News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM faculty, learners recognized by Doctors Manitoba in Top 40 Under 40 Awards
October 27, 2023 —
Recipients have demonstrated excellence and a strong commitment in the areas of research, clinical practice, education, leadership, and advocacy for improvements to patient care, and/or physician and student well-being.
Asper School of Business
Making mental health services more accessible for students
October 27, 2023 —
Phill, a graduate of the Asper School of Business MBA program, is the founder and CEO of My Student Wellbeing, an online platform where university students can access virtual counselling sessions with qualified therapists. A former social worker who gained business knowledge and skills in his MBA, Phill strives to make mental health services more accessible for students.
St. John's College
From abroad to the dorm: students find home in college residence
October 27, 2023 —
The St John’s college residence is a diverse place filled with students from all over the world. From Malaysia, India, Africa, and other countries worldwide, the students feel at home when they walk into the building. We caught up with Dean of Residence Matthew Bowman as the college looks to fill available rooms with January 2024 and Summer 2024 students looking for accommodation.
Video: The Undead Archive
October 27, 2023 —
Video: Go behind the scenes to learn more about the Hamilton Family Fonds, one of the most visited collections in the UM Archives and Special Collections and is the foundation for The Undead Archive exhibition.
Research and International
Global leader in food safety research leaves a deep legacy
October 26, 2023 —
On September 2, 2023, UM researcher and retired professor emeritus Dr. Ronald R. Marquardt passed away at the age of 88.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing PhD program celebrates 10 years
October 26, 2023 —
The College of Nursing’s PhD program entered its 10th year this term with a cohort of seven students. The program has graduated 14 students since its inception, including six who are currently faculty members in the the college.
![Practicing lawyer Allison Fenske [LLB/2007] joins Faculty of Law as Clinical Counsel this fall.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Allison-Fenske-by-Rachael-King-2022-0536-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
New Clinical Counsel at Faculty of Law to support International Human Rights initiative
October 26, 2023 —
This fall, the Faculty of Law welcomed alum Allison Fenske [LLB/2007] to the role of Clinical Counsel. In addition to assisting the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre’s Director with supervising students, Fenske is teaching Gender and the Law, and working on the development of an international human rights clinic.
Students
Gaining experience through volunteerism
October 26, 2023 —
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community, meet friends who have similar interests and dig deeper into an area of interest? Volunteering is a great way to explore a variety of occupations, build your skills and learn more about the world of work.
St. John's College
Enhancing student experience with college membership benefits
October 26, 2023 —
The college is a place for students to meet new people, find community, and amplify their student experience with our membership, including access to our scholarships and bursaries open to all UM students.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Deploying four moorings in the High Arctic
October 25, 2023 —
CEOS researchers are reaching historic high latitudes aboard the CCGS Amundsen in an effort to understand climate change's effect on water and sea-ice dynamics.