Campus News News Archive
Culturally sensitive counselling a cornerstone of new EFAP
May 6, 2024 —
University of Manitoba employees can now benefit from culturally sensitive counselling services through a new Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Kii by CloudMD. Kii offers mental health supports for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, along with Elder and Knowledge Keeper supports for Indigenous employees.
UM is space to explore complex issues of local and global importance
May 3, 2024 —
UM supports academic freedom, the right of our entire campus community to engage in freedom of expression and the right to assemble and protest, in accordance with university policies and the law. As with all events on our campuses, our expectation is that it will remain a safe and respectful environment.
Realizing the dream of diversity and belonging: Asian Heritage Month feature
May 3, 2024 —
For student Allisther De Castro, the deeply personal celebration also means challenging stereotypes and addressing discrimination
Thank you for your continued commitment to accessibility at UM!
May 1, 2024 —
Together we’ve made great strides to ensure everyone has equal access to information
Digital security at UM and beyond
April 30, 2024 —
It seems that everywhere you turn, there is news of a new scam or fraud. Critical thinking can be your best defense.
Flag lowered for 2024 National Day of Mourning
April 26, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on April 28, 2024, for the National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace.
Road construction and infrastructure renewal update 2024
April 25, 2024 —
With spring in full swing, road construction is commencing at and around UM, with some major projects lined up for the 2024 season.
Two new Indigenous Senators elected for 2024-27
April 25, 2024 —
The Office of the Secretary has announced the election of two new Indigenous Senators for the 2024 to 2027 term. Lucy Fowler (Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology, Faculty of Education) and Cary Miller (Department of Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts) will begin their terms on June 1, 2024.
Faculty of Architecture
Student creativity, ingenuity and determination on display at two exhibitions this week
April 22, 2024 —
Friday is a big night for art, design and planning students at UM. On April 26, the School of Art and the Faculty of Architecture will be transformed into galleries where students will be sharing their works with the public.
Sustainability
Announcing the first ever Green Investment Fund recipients
April 22, 2024 —
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the first ever Green Investment Fund recipients, which will help our University of Manitoba community reach our 2050 Climate Action Plan goals . The Green Investment Fund was created to spur community involvement in helping us reach these goals and to encourage meaningful collaboration between faculty, staff and students in the name of sustainability.