UM Today Archives

November 28, 2024 —  An exceptional tale that is funny, emotional, and thought-provoking, That Elusive Spark, by playwright Janet Munsil, seamlessly blends the past and present.

November 28, 2024 —  UM faculty are invited to a workshop to learn about how historical events and policies have shaped deficit thinking, and how this impacts Indigenous students in education spaces. Deficit Thinking and Strengths-Based Approaches in the Classroom When Working With Indigenous Students takes place on Wednesday, January 15 from 9 am - 12 pm online.

November 28, 2024 —  Retirement, while exciting, can bring a mix of emotions. In recognition of the complexities of this life transition, the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), through UM Family Resources, and the help of the Pension Office and Human Resources, has developed a number of resources to support staff and faculty as they navigate the non-financial aspects of retirement.

November 28, 2024 —  Both Mini U and Recreation Services share the goal of building a healthier community by fostering physical, mental and emotional well-being.

November 27, 2024 —  The proverb “the more things change, the more they stay the same” remains true today, even where the Internet is concerned. This year’s winning paper of the Muriel St. John Research Award for Women’s Legal Issues was written for a course titled Law, Technology and the Future, but dealt with the age-old issue of women being sexually exploited non-consensually. For the first time, the former law librarian’s award was presented to a law student identifying as male. Ms. St. John was delighted to present Chad Laferriere-Enns [JD/2024] with her award in-person at The Faculty of Law’s Student Achievement Awards Reception on October 29, 2024.

November 27, 2024 —  A program through the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is helping students connect with Indigenous communities through ceremony. 

November 27, 2024 —  Shop the UM BookStore holiday sale

November 27, 2024 —  The Healthy Pregnancy Hub offers resources to help make decision making easier when it comes to prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs.

November 27, 2024 —  U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord

November 27, 2024 —  Anti-Indigenous racism training launched for some health-care workers