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![The Hon. Roland Penner, C.M., Q.C. [B.A./49, LL.B./61] was a professor at the Faculty of Law from 1972 to 2009, serving as Dean from 1989 - 1994. After retiring, he remained a Senior Scholar at Robson Hall until his passing on Thursday, May 31, 2018.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/p56_roland-horiz-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law mourns passing of Roland Penner, former Dean, senior scholar, alumnus
June 4, 2018 —
The Dean's Office of Robson Hall Faculty of Law, shared sad news with Faculty, staff and students in an email this weekend. "It is with great sadness that I relay to you the passing of Roland Penner, who until his death, was a Senior Scholar at Robson Hall and previous Dean (1989 - 94)," said Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Dean of Law.
Wpg Free Press: Brodsky, for the defence
June 4, 2018 —
Faculty of Law alumnus Greg Brodsky profiled
2018 Governor General’s Gold Medal Recipient
June 4, 2018 —
Elizabeth Skoropata is this year’s recipient of the Governor General's Gold Medal
Sustainability
Commuter Challenge: Tips for Success
June 4, 2018 —
This week, commuters across Canada are signing up for Commuter Challenge 2018, a week-long event encouraging businesses, organizations, and individuals to ditch the car and choose more sustainable commuting options. The University of Manitoba is encouraging all staff, faculty, and students to participate this year. If you haven’t registered yet, there are a bunch of reasons to consider participating! All you have to do is consider biking, walking, bussing, or carpooling the week of June 3-9, logging your commute, and you will be entered to win some super awesome prizes!
Canoes, Colonialism and Reconciliation
June 4, 2018 —
Please join us on Friday, June 8, for a screening of two films about canoes, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Derrick LaMere and Hillary Beattie.
Asper School of Business
Arianna Huffington to speak to students
June 4, 2018 —
Business icon Arianna Huffington will speak with University of Manitoba students at the Asper School of Business on Tuesday, June 12.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Positive vibes keep Mini U staff coming back for more
June 4, 2018 —
First-year supervisor 'inspired' by Mini U's culture of positivity
Sustainability
Commuter Challenge 2018
June 3, 2018 —
Get active in the June 3-9 friendly competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or bus to school or work
Faculty of Social Work
Social Work faculty, staff and students racing for a dream
June 1, 2018 —
Faculty of Social Work staff, students and faculty will be participating in The Dream Factory River City Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in an effort to make children’s dreams come true. For the past three years, the team, named Talking Dragons, has paddled its way to the finish line in support of family and friends who have been affected by cancer.
Golf fundraiser invites golfers, sponsors to June 15 tournament
June 1, 2018 —
Bison men's hockey is formally inviting golfers, donors, and sponsors for a Golf Fundraiser on Friday, June 15, 2018.