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WISDOM Annual Movie Screening Registration
by WISDOM MB 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hi WISDOM members! The Women in Science: Development, Outreach, and Mentorship (WISDOM) Learner Commitee is happy to invite you to its fifth annual movie screening and lunch! This will take place on June 3rd, 2025 in Theatre B of the Basic Medical Sciences Building at the Bannatyne Campus. This event is open to EVERYONE - you don't need to be part of WISDOM or identify as a woman in science to join us. Lunch will be provided from 11:30-12:30 with some inspiring words from guest speaker and astrophysicist Vesna Milosevic-Zdjelar. The movie will begin at 12:30 ending around 2:30pm. We will be showing Hidden Figures. This movie shares the story of three brilliant African-American women at NASA who played an integral role in one of the greatest space operations in history. The registration deadline is May 30th. Please find more details about this event and register at the following link: https://forms.gle/hpbf3Spn9pKeuyE97 Please do not hesitate to reach out to wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions! We look forward to having you join us! Best, Chelsea and Riley WISDOM Learner Event executives wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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Save the Date - WISDOM Equity Symposium Oct 30 2025
by WISDOM MB 14 May '25

14 May '25

[A green, blue and grey geometrical design with text: "Save the Date! Join us at the WISDOM Equity Symposium in Health Research, October 30, 2025, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Canad Inns Hotel, 720 William Ave. Stay tuned for more information] Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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WISDOM Learner Social Media Executive Position
by WISDOM MB 02 May '25

02 May '25

Hello WISDOM members, Join the WISDOM Learner Leadership Team! WISDOM is seeking a new Social Media Executive to join our learner leadership team. Are you passionate about science communication and building community? Ready to bring your creativity to our platforms and amplify the voices of women in science? Apply now by submitting: * A 500-word personal statement outlining your leadership qualities, qualifications, and motivation to join the WISDOM team. * A mock social media post and promotion plan/timeline for the Annual WISDOM Movie (you may use a past screening as an example). Open to learners across Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and students in health professions or interdisciplinary programs connected to RFHS. [A poster for a company Description automatically generated][A blue and white flyer with text Description automatically generated]

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Lindau Award Winner - Courtney Marshall
by WISDOM MB 02 May '25

02 May '25

Hello WISDOM members, Congratulations to WISDOM Learner Executive member Courtney Marshall who won the Lindau Award at ICAM 2025! Courtney Marshall is a PhD student in the Department of Immunology under the supervision of Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee on her project "Immunomodulation of airway inflammation by Innate Defence Regulator Peptide IDR-1002; IL-33 production and sex bias". She received the Ed Kroeger Travel Award during the 2025 MSHRF to attend and present her poster at the 2025 International Congress on Academic Medicine in Halifax. During ICAM, she presented in the health research poster competition, where delegates from other Universities in Canada present their work and compete for awards. Her poster "Tristetraprolin as a Novel Target of Innate Defence Regulator (IDR) Peptide in the modulation of IL-33 production in the lungs" received a Gold Award, a Gairdner Award to attend the Gairdner Awards Ceremony in Toronto, and the Lindau Award. The Lindau is awarded to the top poster presentation in the health research competition and comes with a nomination to attend a future Lindau Nobel Meeting in Germany. [Three women standing together, holding multiple award certificates.] Pictured: WISDOM Learner Committee Co-chairs Allison Balasko (Left) and Diane Tshikudi (Right) with Courtney Marshall at ICAM 2025 [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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Recruitment open for 2025 Longitudinal Mentorship Program
by WISDOM MB 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

