Network News News Archive
Information Services and Technology
We need to talk about your password
April 2, 2019 —
It is annoying to have to remember multiple passwords for all of the different sites and services we use - our bank, email, social media sites etc. - which is why it is so tempting to use the same password in multiple locations. If you used that password for multiple services and it was somehow compromised by a fraudulent email message for example, a cyber criminal would have access to all of your accounts. That is a big risk to take.
Faculty of Science
Life among the stars
April 2, 2019 —
Nazariy Demkowicz grew up with a passion for science and exploration which resulted in incredible research opportunities and experiences.
Students
Sounding of the Conch Shell
April 1, 2019 —
A space for Maya youth to embrace their cultural identity, build their Indigenous leadership and envision a future for their communities
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Q&A with Jonathan Rosset
April 1, 2019 —
Grad student Jonathan Rosset shares his path into weed science research
Extended Education
Business Analysis
April 1, 2019 —
"In business analysis, I find out how an organization works, collaborate with people,.. . It allows for some creativity. It’s interesting. One day is not like the next.” - Maureen McVey
MMSF Dr. F.W. Du Val Clinical Research Professorship Award Announcement
April 1, 2019 —
The Manitoba Medical Service Foundation and the University of Manitoba, invite applications from individuals as candidates for the MMSF Dr. F.W. Du Val Clinical Research Professorship Award, to be effective July 1, 2019, or later by arrangement
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Ice Intrepid celebrates 20 years
April 1, 2019 —
If longevity is a measure of success, then count the Ice Intrepid Synchronized Skating Team as one solid crew. The University of Manitoba Rec Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, accumulating with a performance reuniting two decades worth of alumni on April 6 at U of M's Wayne Fleming Arena.
Faculty of Architecture
Museum of Oblivion Memory
April 1, 2019 —
Master of Architecture student, Jessica Leon D’Toste was among the award-winners of an international student drawing competition called ‘Drawing for the Design Imaginary,’ organized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Faculty of Law
Robson Hall Students Represent Manitoba in Inaugural French Language Moot
March 29, 2019 —
In late October 2018, Robson Hall was invited to send a team to the inaugural Bastarache moot to be held in Ottawa. Last weekend, March 22nd to 24th, four students from our Faculty represented the University of Manitoba with élan.
Extended Education
Indigenous storytellers share history and experience
March 29, 2019 —
“I love telling stories. That’s my thing. Where did I learn to do that? There are many teachers in my family. I am also part Irish, so, of course, I have the gift of the gab.” - Fred Shore