UM Today Archives
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Recreation Services invites you to Personal Training Week : Network News
January 30, 2017 — During Personal Training Week, your friends at Recreation Services will be offering discounts on all personal training and assessment services and much more.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Study looking for people who’ve had exercise setbacks : Network News
January 30, 2017 — A research study conducted by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is looking for participants to be involved in an online exercise study.
Students News
How to Conquer Your Paper-Writing Fears : Academic Integrity Month 2018
January 30, 2017 — Writing a paper can be a daunting task. Writing tutors share tips for students.
President Barnard’s message on Quebec shooting and U.S. travel restrictions : News
January 30, 2017 — President shares thoughts on tragedy in Quebec City, and how the U.S. executive order may impact researchers, research partnerships and students
Winnipeg Free Press: Behold the bright lights of Manitoba’s future : UM in the News
January 30, 2017 — Winnipeg Free Press: Behold the bright lights of Manitoba's future
Wpg Free Press: Living the dream : UM in the News
January 30, 2017 — Fine arts grad Wayne Littlejohn's latest sculpture is generating huge buzz
Faculty of Education News
Education prof’s book argues for diversifying teacher workforce : Network News
January 30, 2017 — With refugee numbers worldwide reaching historic levels—the Syrian crisis compounded by displacements from Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Libya and Yemen—Associate Professor Clea Schmidt says more than ever, the demographics of the teaching profession need to change to better reflect those of the students they teach.
CBC: Iranian Winnipeggers turned away from flight to U.S. for academic conference : UM in the News
January 30, 2017 — Exchange of ideas suffers under new US restrictions
Trending: For the week of January 30 – February 5 : Campus News
January 30, 2017 — Current hashtags plus other social media bits & pieces
Faculty of Science News
Meet Dr. Melanie Martin, recipient of the Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award 2017 : Network News
January 29, 2017 — Dr. Martin has become a visionary physicist who has pioneered the development of microscopic MRI techniques, applying them to the physiological changes in living tissues – work that has the potential to speed up and improve the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Schizophrenia.





