UM Today Archives

November 7, 2025 —  Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of law in the University of Manitoba said the word ‘wealth’ can mean anything, and the onus is on the respondent to provide proof.

November 7, 2025 —  Frank Cormier, criminologist and Instructor at Department of Sociology and Criminology, said there is no doubt the level of literacy can influence how successful an individual will be in meeting their release conditions.

November 7, 2025 —  A lawyer in Saskatchewan is speaking out after she was told she couldn't wear a poppy in court. CBC's Faith Fundal heard reaction to the news from Yvan Guy Larocque, Clinical Counsel at Robson Hall, who oversees the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts. 

November 7, 2025 —  The Department of Landscape Architecture is thrilled to announce a very special (and rather solid) donation: a custom-made concrete chessboard!

November 7, 2025 —  That connection between classroom learning and real-world experience lies at the heart of Manitoba Pork’s support. The organization has contributed over $2.2 million since 1989 to UM, supporting both research and community engagement.

November 7, 2025 —  "Do it for the people you love. Do it for your children, family, friends, and colleagues. If you want to help, learn more by taking this course.” - Robin Attas

November 7, 2025 —  The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.

November 6, 2025 —  CBC's Faith Fundal spoke with Dr. Devon Evans, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at UM, who is calling on the government to treat endometriosis as a national problem.

November 6, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.

November 6, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 8, in observance of Indigenous Veterans Day.