Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM-educated surgeon remembered for mentorship, compassion
August 29, 2024 —
Dr. Ken Thorlakson, a distinguished surgeon and former UM faculty member who passed away this year, was an exceptional mentor who greatly inspired younger surgeons, a colleague recently recalled.
School of Art
Sheila Butler: Other Circumstances opens at the School of Art Gallery
August 29, 2024 —
The School of Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of Sheila Butler: Other Circumstances, a compelling exhibition curated by Pamela Edmonds and Patrick Mahon, running from August 29 to October 26, 2024
Asper School of Business
Get to know Mini U and Junior Bisons associate director Ashley Gagnon
August 29, 2024 —
As a leader, Mini U and Junior Bisons associate director Ashley Gagnon strives to create spaces for campers and employees alike to experience the joy (and discomfort) of learning, a feeling she knows well from applying her background in dance, kinesiology, athletic therapy and physiotherapy to advanced study of leadership & organizations and marketing at the Asper School of Business.
Students
Campus Children’s Centre celebrates 50th anniversary
August 28, 2024 —
On Saturday, September 14, join the Campus Children's Centre to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Activities for the whole family include hot dogs, a petting zoo, face painting, Spiderman and Cinderella.
Desautels Faculty of Music
The Micro-Certificate in Songmaking is back for the 2024 school year!
August 28, 2024 —
The Micro-Certificate in Songmaking gives musicians of popular genres intensive training in the essential skills they need to write, record, produce, and promote their music, all while being mentored by notable industry professionals.
Research and International
Churchill Marine Observatory opens for Arctic climate and environmental research
August 28, 2024 —
UM celebrates the grand opening of the Churchill Marine Observatory.
What to know about road construction this fall
August 27, 2024 —
As a new academic year begins, keep up to date on upcoming City of Winnipeg road construction and updates on the Sifton Road construction.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: VIDEO – Fast farm machines seen as threat to soil
August 27, 2024 —
Most farm machinery manufacturers don’t seem to care much about soil health, say a number of soil scientists at the University of Manitoba.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Grainews: VIDEO: Bringing new pod-shatter resistant canola to market
August 27, 2024 —
Pod-shatter tolerance in canola is a valuable trait to have if you want as much of your harvest as possible to reach the bin