UM Today Archives

July 18, 2023 —  We’re looking forward to welcoming all students this fall. Faculty and staff are invited to join us for the mornings of September 6 and 7 as UM students return to classes!

July 17, 2023 —  Five courses teaching students how to think about and apply technology in new ways so that we can make sure the cows are happy and the machines don’t toy with our emotions.

July 17, 2023 —  2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Holly Laninga is a quiet leader who also rocks the trailer park, serves up pies, and fights with the best of them in musical theatre. Given those skills, she'll easily manage an elementary school classroom!

July 17, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba is excited to launch Intercultural Leadership: From Awareness to Action, a brand-new project to fund UM students’ outbound mobility opportunities to enhance your experiences, skills and connections through work and study abroad.

July 17, 2023 —  Md Mahamudul Haque is in a battle with a pathogenic microbe.

July 17, 2023 —  On June 15, law students from the Faculty of Law’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the Arts & Culture Ideas Summit at the Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain (CCFM). Presented by the Manitobans for the Arts and Creative Manitoba, the event brought together artists, cultural organizations, arts supporters and community members to engage in a collaborative exploration of the arts and culture sector. The summit provided a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering connections, learning from one another and discussing how the arts and culture sector can rebuild and thrive in the changing times. This article reflects on this enriching event including some thoughts from attendees.

July 14, 2023 —  Pro Bono Students Canada is a national pro bono organization with Chapters at 22 law schools across the country, including the University of Manitoba. The PBSC’s mission is to provide free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice. Volunteers at the University of Manitoba chapter have gained valuable legal experience in clinical settings, on research projects, and as legal interns throughout the Academic Year. By exposing law students to the value of Pro Bono service, PBSC aims to encourage the next generation of lawyers to make pro bono service an everyday part of their practice.

July 14, 2023 —  This year, the Emerging Leader Award selection committee recognized 88 applicants for their unique leadership.

July 14, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on July 17, 2023 in honour of Ariel Patio.

July 14, 2023 —  Every fall, the University of Manitoba’s Orientation programming welcomes thousands of new students, supporting their transition to university. In order to make UM Orientation a success, we need your help!