Network News News Archive
Hungry? Dining Services has your on-campus food needs covered
August 20, 2020 —
Fresh burgers, pizza and more now available for mobile pick-up through Hey Chef app
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New medical students receive first white coats in adjusted ceremony
August 18, 2020 —
First-year medical students from a cross-section of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are beginning their journey to becoming doctors when they recite the Physician’s Pledge at this year’s Inaugural Day Exercises and White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus.
Lynn Zapshala-Kelln named RRC Vice-President
August 18, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba congratulates Lynn Zapshala-Kelln on being named Red River College’s new Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba’s primary care predictions near target in 2020, MHCP report says
August 18, 2020 —
Manitoba has over 1,800 primary care providers caring for its population, which is remarkably close to what the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) predicted would be needed by 2020 in a study released 15 years ago.
Stephan Pflugmacher Lima has been named new dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
August 17, 2020 —
Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, an inspiring leader committed to innovation and global collaboration, has been named Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources effective September 1, 2020.
Human Resources
University/UMFA Anomalies Committee now receiving applications
August 14, 2020 —
The Joint University/UMFA Anomalies Committee will consider applications to correct anomalies in base salaries of UMFA Members.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM facility recognized by national scientific platform group
August 14, 2020 —
The manager of a University of Manitoba facility that offers flow cytometry-based services to academic researchers and the public sector was recently recognized by a national scientific group.
Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open to UM community
August 13, 2020 —
As the university works towards a gradual return to campus, the Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open and accessible to all in the UM community.
Libraries
Libraries open study spaces for students
August 13, 2020 —
Beginning August 17, students who have classes on campus may find quiet study space in the Libraries from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Beirut blast caused by fertilizer compound once common in Canada
August 13, 2020 —
Ammonium nitrate, the chemical compound that exploded, killing and maiming many in Beirut recently, was once commonly used in Canada as a versatile fertilizer, says Dr. Mario Tenuta