UM Today Archives

December 16, 2020 —  Studying the biomarkers for latent TB infection in HIV populations

December 16, 2020 —  Alumni Donald and Elaine Triggs announce a $1M gift for a new bursary program for high potential students with financial need, from any faculty or field of study.

December 16, 2020 —  The first Manitobans to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are receiving them at the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences today.

December 16, 2020 —  Gabriel Gèly (1924-2020) is best known for his artistic portrayals of Arctic life and for his outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of Inuit art.

December 15, 2020 —  Arctic sea ice has been in steep decline over the last two decades. Meanwhile, tundra shrub abundance has been increasing in many regions of the Arctic.

December 15, 2020 —  Every university member has the right to a respectful work and learning environment, free from all forms of sexual violence – including sexual harassment and assault. Recent updates to the Sexual Violence and Respectful Work and Learning Environment (RWLE) policies more clearly outline the process for responding to prohibited conduct across the university while also clarifying the rights and responsibilities of community members.

December 15, 2020 —  Banner Administration Pages is undergoing its yearly upgrade cycle planned for Friday, January 8 from 4:30 pm CST to –10 at 9:00 am CST, 2021.

December 15, 2020 —  Research by Sean Johnson-Bice, a PhD student in the Department of Biological explains how wolf attacks on beavers are altering the very landscape of a national park.

December 15, 2020 —  This past summer, Student Recruitment successfully launched their UM Ambassador program, one that connects prospective undergraduate students with current UM students, staff and alumni interested to share their experiences

December 15, 2020 —  He retired in November 2020 after serving four UM presidents: Dr. Arnold Naimark, Dr. Emőke J. E. Szathmáry, Dr. David T. Barnard, and Dr. Michael Benarroch.