UM Today Archives
Your opinion matters : Network News
September 28, 2023 — The University of Manitoba is launching an online survey tailored for faculty and staff that will run from September 28 to October 27. Have your voice heard and help us enhance UM’s institutional identity and internal communications strategies.
Watch former Bisons football player, David Onyemata, on TSN : UM in the News
September 28, 2023 — You can watch former Bisons football player, David Onyemata on TSN in a feature that tracks his path from never having played football to his time at UM and path to the NFL. You may even see a guest appearance or two from Coach Brian Dobie.
Indigenous News
Heart Garden takes over UM Quad for third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation : Featured
September 28, 2023 — 310. That’s the number of orange hearts that make up the commemorative heart garden planted in the quad at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Each one represents the memory of a child lost to the residential school system, while also honouring Survivors and offering a commitment to reconciliation.
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Groundbreaking research in plant-based protein production wins the top 3MP award : Network News
September 27, 2023 — Plant-based production and stem cell research take top prizes at the 2023 3MP competition.
Faculty of Social Work News
Visiting Dean on What We Can Learn from Children and Why We Should Listen : Network News
September 27, 2023 — The Faculty of Social Work welcomes Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to the University of Manitoba. Specializing in children's rights and child welfare, Dr. Ben-Arieh is a professor and Haruv Chair for the study of Child Maltreatment at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is also the Dean of the Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare and Director of the Haruv Institute in Jerusalem.
CBC Manitoba: Manitobans split on landfill search for remains of Indigenous women, poll suggests : UM in the News
September 27, 2023 — Manitobans split on landfill search for remains of Indigenous women, poll suggests
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
White Coat Ceremony an ‘exhilarating’ experience for pharmacy students : Network News
September 27, 2023 — First-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) student Jaspreet Bhoondpal experienced a lot of emotions when he was on stage donning his white coat.
New Academic Jobs – September 27, 2023 : Network News
September 27, 2023 — New Academic Jobs - September 27, 2023
The Truth About Trauma : The Magazine
September 27, 2023 — Physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté explores the complexities of unhealed wounds, and why the country needs a permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Promoting healing, education and reflection across the country : Featured
September 27, 2023 — A member of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, and an athlete who believes in the power of movement as medicine, UM law student Tréchelle Bunn founded a healing walk in July 2021 which has since grown into the Reconciliation Run, Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Half Marathon.