Week at a Glance

February is Black History Month

Reflect and celebrate with these events at UM

Board of Governors accepts visionary policies to guide Southwood Circle development

Putting people first in the area’s design and operations

UM researcher wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research

US-based National Multiple Sclerosis Society honours Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie

A new direction for UM Research

'It is crucial that the work of UM researchers respond to the important issues we face as a society today'

Vanessa Koldingnes is UM's new Vice-President (External)

Message from President Benarroch

UM anti-racism site launches

Highlights anti-racism report and recommendations

Let’s reaffirm our ideals in the fight against racism and hatred in all their forms

President Benarroch reflects on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Asper alum and Zueike co-founder talks community, slowing down

An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Ogo Okwumabua

Town Hall asks community to think big and inspire us to greatness

UM launches new strategic planning process

Leadership extension for Dean of College of Nursing

Dr. Netha Dyck's term will be extended until Jan. 31, 2025

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund promotes innovative teaching and learning

SoTL applications now open

Remembering UM benefactor Marcel A. Desautels

One of our most distinguished benefactors and alumni has passed away

Things to Know this Week

Process review of redesigned budget model underway

Special committee established to review progress in implementation of new model

Join the fun for UM Winter Active Feb. 6-10

Try free cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, snow-shoeing and winter walks

Collaborate with fellow support staff

Call for applications for UM’s Support Staff Endowment Fund (SSEF) committee

Support faculty and staff wellness at UM

Participate in the Canadian Campus Well-being Survey for Employees

Take advantage of the 2023/2024 Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP)

Applications due Mar. 3; program begins Apr. 1

Upcoming Events

J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students' Conference: The Arctic is Hot

Feb. 1 and 2 | Multiple times and locations

UM Canada Research Chairs Symposium

Feb. 2 | 2–3 p.m. | Multi-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre

Duckworth Challenge: Bisons vs University of Winnipeg Wesmen basketball

Feb. 3 | Claim a free ticket!

An Entrepreneurs' Journey ̶ Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Focus

Feb. 8 | 11:30 a.m. | via Zoom

Manitoba’s response to refugees: What can we learn?

Feb. 9 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Rice Centre, 489 Portage Ave.

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