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Asper School of Business News
The LGBT Purge in Canada: A Forgotten History with Michelle Douglas : Network News
October 6, 2021 — The James W. Burns Leadership Institute welcomes Michelle Douglas, human rights activist and survivor of the Canadian military “LGBT Purge” in the 1980s, for a discussion on what it means to make your voice heard and enact change through active engagement.
Faculty of Arts News
Meet the new faces in Arts : Network News
October 6, 2021 — The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members with appointments beginning July 1, 2021.
Get to know UM’s new Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), Dr. Tracey Peter : Campus News
October 6, 2021 — Dr. Peter began in the position of Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) in July. We chatted with her about her history, goals, and what she likes to do in her downtime
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Join us for our Virtual Open House 2021 : Network News
October 6, 2021 — Learn all about our academic offerings, financial services, admissions, student life and more
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
AG e-news October 5, 2021 : Network News
October 5, 2021 — News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CBC: 5 Canadian books make shortlist for $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize : UM in the News
October 5, 2021 — New novel by UM alumna Miriam Toews [BA/89, DLITT/17] shortlisted for prestigious prize
Students News
Verify your SIN in Aurora : Network News
October 5, 2021 — Tax season will be here before you know it – prepare your account now to ensure a smooth tax season!
Wisdom Wednesdays return for Fall Term : Network News
October 5, 2021 — Wisdom Wednesdays create opportunities for members of the UM community to engage in dialogue around aspects of spiritual health and well-being across a variety of faiths and worldviews.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Manitoba Canola Growers support UM in advancing Canadian agriculture through new research facility : Network News
October 5, 2021 — Manitoba Canola Growers Association have committed $500,000 to support the construction of Prairie Crops & Soils Research Facility
Winnipeg Free Press: Province mourns first woman hired as engineer : UM in the News
October 5, 2021 — Today we mourn the loss of Ruth Eden [BsC (CE)/88, ExtEd/88, MSc/02], one of five women to graduate from the civil engineering program at the University of Manitoba in 1988.





