Week at a Glance

A new online space all our own

Join fellow faculty and staff on UM Intranet

Inspiring individuals from UM named to Order of Manitoba

Their contributions cover a broad range of accomplishments and endeavours

Acknowledging nurses and nursing students for their vital contributions

Alumna Lanette Siragusa shares insights during National Nursing Week

Indigenous UM students honoured

Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards recognize outstanding achievements

Convocation features new virtual platform to celebrate accomplishments

Providing an immersive graduation experience and opportunities to connect in real-time

Fifth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence goes virtual

Commending students, staff and faculty who are transforming UM

Watch the 3MT Western Regionals and vote for UM challenger Nolan De Leon

Tune in to see groundbreaking grad student research on May 13

When human and animal collide

Encounters are becoming more complex thanks to climate change’s fury and our sprawl into the wilds

Celebrating educators – virtually

Online Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception held on May 4

Latest UM COVID-19 Recovery updates

As of May 12, with new details on vaccine eligibility

Manitoba Crop Alliance helping UM build new research facility

Prairie Crops & Soil Research Facility construction begins in 2022

Apply to help UM become more age-friendly!

New funding open to faculty and staff to make UM more age-friendly

Things to Know this Week

Faculty and staff invited to join the 2021 Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content

Running from May 18 to July 20

Climate Action Plan underway

UM community invited to provide input

What's open on both campuses

A current list of available services and hours

MathWorks Software now available

Enjoy unlimited use of MATLAB and Simulink product families from anywhere!

Upcoming Events

Café Scientifique: Combatting multiple sclerosis from different angles

May 12 | 7 p.m. | Online event

Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Awards

May 13 | 7 p.m. | Via YouTube

After the COVID pandemic: The role of universities and colleges in building a stronger Canadian economy

May 14 | 12 p.m. | Online event

Virtual Learning for Life: Research advances in multiple sclerosis

May 19 | 1 p.m. | Online event

UM Alumni Book Club

Next reading period begins May 27, with Michele Harper’s memoir The Beauty in Breaking

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