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Faculty of Law News
“The Surveillant University”: Law Faculty’s Distinguished Visiting Lecturer to address controversial topic of remote proctoring : Network News
March 4, 2022 — With final exams a little over a month away, the last topic being covered in the Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series could not be more relevant. Speaking on “The Surveillant University: Remote Proctoring, AI and Human Rights,” Dr. Teresa Scassa, Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, joins us at a virtual Robson Hall March 8 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. This talk is open to all members of the University of Manitoba community interested in human rights and exam surveillance.
Faculty of Architecture News
M.Arch student earns RAIC International Prize Scholarship recognition : Network News
March 3, 2022 — Saba Mirhosseini, a M.Arch student, has won recognition in the RAIC International Prize Scholarship competition.
CBC Manitoba: 2 U of M faculty among Manitoba artists nominated for 2022 Juno Awards : UM in the News
March 3, 2022 — Juno award nods for members of the UM community
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Walking the Talk : International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 3, 2022 — Since the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences passed Canada’s first post-secondary institutional anti-racism policy in August 2020, receiving local and national attention, the focus has shifted to educating key stakeholders about the policy and implementing it across the Rady Faculty’s five colleges
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Manitoba Protein Research Strategy a blueprint for province’s protein industry : Campus News
March 3, 2022 — Dr. Jim House authored a comprehensive research plan that will help Manitoba become a global leader in sustainable protein production.
Faculty of Social Work News
Social Work Standing in Solidarity with Ukraine for Human Dignity, Peace, and Justice : Network News
March 2, 2022 — As the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, the resolve of Ukrainians—and all who respect the dignity of human life—grows stronger. The Faculty of Social Work stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the brave fight to preserve fundamental human rights and freedom from tyranny. We condemn the Russian government’s unlawful war and deceitful propaganda, with which they are manipulating their own citizens and the world.
Asper School of Business News
Beyond numbers and spreadsheets : Network News
March 2, 2022 — Sirius Zhang knew she had to study abroad to quell her burning curiosity for future-focused business practices.
Dismantling racism: UM establishes Anti-Racism Task Force : International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 2, 2022 — Includes diverse members from across the University who have been active in advancing racial justice and decolonization throughout the University through their leadership, experience, subject matter expertise, and community involvement
New Academic Jobs – March 2, 2022 : Network News
March 2, 2022 — New Academic Jobs - March 2, 2022
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
New profs broaden Faculty expertise in soils, animal health, food and human nutritional sciences : Network News
March 2, 2022 — Dr. Cristina Rosell and Dr. Dylan MacKay joined Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Dr. Hooman Derakhshani joined Animal Science and Dr. Afua Mante joined Soil Science.uary 16.





