News Archive
Leadership announcement July 2023
July 4, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the appointment of Dr. Robert Hoppa, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Special committee considers recommendations on the redesigned budget model
July 4, 2023 —
The budget model and budget process review steering committee has reviewed the recommendations that emerged from a comprehensive consultation process on the redesigned budget model.
Students
It is almost time to register for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024!
June 30, 2023 —
Students can access their registration time in Aurora on June 30th, 2023.
Newest Order of Canada appointees include six UM community members
June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”
Research and International
Former UM Vice-President honoured with Lieutenant Governor’s Award
June 30, 2023 —
Digvir Jayas is the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in Manitoba.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Cal Wiese is a true original, and will bring great things to the classroom
June 30, 2023 —
2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Cal Wiese never turns down an opportunity to perform and collaborate. How lucky for audiences!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students learn about environmental impact of health systems
June 30, 2023 —
Attending the Summer Institute on Sustainable Health Systems opened Mackenzie Alexiuk’s eyes to how the delivery of health care impacts the environment.
UM united in our commitment to equity, respect, and human dignity
June 30, 2023 —
At the beginning of this month, many of us marched in celebration of 2SLGBTQQIA+. Now, in the final week of Pride Month, our peers at the University of Waterloo have experienced a heinous act of violence on their campus. The University of Manitoba extends our deepest sympathies and our solidarity against hate to our colleagues at the University of Waterloo. Our campuses should be places where we peacefully pursue knowledge and seek to benefit others.
NCTR archival records added to UNESCO Memory Register
June 30, 2023 —
An emotional ceremony was held June 29, 2023 to mark the Archival Records of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) being inscribed into the Memory of the World International Register created by UNESCO
Asper School of Business
Asper Professor Nathan Greidanus appointed as Acting Associate Dean
June 30, 2023 —
The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Nathan Greidanus as the Acting Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education. Greidanus officially assumes the role July 1, 2023, and will hold this position until December 31, 2023.