UM Today Archives

July 14, 2023 —  Pro Bono Students Canada is a national pro bono organization with Chapters at 22 law schools across the country, including the University of Manitoba. The PBSC’s mission is to provide free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice. Volunteers at the University of Manitoba chapter have gained valuable legal experience in clinical settings, on research projects, and as legal interns throughout the Academic Year. By exposing law students to the value of Pro Bono service, PBSC aims to encourage the next generation of lawyers to make pro bono service an everyday part of their practice.

July 14, 2023 —  This year, the Emerging Leader Award selection committee recognized 88 applicants for their unique leadership.

July 14, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on July 17, 2023 in honour of Ariel Patio.

July 14, 2023 —  Every fall, the University of Manitoba’s Orientation programming welcomes thousands of new students, supporting their transition to university. In order to make UM Orientation a success, we need your help!

July 13, 2023 —  Alumna Susan Lessard-Friesen received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions, including the implementation of Safety IQ, a mandatory incident-reporting program in Manitoba.

July 13, 2023 —  UM students in all academic disciplines can liven up their academic schedules with interesting courses from the Desautels Faculty of Music

July 13, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to continue our focus on student leaders with as we announce the 2023 recipients of the Emerging Leader Awards. Part 3

July 13, 2023 —  Margaret Newall [LLD/01] spent a lifetime shining a spotlight on gender-based and family violence. This co-founder of RESOLVE (Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse) and the partnering Prairieaction Foundation—of which she was chair for a decade—died July 7.

July 12, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to continue our focus on student leaders as we announce the 2023 recipients of the Emerging Leader Awards. Part 2

July 12, 2023 —  New Academic Jobs - July 12, 2023