Network News News Archive
Price Faculty of Engineering
UMATT places first at international competition
June 22, 2021 —
Students from the Price Faculty of Engineering placed first in the International Quarter-Scale (IQS) Tractor Student Design Competition.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Two Environment and Geography honours students publish thesis research
June 22, 2021 —
This year, two students of Dr. Tim Papakyriakou published versions of their undergrad honours thesis projects in peer-reviewed journals.
Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business seeks Indigenous artists for new installation
June 22, 2021 —
The Indigenous Art Committee at the I.H. Asper School of Business is seeking proposals for an art project to be installed on the main floor atrium stairwell in the Drake Building. Two dimensional or low relief work will be considered, including murals with permanent paint or other wall-mounted media.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Joannie Halas named professor emerita
June 22, 2021 —
The title is one of the University of Manitoba's highest honours. Individuals are selected on their distinguished service to administrative leadership, teaching, research, creative and scholarly works and service.
Information Services and Technology
Install the new Microsoft desktop apps during Operation Upgrade!
June 22, 2021 —
Operation Upgrade has started! Information Systems and Technology (IST) are upgrading the Windows desktop Office applications on all UM-owned, IST supported computers.
Students
New resource will help with navigating online exams
June 21, 2021 —
Exam time is challenging, and it’s even more so when those exams are virtual. A resource has been created to help guide students through the online exam process, from general exam preparation, best practices for online exams, and technical tips for prior to exams, and during.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
COVID, innovation and frailty assessment among themes at OT symposium
June 21, 2021 —
Over 70 students, faculty, staff and community partners attended an all-day online symposium June 14 that showcased the research of second-year master of occupational therapy (MOT) students at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Extended Education
Grads celebrate virtual spring convocation
June 21, 2021 —
"I had some amazing instructors that regularly blew my mind. I am a better person for having this experience.” - Kellie Williams
Students
Community and good grades for the win
June 21, 2021 —
When Maia Bacchus first started getting involved in her community, she had no idea where it would eventually lead her.
Asper School of Business
A message from Dr. Gady Jacoby: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2021 —
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members at the Asper School of Business. It is also important to recognize that our commitment is ongoing, and we still have much work to do.