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‘Stories Are In Our Bones’ sees filmmaker Janine Windolph take her young sons fishing with their kokum, a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. (Stories Are In Our Bones/National Film Board)

More than entertainment: Indigenous women are teaching through filmmaking : UM in the News

March 23, 2022 —  In disrupting stereotypes, showcasing Indigenous excellence and teaching about histories and contemporary realities that matter, Indigenous filmmakers are leading the way toward a better future.

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Greg Smith standing in front of Tier building

Dr. Greg Smith appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) : News

March 23, 2022 —  An accomplished administrator, professor and scholar, Dr. Greg Smith has been appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) effective April 1, 2022

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Frances McGill | PHOTO: COURTESY LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA

Reader’s Digest: 20 Canadian Heroes You Might Not Know About—But Should : UM in the News

March 23, 2022 —  Dr. Francis McGill, a UM alum made the list of 20 Canadian heroes you might not know

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Robson Hall 100 level hallway showing student lockers

Faculty of Law News

Robson Hall student spaces to receive major upgrades : Network News

March 23, 2022 —  The Manitoba Law Students Association and the Faculty of Law are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to use Law Student Endowment Funds to enhance student-facing spaces in Robson Hall.

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A woman standing in business attire at a podium, and another photo of computer screen with two people talking.

Asper School of Business News

Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomes competitors from across North America : Network News

March 23, 2022 —  The 2022 New Venture Championships were hosted virtually this past weekend and did not disappoint. This year, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) went big. We combined the graduate and undergraduate competitions and expanded the undergraduate event to be open to students from around the world. With this new combination it certainly made for an exciting whirlwind three days of celebrating entrepreneurship and student innovation.

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Asper School of Business News

Elevating anti-racism awareness : International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 22, 2022 —  Asper student Shyanti Saha Arpa discusses her role on UM's Anti-Racism Task Force

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Actress in pink dress sitting on large, plush armchair, looking through an antique telescope.

Faculty of Arts News

Explore past and present, order and disorder in this virtual murder mystery : Network News

March 22, 2022 —  The University of Manitoba Theatre program is gearing up to present their final mainstage show of the 2021-22 season – Arcadia by English playwright Tom Stoppard. Catch this student production March 30 to April 3.

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Zoom and Teams training

Information Services and Technology News

Information Services and Technology Offering Additional Microsoft 365 Training through LOD : Network News

March 22, 2022 —  IST Engagement Services will offer additional Microsoft 365 training sessions to staff and faculty starting March 28. We invite you to join our IT Learning Coordinator in learning more about Microsoft 365. Training sessions on Teams, File Sharing, the M365 portal and MS Forms are available.

Students in masks walking in the tunnels \\ Photo by Mike Latschislaw

Students News

Update for students on Summer Term, resources and COVID-19 protocols : Featured

March 22, 2022 —  Reinforcing key information and important updates to in-person learning and COVID protocols for the Summer Term

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Nathan Derejko, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice.

Faculty of Law News

University of Manitoba appoints new Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice : Campus News

March 22, 2022 —  The Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice was created and funded through the generosity of the Mauro Foundation and is a key part of the Master of Human Rights program, now housed at Robson Hall

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