Network News News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning June Workshops
May 16, 2025 —
June is a month full of learning opportunities at the Centre. Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for June, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning!
Extended Education
Celebrating graduation with the Access Program
May 16, 2025 —
“With the support of the Access Program, I went from grades of B and C to grades of A and A+. They taught me the skills to thrive including study skills and time management.” - Miranda Miller
Price Faculty of Engineering
STARlab director elected as Fellow
May 16, 2025 —
Dr. Philip Ferguson has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, an honour based on his outstanding contributions to aerospace engineering
Students
Community Leadership Development Program and Grow Your Community Fund Applications Opening Soon
May 15, 2025 —
The Community Leadership Development Program (CLDP) supports marginalized, minoritized, and underrepresented students in taking on community leadership roles through experiential training and opportunities to engage, organize, and facilitate events for their communities.
Students
Your moment, your milestone: 10 Tips for an unforgettable Convocation
May 15, 2025 —
Everything you need to know for a memorable and easy convocation experience.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’
May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
School of Art
Coffee, Art, and Coast-to-Coast Experience: A Q+A with Dr. Stephen Runge
May 15, 2025 —
With a career that spans piano performance, teaching, and administration—not to mention a high school art career that still lives on in his parents’ home—Dr. Stephen Runge brings creativity, curiosity, and coast-to-coast Canadian experience to his new role as Director of the School of Art and Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba.
St. Paul's College
Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College Hosts 19th Annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival
May 15, 2025 —
In partnership with the Winnipeg School Division, the Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice was honored to host the 19th edition of the Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival (English) on May 8 and 9, 2025.
Faculty of Science
Asian Heritage Month spotlight: Riya Timpog and the spirit of bayanihan
May 15, 2025 —
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and the theme for 2025 is “Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity”. At the Faculty of Science, we acknowledge the contributions from the diverse Asian Canadian communities and how they enrich everyone’s experience, from students to staff and faculty.
Stay informed: Updated emergency alerts and UMSafe App enhancements
May 14, 2025 —
We’re excited to announce recent updates to the UMSafe App and our emergency notification system—making it easier than ever to receive real-time alerts during emergencies.