UM Today Archives

April 1, 2024 —  Asper students Joshua Peterson, Tyler Roslinsky, Taylor Bially and Sanjana Sabu won first prize at the Alberta Not-for-Profit’s External Case Competition this February, bringing home a $1,500 cash prize, which they donated back to the not-for-profit organization that helped them prepare for the competition.

April 1, 2024 —  The Bastarache Moot was recently held at the University of Ottawa from March 22 to March 24, 2024. This French-language moot recognizing the Honourable Michel Bastarache, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, has been held annually since 2019. Brent Tichon (2L) was recognized as the 4th best mooter for his oral arguments during the competition (4e meilleur plaideur).

April 1, 2024 —  A new program aims to connect caregivers of adults within the UM community with students offering support through companionship services. The Adult Companionship Services (ACS) Directory, launched by Family Resources in collaboration with the Centre on Aging and the UM Age-friendly University Committee, will serve as a centralized hub to locate companionship service providers and post job opportunities.

April 1, 2024 —  Master of Landscape Architecture student receive national awards!

March 31, 2024 —  Applications for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship, available to the spouse or dependent children of UM employees or retired former employees, are now open. Apply now!

March 31, 2024 —  The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will double its class size this fall to address an identified need for respiratory therapists in Manitoba.

March 31, 2024 —  Celebrate UM’s new strategic plan at community launch event

March 30, 2024 —  Winnipeg Free Press: Family mourns death of Bill Neville Longtime political commentator remembered as ‘true renaissance man’

March 29, 2024 —  The Canadian Press: Manitoba budget, set for Tuesday, to include several tax breaks and hits

March 29, 2024 —  CBC Manitoba: Manitoba to scrap 50% provincial property tax break in 2025, replace it with flat $1,500 credit