Network News News Archive
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.
Asper School of Business
Diversity Research Awarded
September 9, 2020 —
Asper Assistant Professor in Finance, Dr. Shiu-Yik (Yik) Au, and his co-investigator, Andréanne Tremblay from Université Lavalhave been awarded a prestigious Social Services and Humanities Council Research Insight Grant (SSHRC) Insight Grant to support their research on the impact discrimination has on firm value.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
An open letter from Dean Brown regarding Scholar Strike Canada
September 9, 2020 —
While this two-day protest is amplifying the goals of the Black Lives Matter Movement, it is important to acknowledge that this work must be ongoing. I hope that all of our engagement with the Scholars Strike will help us identify concrete actions that the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management can take to end systemic racism.
Sharp increase in part-time enrolment seen amid pandemic
September 9, 2020 —
First day numbers are in, and though subject to change, they show that Fall 2020 enrolment at the University of Manitoba is at a higher level than this time in 2019, largely due to a notable increase in part-time students.
Faculty of Architecture
COVID-19 Prompts Unique Living and Learning Solutions
September 9, 2020 —
In response to predicted studio closures throughout the 2020 - 2021 school year, a group of fourth-year Faculty of Architecture undergrads decided to form their own studio environment. To accommodate COVID-19 protocols, the group had to think creatively; this studio space will also be their home.
Deciding the Fair Priority for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
September 9, 2020 —
UM philosopher RJ Leland is part of an interdisciplinary research team that has published its suggestion on how best to inform preparations for vaccine distribution, so that doses can be distributed in the most just way possible once a vaccine is available.
Download UM Safe, our new mobile safety app
September 8, 2020 —
This essential tool provides instant access to campus safety resources, and also features UM COVID information and updates
Human Resources
Remote learning opportunities for UM employees and teams
September 8, 2020 —
With remote learning continuing throughout the fall, LOD has expanded their offerings for groups and teams.