Network News News Archive
Faculty of Architecture
Co-op and Community Connections
February 13, 2023 —
Nearly 100 people – students and professionals – gathered for the annual portfolio review session on Feb. 9, 2023, as part of the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education program.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba government announces 80 physician-training seats to be added
February 13, 2023 —
The Manitoba government announced they will be providing funding for 80 additional physician-training seats, which includes 40 new undergraduate physician-training seats, a 10-seat increase in the one-year international medical graduate program and 30 seats in the two-year postgraduate medical education program for internationally educated medical students.
Students
Promote your initiatives with the Grow Your Community Fund
February 13, 2023 —
Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential parts of the University of Manitoba’s vision. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) is pleased to introduce the new Grow Your Community Fund.
Faculty of Education
Retirement celebrations for Dr. Morin and Dr. Mandzuk
February 13, 2023 —
In February of this year, Professor Dr. Francine Morin and Dean Emeritus Dr. David Mandzuk officially retired from their positions at the University of Manitoba and have been appointed as Senior Scholars.
Asper School of Business
Asper alum advances Western Canada’s largest winter festival
February 12, 2023 —
“Is the impact worth the investment?” Darrel Nadeau [BComm(Hons)07/MBA13], Executive Director of Festival du Voyageur and I. H. Asper School of Business MBA alum, discusses the metrics for success in non-profit work and the challenges of this sector. During his time in the Asper Master of Business Administration program, Nadeau recalls a guest speaker identifying the benefits of working in the non-profit sector. “She said the best thing I could have done for my career is start it in the non-profit sector. You’ll never work harder and smarter than in the non-profit sector.”
Students
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
February 10, 2023 —
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity, what students need to know
Students
Save the Date for public lecture by Eternity Martis
February 10, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is thrilled to announce that award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Eternity Martis will be visiting UM on March 9.
Asper School of Business
From Kyiv to Winnipeg
February 10, 2023 —
Relocating from Kyiv to Winnipeg in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Shykota found a new home this year with the James A. Richardson Family Office with help from a few Asper School of Business faculty members.
Libraries
Letters from the North American-Icelandic Children’s Newspaper Sólskin
February 9, 2023 —
Letters from the North American-Icelandic Children’s Newspaper Sólskin
Libraries
Open access publishing discounts available for researchers
February 9, 2023 —
UM Libraries is pleased to announce all Wiley hybrid title article publication charges (APCs) will be waived for publications accepted during 2023 and 2024 for UM scholars.