Network News News Archive
Flag lowered for Bill Neville
April 1, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on April 2, 2024, in memory of retiree, Bill Neville.
Significant enhancements to employee benefits now available
April 1, 2024 —
As of April 1, 2024, University of Manitoba benefits plan members can enjoy expanded benefits coverage, with significant enhancements for both full-time and part-time employees.
Faculty of Education
Mobilizing 2SLGBTQ+ History through Artivism in Canada
April 1, 2024 —
The mural aims to address the need for greater public knowledge about 2SLGBTQ+ history in Canada.
![Team Manitoba left to right: Julien Bédard, coach (Justice Canada), Bradley Légaré (3L), Brent Tichon (2L), Nadine Plourde (2L), and Alexander Bastin (2L) [Missing from the photo is researcher, Samantha Pearce (2L)]](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bastarache-2024-cropped-team-photo-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Moot Report 2024: Manitoba Team proudly represents at Bastarache Moot
April 1, 2024 —
The Bastarache Moot was recently held at the University of Ottawa from March 22 to March 24, 2024. This French-language moot recognizing the Honourable Michel Bastarache, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, has been held annually since 2019. Brent Tichon (2L) was recognized as the 4th best mooter for his oral arguments during the competition (4e meilleur plaideur).
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Connecting older adults with student companions
April 1, 2024 —
A new program aims to connect caregivers of adults within the UM community with students offering support through companionship services. The Adult Companionship Services (ACS) Directory, launched by Family Resources in collaboration with the Centre on Aging and the UM Age-friendly University Committee, will serve as a centralized hub to locate companionship service providers and post job opportunities.
Master of Landscape Architecture Students Awarded National Recognitions
April 1, 2024 —
Master of Landscape Architecture student receive national awards!
Students
Apply now for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship
March 31, 2024 —
Applications for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship, available to the spouse or dependent children of UM employees or retired former employees, are now open. Apply now!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Respiratory therapy to double intake this fall
March 31, 2024 —
The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will double its class size this fall to address an identified need for respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
Join the momentum on April 4
March 31, 2024 —
Celebrate UM’s new strategic plan at community launch event
![Team Manitoba for the 2024 Laskin Moot Competition left to right: Jayden Wlasichuk (3L); Zeynep Fattah (2L); Tanys Bjornson (coach); Maia Bacchus (2L); and Kirsten Nynych (2L) [Missing from the photo are researcher, Ashley Slagerman (3L) and coach, Tamara Edkins (Justice Manitoba)].](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Laskin-Moot-Team-2024-from-Andrea-Doyle-cropped-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Moot Report 2024: Manitoba Team wins Spirit of the Laskin Award
March 28, 2024 —
Thirty-six teams participated in this year’s Laskin Moot which was held from February 29 to March 2, 2024 at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. The Laskin Moot is a highly regarded national bilingual moot in administrative and constitutional law. The Manitoba Team was honoured to be awarded the Spirit of the Laskin award, the recipients for which are selected by the other teams and given to the school that best showcases the spirit of the moot – fair competition, commitment to bilingualism, and professional camaraderie.