In Focus News Archive
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education is on September 30
September 29, 2020 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in collaboration with the Orange Shirt Day Society, today announced that it is on track to hold its largest-ever Reconciliation event, Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education, with more than 350,000 students and teachers registered for the September 30 event.
Students
Everything you need to know if you’re returning to campus
September 4, 2020 —
Fall Term starts September 9, and many of us are working and studying from home. But there may be times when you need to go to one of our campuses for a class or lab. If you do, we are counting on you to take personal responsibility in keeping yourself and others in our community safe. We’ve put together some tips below to help.
Asper School of Business
Co-op Marketing Role Enriches Student Experience
September 2, 2020 —
Michela has been working as a Marketing and Communications student in a joint role for the Asper School of Business and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute and recently started a second term with the Asper Marketing Office.
Students
How to get your Student Photo Identification (ID) card
September 1, 2020 —
The Registrar’s Office is making it easier than ever for students to get their Student ID cards. Due to the temporary closure of some in-person services on campus, Student ID cards will be available for request online through Aurora! Once you have registered for courses, you are eligible to receive a University of Manitoba Student ID card. This ID card can be used to access many services and benefits available to students.
Students
UM students get more affordable rates on Mobile Internet plans
August 31, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba and BellMTS are pleased to be able to provide UM students with more affordable access to technology.
Libraries
Libraries open study spaces for students
August 13, 2020 —
Beginning August 17, students who have classes on campus may find quiet study space in the Libraries from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Update on COVID recovery plans as phased, safe return continues
August 12, 2020 —
Approved activity includes limited reopening of FG Bookstore, Libraries, Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (Sept. 8)
Indigenous
Indigenous Scholar decolonizes sport by returning to a land-based way of learning
August 11, 2020 —
Dr. Dan Henhawk's research incorporates recreation and sport with land-based education
Faculty of Architecture
Loving the Challenge: Architecture Co-op in the North
July 30, 2020 —
Since September 2019, Master of Architecture student Fatima Naeem has been working as an architectural intern with Stantec Architecture Ltd. in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of the Cooperative Education / Integrated work program (Co-op/I).
Students
Welcome to UM’s First Year Experience
July 28, 2020 —
New students offered holistic programming and support during their first year