Week at a Glance

How talking about mental illness can help us thrive, featuring Dr. Joss Reimer

Watch or listen to the latest ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ podcast

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould

Register now for the 2024 Knight Lecture, Mar. 7 at 3 P.M.

New strategy and conversation series creates opportunities for understanding

Moving beyond polarization to build foundations for dialogue

Honouring Louis Riel

New bill recognizing Riel sets the stage for annual Louis Riel Day celebration

Disability is part of everyone’s experience

Course anthology explores the intersections of feminism and disability through creative nonfiction

Hey, UM alumni … it’s been a long time!

Update your email for a chance to win a $1,000 flight voucher!

Things to Know this Week

Call for nominations: Honouring our Indigenous campus community

Get your nominations in for this year's recognition ceremony!

Recognize an outstanding colleague for excellence in teaching

Feb. 9 is the executive summary deadline for the Saunderson and Stanton awards

UM transitions from IronPort to Microsoft Defender email security

The move will provide enhanced cybersecurity for phishing and malware

Southwood Circle construction: Road closures and detours

Safe alternate routes being explored for pedestrians and cyclists

Volunteer with Bison Sports for the Canada West Men's Basketball Championship!

Tournament takes place Feb. 21 to 25

Join the family-friendly resource committee

Help Family Resources enhance the UM experience for families

Upcoming Events

Libraries workshop: Using research applications of generative AI tools

Feb. 7 | 12 to 1 P.M. | Online

'For Elise' by Grace Passô, presented by English, Theatre, Film & Media students

Feb. 7 | 7:30 P.M. | John. J. Conklin Theatre, Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall, 3rd floor Taché Arts

Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series: Feminist futures and abortion law post-Roe v. Wade rollback

Feb. 8 | 12 to 1:30 P.M. | Rm 204, Robson Hall

Aging and Creativity: Later Life, Last Works (Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award Lecture Series)

Feb. 8 | 4:15 P.M. | ArtLab 136, Tache Hall Arts Complex and online

Landscapes of Solace: Candlelight concert with UM Upper Voices Choir and Westminster soloists

Feb. 10 | 7:30 P.M. | 2nd Floor Concert Hall, Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave.

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