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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New research chair will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through better fertilizer management
September 14, 2020 —
Mario Tenuta has been named the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Research and International
Undergrad Poster Competition Moves Online
September 11, 2020 —
The annual Undergraduate Research Poster Competition is moving online for the 2020 edition. This competition showcases the breadth and expertise of undergrad research conducted by UM students over the past year.
Students
Meet this year’s Schulich Leaders: Shubhneet Thind
September 11, 2020 —
A keen student, dedicated volunteer and a natural leader, Shubhneet Thind is entering the Faculty of Science as one of the University of Manitoba’s Schulich Leaders Scholarship recipients.
Students
Meet this year’s Schulich Leaders: Joshua Bond
September 11, 2020 —
As one of the University of Manitoba’s 2020 Schulich Leaders, Joshua Bond has been recognized for his high achievements in academics, community service, sports and music.
Dr. Janice Ristock not seeking renewal of her term
September 11, 2020 —
University of Manitoba Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Janice Ristock announced this week that she will not be seeking an extension or renewal of her term as Provost when it ends in June 2021.
Graduate focus on aging concentration now an option
September 11, 2020 —
The new Graduate Focus on Aging Concentration has received approval from Senate and will now be available for graduate students to receive
School of Art
Grace Nickel and Michael Zajac among the recipients of the Manitoba Craft Council’s Judith Ryan Award 2020
September 10, 2020 —
School of Art Associate Professor, Grace Nickel, and Sessional Instructor, Michael Zajac, are among the recipients of the Manitoba Craft Council’s Judith Ryan Award 2020 for their collaborative works in Lens Reflex, a juried exhibition exploring the intersection between fine craft and photography.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Rady Faculty students experience unique orientation in 2020
September 10, 2020 —
Unlike years past when socializing and getting to know new classmates were the norm during orientation, first-year students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences started their 2020/2021 school year in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry/dental hygiene and rehabilitation sciences with orientation activities and welcoming ceremonies in mostly virtual settings.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New operations manager named for Glenlea Research Station
September 10, 2020 —
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Bourcier as operations manager for the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station.
Nine Order of Manitoba recipients have UM connections
September 10, 2020 —
Nine UM community members will receive the Order of Manitoba today at an intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.