Campus News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Get to know the new dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
September 16, 2022 —
On September 1, Dr. Peter Nickerson, a prominent physician and researcher in the field of organ transplantation, began his role as dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine, as well as vice-provost (health sciences). We chatted with Dr. Nickerson about his plans for the future, his first job in health care, and his travel through northern Canada.
UM to recognize national holiday on Sept. 19
September 14, 2022 —
University will close for the day
Sustainability
The Last Drop: Water Researchers Speaker Series
September 13, 2022 —
If you have an interest in water sustainability issues including drinking water and sanitation, water governance, and international climate issues, this speaker series is for you! Starting September 19th, the UM UNAI Hub will be hosting six virtual presentations from various UM researchers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Master of Physician Assistant Studies students welcomed at UM
September 12, 2022 —
Fifteen students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences received stethoscopes on Friday, September 2 as part of an inaugural ceremony signaling the beginning of their Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS.)
Flags lowered for Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Students
International students: Learn about your health coverage
September 9, 2022 —
The International Centre is offering two virtual information sessions on the Manitoba International Student Health Plan (MISHP) so that international students can learn all about their health coverage while they are registered as a student at the University of Manitoba.
Students
Sexual violence resources and support at UM
September 8, 2022 —
Maintaining a healthy work and learning environment includes cultivating a space focused on consent and without sexual violence. At the University of Manitoba, this also means that all members of our community should feel safe when receiving supports after any experience related to sexual violence.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
School of Agriculture welcomes new director
September 8, 2022 —
Sue Clayton will be joining the School of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba as its new director on October 17.
Faculty of Arts
Canadian poet latest Writer-In-Residence
September 7, 2022 —
Jacob Scheier is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Scheier will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2022.