Network News News Archive
Extended Education
Higher Education Administration: A new online professional development program
June 4, 2018 —
People entering administrative and academic roles in Canadian universities, colleges, and polytechnics, and those responsible for their onboarding are invited to explore this new program.
Extended Education
Access Program 2018 grads include Osama Jarkas, MD
June 4, 2018 —
“There’s no question Access was a big part of my success. It can be so easy to forget all the help you get along the way. They helped me so much.”- Osama Jarkas
Sustainability
Commuter Challenge: Tips for Success
June 4, 2018 —
This week, commuters across Canada are signing up for Commuter Challenge 2018, a week-long event encouraging businesses, organizations, and individuals to ditch the car and choose more sustainable commuting options. The University of Manitoba is encouraging all staff, faculty, and students to participate this year. If you haven’t registered yet, there are a bunch of reasons to consider participating! All you have to do is consider biking, walking, bussing, or carpooling the week of June 3-9, logging your commute, and you will be entered to win some super awesome prizes!
Faculty of Social Work
Social Work faculty, staff and students racing for a dream
June 1, 2018 —
Faculty of Social Work staff, students and faculty will be participating in The Dream Factory River City Dragon Boat Festival this weekend in an effort to make children’s dreams come true. For the past three years, the team, named Talking Dragons, has paddled its way to the finish line in support of family and friends who have been affected by cancer.
Operations and Maintenance
Putting Safety First
May 31, 2018 —
Physical Plant successfully maintains COR accreditation
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Swing into Summer with Recreation Services
May 31, 2018 —
Challenge yourself and try something new this summer with one of our adult fitness/instructional programs!
Six new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
May 31, 2018 —
Four new CRCs have been awarded to U of M professors and another two have been renewed
Indigenous
Imagine a Canada – through the lens of Reconciliation
May 29, 2018 —
Students from kindergarten through undergraduates at post-secondary institutions were invited to share their vision of the country’s future through the lens of Reconciliation
Price Faculty of Engineering
Making your move – a celebration of women in Engineering
May 29, 2018 —
WISE Kid-Netic Energy and the Faculty of Engineering celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting Make Your Move – a celebration of women in engineering.