Network News News Archive
Flag lowered for Vivian Silver
November 14, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 14, 2023 in honour of Vivian Silver.
Faculty of Education
Christopher Yendt, recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Award
November 14, 2023 —
Christopher was selected as one of the recipients of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award 2023.
Faculty of Education
Congratulations to the 2023 Indigenous Scholarships in Education
November 14, 2023 —
Seven students will benefit from the 2023 Indigenous Scholarships in Education.
Asper School of Business
Recognizing excellence in Indigenous business and entrepreneurship at VIBE 2023
November 14, 2023 —
For 17 years, Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the Asper School of Business has hosted the Visionary Indigenous Business (VIBE) Awards, recognizing the achievements of Indigenous businesses, business leaders and entrepreneurs in Manitoba. The 2023 VIBE Award recipients are Dreamcatcher Promotions and La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co.
Donor Relations
Walter and Maria Schroeder’s passion for education creates opportunities for UM students
November 14, 2023 —
UM alumni Walter and Maria Schroeder are paying it forward in a big way with their scholarships program for new students, having committed $3.3M since its establishment in 2018.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Remembering Dr. Vivan Bruce
November 13, 2023 —
Dr. Vivian May Bruce, retired professor in the former Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, passed away on October 12, 2023.
St. John's College
Fourth-year psychology student finds academic success in college residence
November 10, 2023 —
After coming from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tawana came to the University of Manitoba in 2019, where she founded the College's Residence. In settling into a new life in Canada, Tawana felt at home when she walked into the doors of the College. Seeing the space she had in her room, quickly meeting friends in the food hall, and learning the opportunities available at the University, Tawana was excited for what was to come.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons student-athletes are giving back through CanU
November 10, 2023 —
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.
Faculty of Law
Access to Justice begins with understanding
November 10, 2023 —
The fourth National Access to Justice week took place October 23 – 27, 2023. This year’s theme was centred around the 10th Anniversary of Canada’s Justice Development Goals. In Manitoba, the Faculty of Law, the Law Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba Bar Association joined forces to present a full week of events. For its part, the Faculty of Law hosted a hybrid panel discussion on Tuesday, October 24, titled Access to Justice in French: A World to Discover.
Information Services and Technology
New Introduction to Records and Information Management course available
November 10, 2023 —
Records management and information security are related. At the university, we manage records and information so we can find, use, share and protect them. Is your filing strategy a precarious pile on the corner of your desk? Is your filing cabinet so crammed that opening it is like a workout? Does finding a file on your shared drive involve such a detailed investigation into who last saved what that you feel like Sherlock Holmes when you find the final FINAL draft?