Week at a Glance

Getting to zero waste

Find out how Residence Life diverted waste from the landfill – and how you can get involved too

Listen now: From Sea Ice to Shipping Lanes: Climate, Commerce, and the Future of Hudson Bay

What's the Big Idea? podcast featuring Feiyue Wang

Faculty of Arts students receive prestigious Vanier Scholarship

Considered among top graduate students in Canada

Things to Know this Week

The rise in multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks

How to protect yourself from this growing cyber threat

Applications are open for the Black Flourishing Fund

Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM community

Reminder: Register for What's the Big Idea? live event

UM President Michael Benarroch in conversation with journalist Amanda Lang on the results of the US election

Connect your passions to generosity

Crowdfunding website enables faculty, staff and students to create fundraising projects and track progress

Upcoming Events

Bisons in action: Hockey vs. Alberta, Soccer vs. Winnipeg

Oct. 12 and 13 | Various times and locations

Third annual Budget Town Hall with Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

Oct. 16 | 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. | Multi-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre | In-person or online (RSVP)

Fall Convocation

Oct. 22-23 and 31 | Various times | Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses

Save the date: Office of Equity Transformation Town Hall

Nov. 6 | 10 to 11:15 a.m. | Marshall McLuhan Hall and online

Community Links

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