Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students enter virtual reality world
October 17, 2022 —
Students in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have a new high-tech way to learn this year, with the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) to their curriculum.
Students
A new space to connect, reflect and belong
October 17, 2022 —
UM’s Spiritual Care office has moved to a new location of 521A/B UMSU University Centre and they are officially welcoming the UM community to the new Multi-Faith Centre with a week-long open house.
Faculty of Law
Students and donors celebrated with annual awards
October 14, 2022 —
Each fall, the Faculty of Law community remembers remarkable alumni through the awards that are given out in their honour. This year, the Faculty remembered the hard work and perseverance of alum Ken Tacium by presenting the Ken Tacium Memorial Scholarship to law students Peter Frejek and Laraib Khaliqdina. The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship was presented to Meseret Alem Kahsay.
Sustainability
Bin it to Win it this Waste Reduction Week
October 14, 2022 —
Waste Reduction Week is back! UM is participating in Waste Reduction Week by hosting a variety of events on campus and sharing helpful tips on Instagram to help you reduce waste at home.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Welcome to the pharmily’: New pharmacy students embark on professional path
October 14, 2022 —
The College of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony gave an official welcome to the PharmD Class of 2026.
Faculty of Science
Meet Dr. Jenna G. Tichon
October 14, 2022 —
Dr. Jenna Tichon, instructor in the department of statistics offers advice to young women pursuing a career in STEM.
Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
Extended Education
Access Program art piece unveiled
October 14, 2022 —
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais
Information Services and Technology
Can you smell a phish?
October 14, 2022 —
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an important time to reflect, as individuals and as an organization, on how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones online. Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats affecting Canadians. That’s why we want to help our university community learn more about phishing and how to protect ourselves and the people in our lives.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Aggie Bedpush returns to raise funds for charity
October 14, 2022 —
Students from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences push a bed on wheels in several Manitoba communities.