News Archive
CBC/Ottawa Citizen: Phyllis Yaffe appointed consul general in New York; Matthew Levin ambassador to Spain
July 20, 2016 —
University of Manitoba alumna Phyllis Yaffe [BA/69, LLD/13] has been appointed consul general in New York.
Faculty of Education
Students break for summer, teachers hit the books
July 19, 2016 —
Just when students are graduating and breaking for the summer, some 400 teachers are hitting the books or, in some cases, picking up a video camera for upgrading and professional development at the Faculty of Education
Human Resources
Sign up for online services with Great-West Life and Manitoba Blue Cross
July 19, 2016 —
In the event of a service disruption by Canada Post, U of M faculty and staff can access their Great-West Life and Manitoba Blue Cross benefits online.
Faculty of Architecture
Architecture Adjuncts, Grads and Students among Canadian Architecture’s Emerging Talents
July 19, 2016 —
The Faculty of Architecture would like to congratulate 2Architecture, Work/Shop and Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio for being recognized as some of the up-and-coming designers in the country.
Fox News: Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings
July 19, 2016 —
Women with osteoporosis who take drugs to help avoid fractures still need to have their bone density monitored, U of M study suggests.
Expanding molecular bubble unveils the mysterious origin of Tycho’s supernova
July 19, 2016 —
A team of international scientists has determined the origin of a famous cosmic 'mileage marker'
Human Resources
Staff invited to apply for Support Staff Learning Exchange trip to University of Victoria
July 18, 2016 —
Apply for the Support Staff Learning Exchange trip to University of Victoria by August 12.
CBC: PC finance minister blames NDP for latest provincial credit downgrade
July 18, 2016 —
Michael Benarroch, dean of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, said it's accurate for Friesen to say the PCs inherited a fiscal mess from the NDP.
Globe and Mail: Why airships should replace jets for moving freight
July 18, 2016 —
The shift to a lower- or zero-carbon emission transport system will significantly reduce greenhouse gasses