UM Today Archives

October 2, 2024 —  Minimum wage increases in Manitoba

October 2, 2024 —  Fashionable resale strategy after Danali seeks to stake out middle ground via online consignment shop

October 2, 2024 —  Dr. Hailong He joined the Department of Soil Science as Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture on August 7, 2024.

October 1, 2024 —  As we close out September, universities across Canada are well into their new year of learning. An exciting change is underway.

October 1, 2024 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community came together on the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses on Sept. 27 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  

October 1, 2024 —  The Inspire Mentorship Program at the College of Pharmacy prepares graduate students to navigate their career journeys as they approach the end of their programs.  “We do all of this because we want to see each other succeed,” said Nitesh Sanghai, a PhD student and program coordinator. “When you are finishing your program, it can feel like you are at the edge of a cliff.” 

October 1, 2024 —  Take Our Kids to Work Day is an event for participating Grade 9 students to learn about the diverse roles and jobs in the current labour market.

October 1, 2024 —  The Faculty of Law expanded its externship opportunities this year to include a first-ever for-credit Northern Externship. Third-year law student, Brandon Leverick was the ideal candidate for the job, and recently returned from Thompson where he spent the summer flying around northern Manitoba to help provide legal services to remote communities.

October 1, 2024 —  Dr. James Duncan House sadly passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on September 10, 2024, at the age of 57.

September 30, 2024 —  Protein study reveals how the tiny shrew achieves a resting heart rate of 1,020 beats per minute