers for students for 10-15 hours per week,” says Braid. “This is a brand-new initiative. It will help the students with finances but also help them apply what they’re learning in class every day. They may work a certain number of weeks in different offices and rotate around.” This is only the second year the college has offered the program, which is also available at several other colleges across the country. The second intake of students will begin Aug. 15. The full-time program runs for 11 months, finishing on June 30, 2017. Students take 20 hours of classes per week, attending school from 1-5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Red River College students inspect a car as part of the General Insurance program. Photo by Darcy Finley

Braid says the college has 12 students enrolled in the program so far. They can handle a maximum of 20 per intake. Last year began with 16 students, and ended with 12 graduates. “Some of the students who didn’t finish the program already have jobs in the industry,” says Braid, adding that they hosted a “speed networking” event that gave employers the chance to meet with the students. “Students spent eight minutes with each employer. It was like on-site mini job interviews. We’ll definitely do it again.” She says one of the benefits of a career in insurance is the flexibility it offers. “There’s so much variety when it comes to the type of work you can do. There are lots of interesting things you can get involved in,” Braid says. “There is a broad career path students can follow, and this program opens them up to the entire scope. They can be underwriters, business development

specialists, adjustors, claims examiners, risk management experts, agents or brokers.” It can also be a lucrative career. While graduates may start off making $29,000, they can progress to $69,000 and up. “There is good money in insurance — the salaries are quite good,” says Braid. “It’s a very mobile career — our students will be able to branch out into different areas. People can certainly progress in this industry and make very good money.” The only prerequisite for enrolment is that students must have their Grade 12 diploma. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity to write the national exam. “We get a variety of students who are interested in this program. Some are right out of high school, while others are career changers. We also have international students,” Braid says. “Our students graduate with real experience in the industry.” ❚

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BOOTH, YELLOWQUILL & BRANDON ENGAGING WITH THE WORLD

By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press

What if providing a better education meant you could also better the world? Three schools in Manitoba not only believe this is possible — they say their students are living proof that this philosophy works. “W e equip our students to be a transforming influence wherever they go,” says Marjory Kerr, president of Booth University College. “Our students make a real and meaningful difference in our community, and are inspired to make the world a better place.” Each student who enrols at Booth is required to take a course called Urban Service Learning, which teaches social justice and mercy. The course involves a practicum where students must volunteer their time in various community service projects downtown. “They work in food banks, family services, daycares and drop-in programs. We make an effort to help our students find a good match for their interests,” Kerr says. “We hold the course at the beginning of the students’ time at Booth, so we’re engaging our students early on.” Booth is a Christ-based university college with open enrolment. Students of all faiths are welcome, says Kerr. “Our connection with the Salvation Army very much shapes what we do. Our focus is on education for a better world,” she adds. “We produce students who will better the world through engagement and service to their communities.” At Yellowquill College, students are also encouraged to give back to their communities. Specializing in aboriginal education and training, the college supports and guides indigenous students, making sure they have the skills and resources they need to succeed. Many Yellowquill graduates end up making a positive difference in First Nations communities, says director Doreen Beauchamp. One of the college’s most popular courses is the First Nations Child and Family Services Worker diploma program. “There is a high need for CFS workers in aboriginal communities, and our students can go out and work as soon as they’re finished,” Beauchamp adds. “It’s a very demanding program with a very practical approach. Students go out on work placements in both the first and second years. They get good experience.” Another popular program is the Community Diabetes Prevention Worker. “A Diabetes Prevention Worker works with people in the community, promoting the awareness and prevention of diabetes. The people who take this program may be community health workers — they don’t have to be nurses,” says Beauchamp. “Graduates will be more familiar with what causes diabetes and how to prevent it.” Yellowquill’s Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager program teaches students how to help indigenous businesses succeed.

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Health-related programs are very popular at Brandon University, including nursing and occupational physical therapy.

