Campus News News Archive
Faculty of Science
UM Science students win big at Aquahacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge
November 17, 2020 —
When it comes to innovation and the environment, Meagan Smith and Bentley Turner are going places. The Faculty of Science students won second place and $15,000 in the 2020 Lake Winnipeg Aquahacking Challenge, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Aqua Forum, a Montreal-based organization.
When ‘hope and history rhyme’: Joe Biden quotes an Irish poet to inspire healing in America
November 17, 2020 —
'Following president-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the United States, a campaign video of him reading Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s verse adaptation of an ancient Greek play went viral'
Op-ed: Sanctions ignore pandemic history
November 17, 2020 —
What are the lessons of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic? UM History professor Esyllt W. Jones provides some insight – and it's not rooted in enforcement.
Technology now a vital tool for pandemic learning
November 16, 2020 —
Many students facing this challenge were able to receive help through the COVID-19 UM Student Technology Fund
Students
Discover mentorship opportunities!
November 13, 2020 —
Meeting with a mentor and learning about their experiences, current and previous occupations, and educational path is a great way to help you with career planning.
Students
Simple changes to eat healthier, and get moving
November 12, 2020 —
Discover small and affordable changes we can make in the foods we eat to leave us feeling satisfied and healthy
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
New Riddell Faculty Dean excited for the future
November 9, 2020 —
When Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima was growing up in Augsburg, a city close to Munich in Bavaria, Germany, he didn’t think moving to Manitoba would be in his future.
School of Art
School of Art mourns passing of SOA alumna, colleague, and friend Sigrid Dahle
November 9, 2020 —
One of the most innovative curators, art writers and critics of her generation. School of Art pays tribute to the late Sigrid Dahle.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Marcia Friesen appointed Dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering
November 6, 2020 —
Dr. Friesen will become the Faculty’s first female Dean.
COVID-19 testing site in UM Smartpark opens Nov. 8
November 4, 2020 —
As announced by the province, a drive-up COVID-19 testing site will be opening on the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020





