UM Today Archives
Faculty of Law News
Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law in high gear for new year : Network News
January 18, 2022 — Since August, 2021, many of the goals set for the Marcel A. Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law have been attained. A new website complete with social media presence launched this fall. A regular blog and a Western Canada case reporter prepared by law students under faculty supervision are underway. A for-credit Scholarly Publications course for the peer-reviewed Desautels Review of Private Enterprise and Law began with the fall term as an official part of the Law Faculty’s course calendar. And that is just the beginning.
School of Art News
School of Art alumna’s children’s book listed in CBC’s best Canadian picture books of 2021 : UM in the News
January 18, 2022 — CBC has named School of Art alumna Jane Heinrichs's children's book Every Home Needs an Elephant one of CBC's best Canadian picture books of 2021.
Sustainability News
UM committee tackling responsible investment opportunities : Campus News
January 18, 2022 — Did you know the University of Manitoba is a signatory of the Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities?
Faculty of Social Work News
Winnipeg Free Press: Social work dean promotes technique for positive impact, both individually and collectively : Let's talk mental health
January 17, 2022 — Michael Yellow Bird, dean of the faculty of social work at the University of Manitoba, has worked extensively in mindfulness, introducing it to Indigenous programs and teaching it to Indigenous communities and organizations
COVID health and safety update : News
January 17, 2022 — Message from Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration)
Students News
Info sessions help international students adjust to life in Canada : Campus News
January 17, 2022 — The International Centre is committed to international student success and offers a number of programs and services year-round to help international students adapt to and experience Canadian culture.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Focusing on Oral Cancer : Network News
January 17, 2022 — Dr. Vimi Mutalik peers intently into the large microscope on her office desk. It’s the tool she uses to make a difference in the world.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Sea ice dynamics : Campus News
January 17, 2022 — University of Manitoba researchers look to the Churchill Marine Observatory for answers about a changing climate
Sustainability News
Bring your own bag to UM Bookstore : Network News
January 17, 2022 — The next time you visit UM Bookstore on Fort Garry campus, don’t forget to bring your own reusable bag or backpack to carry your purchases home.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
Instructor support for Fall Term 2021 online final exams for interrupted classes : Network News
January 14, 2022 — The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning offers extended hours and help during final exams





