Week at a Glance

Community-led initiatives for Black flourishing at UM

Check out these exciting projects supported by the 2023/24 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund

Ottawa’s 1834 Fellowship develops Black civic leaders

UM student Reem Elmahi was selected as one of 20 high-potential youth for the prestigious summit

Dr. Marcia Anderson presents this year’s Marjorie Ward Lecture

The visionary change-maker will discuss cultural safety and anti-racism in health care

Celebrating International Day for Women and Girls in Science

Five leaders share their experiences, proudest moments and achievements

Two UM students are in the running for Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships

McCall MacBain Scholarships are designed to encourage purposeful leadership

UM Winter Active: Get outside with free activities

Free fat-tire biking, ice-skating and winter walks Feb. 20 to 23

Things to Know this Week

Nominations now open for UM Board of Governors alumni representative

Submit your name or nominate a fellow UM graduate by Mar. 11

The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is open to anyone seeking help

Drop-in appointments now available for staff, faculty and students

Ethics Research Fellowship application deadline is Feb. 28

Open to UM faculty and instructors, it offers support for ethics-based research

Watch on demand: Next Steps with Generative AI

UM Knowledge Exchange panel discussion now available on YouTube

Upcoming Events

Louis Riel Day festivities at UM, all welcome!

Feb. 16 | 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. | Marshall McLuhan Hall, 204-UMSU University Centre

University closed to commemorate Louis Riel Day

Feb. 19 | ALL DAY

Tuesdays with TD Webinar Series: Conversations about estate planning

Feb. 20 | 7 to 8 P.M. | Online

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould (limited seats left, register now)

Mar. 7 | 3 P.M. | Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), 2nd floor, UMSU University Centre

‘What’s the Big Idea?’ live taping with Dr. Julienne Stroeve

MAR. 14 | 6 P.M. | Rm 343, Drake Centre

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