Editor’s Picks News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
From rejected bids, to political moves, and more…
February 4, 2022 —
As Canadians, we like to think we know the Winter Olympics, but how well do we actually know them?
Students
Honouring Black History and creating meaningful change
February 3, 2022 —
UM Black Alliance (UMBA) invites all members of the UM community to attend the upcoming virtual event, Acknowledging a Black Past, Embracing a Black Present, and Envisioning Black Futures on Feb. 16
Tina Chen named as the inaugural Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM
January 26, 2022 —
She will provide overall leadership of the university’s EDI initiatives, working to eradicate all systemic inequities and biases.
Not just another fish tale: is there a difference between aging and getting old?
January 14, 2022 —
Some creatures don’t age in the same way that humans do, implying that getting old does not necessarily lead to declining health
Desautels Faculty of Music
Desautels Concert Hall receives the “AN Best in Design Award 2021”
December 21, 2021 —
The 400+ seat venue is anticipated to open during Fall 2023 and will be home for a range of UM and community events
Rainfall in the Arctic will soon be more common than snowfall
November 30, 2021 —
Changes will happen decades earlier than previously thought
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Mentoring program partners industry professionals with next generation
November 17, 2021 —
Program connects female students with female professionals in the agricultural and food sciences sector
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental students feel inspired, grateful for new pathways
November 2, 2021 —
A student who moved from physio to dentistry -- partly inspired by his own dental care -- and a Polish-trained dentist whose UM journey will prepare her for Canadian practice reflect on their new pathways.
Students
Schulich Leader alumna using AI to transform how diabetes is managed
November 1, 2021 —
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Schulich Leader Scholarships, we caught up with UM Alumna Ella Thomson [BSc(EE)/17] who was awarded the Schulich Leader Scholarship in 2013
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous student mentorship program launches for Rady Faculty learners
October 29, 2021 —
Ongomiizwin – Education has launched a mentorship program for Indigenous students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences that will provide learners with a role model they can ask questions and turn to for advice