Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM co-leads first-of-its-kind national study on MS health
December 16, 2025 —
A team of researchers launched a national study in Nov. 2025 to better understand how biological and social factors can influence health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Just a Dentist’
December 15, 2025 —
When Tom Colina [DMD/89] became the first Filipino dentist to open a practice in Winnipeg in 1993, he didn’t see it as a significant milestone.
Flag lowered for Wanbdi Wakita
December 15, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building and the primary grouping of flags at University Crescent and Chancellor Matheson in memory of Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita, Unkan (Grandfather or Elder)-in-Residence for UM's Access Program, effective immediately until sundown on Friday, December 19.
Asper School of Business
How Much is Too Much?
December 15, 2025 —
An Asper School researcher examines trust in the early stages of entrepreneurship in a top academic business journal
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Relationship & Respect
December 15, 2025 —
The year was 1991. Dr. Shannon McDonald was working as a cashier at a Winnipeg grocery store when she made the life-changing decision to pursue a degree in medicine.
Building a vibrant community committed to anti-racism
December 15, 2025 —
UM’s anti-racism strategy will work to mitigate harms, foreground shared humanity, equity and care.
Students
Get Hired! Week of December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025 —
Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!
Faculty of Law
Building community, fostering excellence at student awards receptions
December 15, 2025 —
Each fall, alongside family and friends, UM Faculty of Law students have the opportunity to connect with the supporters who fund scholarships and awards that recognize students’ exceptional achievements. At the annual Pitblado Scholars Program reception and Student Achievement Awards reception, the community within Robson Hall comes together to recognize excellence, share gratitude, and celebrate the bright futures of Manitoba’s next generation of lawyers.
Faculty of Law
Canadian Forum for Business and Human Rights event strengthened global research network
December 15, 2025 —
Days before the Grey Cup, Winnipeg was the gathering place for another group of people with a shared passion. On November 13-14, 2025, the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law hosted the inaugural Canadian Forum for Business and Human Rights Conference. Scholars from across the globe met first for a workshop, and then for a conference to share research, knowledge, and ideas about Business and Human Rights - a critical area of law that deeply affects all aspects of the economy, society, and the environment worldwide.
Faculty of Architecture
FAUM Winter Goose Chase
December 15, 2025 —
Get ready to unleash your inner detective—because a very mischievous goose has officially taken over the Architecture website.