Network News News Archive
New recruitment tools introduced to acquaint prospective students with UM
May 30, 2022 —
The virtual 360° campus tour and virtual chat tool are now available, offering a more immersive experience for those interested to learn about UM.
Faculty of Arts
Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic
May 27, 2022 —
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
EDI office hosts positive change in health care panel during Pride 2022 events
May 27, 2022 —
The Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hosting a community of practice event to discuss advocacy and positive solutions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have been marginalized and discriminated against when seeking health-care services.
Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business Callia Flowers contest
May 27, 2022 —
Callia Flowers contest
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Derek Andriy Patten
May 26, 2022 —
Derek Andriy Patten (he/him or they/them) is a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is an avid user of the Joyce Fromson pool and other areas of the Active Living Centre (ALC).
Winnipeg Foundation Innovation Fund of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences – Call for Applications
May 26, 2022 —
The Winnipeg Foundation Innovation Fund of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is a $1,000,000 fund intended to seed innovative interdisciplinary research in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba
Faculty of Social Work
Improving access to health care and social services for marginalized people in Canada
May 26, 2022 —
Dr. Rusty Souleymanov, assistant professor, has been nationally recognized for his current efforts to make health care, community-based services, and social programs accessible to some of Canada's most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Over the past two years, Dr. Souleymanov was awarded more than $1.2 million through multiple grants from the Federal Government of Canada, the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to lead his program of study. His research seeks to inform culturally sensitive models of health care and community-based services.
Faculty of Law
Canadian Journal of Human Rights celebrates publication of 10th anniversary edition
May 26, 2022 —
The only Canadian peer-reviewed academic journal dealing exclusively with human rights research is still staying true to its original mandate 10 years later. Founded in 2012 by Faculty of Law professor, Dr. Donn Short, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Policy remains a publication of the Law Faculty Council at the University of Manitoba.
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education mourns passing of long-time professor and alum
May 25, 2022 —
Faculty of Education alum and long time professor, Dr. Beverly Zachary passed away on May 17, 2022.