Network News News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Karate program is teaching students more than just martial arts
November 17, 2023 —
Since starting, the karate program has rapidly grown in size and success. Class members recently received five gold medals, six silver medals, and five bronze medals in kata and kumire at the Manitoba Open Tournament. Saba was also recently named Karate Manitoba's Kata Coach.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Marking 140 years of health research impact
November 17, 2023 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine at UM is marking a milestone. It’s been 140 years since it was founded in 1883 as the Manitoba Medical College, Western Canada’s first medical school.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Anti-Ableism and Accessibility Speaker Series
November 16, 2023 —
Rheanna Robinson, associate professor in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia, is the first speaker in the Anti-Ableism and Accessibility speaker series, organized by the Office of Equity Transformation.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Dr. Christine Van Winkle explores the role of a community festival in a divided country
November 16, 2023 —
Today, Van Winkle is one of the primary investigators of FKRM's Leisure and Tourism lab, exploring the supply and demand of sustainable recreation and tourism and the role events play in communities.
Students
Students: Unlock the hidden potential of skills gained from your part-time job!
November 16, 2023 —
Throughout University, you may find yourself in a job that seems completely ‘unrelated’ to the field you want to be in… This may feel frustrating and hopeless as you want to gain experience that will make you more employable to future employers regarding your career path.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM Max Rady College of Medicine faculty, alumni honoured by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
November 16, 2023 —
Faculty and alumni who have helped the Max Rady College of Medicine make its mark at home and around the world.
St. Paul's College
Catholic Studies travel study course returns!
November 16, 2023 —
The Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies at St. Paul’s College is thrilled to announce the return of their popular Field Studies course in Catholic Culture after a three-year hiatus.
St. John's College
College recognizes four inspiring honorary degree members at Annual Convocation
November 16, 2023 —
On November 5, 2023, St John’s college celebrated four new Honorary Degree Recipients at our Convocation in the Chapel, recognizing these inspiring individuals for their contributions to both the College and the University, as well as the broader community. The 2022/23 Honorary Degree Recipients that we recognized included The Honourable Patricia Bovey, who received the Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa), Brian Bowman, who also received the Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa), Vincent Solomon, who received an Honorary Fellowship, and Brenda Cantelo, who received the Fellow’s Recognition Award.
Alumni achievements celebrated by Department of Biosystems Engineering
November 15, 2023 —
The Alumni of Influence Awards recognize achievements made by alumni of the Department of Biosystems Engineering.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
College of Rehabilitation Sciences celebrates connectedness with First Nations communities
November 15, 2023 —
In October, the College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its seventh ‘Kiga mamo anokimin onji minoayawin/ Ka mamwi atoskatenow minoaywin/ We will work together for health and wellness’ community retreat with members of Manitoba First Nations communities.