UM Today News Archive
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.
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.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
New medical students receive first white coats in adjusted ceremony
August 18, 2020 —
First-year medical students from a cross-section of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are beginning their journey to becoming doctors when they recite the Physician’s Pledge at this year’s Inaugural Day Exercises and White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus.
August 18, 2020 —
First-year medical students from a cross-section of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are beginning their journey to becoming doctors when they recite the Physician’s Pledge at this year’s Inaugural Day Exercises and White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus.
UM Today News
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.
August 18, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba congratulates Lynn Zapshala-Kelln on being named Red River College’s new Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
Family mental health crisis: Parental depression, anxiety during COVID-19 will affect kids too
August 17, 2020 —
The potential long-term consequences on children from increased parental stress, anxiety and depression are only beginning to be understood.
August 17, 2020 —
The potential long-term consequences on children from increased parental stress, anxiety and depression are only beginning to be understood.
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.
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.
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.
Libraries News
Libraries open study spaces for students
August 13, 2020 —
Beginning August 17, students who have classes on campus may find quiet study space in the Libraries from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
August 13, 2020 —
Beginning August 17, students who have classes on campus may find quiet study space in the Libraries from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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.
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.
Indigenous News
Indigenous Scholar decolonizes sport by returning to a land-based way of learning
August 11, 2020 —
Dr. Dan Henhawk's research incorporates recreation and sport with land-based education
August 11, 2020 —
Dr. Dan Henhawk's research incorporates recreation and sport with land-based education
UM alumna appointed director of Canadian Museum for Human Rights
August 10, 2020 —
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced today that Isha Khan is the new director of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.
August 10, 2020 —
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced today that Isha Khan is the new director of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.