Network News News Archive
Disease expert ‘cautiously optimistic’ about MB relaxing restrictions
April 30, 2020 —
Infectious disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is “cautiously optimistic” about the province’s relaxing of restrictions as businesses and recreational areas open up.
Remdesivir ‘is not the end,’ says UM virologist
April 30, 2020 —
UM Today asked infectious disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences what he thinks of the remdesivir announcement.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physical therapy department revamps clinical exams to ensure graduation
April 29, 2020 —
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Manitoba in March, UM students were soon facing a “new reality” of online exams from home. For some health-related programs, where students also needed to be tested on practical skills to graduate, it was particularly challenging.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Early career UM pharmacy researcher wins CIHR award
April 29, 2020 —
Discovering how a reduction of blood flow to the brain may contribute to cognitive decline can help us better understand aging and the onset of dementia, according to CIHR award recipient Dr. Jillian Stobart
Two new copyright webinars just in time for summer term 2020
April 28, 2020 —
Using copyright-protected materials in online course delivery
Information Services and Technology
Let’s crush phishing!
April 28, 2020 —
There has been a marked increase in phishing scams during the coronavirus outbreak. With many staff and faculty now working at home, it is important to be on the alert and to remain vigilant for potential scams.
Is hockey possible this summer, despite COVID-19?
April 28, 2020 —
A UM infectious disease expert has offered some hope for sports fans, saying that the NHL might be able to return this summer or fall.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Letter to the editor from Dr. Joyce Slater
April 28, 2020 —
A letter to the editor from Dr. Joyce Slater in the Winnipeg Free Press (April 25, 2020) highlights the importance of a food systems approach to addressing the challenges brought by COVID-19.
Asper School of Business
Honouring Dr. John Mundie’s Legacy
April 28, 2020 —
As the “faculty member’s dean”, Dr. John Mundie’s 40-year career at the Asper School of Business is exemplified by the strong relationships he built within the faculty and with the external business community.
Students
What are you doing while you’re #umHomeBound?
April 27, 2020 —
Feeling bored or lethargic while stuck at home? Why not take this opportunity to take some time for yourself or even spend time on that long-neglected hobby! Show us how you’re keeping yourself entertained while being practicing social distancing? Are you testing your cooking skills? Doing DIY projects? Living the island life in Animal Crossing? Share your favourite self-quarantine pastime with @umstudent on Instagram and use the hashtag #umHomeBound for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!