News Archive
Students
Navigating challenges: a reminder to connect with UM resources and supports
November 20, 2023 —
This is an incredibly painful and challenging time for members of both the Jewish and Palestinian diaspora, many of whom are grieving losses or worried for the safety of their friends and family. If you are seeking support, I encourage you to take advantage of the campus supports available to you.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
November 20, 2023 —
The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba.
St. John's College
Three ways St John’s college enhances UM student experience
November 20, 2023 —
The college seeks to enhance the UM experience for students. With thousands of students across campus, this small community offers its student members financial support, academic support, and on-campus housing. With something for all students, including undergraduate and graduate students, here are three reasons students should join the college.
St. John's College
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
November 20, 2023 —
Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season. Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.
Making progress, though more work to be done
November 20, 2023 —
At the University of Manitoba we are committed to creating meaningful change through a variety of actions focused around the principles of equity, anti-oppression, inclusion and transformation. On this day of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we acknowledge the lives of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people who have lost their lives in acts of transphobic violence.
Faculty of Law
New Faculty of Law Instructor to develop program for Internationally Trained Lawyers
November 17, 2023 —
Practicing professional instructor Tamra Alexander is not just here at Robson Hall to teach Wills and Succession and Commercial Law. Teaching and connecting with law students inspires her, but she is also tasked with a very important mission: to develop from the ground up, a program where newcomers to Manitoba and Canada who were trained as lawyers in other countries can re-train to resume their profession here in Canada.
Harnessing Change
November 17, 2023 —
Alum Judith Cheung, associate producer of the documentary Eternal Spring, is building a career raising awareness of atrocities in China. The film, a former Oscar candidate, also serves as a teaching tool for UM students.
What Happens When We Donate our Body to Science?
November 17, 2023 —
What happens when we donate our body to science? We posed the question to Alexa Hryniuk, assistant professor in UM’s department of human anatomy and cell science.
Sustainability
Commuting towards sustainability
November 17, 2023 —
Every second year, the Office of Sustainability, along with the Green Action Centre, collects data on how University of Manitoba (UM) community members travel to and from our campuses.
Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Map Launches
November 17, 2023 —
The Office of Sustainability has launched a brand-new interactive map that highlights sustainability features and pedestrian and cycling trails on campus.