Campus News News Archive
Students
The 2021-22 Academic Calendar gets a virtual makeover
April 26, 2021 —
On Monday, May 3, 2021, get your first look at what courses you can take to work towards your degree as UM launches the preliminary version of the 2021-22 Academic Calendar in a new, improved format.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM alumnus creates first endowed dentistry lectureship
April 26, 2021 —
William Pope [M.D./70, LL.B/97] wanted to do something special for his wife Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope’s 75th birthday so he established a lectureship at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry in her name that will carry on her ideals for years to come.
Dr. Allison Abra has been appointed Warden of St John’s College
April 26, 2021 —
Warden has overall responsibility for the academic, administrative, and spiritual life of the College
New Associate Vice-President (Research) appointed
April 23, 2021 —
Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst appointed Associate Vice-President (Research)
‘We’re proud of the steps UM is taking to create an inclusive and accessible environment’
April 21, 2021 —
Under the province’s accessible employment standard, employees must complete required training by May 1
Board of Governor nominations for support staff positions
April 21, 2021 —
Deadline for nominations is noon on April 30
Community of Practice for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
April 21, 2021 —
'Our vision is to bring together UM employees and students to form a community of practice around EDI on campus.'
Responding to Disclosures workshops offered virtually
April 19, 2021 —
An important part of supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence is being prepared to respond to a disclosure
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
No link between epidurals during labour and autism in children, study finds
April 19, 2021 —
Receiving an epidural for pain relief in labour does not increase the child’s risk of autism spectrum disorder, a UM study shows. The findings contradict those of a widely criticized California study.
President’s message on COVID-19 vaccinations
April 16, 2021 —
'The vaccine gives us great hope that we will be able to get to the other side of this pandemic and resume the in-person engagement we all miss so dearly'