UM Today News Archive
![Joel Nichols stands in his basement art studio, surrounding by tools and ceramics](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/um-today-influencer-joel-nichols-main-portrait_v2-150x150.jpg)
UM Today News
The Rhode to 100
August 8, 2024 —
UM has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other university in western Canada. Artist Joel Nichols, our 100th recipient and the first ever from the School of Art, invites us into the creative complexities of his world
August 8, 2024 —
UM has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other university in western Canada. Artist Joel Nichols, our 100th recipient and the first ever from the School of Art, invites us into the creative complexities of his world
![Neil McArthur](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/NeilExchangeStairsClose-150x150.jpg)
UM Today News
CTV Winnipeg: Controversial contract in tow for Winnipeg towing company
August 7, 2024 —
Neil McArthur, the director of the Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba talks to CTV Winnipeg on whether a recently awarded contract to a towing company by the City of Winnipeg is a conflict of interest.
August 7, 2024 —
Neil McArthur, the director of the Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba talks to CTV Winnipeg on whether a recently awarded contract to a towing company by the City of Winnipeg is a conflict of interest.
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UM Today News
New academic jobs – August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024 —
New academic jobs - August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024 —
New academic jobs - August 7, 2024
![A collage of a beluga whale, a bird, a paper airplane and a UM flag with colourful shapes in the background](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/um-today-magazine-things-to-do-in-the-summer-collage-main-150x150.jpg)
Hello, Summer
August 6, 2024 —
From paddle boarding with belugas in Churchill to birding on the Fort Garry campus—our list of summertime activities with a UM connection brings your Manitoba staycation to life
August 6, 2024 —
From paddle boarding with belugas in Churchill to birding on the Fort Garry campus—our list of summertime activities with a UM connection brings your Manitoba staycation to life
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UM Today News
Think You Know UM? (Part III)
August 6, 2024 —
Reacquaint yourself with the University of Manitoba with this third installment of surprising facts. And then impress your friends at your next dinner party with your UM IQ
August 6, 2024 —
Reacquaint yourself with the University of Manitoba with this third installment of surprising facts. And then impress your friends at your next dinner party with your UM IQ
![Associate Professor, Curator, Roughley Museum of Entomology, Jason Gibbs](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/jason-gibbs-and-giant-cicada-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Now Toronto: ‘Healthy addition to a balanced diet,’ Canadian entomologist explains why eating fish flies could be good for the environment
August 2, 2024 —
‘Healthy addition to a balanced diet,’ Canadian entomologist explains why eating fish flies could be good for the environment
August 2, 2024 —
‘Healthy addition to a balanced diet,’ Canadian entomologist explains why eating fish flies could be good for the environment
![Glaciologist, assistant professor Karen Alley.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Karen-Alley-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV Winnipeg: Studying an Antarctic ice shelf
August 1, 2024 —
Studying an Antarctic ice shelf
August 1, 2024 —
Studying an Antarctic ice shelf
![Pat Ningewance-Nadeau](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Patricia-Ningewance-150x150.png)
Faculty of Arts News
The Globe and Mail: The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg
August 1, 2024 —
The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg
August 1, 2024 —
The new hope for Star Wars? An Ojibwe family in Winnipeg
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UM to formalize freedom of expression guidelines
July 31, 2024 —
Community feedback and participation welcome
July 31, 2024 —
Community feedback and participation welcome
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Faculty of Arts News
Global News: Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says
July 31, 2024 —
Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says
July 31, 2024 —
Massive events like Olympics ‘not worth it’ for host cities, Manitoba economics prof says