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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Meet the RBC Scholars
July 9, 2024 —
Learn more about the students working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Everyone can benefit from accessible teaching practices
July 9, 2024 —
At this year’s Teaching Café, hosted May 1 by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, four UM panelists presented basic concepts of accessibility, shared thoughtful approaches for the classroom, and encouraged both small, cumulative actions and strategic planning to bring about positive change.
Asper School of Business
Applied Business Consulting course an opportunity to earn credit by consulting with real businesses
July 9, 2024 —
The business world doesn’t follow a syllabus. Assignments change with client needs, and a consultant’s success is measured not by a grade, but by their ability to uncover, understand and respond to those needs. Students learn this firsthand in the Asper School of Business’ unique experiential learning course, IDM 4050: Applied Business Consulting. While students are supported by their classroom learning—a thorough study of business theory and practice in their BComm—IDM 4050 challenges them to think about how they will use this knowledge to manage client relationships consult real businesses and not-for-profits.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community, Culture, Curriculum
July 9, 2024 —
Margaret Hart’s [M.Ed./21] career took an unexpected turn when she joined the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in 2022.
St. John's College
The importance of team culture
July 9, 2024 —
What started as her first job has now helped Judy Jayasuriya make a positive impact on experiential learning on campus.
Research and International
UM grows partnerships for sustainable agriculture in Africa
July 8, 2024 —
UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions across the North African nation of Morocco.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students showcase their health research, network at annual event on Bannatyne
July 8, 2024 —
More than 180 graduate students presented their work in a poster competition, networked with colleagues and mentors, heard from innovative speakers and were recognized for their accomplishments through awards presentations during this years’ annual Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), June 17-19. “This year it was bigger and better,” said Dr. Samantha Pauls
Faculty of Law
Legislature’s Arts & Culture Day a learning opportunity for UM arts legal clinic summer students
July 8, 2024 —
On May 30, 2024, law students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts attended Arts & Culture Day at the Legislature, hosted by Manitobans for the Arts. This marked the first time in eight years that the event was held, bringing together lawmakers, artists, arts and culture organizations, and arts supporters. The law students had the unique opportunity to connect with many of the amazing individuals who contribute to Manitoba’s vibrant arts scene.
Faculty of Science
General Science Internship Program (GSIP)
July 6, 2024 —
Work-integrated learning (WIL) has become fundamental to the Canadian educational experience, equipping students with practical skills and experience necessary for success in the workforce. The Faculty of Science is excited to offer a brand-new work integrated program to students in the B.Sc. General degree program.
Students
Creating safer campus spaces through basketball
July 5, 2024 —
A new event is coming to UM on July 13 and the community is welcome to join