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Faculty of Science
Wouter Deconinck recipient of the 2021 UM Sustainability Award
March 8, 2021 —
Wouter Deconinck, Associate Professor of Physics, is the recipient of the 2021 UM Sustainability Award. The award recognizes exceptional and continuous integration of sustainability into teaching, research and engagement activities. Deconinck began teaching at UM less than two years ago, and already he has introduced unique course and program offerings that have engaged students and benefited our campus community.
Human Resources
Wellness Together Canada offers free mental health resources and counselling
March 8, 2021 —
WTC allows individuals to make decisions about the care they require and choose from a multitude of 24/7 services.
Faculty of Architecture
Collaborative Architectural Reviews – Virtual Interior Environments, Virtual Communication, and Virtual Reality
March 8, 2021 —
Virtual Interior Environments, Virtual Communication, and Virtual Reality - a new approach to architectural collaboration.
Faculty of Law
Manitoba Faculty of Law Teams Shine at Fifth Annual Canadian National Negotiation Competition
March 6, 2021 —
Over February 26th, 27th and 28th, two University of Manitoba Faculty of Law teams from Robson Hall put in extremely strong performances at the fifth annual Canadian National Negotiation Competition (CNNC). Against a talented field of the best law student negotiators from across Canada, the team of Braeden Cornick and Amber Harms placed third. The pair of Reanna Blair and Menal Al Fekih received the Honourable Mention for the “Spirit of Negotiation” award.
Faculty of Arts
Discover your future in Arts – March 16-April 7
March 5, 2021 —
Are you a current Arts student or thinking about becoming one? Are you still deciding what to choose as your major? Or, are you already wondering what to do after graduation? If any of this sounds like you, you’ll want to attend the Discover Your Future in Arts series to see how earning a Bachelor of Arts degree can lead to an exciting career.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Applications now open for ‘Ma thèse en 180 secondes’ competition
March 5, 2021 —
Describing your research concisely in three minutes or less is a great skill to possess. Ma thèse en 180 secondes provides the opportunity to master your elevator pitch in French. Launched in 2012, the French-language communication contest is modeled after the 3MT competition founded by The University of Queensland. This April, students in Manitoba will get the chance to compete for cash prizes, with the winner of the provincial competition advancing to the Canadian final and having a chance to move on to the international contest.
Indigenous
Maaschiitak (Let’s Move) challenge returns by popular demand
March 4, 2021 —
Métis community on campus encourages you to get moving.
Asper School of Business
Celebrating Asper Co-op Success
March 2, 2021 —
On February 5, almost 200 Asper co-op students and employer partners attended the Celebrating Co-op event.
Students
Learn about all the ways Student Services at Bannatyne Campus can help you.
March 2, 2021 —
With health and wellness being fundamental to student success and achievement, many units and offices are committed to delivering accessible, outstanding support to learners throughout their time at the University of Manitoba. Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SS@BC) is a single entry point for students, interns and residents at the Bannatyne Campus to access a variety of free support programs and services.