UM Today Archives

September 20, 2024 —  Métis federation jumps aboard wind farm proposal in Manitoba energy plan

September 20, 2024 —  On Friday, Sept. 20, the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WREB) unveiled a bronze bust at Assiniboine Park of Lotfollah Shafai, professor emeritus of UM's electrical and computer engineering

September 20, 2024 —  Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous people

September 20, 2024 —  Dentistry alum Dr. Gerald Niznick and his wife Reesa have made a landmark gift to UM, contributing $5 million to leading-edge dental clinics to be located in a new building on the Bannatyne campus. The five-storey building will be named in the Niznicks' honour.   

September 20, 2024 —  It’s time we stopped being so humble about the world-class university we’ve built together. In fact, we’re about to launch a bold campaign to attract more of the best and brightest to the University of Manitoba. Why? Because the world needs more Bisons—more of you.

September 20, 2024 —  The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus. 

September 20, 2024 —  This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.

September 20, 2024 —  The fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.

September 19, 2024 —  From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.

September 19, 2024 —  Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for October, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.