UM Today Archives

October 17, 2024 —  The 2024 VIBE Awards are on November 14, 2024, celebrating this year’s recipients: Emilie McKinney, founder of Anishinaabe Bimishimo, and Shaun Vincent, founder of Vincent Design Inc. This prestigious annual event combines celebration, networking and philanthropy and will highlight the incredible contributions of VIBE Award recipients McKinney and Vincent, who have each led with ingenuity, passion and a vision that goes far beyond their respective industries. Says IBEP director Riley Proulx [BComm(Hons)/19], “everyone can find inspiration from the stories of resilience, courage and dedication of our award recipients.”

October 17, 2024 —  A new training series is combining new technology with verbal communication training to help faculty members and sessional instructors have better conversations with students.

October 17, 2024 —  The first Sunday of November is always a special time for the St John’s College community. It’s a time when we bestow honorary degrees in recognition of those who have made significant contribution to both St John’s community and the country. It is also when we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as well as our scholarship and bursary recipients. For the 2024 convocation on November 3, SJC is proud to recognize Rt Rev. Helen Kennedy, Dr. Evelyn Forget, and Mr. Jim Ripley. Each of these individuals has had a significant impact on our community, whether as students, on the Council, or in our chapel.

October 16, 2024 —  The Indigenous Career Mentor Program launched in the fall of 2022 as an extension of Career Services already established Carer Mentor Program.

October 16, 2024 —  Excitement is in the air as the University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble prepares to showcase their talent at the upcoming conference “The Space Between,” hosted at Acadia University in beautiful Wolfville, NS. Invited by the Canadian Percussion Network, the ensemble will present their captivating session titled “Connecting the Threads: An Exploration in Community-Minded Rehearsal and Performance Processes.” This is not just an opportunity for performance; it’s a chance to dive deep into the essence of musical collaboration. Grouping the students in various quartets allows the students to explore a variety of musical, creative and leadership roles withing the traditional percussion quartet model. 

October 16, 2024 —  MLA Obby Khan, hotelier Wally Daudrich meet deadline to run for Manitoba PC leader

October 16, 2024 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024, in memory of Sandy Rossman.

October 16, 2024 —  University is a time to gain new experiences, and studying or working abroad is a great way to do just that. UM offers many opportunities for students to travel abroad and expand their horizons.

October 16, 2024 —  Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for November, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

October 16, 2024 —  U of M awarded most Gates foundation grants of any Canadian university