News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Recreation Services has something special in store to celebrate Mother’s Day
April 27, 2018 —
On May 12 and 13, we welcome all mothers to use the Active Living Centre and all fitness and recreation facilities at the Fort Garry campus for free!
Op-ed: Opposing ideas can and should co-exist in our energy policy
April 27, 2018 —
Let’s imagine a smarter Manitoba, where increased domestic usage of clean electricity firmly places Manitoba Hydro and the province on a sustainable path
Faculty of Law
Embracing opportunities and making a difference for Winnipeg
April 27, 2018 —
Sherri Walsh [LL.B./85] has been extremely busy over the past year since she started her new job as the City of Winnipeg’s first-ever Integrity Commissioner in April, 2017. The Robson Hall Faculty of Law alum rose with confidence to the challenge of completely revising an out-of-date 1994 Code of Conduct for City Councillors. As a result of her hard work, she received unanimous backing for the new document presented to City Council this February. The Code was passed and made effective as an official By-law of the City on February 22, 2018.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Engaging patients: Nursing researchers garner ‘seed’ funding
April 27, 2018 —
When Kendra Rieger and Kellie Thiessen were announced as winners of a CHI award, they were thrilled – but not only for the reasons one might think
Faculty of Education
‘No neutral approach to teaching’
April 27, 2018 —
In order for teachers to bring about meaningful positive change, they have to get political, says Prof. Yatta Kanu
Desautels Faculty of Music
Assistant professor Jody Stark to receive dissertation award
April 26, 2018 —
Jody Stark, associate professor in music education, will be honoured with a CATE dissertation award, which she will receive at the Canadian Society for Studies in Education conference in Regina next month.
Brushing up on generosity
April 26, 2018 —
School of Dental Hygiene voted overwhelmingly in support of Smiles for Miles, largely because of the personal experiences they’ve had through the program, which sponsors dental care for newcomers
Engineering a successful 3MT® competition
April 26, 2018 —
International student Shervin Ghomi competes in 3MT® regionals on April 27 and needs your votes
CBC: Police officer in ‘revenge porn’ case sues over distribution of intimate images
April 26, 2018 —
University of Manitoba law professor Karen Busby said it's an interesting case and, to the best of her knowledge, is the first claim under the Manitoba law.
Indigenous
Graduation Pow Wow profile: Jeremy McKay
April 25, 2018 —
You can often find law student Jeremy McKay [BComm/14] in Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, providing support and guidance to other Indigenous students