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Dr. Marcia Anderson in front of a teal backdrop

Free Press: Race-based data a hallmark of pandemic response : UM in the News

June 20, 2022 —  Information collected shaped Manitoba’s vaccine roll out

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Entmology MSc student Crystal Almdal stands on a forest path.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Q&A with Entomology grad student Crystal Almdal : Network News

June 20, 2022 —  Her work on integrative pest management strategies may lead to more sustainable agriculture systems.

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Faculty of Social Work professor, Sid Frankel

Faculty of Social Work News

Sid Frankel honoured for anti-poverty awareness and reduction : News

June 20, 2022 —  Sid Frankel, a long-serving professor in the Faculty of Social Work, is the recipient of the 2022 Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award

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A ceremonial flame lit at the Mashkiki Gitigaan - Medicine Garden.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady Faculty celebrates National Indigenous Peoples’ Day : National Indigenous History Month

June 20, 2022 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will honour National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Tuesday, June 21, with morning and noon-hour celebrations on Bannatyne campus

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(l-r) Dr. Albert Friesen, Susan Bowman, Dr. Tom Bowman, Dr. Juliette Cooper, Dr. Michael Benarroch, and Dr. Digvir Jayas

Research and International News

Commemorating the lifesaving legacy of Dr. John M. Bowman : News

June 20, 2022 —  Dr. John Maxwell Bowman provided a cure to Rh disease and was immortalized last week with a new bust unveiled at Innovation Plaza

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Eastern Transportation Corridor seating area

Sustainability News

New multi-use path at Fort Garry ready for a ride or walk : Editor's Picks

June 20, 2022 —  On your next lunch hour, be sure to visit the new Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) multi-use path. The corridor runs along the eastern edge of the Fort Garry campus, adjacent to the Point Lands, including Freedman Crescent, Saunderson Street and Dysart Road

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Law students surrounding a Tipi with Robson Hall in the background

Faculty of Law News

Faculty of Law co-hosts SSHRC-funded Indigenous E-Conference with Lakehead, UNB : Network News

June 17, 2022 —  On July 7, 2022, Robson Hall’s Common Room will be the site of a SSHRC-funded in-person and online workshop focussed on identifying ways to end the phenomenon of police killing Indigenous people in need of assistance.

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Asper School of Business News

President’s Student Leadership Program kicks off core week with immersive learning experience : Campus News

June 17, 2022 —  The Burns Leadership Institute is pleased to announce the fourth cohort of the unique in Canada President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) at the University of Manitoba (UM).

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Dr. Brian Postl stands at the podium, speaking at 2022 Spring Convocation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

All welcome at farewell event for Dr. Brian Postl : Network News

June 16, 2022 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community is invited to attend the retirement celebration for Dean Brian Postl on Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Brodie Centre Atrium.

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Photo of Raven Morrisseau sitting and smiling.

Indigenous News

Finding your way With Blankstein Momentum : National Indigenous History Month

June 16, 2022 —  The Blankstein Momentum Program is a source of support to returning Indigenous students looking to improve their academic performance and expand their social networks; now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year

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