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Indigenous
Four Indigenous retirees leave lasting impact on campus
July 23, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is celebrating four exceptional Indigenous leaders who recently retired after years as teachers, mentors and leaders: Brenda Lafreniere, Carl Stone, Fred Shore and Noreen Wichart.
Research and International
Protecting children from maltreatment
July 22, 2020 —
Professor Tracie Afifi, a world-renowned expert in child maltreatment and mental health, has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Childhood Adversity and Resilience.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Active Living Centre to re-open Monday, July 27
July 15, 2020 —
Members' health and safety are top priority as the ALC re-opens Monday, July 27. Learn about the important changes.
Returning home: A message from President Benarroch
July 6, 2020 —
Thank you for welcoming me as your 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.
Students
President Barnard’s address to graduating students at UM Virtual Convocation 2020
June 29, 2020 —
The following is excerpted from the address University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard delivered to graduands at the 141st Annual Spring Convocation: Graduands, family members, friends, members of the University of Manitoba community: welcome. We are participating today in Convocation, the traditional recognition of accomplishments that brings closure to university experience.
Kelsey Wog wins 2020 U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year
June 26, 2020 —
Kelsey Wog has been awarded the 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Award U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
“We must continue to actively listen to Indigenous voices”
June 17, 2020 —
As my time as President and Vice-Chancellor nears its end, I am reminded of the many meaningful moments that I have been honoured to experience with the Indigenous community.
COVID-19: Lessons learned from viral outbreaks
June 12, 2020 —
What did health professionals learn about dealing with viral outbreaks from the Ebola epidemic of 2018?
Summer enrolment up at UM, and all via remote delivery
June 10, 2020 —
Summer Term undergraduate enrolment is up at the University of Manitoba in 2020.
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis
June 3, 2020 —
This is the main conclusion of the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine for disease prevention to be completed.