Network News News Archive
St. John's College
Kevin Leung reflects on engineering career during Asian Heritage Month
May 14, 2024 —
The civil engineer worked as part of a diverse workforce at Manitoba Hydro, which took him to different locations all over Manitoba throughout his career. Prior to working at Hydro, Kevin moved to Canada from Hong Kong, where he stayed at St John’s Residence on campus, or as he refers to it, one big family.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
UM to host Water and Climate Justice Event – Funded by SSHRC Connections Grant
May 13, 2024 —
The UM is hosting a public event titled "Water and Climate Justice: Advancing Intersectional Approaches." at the Canadian Human Rights Museum on Tuesday May 28th.
Information Services and Technology
Announcing our upgrade from Apple TV to ShareLink Pro in classrooms and meeting rooms
May 13, 2024 —
Starting May 27th, IST will replace the current Apple TV devices with the more versatile ShareLink Pro devices first on the Bannatyne campus, then on the Fort Garry campus in June-July.
Uncovering heritage: Jewish Heritage Month feature
May 13, 2024 —
As May is Jewish Heritage Month, UM Today wanted to share the work and insights of Haskel Greenfield, and so we took a page from his book and dug up an old story from our past.
Registration is now open for the three-day CIMVHR Forum 2024
May 13, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is a member of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) and is co-hosting the upcoming CIMVHR Forum 2024 held on 21-23 of October 2024 at the RBC Convention Centre.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘When you come into this profession, you have a passion for it’
May 10, 2024 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted three Indigenous nurse leaders and alumni as part of National Nursing Week and Indigenous Nurses Day in Manitoba on May 8.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Faith Olarinde wants to do more
May 9, 2024 —
During Research Day on May 14, first-year master's student Faith Olarinde will receive the Ruth Asper Award in Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Established in 2003, the award helps support graduate student research and training within the faculty.
Research and International
Lasting Solutions for the Mental Health Crisis
May 9, 2024 —
On Thursday May 30, 2024, UM Knowledge Exchange explores the growing mental health crisis faced by Manitobans.
Asper School of Business
IDEAs happen here
May 8, 2024 —
For forty years, IDEA has celebrated those who have left deep footprints on the global economic landscape. This year’s honouree, Gerry Price, Chairman & CEO of Price Industries, joins this celebrated class of UM alumni and honourees who have found both inspiration and a home in Manitoba.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Harold Aukema recognized for distinguished service in nutrition
May 8, 2024 —
Canadian Nutrition Society presented him with the Earle Willard McHenry Award for Distinguished Service in Nutrition.