“Aboriginal businesses often have different funding requirements, different agreements, and you’re frequently looking at working with a non-profit organization as opposed to for-profit,” Beauchamp says. “Reporting requirements might be different as well.” The most popular programs at Brandon University are health- related. The university’s students have such a high interest in occupational physical therapy that the faculty tweaked its bachelor of physical education studies program. “Our physical education students are now divided into three streams: teachers, athletic therapists and recreational management. We have a lot of students interested in occupational physical therapy and that’s a master’s program which requires a

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(bachelor’s degree),” explains Katie Gross, director of Recruitment and Retention for Brandon University. “This is a really positive change for these students, and this is what our feedback from students and the industry demands right now.” The university’s psychiatric nursing and nursing programs continue to be in high demand as well. “Nursing remains extremely popular because of the high demand for nurses. Our students are getting job offers before graduation,” Gross says. “This generation is determined to remove the stigma from mental health.” Brandon University has implemented a transitional program called Success 1 to help its students thrive. “Lots of students drop out of university because they didn’t feel connected to the place, so we pair university students with someone on campus who will be their go-to person,” says Gross. “We want to make the transition to university a better one.” ❚

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February 22 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Part-time evening September 8 60 hours $425.00 FOOD SAFE - CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING Part-time Saturday September 10 6 hours $120.00 FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING Part-time evening September 29 15 hours $95.00 WEVAS-WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH $120.00 February 24 VIOLENT/AGGRESSIVE STUDENTS Part-time evening October 5 and October 12 8 hours $129.00 INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGING Part-time evening November 19 3 hours $69.00 $129.00

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Students take part in a small engine repair class at the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre. Photo by Darcy Finley

RWB & LOUIS RIEL

IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO LEARN By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press

It’s never too late to learn something new. W hatever your interests, whether it’s beekeeping, trying a different method of cooking, or discovering new ways to move your body to music, there’s a course that will suit your needs. “Some people feel they’re too old to try something for the first time, which isn’t true. Our classes are accessible and open for any age to try,” says Nicole Kepp, principal of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s (RWB) recreational division. “We have adult classes for beginners right up to more advanced students. You can start dance classes at any age.” The RWB isn’t only about ballet — they embrace many different styles of dance, offering adult classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance and hip hop. “A lot of people come to ballet classes when they want to try something new for the first time, but our levels of hip hop have also grown — we now offer beginner and intermediate classes,” Kepp says. “We have classes for

people who have never taken a dance class before but who want to give it a try.” Dance classes are an opportunity for overwhelmed adults to do something purely for themselves, she adds. “It can be their ‘me’ time. A lot of adults have really found themselves in dance. It builds confidence,” says Kepp. “Dance aids in physical activity levels, posture and alignment. We’ve become increasingly popular with people who are really wanting to move and be active.” The RWB is also getting more and more inquiries from adult male students. “We’ve had a lot of male interest — men always wonder if there will be other men in the class,” says Kepp. The RWB’s dance classes begin on Sept. 11. To learn more or register, please see their website, rwb.org. Louis Riel School Division’s Continuing Education department prides itself on offering courses to suit every interest and taste, with new classes added each fall. One of the newest courses available is Beekeeping for Beginners, says Jan Laidlaw, facilitator. “Now people are allowed to keep bees within the city limits, so a lot of people are interested in this class. Bees are quite enjoyable to work with, actually,” she

says. “Our students will be ready to launch into beekeeping at the end of the course if they wish.” The course will teach participants how to collect honey, how to keep the bees healthy and how to look after them properly. There is a limit of 12 students for this three-day course, which starts Sept. 25. The school division’s popular Jewellery Construction course has added a second level. Taught by Christopher Redd of Reddline Jewellery, this class will teach students how to master gemstone setting. “He’s been making and selling his own jewellery for years, and this is an opportunity for people to learn from a master,” says Laidlaw. “People have lots of opportunities to keep growing with his classes. They can make things for themselves or to give as gifts.” The division continues to offer Small Engine Repair courses, and, by popular demand, has added Residential Plumbing to its roster this fall. “We’ve had people ask us for this course for years. Participants will learn how to repair their taps, replace fixtures and work on drains. This is a hands-on course so they’ll get good experience,” Laidlaw says. “Students

