UM Today Archives
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
New prof to explore policy and market impacts on agrifood systems : Network News
October 24, 2024 — Dr. Tengda Gong joined the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics as Assistant Professor in Agribusiness Finance on October 1, 2024.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Over 100 new nurses welcomed to profession : Network News
October 23, 2024 — The College of Nursing welcomed 105 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 22 at the new Desautels Concert Hall, a few hours ahead the graduands’ convocation.
Asper School of Business News
Asper graduates take the stage for Fall Convocation 2024 : Network News
October 23, 2024 — For Fall Convocation 2024, the Asper School of Business celebrates new Asper alumni as they take their hard-earned degrees into the workforce, further study, or their next great venture. Here is a snapshot of just a few new Asper alumni receiving their parchments on October 22, 2024.
Open Water : The Magazine
October 22, 2024 — As climate change melts sea ice in Manitoba’s subarctic, northern communities explore Churchill’s future as a shipping route connecting the province to the global supply chain. See how UM scientists at the Churchill Marine Observatory are helping navigate the path forward
Asper School of Business News
Infused and in business : Network News
October 22, 2024 — At one of Manitoba’s many maker markets, Toasti Bean co-founders Hayley Johnston [BComm(Hons)/13] and Thao Lam [BComm(Hons)/16] offer samples of pistachio ice cream, blueberry pancakes, and caramel stickybun, excited to share that—yes—many of these tasty treats are also available in decaf.
Why Are Pollinators Key to Year-Round Food Security? : The Magazine
October 22, 2024 — Indigenous scholar Kyle Bobiwash explains how a dip in pollinator populations from climate change affects farmers’ crops worldwide
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
Teaching and Learning Certificate program celebrates 2024 graduates : Network News
October 22, 2024 — The certificate, offered through The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (The Centre), combines workshops, mentorships and classroom observations. Participants learn pedagogical principles and foundational knowledge that can be applied in the classroom.
Asper School of Business News
The Canadian Press: Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff : U of M in the News
October 22, 2024 — Minister’s proposed strike freeze fails to find traction in Montreal port standoff
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: Should AI get an A+ in classrooms? Manitoba expert weighs in : U of M in the News
October 22, 2024 — Should AI get an A+ in classrooms? Manitoba expert weighs in
Faculty of Education News
CBC Manitoba: Manitoba’s education overhaul plan a step forward for Indigenous students, advocates say : U of M in the News
October 22, 2024 — Manitoba's education overhaul plan a step forward for Indigenous students, advocates say