Week at a Glance

Mourning the loss of a world-renowned scientist and researcher

UM remembers HIV/AIDS research pioneer Dr. Frank Plummer

Your voice matters

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consultation sessions announced

David Asper and David Milgaard to receive honorary degrees

Two remarkable people whose lives have intertwined

Improving global health through breast milk

$6.5M grant has been awarded to UM researcher by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

President Barnard recognized for leadership and commitment

Receives tribute at international conference

UM celebrates Black History Month

Initiatives and events underway in February

Schulich doubles investment in Canada’s future

UM calls on students to apply to transformative scholarship program

Quilt unveiled to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Emotional ceremony held on Bannatyne campus

Dr. Robin DiAngelo is the Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Visiting Lecturer

RSVP for Feb. 6 event with NY Times bestselling author of 'White Fragility'

Things to Know this Week

Conference Sponsorship Program and Student Travel Support to Competitions

Deadline is Feb. 15

Popular vacation purchase plan available for another year

Applications due March 6; program starts April 1, 2020

Things to do this winter at UM

From art exhibits and evening serenades to academic lectures

Upcoming Events

Café Scientifique: Got (Breast) Milk? Breakthroughs & barriers in breastfeeding research

Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | McNally Robinson, 1120 Grant Ave.

Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series presents Dr. Michelle Driedger

Monday, Feb. 10 | 11:30 a.m. | Circle Room, Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge

Louis Riel Day celebration and chivaree

Friday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge

Visionary Conversations: How can our community come together to combat the impacts of drug addiction?

Thursday, March 5 | Doors open at 6 p.m. | Brodie Centre Atrium, Bannatyne campus

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