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Asper School of Business
Developing future entrepreneurs
June 13, 2018 —
Developing Future Entrepreneurs - 2018 Manitoba High School New Venture Championship
Faculty of Law
Talented, dedicated faculty members earn 2017 Merit Awards
June 12, 2018 —
Three professors at Robson Hall Faculty of Law have received prestigious recognition for their work after being named winners of the 2017 UM/UMFA Merit Awards. In the Humanities and Social Sciences section, Dr. Bruce Curran and Dr. Virginia Torrie received Merit Awards in the category of Teaching. Dr. Donn Short won a Merit Award in the combined category of Research, Teaching & Service. This is Dr. Short’s fourth university award.
Information Services and Technology
Preferred name option now available!
June 12, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba recognizes that many individuals within our community use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. A preferred name is a first name that you commonly use that is different from your legal first name. Students are now able to set a preferred name in Aurora Student Self Service.
Faculty of Social Work
U of M hosts international conference focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable migrant populations in Canada and beyond
June 12, 2018 —
Multicultural receiving countries, such as Canada, usually assist in the integration of immigrants and refugees by removing most barriers to their participation in their new homeland, often leading to positive outcomes and a stronger sense of belonging in the long run. However, some migrants face additional challenges shaped by systemic inequities, particularly with regard to their lack of access to resources and decision-making processes that inevitably have a negative impact on their lives. As a result, this population is more vulnerable to poor educational, health, and social processes.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Calling it a career
June 12, 2018 —
She's inspired countless numbers of people to realize their fitness & active living goals. Now, Ulla Liljegren heads into retirement.
Indigenous
Fredlund represents Manitoba at Indigenize the Senate 2018
June 12, 2018 —
As part of Indigenize the Senate, members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples welcomed nine Indigenous youth, including U of M student Amanda Fredlund
Human Resources
New online feedback tool allows for confidential disclosure
June 11, 2018 —
The online disclosure form can be used by faculty, staff, students, and the wider campus community.
Faculty of Science
Mathematical idealist: UofM grad Ryan Sherbo hopes to help society, one equation at a time
June 11, 2018 —
What do you get when you combine mathematics with a desire to make the world a better place? You get a University of Manitoba grad with a Bachelor’s degree in Honour Mathematics, a specialization in Applied and Computational Math, and dreams of using their knowledge to help others?
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Coaches and parents needed for youth sport pilot project
June 11, 2018 —
Through sport, there is chance to learn life lessons about respect and connection. This is what Project SCORE is about.