UM Today Archives

March 8, 2023 —  Today is International Women’s Day – a worldwide day dedicated to highlighting women’s progress and taking action to drive gender equity.

March 8, 2023 —  An International Women's Day focused special insert in the Winnipeg Free Press shared a story about Stephanie Scott, executive director at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and Brenda Gunn, academic and research director at the NCTR.

March 8, 2023 —  As she wandered through University Centre one day, early in her first-year of law school, Meseret Alem noticed the diverse student population around her. She asked herself, “If there’s so many Black students in other parts of campus, why isn’t there a similar concentration among law students at Robson Hall?” Very soon after that, together with fellow law students, she resurrected the Manitoba chapter of the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada, became its Co-President, and has been working to organize “See Yourself Here,” a recruiting event for Black students considering careers in law.

March 7, 2023 —  The publication of a first book is a rite of passage for many academics but making it accessible to the general public is a very generous and sincere way to share knowledge. Dr. Leo Baskatawang will meet that milestone of his academic career when the University of Manitoba Press releases his book Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law: Kinamaadiwin Inaakonigewin and the Treaty Right to Education on March 31, 2023.

March 7, 2023 —  UM President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch welcomes increased investment in the province’s research-intensive university announced in the 2023 provincial budget.

March 7, 2023 —  Find out what Mackenzie Booker [BA(Geog)/19, DipAgric/21] is up to post-graduation.

March 7, 2023 —  Find out what Braden Ganetsky [BSc(ME)/21] is up to post-graduation.

March 7, 2023 —  Interested students attended presentations on 12 health science graduate programs and spoke with current grad students and faculty members at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Graduate Studies Open House on Feb. 23 on the Bannatyne campus. The annual open house offers students an in-depth look at master’s and PhD options to help them plan their potential educational and career paths.

March 7, 2023 —  Find out what Sandy Deng [BSW/20] is up to post-graduation.

March 7, 2023 —  International Women’s Day historically is important for highlighting activism, empowerment, and community for working-class women