Students News Archive
The shape of joy: Asian Heritage Month feature
May 9, 2024 —
UM master of fine art student Takashi Iwasaki’s work is an antidote to apathy
Indigenous
Building connections and supporting success
May 8, 2024 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success program helps facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at UM. It offers pre-orientation activities, academic learning support, advising, peer mentoring and special events that enhance their first-year experience.
Students
Summer Health and Wellness supports
May 7, 2024 —
Whether you are in need of support now or wanting to get prepared for the fall, UM has a variety of resources available for you to support your health and wellbeing.
Students
Get Hired! Week of May 6 2024
May 6, 2024 —
Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!
Alumni
What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!
May 6, 2024 —
Save the dates for Homecoming 2024, being held September 14 - 21.
Donor Relations
Crowdfunding website helps UM community connect their passions to generosity
April 30, 2024 —
Crowdfunding website makes it easy to fundraise for the UM community with the support of Donor Relations
Students
University of Manitoba student named a McCall MacBain Scholar
April 30, 2024 —
University of Manitoba chemistry student Katherine Bazin is one of 20 Canadians who will join the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
Students
Bannatyne Convocation – get the details on your big day!
April 29, 2024 —
Spring convocation ceremonies for the Bannatyne campus will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, starting at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Faculty of Social Work
Amplifying Children’s Voices: MSW Student Kristen Letkeman’s Dedication to Policy Research and Advocacy
April 29, 2024 —
Kristen Letkeman, a Master of Social Work student, has been awarded the 2023-24 Francine Lansdown and Gerison Lansdown Graduate Student Essay Award by The Landon Pearson Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children’s Rights at Carleton University. This award, emphasizing critical thinking and exploration of children's rights issues, recognizes Letkeman's essay on the intersection of climate change, neoliberalism, and social work in safeguarding child rights. Her research sheds light on pressing issues facing today's children, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Prioritizing mental health and wellness
April 25, 2024 —
UM is commencing a process to develop a new Mental Health and Well-being strategy for the whole university. This step will build upon previous mental health and wellness initiatives to design a robust and comprehensive strategy that reflects present-day opportunities and challenges.