Network News News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food chemist recognized for crucial contributions to canola research
April 25, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, was recognized earlier this year by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association with the Canola Award of Excellence.
School of Art
Art, design and planning students showcase work at two exhibitions this week
April 25, 2023 —
Friday is a big night for art, design and planning students at UM. On April 28, the School of Art and the Faculty of Architecture will be transformed into galleries where students will be sharing their works with the public.
UM staff and faculty: join the celebration; assist with convocation!
April 25, 2023 —
Seven Convocation ceremonies will be held between Tuesday June 6th and Friday June 9th. Take part in UM students’ special day by signing up to be an usher!
UM’s Climate Action Plan will get us to net zero
April 25, 2023 —
We’re acting now to make the changes needed
Information Services and Technology
New Microsoft 365 training sessions through LOD
April 24, 2023 —
IST Engagement Services has added more Microsoft 365 training sessions for staff and faculty starting May 3 to the end of August.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
There are still spaces available in the Experiential Learning Gathering (May 2) and Teaching Café (May 3) next week
April 24, 2023 —
Check out the Experiential Learning Gathering or the Teaching Café, hosted by the Office of Experiential Learning at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning:
Information Services and Technology
Next-generation networking coming to UM
April 24, 2023 —
Information Services and Technology (IST) has partnered with Cisco on the next generation of networking for the University of Manitoba. The Network Segmentation Project was launched in April of 2021 to design and implement a new and improved campus-wide network. This new network and its associated technologies will improve network security, stability, and ease of use for all students, staff and faculty. Our IT support staff will also see improvements in administration, automation, and analysis.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Storytelling a powerful part of EDI, UM prof says
April 21, 2023 —
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) was the theme at the 13th annual Advanced Practice Nursing conference hosted by the Graduate Nursing Students’ Association (GNSA) on April 5.
Faculty of Education
Engaging students in land base learning and ecological justice
April 20, 2023 —
Scott Durling is a part-time graduate student working with The Green Minds project to support students with climate crisis and mental health.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Loyal patient at UM dental school clinic praises 57 years of care
April 19, 2023 —
Catherine Hyska sat patiently in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s clinic waiting room. She’s spent a lot of time in that space over the years. The 93-year-old has been a patient at the dental school since 1966.