Conversation starters News Archive
Sustainability Night 2024 is Mar. 13!
February 28, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba’s annual Sustainability Night is coming up on Mar. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall. This year’s theme is the UM Climate Action Plan (CAP), which will be the main focus of presentations from UM faculty, students and staff.
St. John's College
Dr. Marcia Anderson presents at the 2024 Marjorie Ward Lecture
February 9, 2024 —
Dr. Marcia Anderson has spent a lot of time thinking about how anti-racist and social justice change will happen in the health care system and has advocated for cultural interventions in health care for many years. On March 11, the change-maker and Vice-Dean of Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will present the Marjorie Ward lecture.
Students
Two University of Manitoba students in the running for global McCall MacBain Scholarships
February 7, 2024 —
Two University of Manitoba students are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.
Listening, Learning, Leading: A strategy and series to create opportunities for greater understanding
February 6, 2024 —
Moving beyond polarization to build foundations for dialogue
Research and International
Heart Health and You
February 5, 2024 —
On Wednesday February 28, 2024, leading researchers will share their insights into what you can do to protect your heart health at the UM Knowledge Exchange presentation Heart Health and You.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould
February 5, 2024 —
Join together for the 2024 Knight Lecture on March 7 to recognize the achievements of this remarkable woman and draw inspiration from her stories.