UM Today Archives
Faculty of Architecture News
Winnipeg Free Press: Hedge concern drives a wedge : UM in the News
October 10, 2025 — Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it
Faculty of Arts News
The Globe and Mail: Canada should seek central role for NORAD in Golden Dome or risk marginalization, MPs told : UM in the News
October 10, 2025 — Speaking to the Commons defence committee Thursday, Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Canada needs to “step forward” in discussions with the object of making NORAD the “command authority” for this integrated air and missile-defence plan
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
Teaching and Learning Certificate program celebrates 2025 graduating class : Network News
October 10, 2025 — The 2025 graduates of the Teaching and Learning Certificate (TLC) program gathered with their mentors and invited guests to celebrate and receive their certificates September 24.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Radio-Canada: Temps durs pour le canola des Prairies : Network News
October 10, 2025 — For decades, canola has been the economic engine of the Prairies.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 gives back : Network News
October 10, 2025 — Members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 sold so many cupcakes and cookies at bake sales to raise money for their graduation celebration that they wound up with extra funds.
Asper School of Business News
World Mental Health Day – A Conversation with Asper Dean of Teaching & Learning, Wenxi Pu : Network News
October 10, 2025 — Wenxi Pu, talks with us about how AI, social media, and McDonaldization have impacted our mental health. He shares his thoughts how we can positively leverage these powerful tools to create more genuine connection and critical thinking.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
The Winnipeg Sun: From Brazil to Winnipeg, guitarist finds new rhythm in Canada : UM in the News
October 9, 2025 — Beyond performing, Bach has embraced teaching. He works as a sessional instructor in guitar at the University of Manitoba, where he mentors jazz students and guitarists, and also offers private lessons in person and online
Indigenous News
“Language is fragile; it can be forgotten if it’s not passed on or spoken” : Network News
October 9, 2025 — Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Emerita Dr. Laura Tohe will visit the University of Manitoba on Thursday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m. in the John A. Russell Atrium for a lecture and poetry reading on language, memory, and presence. Hosted by the Canada Research Chair in Miyo We’citowin & Digital Sovereignties, Women’s and Gender Studies (Arts), and the Faculty of Architecture.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Earth.com: Does smoking increase blood pressure risk? Urine tests reveal the answer : UM in the News
October 9, 2025 — The study was led by Dr. Setor K. Kunutsor, Professor / Evelyn Wyrzykowski Research Chair in Cardiology at the University of Manitoba, working with collaborators in the Netherlands.
Students News
10 Tips for a Memorable Convocation experience : Network News
October 9, 2025 — We are approaching this year’s Fall Convocation ceremonies at the Fort Garry campus October 21-23, 2025, and here are 10 tips to make for a memorable and easy convocation experience.





