UM Today Archives
Spring Convocation 2025: A Call for Convocation Ambassadors : Network News
April 1, 2025 — Spring Convocation ceremonies are coming up, June 4 – 6, 2025 at the Fort Garry Campus and the best way you can help is by signing up as a convocation ambassador (formerly knowns as usher).
Faculty of Arts News
CTV Winnipeg: St. Boniface-St. Vital ‘more in play’ but Liberals could have edge : UM in the News
April 1, 2025 — People living in the St. Boniface-St. Vital riding will have a new MP after election day, and history shows it could come down to two candidates.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC North: Nunavut hunters urge for reassessment as Baffinland eyes 2026 construction of Steensby rail : UM in the News
April 1, 2025 — The project was approved more than a decade ago. Hunters say a lot has changed since then
School of Art News
The Free Press: The Right Place: Drop-In Art Studio Co-founded by School of Art Sessional Builds Creative Community : Network News
April 1, 2025 — On Wednesday nights, The Third Place, co-founded and School of Art Sessional Instructor Alana MacDougall, becomes a drop-in studio, where artists of all mediums and abilities are invited to work on their projects in the company of others.
Students News
Winter 2025 graduate thesis writing retreat : Network News
April 1, 2025 — The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 2-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations. Each day starts with a short workshop on writing faster, managing procrastination, and developing a consistent writing routine. Attendees will be provided with a quiet space, writing tutor support (if needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Analytical chemist explores contaminant impacts on water and soil quality : Health matters: people and planet
April 1, 2025 — Dr. Alistair Brown joined the Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor.
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: PPC close to full slate in Manitoba, Greens gathering signatures, but neither will elect member, professor says : UM in the News
March 31, 2025 — PPC close to full slate in Manitoba, Greens gathering signatures, but neither will elect member, professor says
Donor Relations News
International experiences shape the future of business leaders : Network News
March 31, 2025 — Donor support empowers students like Mickael to learn from diverse peers, gain fresh perspectives on business and life, and thrive in a globally connected world.
Faculty of Science News
CBC North by Northwest: Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election : UM in the News
March 31, 2025 — Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election
Faculty of Arts News
CTV Winnipeg: How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages : UM in the News
March 31, 2025 — How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages





