UM Today Archives

August 16, 2018 —  A founding College of the University of Manitoba, St. John’s offers 95 single residence rooms, two student lounges, full meal service and weekly housekeeping services.

August 16, 2018 —  Share your photos during August and you could win Summer isn’t over yet, so let’s celebrate that with a photo contest! To be entered to win, follow @umstudent on Instagram, post a photo or video showing how you spent your summer and use the hashtag #umsummer2018. One winner will receive a $25 gift card from the Bookstore.

August 16, 2018 —  She was told, ‘Surgery’s too tough. You should look at pediatrics.’” Nevertheless, she persisted.

August 15, 2018 —  "My research program will be instrumental in promoting optimal health & well being of individuals, families, communities, and diverse populations, nationally & globally."

August 14, 2018 —  Meet PhD candidate Enoil de Souza Junior. Growing up in Brazil he wanted to be a soccer player but now he's studying the Arctic

August 14, 2018 —  When you’re a teenage girl thinking of a fun way to spend your summer vacation, doing math problems usually isn’t at the top of your list. University of Manitoba Professor Susan Cooper is on a mission to change that. Cooper and the Department of Mathematics offered a math camp this past July 19th for Grade 7 & 8 girls who have an interest in and aptitude for the subject. Called M.A.G.I.C. (Math And Girls In Contact), the camp was free to applicants, who were placed in small groups to work on a project about containing infectious diseases and investigating vaccination and quarantine rates. Emphasis was put on real-life problem-solving skills, as well the chance to enjoy mathematical games and guest presentations. The focus was not only on math, but on opportunities for the young women to meet and work with other girls who enjoy the subject. 

August 14, 2018 —  Social work professor Maria Cheung and alumnus David Matas, international human rights lawyer, have written one of the most impactful articles on a genocide currently taking place that few talk -- or even know -- about  

August 14, 2018 —  We want to hear from you – our alumni – about your student days

August 14, 2018 —  New information about the international student health coverage for the 2018-2019 academic year

August 14, 2018 —  For our Alumni Answers series, we asked our alumni community to reminisce with us about family road trips, weekend getaways, and trekking the globe