UM Today Archives

August 28, 2018 —  Financial Services is holding another University of Manitoba Goods for Sale

August 27, 2018 —  At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges

August 27, 2018 —  Faculty of Engineering ITE Student Chapter Award places 1st out of over 150 student chapters worldwide.

August 27, 2018 —  Student Emma Smith completed her work term by reflecting on her summer internship

August 27, 2018 —  The University of Manitoba Curling Club, a mixed recreational league, has some openings for regular weekly curlers as well as spares

August 24, 2018 —  In the wake of proposed changes to sections of the Criminal Code of Canada contained in Bill C-75 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), CBC News reported July 31 in the article ‘It’s problematic,’ Bill C-75 to leave low-income people without access to legal help, that law students in Ontario would no longer be able to help clients in need of representation, while gaining valuable hands-on training. As a result of such reports, law students in Manitoba likewise became concerned. Legal Aid lawyer, award-winning sessional instructor and University Law Clinic director Mike Walker offered a clear explanation as to why Bill C-75 will not have any impact on law student practice in criminal matters in Manitoba.

August 24, 2018 —  A series of videos has been created to assist first year students as part of New Student Orientation 2018

August 24, 2018 —  Of all the things he was in life, be it soldier, lawyer, activist, politician, or professor, Roland Penner, C.M., O.M., Q.C. [B.A./49, LL.B./61] was a Dad who loved his family very much, and a friend and humanist who cared very deeply about the rights and well-being of other people. This message was clear as family, friends and dignitaries each shared stories illustrating Penner's legacy with a gathering of over 200 community members at his Celebration of Life held Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre.

August 24, 2018 —  NHL champion coach Barry Trotz returns to his western Manitoba hometown

August 24, 2018 —  The call for applications to join the Prime Minister’s Youth Council is currently underway!