Network News News Archive
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: Our Urban Forest
May 5, 2022 —
Take a stroll with guide, Kevin Handkamer, UM campus planner, and learn about our oldest trees, our expanding arboretum, and some of the history, challenges and future opportunities for urban forestry on campus.
Sustainability
Assessing UM Literacy and Culture of Sustainability: Survey Results
May 5, 2022 —
Open to all UM students, staff and faculty, the survey assessed the knowledge of the UM community regarding both general sustainability awareness and UM-specific initiatives and information. It aims to provide baseline data on the UM community and act as a guide for future sustainable education efforts on our campuses.
Redesigned UM printed campus map brings fresh perspective
May 4, 2022 —
Starting this summer semester, UM students, faculty, staff and visitors will discover a new way to navigate the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses — with a modern, reimagined printed campus map.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Passion for Public Health
May 4, 2022 —
From a young age, Dr. Claire Betker [BN/77] felt called to the nursing profession. She was captivated by stories of her maternal grandmother, a registered nurse whom neither she nor her mother ever had a chance to know.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Trustworthy Transmission
May 3, 2022 —
How to clearly communicate health information is a central research question for Dr. Michelle Driedger, a professor of community health sciences in the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Students
Just ASK ME!
May 3, 2022 —
If you are starting Summer Term classes on campus this Monday, May 9 and you need help finding your classroom or lab, just keep your eyes open for a friendly staff member wearing the ASK ME button
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Amirali Paknahad
May 3, 2022 —
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.
Human Resources
New support for UM leaders
May 3, 2022 —
Leaders in our community have a new learning opportunity, as Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) launches a new certificate called UM LEAD, which stands for Learn, Engage, Adapt and Develop.
Information Services and Technology
New Microsoft 365 training sessions through LOD
May 3, 2022 —
IST Engagement Services has added more Microsoft 365 training sessions for staff and faculty starting May 4 to the end of June.






