Network News News Archive
Faculty of Law
Juris Doctor Class of 2020
July 10, 2020 —
Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Michael Akins graduated from Oak Park High School and headed straight for the University of Manitoba on sports scholarships. Akins transitioned from sports to law because of his older sister. "She was the smartest person I knew growing up and I was always inspired by her academic drive and leadership," he says.
Faculty of Science
New Bachelor in Data Science Degree at University of Manitoba
July 10, 2020 —
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce that Manitoba Economic Development and Training has approved the establishment of a new degree program, a Bachelor of Science (Major) in Data Science.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breastmilk
July 10, 2020 —
A new study by researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother’s milk to her infant’s gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Katharina Fuchs is a ‘shining light’
July 10, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Katharina Fuchs is a multi-talented wonder who will be teaching some very lucky students!
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
FKRM adds new recreation & leisure prof
July 10, 2020 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser's research focuses on the critical qualitative exploration of institutional power structures as they relate to aging and is aimed at creating social, policy and community change.
Students
Become a UM Ambassador with Student Recruitment
July 9, 2020 —
Connecting with prospective students to help prepare them for their new environment is an integral part of the applicant lifecycle. Sign up to be a UM Ambassador today.
Students
Hire a Student with Work-Study
July 8, 2020 —
Hiring a student staff member can be a great boost for your department, infusing the student perspective in your work. Work-Study can help make this happen by funding part-time student positions between September and March.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pandemic-inspired guide to physical therapy at home helpful any time
July 8, 2020 —
A small team of faculty and students from the department of physical therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has created a guide to help people find online resources to assist with their physical therapy needs at home.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Paulina Gonzalez is a new ‘Mexican Nightingale’
July 8, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Paulina Gonzalez took a chance on adventure and became a star
Students
Why you should reach out to an advisor in the virtual world
July 7, 2020 —
UM’s academic advisors, like all of us, have had to make big changes to adapt to the virtual world. Advising is more than one meeting, it’s about student progression from the beginning to the end of their academic journey – it’s meant to help deepen students’ knowledge of their degree programs. An academic advisor can help you at any point of your journey to help guide you to academic success.