Hello WISDOM members! The Women in Science; Development, Outreach, and Mentoring (WISDOM) (https://wisdommb.wordpress.com/our-mission/) Team is excited to open recruitment for our 2025 Longitudinal Mentorship Program! In 2023 and 2024, WISDOM hosted the Longitudinal Mentorship Program (LMP) to support women trainees in the Rady Faculty of Health Science (RFHS) and it was a resounding success. We recruited >20 mentors and >80 mentees that were matched into groups with 2 mentors and 4-6 mentees. This group mentorship structure allowed for a "team" environment, which enhances communication skills, collaboration, and knowledge exchange opportunities in a larger network. We are now accepting applications for mentees for WISDOM's 2025 LMP, and I wanted to personally invite you to participate in our program! How it works: As a mentee, you will fill out the Application form<https://forms.gle/eSFDwf7y9uS6mGFKA> , which contains a link to view the available mentors. You will rank your top 3 preferred mentors, or if you can't choose, we will choose for you! The mentorship team will then match groups with 2 mentors (at least one will be a preferred mentor) and your fellow mentees. Once matched, there will be a kick-off introduction event (tentative date May 29th) hosted by WISDOM to connect the groups in-person. The program will run until the end of 2025, with a midway event in September and a wrap up event in December to culminate the program. It is expected that mentees will work amongst themselves to organize events with mentors in addition to the planned events. You can also request one on one meetings with your mentors. To read more about the program visit our 2025 Informational Pamphlet <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Ms2mJHfgW4h2VK93FInJaJCyA7JNJmv/view?usp=…> so you can evaluate whether this initiative is something you would be interested in. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to the WISDOM mentorship team at WISDOMmentorship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:WISDOMmentorship@umanitoba.ca> Please find the recruitment form here: Application form<https://forms.gle/eSFDwf7y9uS6mGFKA> Mentee Recruitment will run from March 20th until April 30th Thank you for your consideration, Courtney Marshall & Lea Soliman WISDOM Longitudinal Mentorship Program Coordinators Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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WISDOM events poll
by WISDOM MB 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Hi WISDOM Members! We hope you're enjoying the start of Spring 🌷 WISDOM is committed to hosting events that reflect the interests and needs of our members. We'd love to hear from you through this short poll to help guide our future event planning. Let us know what kind of events you are most interested in, as well as any event ideas you'd like to share with us! Poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUTu1Hp_WIdeGgFbyb37bQm2AS02GS3so… Thank you in advance for your input. We are excited to hear your ideas! Chelsea and Riley WISDOM Learner Events Executives Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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WISDOM Mentorship Program 2025
by WISDOM MB 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Hello WISDOM Members! The Women in Science; Development, Outreach, and Mentoring (WISDOM) (https://wisdommb.wordpress.com/our-mission/) Team is excited to open recruitment for our 2025 Longitudinal Mentorship Program! In 2023 and 2024, WISDOM hosted the Longitudinal Mentorship Program (LMP) to support women trainees in the Rady Faculty of Health Science (RFHS) and it was a resounding success. We recruited >20 mentors and >80 mentees that were matched into groups with 2 mentors and 4-6 mentees. This group mentorship structure allowed for a "team" environment, which enhances communication skills, collaboration, and knowledge exchange opportunities in a larger network. We are now recruiting for WISDOM's 2025 LMP, and I wanted to personally invite you to participate in our program! Mentors fill out a short survey and provide a bio for mentees to review and select their preferred mentor. The mentorship program coordinators form mentorship groups based on similar goals and mentee preferences. Once matched, there will be a kick-off introduction event (tentative date in May) hosted by WISDOM to connect the groups in-person. The program will run until the end of 2025, with a midway event in September and a wrap up event in December to culminate the program. It is expected that mentees work to organize events with mentors in addition to the planned events. To read more about the program visit our 2025 Informational Pamphlet <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Ms2mJHfgW4h2VK93FInJaJCyA7JNJmv/view?usp=…> so you can evaluate whether this initiative is something you would be interested in. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to the WISDOM mentorship team at WISDOMmentorship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:WISDOMmentorship@umanitoba.ca> Please find the recruitment form here: https://forms.gle/5wD4GYF5C7PnKRpZ9 Mentor Recruitment will run from Feb 3rd-March 15th Mentee Recruitment will run from March 20th until April 30th Thank you, Courtney Marshall & Lea Soliman WISDOM Longitudinal Mentorship Program Coordinators [2Q==]

