News Archive
Conversation: 5 tips from pediatric care for teachers wearing masks
August 24, 2020 —
Wearing masks is now recommended in schools in Canada and the United States, for example, so it is imperative to look for solutions that mitigate the negative social, relational and physical effects on students and teachers.
Nine UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
August 21, 2020 —
Nine University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of Insight Development Grants as announced by the Government of Canada, receiving a total of $569,267 in funding.
Lynn Zapshala-Kelln named RRC Vice-President
August 18, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba congratulates Lynn Zapshala-Kelln on being named Red River College’s new Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
Stephan Pflugmacher Lima has been named new dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
August 17, 2020 —
Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, an inspiring leader committed to innovation and global collaboration, has been named Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources effective September 1, 2020.
David Asper has been named Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law
August 17, 2020 —
David Asper, Q.C., an outstanding UM alumnus whose legal work, business activities and philanthropy have improved the lives of countless Manitobans and Canadians, has been named Acting Dean for the Faculty of Law effective July 1, 2020.
No ‘back to normal’ after COVID-19
August 12, 2020 —
COVID-19 has placed a spotlight on the inequities of Canada’s current “curative” health-care system and the problems associated with viewing health policy in isolation from social factors.
Muddied waters
August 7, 2020 —
Lake Winnipeg is dying and Indigenous communities and researchers supporting them have responded.
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, UM president and vice-chancellor
August 5, 2020 —
Hi everyone. I don’t think it’s possible to open a communication these days without recognizing that, amid the triumphs and hopes inspired by flattened curves and progress in the development of a COVID vaccine, families here in Canada and around the globe are losing loved ones to the virus every day.
Top five reasons to join the new UM Alumni Book Club
July 28, 2020 —
If you’re looking for ways to make the most of your summer while social distancing, consider joining our new online book club exclusively for UM alumni and friends.
Rick Baydack receives Excellence in Wildlife Education Award
July 28, 2020 —
40 years of taking students into the field to get their feet wet and their hands dirty