UM Today Archives
Faculty of Social Work News
Undergraduate student’s paper ‘Safe Streets for Real People’ wins competition : Network News
September 7, 2021 — The Faculty of Social Work would like to congratulate Élyse LeBlanc, undergraduate student, on winning the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) Student Article Competition 2021.
Highest honour for three UM professors : News
September 7, 2021 — Michael Eskin and Evelyn Forget are the newest UM Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, and Meghan Azad is a newest UM Member
Information Services and Technology News
IST launches new virtual queue service for IT support : Network News
September 7, 2021 — Information Services and Technology (IST) is excited to announce our new virtual queuing service. The WaitWell queue is a part of the university's ongoing efforts to ensure your health and safety while on campus.
Information Services and Technology News
UM Zoom is here! : Network News
September 7, 2021 — Information Services Technology and The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning are excited to announce university-wide access to UM Zoom. Zoom is being offered in addition to our existing secure videoconferencing options: Webex and Microsoft Teams.
Faculty of Law News
Achieving Access to Justice through language : Network News
September 3, 2021 — In June of 2019, the Department of Justice Canada provided the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law with $768,372 in funding over four years (2018/19 to 2021/22) through its Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund. The purpose was to develop a common law certificate in French, making a more formal program out of what has so far consisted of a collection of bilingual course offerings. So far, two years’ worth of law students have been able to take advantage of the funding, and have been working towards being able to represent French-speaking clients once they graduate as lawyers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Med student, Indigenous and inclusion advocate recognized by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame : Campus News
September 3, 2021 — Max Rady College of Medicine student Jayelle Friesen-Enns has received a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award honouring second-year medical students who demonstrate community leadership, superior communication skills and interest in advancing knowledge
Students News
Welcome back with free coffee and snacks : Network News
September 3, 2021 — With some members of the UM community returning to campus, this long-awaited milestone calls for a celebration to welcome the new year ahead of us
Alumni News
Celebrate Homecoming 2021 anywhere you are : Campus News
September 3, 2021 — Register for virtual or in-person events Sep 22-25
Faculty of Architecture News
Undergraduate Research: Environmental Designers Driving Discovery : Network News
September 3, 2021 — Ten Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this summer. Valued at $7,000 each, these awards enable students to work with researchers on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire future studies and career trajectories.
Libraries News
UM Libraries – We’re here to help : Network News
September 3, 2021 — Whether you are on campus or not, the Libraries has some basic tips to help you get started with using the Libraries during Fall term.





