UM Today Archives
Faculty of Law News
Director of Access to Justice and Community Engagement arrives at Faculty of Law : Network News
April 11, 2023 — The Faculty of law is pleased to announce that Natasha Brown [BEd/2001; LLB/2005], former Manitoba Access to Justice Coordinator at the Law Society of Manitoba, will be joining the Faculty of Law as the Director of Access to Justice and Community Engagement on a three-year term.
Students News
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Apr. 11, 2023 : Network News
April 11, 2023 — Dear students, As the end of Winter Term approaches, I wanted to commend you on your efforts and wish you the best during the exam period. For ease of access, we have curated a list of UM resources and supports available to you and I encourage you to take advantage of them.
Faculty of Arts News
The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis : Campus News
April 10, 2023 — One of the most anticipated measures of the 2023 Canadian federal budget is the grocery rebate. The rebate is designed to provide relief to millions of Canadians who are struggling with rising grocery prices and food insecurity.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Community of expertise around accreditation to build strength and ease stress : Network News
April 10, 2023 — Sharing experience and insights to to make accreditation easier and more efficient.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Cattle Country: Manitoba’s Agricultural Crown Grazing Lands – Assessing Potential for Growing the Beef Industry : Network News
April 10, 2023 — The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in March 2023.
Canada Research Chairs Symposium returns to Bannatyne Campus on April 24 : News
April 10, 2023 — Researchers at UM are motivated by the impacts of their work to improve the lives of people here in Manitoba, and around the world.
Asper School of Business News
Meet the MBA alum excelling in sports marketing : Network News
April 10, 2023 — “You can get something across—creating emotion or a sense of pride—with very few words.” Emily Sanders [BComm(Hons)/12, MBA/20], Director of Marketing Services at True North Sports + Entertainment, describes the commercial that confirmed her interest in sports marketing.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Food and Nutrition Security for Manitoba Youth research report released : Network News
April 6, 2023 — The FANS study represents some of the most comprehensive research on adolescent nutritional health and food security conducted in Manitoba to date.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
Upcoming experiential learning events for faculty and instructors : Network News
April 6, 2023 — Explore experiential learning in upcoming events: The Teaching Café, the Experiential Learning Gathering and the Experiential Learning Institute
Faculty of Arts News
Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don’t think so : Network News
April 6, 2023 — Does democracy breed corruption – particularly in developing countries? There are strong advocates of the theory. And strong detractors.