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will be able to repair or upgrade their plumbing systems after taking this course.” One of the new cooking classes offered this fall just might revive a dying art form. Preserving the Harvest will teach students various methods of preserving fresh food, from canning to pickling, freezing and drying. “A lot of people don’t know about canning anymore. There’s a chance to learn about a lot of things in this one- evening course,” says Laidlaw. “It’s all about learning how to preserve the bounty of your harvest so you can enjoy it all winter.” This fall will also see the debut of a Korean cooking course, where students will learn how to make kimchi, bibimbap, spicy tofu stew and noodles with black bean sauce. For those who would like to delve a little deeper, Louis Riel’s Continuing Education department offers From Daydreams to Plans, a self-discovery, professional development course. “We all have things we want to do but we have excuses and reasons why they never happen,” Laidlaw says. “This two-night course helps students figure out how to turn their dreams into reality.” For more information on these programs or to register, go to lrsdconed.net or call 204-237-8130. ❚

The RWB’s recreational division offers adult instruction in many styles of dance, while the Louis Riel School Division’s Continuing Education

department is serving up courses on beekeeping, Korean cooking, canning and pickling.

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Associate Prof: Dr. Ian Mauro CLIMATE CHRONICLER At this time of year in Nunavut, Inuit hunters get out on the waters in their boats during the summer sea ice break up. UWinnipeg Associate Professor Dr. Ian Mauro has been working in this region for over a decade, and is heading back this month to document Inuit knowledge regarding ocean environments. Mauro uses lm and storytelling to track the effects of climate change in Indigenous communities; his work has been featured at The Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, Royal Ontario Museum, and lm festivals and academic conferences. He has toured nationally with Dr. David Suzuki and recently helped develop the Prairie Climate Atlas for the Prairie Climate Centre, a collaboration between UWinnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

Student: Rosanne Blais LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT Rosanne Blais is in her nal year studying Geography. Following six years in a singing career and a diploma in business administration, she decided to tackle university because she was “searching and reading a lot about social and environmental issues and I wanted to be in a more formal

Alumna: Hailey Robichaud NORTHERN EXPOSURE Hailey Robichaud says she rst wanted to be “a mad scientist”, but then took a geography class and found her passion. Fascinated by tornadoes, Robichaud took climatology and went to Churchill on a eld course, where she became deeply interested in water and climate change. Her thesis examined the impacts of climate change on seasonal watershed ow patterns in Canada’s Boreal Forest. This summer she conducted research at the Prairie Climate Centre on winter roads in Manitoba’s north. She says the best part about studying at UWinnipeg is the small, interconnected classes and the supportive style of teaching. Robichaud graduated with a BSc (Honours) in June 2016 and is now off to pursue a Masters degree at the University of Saskatchewan.

The study of geography examines the earth’s surface in two ways: interaction between natural elements of the environment, and how the planet’s population responds to various social and environmental factors. • UWinnipeg offers courses within three elds of geographic study: Cultural Geography, Physical Geography and Geomatics. • Students may pursue a bachelor’s degree (3-year, 4-year, or honours) in arts or science. • Students taking an undergraduate degree in another major may choose to add a minor in geography as a secondary area of interest. • UWinnipeg has a joint Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program with Red River College.

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unique UWinnipeg exchange program to Tours, France last semester and may lead to a masters degree program. Blais is currently writing a thesis about Winnipeg’s local food movement and how learning about food systems impacts food decision-making. She hopes to focus on a career that allows her to participate in creating safer, healthier, more engaging spaces for people. Blais will graduate with a BA (Honours) in April 2017.

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