UM Today Archives
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Free Press: Startling results in youth nutrition study : Network News
May 2, 2023 — Children today are the adults of tomorrow. As today’s adults we are responsible for equipping our kids with the best tools to be healthy now and in the future.
Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students : News
May 2, 2023 — The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM scientist develops innovative strategy to combat childhood brain cancer : News
May 2, 2023 — A discovery made by a University of Manitoba researcher could lead to safer and more effective treatments for childhood brain cancer.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Panel to explore solutions to ableism in higher education : Network News
May 2, 2023 — The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host a panel discussion May 15 on ableism in academia and how it impacts students, faculty and staff with disabilities.
Research and International News
Canada Research Chairs Symposium Returns to University Centre in May : Network News
May 2, 2023 — The fifth UM Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium will take place on May 16
Students News
Get ready to show your Pride! : Campus News
May 2, 2023 — If you are planning a Pride event on campus, tell us where and when you’ll be waving your Pride flag and we will add it to our promotion of UM Pride events.
Truthteller : The Magazine
May 2, 2023 — Alum Murray Sinclair, who’s listened to thousands of personal stories of suffering and survival, shares his own. Why the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission chooses joy over anger.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Music theory takes the stage with free events for the public : Network News
May 2, 2023 — The Desautels Faculty of Music will be hosting the annual Music Theory Midwest conference, and will present a concert
Indigenous News
An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day : Network News
May 2, 2023 — On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.
Students News
UM’s Health and Wellness is hiring! : Network News
May 1, 2023 — UM’s Health and Wellness is hiring for Student Wellness Centre Assistant and Health and Wellness Program Assistant positions.