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Empower Others, Lead Change – Apply to the President's Student Leadership Program
by WISDOM MB 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Hello WISDOM members, Please see the below opportunity. ================ [cid:image002.jpg@01DB7D66.76186CD0] Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Apply to be part of the next cohort of President’s Student Leadership Fellows! Are you ready to take your leadership development to the next level? This is your chance to be part of The President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP)—a truly unique and transformative opportunity for post-secondary students across Manitoba! Here’s why you don’t want to miss out: 📌 What is PSLP? The President’s Student Leadership Program is a unique-in-Canada immersive learning experience designed to develop and expand your leadership. Each year, a diverse cohort of students from across faculties, post-secondary institutions, interests, backgrounds, and regions of Manitoba come together to explore and develop their leadership potential. 📚Key Benefits * Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Work alongside passionate students from various fields of study. * Exclusive mentorship: Learn directly from renowned leaders in business, government, and community organizations. * Real-world experience: Build leadership skills you can apply to your future career and community endeavors. * Networking opportunities: Connect with a vibrant network of peers and professionals. 🌍Who Can Apply? PSLP is open to post-secondary students in Manitoba who are eager to grow as leaders, embrace diverse perspectives, and make a lasting impact in their communities. Don’t Wait—Apply Now! Applications for Cohort 7 are now open! Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop your leadership potential and help shape the future of our province. Application deadline is March 9th. 🔗 Learn more and apply<https://umanitoba.ca/asper/programs-of-study/presidents-student-leadership-…>! 📨 Questions? Contact us at info.leadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:info.leadership@umanitoba.ca> Be bold. Be inspired. Be a leader. Prefer to watch a video? 🎥 Learn more about the President’s Student Leadership Program! Watch this short video to learn how this unique leadership program is transforming post-secondary students into tomorrow’s leaders. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6J1P5XmgOE&t=2s Don’t miss out—your leadership journey starts here! Melissa C. Gayle Program Coordinator and Assistant to the Director James W. Burns Leadership Institute I.H. Asper School of Business University of Manitoba Room 358, 181 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 5V4 Ph: 431-335-2796 Chat with me on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fcha…> [Graphical user interface, text Description automatically generated]<http://umanitoba.ca/asper>

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Celebrating Black Women’s Resilience in STEM
by WISDOM MB 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Dear WISDOM Members, SWIS Africa (Shaping African Women in STEM) is hosting an event in honor of Black History Month, celebrating the journeys of Black women in STEM. The event is intended to recognize and support the amazing contributions of Black women in STEM and will feature discussions on overcoming barriers and strategies for success. There will also be an opportunity for networking. Given WISDOM’s focus on supporting women in STEM, we are happy to forward this opportunity. Event Details: 📅 Date: February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM CST 📍 Venue: SMARTpark Innovation Hub, 100 Innovation Drive, Winnipeg 🎟️ Free entry | Free venue parking 🔗 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-black-women-resilience-in-stem-tic… See you there! WISDOM

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Magnificent Women's Awards 2025
by WISDOM MB 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

Dear WISDOM Members, The Women's Centre at the University of Manitoba is organizing their Magnificent Women's Awards Gala 2025. Last year, three WISDOM members were honored with awards! They have opened their applications for awards for 2025 (see their categories here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8K1vMWriowAEnu-CJG607AGUZNx13zubhFYqsi…). To nominate yourself or another magnificent woman, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdekw2wQPOLimxj6K0QWruyDclQ_v-DPwN… Follow them on Instagram: womenscentre_umsu! Any questions can be directed to womensrep(a)umsu.ca<mailto:womensrep@umsu.ca> Wynne Haaksma (she/her) Administrative Support wisdommb(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:wisdommb@umanitoba.ca> Women in Science; Development, Outreach & Mentoring<https://wisdommb.ca/> [A black background with grey text Description automatically generated] Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_mb/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-manitoba-0553382b1/> & X<https://x.com/um_wisdom>

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