UM Today Archives

September 2, 2020 —  Dr. Laura Loewen and Dr. James Maiello have been named associate deans for the Desautels Faculty of Music

September 2, 2020 —  Bannatyne campus' Joe Doupe Recreation Centre re-opens Sept. 8.

September 1, 2020 —  On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Faculty Executive Council (FEC) approved the RFHS Disruption of all Forms of Racism policy, the first anti-racism policy to be passed by any faculty or post-secondary institution in Canada.

September 1, 2020 —  The NCTR, Parks Canada and the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced that the Residential School System is now formally designated as an “event of national historic significance.” 

September 1, 2020 —  Dr. Inoka Amarakoon and Dr. Xiaopeng Gao joined the Department of Soil Science and Dr. Maneka Malalgoda joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences.

September 1, 2020 —  The Academic Learning Centre is pleased to offer free tutor training sessions this fall to all interested UM students.

September 1, 2020 —  With reduced offerings of youth recreation programs due to COVID-19, FKRM professor Leisha Strachan says it's time to re-imagine the role of recreation and sport and how we can still participate.

September 1, 2020 —  UM’s VP (External) joins Margaret Atwood, Bobby Orr, Christine Sinclair and many others in recounting the Marathon of Hope.

September 1, 2020 —  The Registrar’s Office is making it easier than ever for students to get their Student ID cards. Due to the temporary closure of some in-person services on campus, Student ID cards will be available for request online through Aurora! Once you have registered for courses, you are eligible to receive a University of Manitoba Student ID card. This ID card can be used to access many services and benefits available to students.

August 31, 2020 —  The University of Manitoba and BellMTS are pleased to be able to provide UM students with more affordable access to technology.