Network News News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Meaningful change comes from collective efforts
June 18, 2024 —
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."
Faculty of Science
Transform Faculty of Science furniture into new opportunities
June 18, 2024 —
As you might already know, Machray Hall is undergoing a huge redevelopment. This has recently resulted in surplus furniture at the Faculty of Science which is now available to all other UM faculties and units. Let's help to avoid them ending up in the landfill.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award
June 18, 2024 —
Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.
Research and International
The Conversation: Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water
June 17, 2024 —
June 26 is National Canoe Day in Canada, and I think we should keep Taylor’s critique in mind as we consider how best to celebrate canoeing and all it offers. As an object and pastime that has been adopted and appropriated by settler Canadians as a national symbol, Taylor makes it clear there is a debt owed to Indigenous people for this appropriation.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rural and remote experiences offer learners unique challenges and opportunities
June 17, 2024 —
Placements come with life lessons in flexibility and resilience.
Extended Education
Extended Education celebrates June 2024 graduates
June 17, 2024 —
“I am excited to learn how different cultures can come together to achieve the common good.” - Rokeep Olanrewaju
Research and International
UM researchers to develop sustainable extraction methods for critical minerals
June 17, 2024 —
UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.
Faculty of Architecture
CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community
June 16, 2024 —
Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood.
Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam
June 14, 2024 —
Flag to be lowered for James Richard Churchill Gray, Dr. Kenneth Morgan Adam
Asper School of Business
Asper community remembers Peter Cooney, beloved instructor of accounting
June 14, 2024 —
The Asper School of Business community mourns the loss of former instructor of accounting and alumnus, Peter Cooney [BComm/70, MBA/79]. Cooney passed away on January 18, 2024, with community members quickly reaching out to share their memories of his time as a student in the 1970s and his instruction in the department of accounting and finance from 1978 to 1999.