UM Today Archives
Faculty of Science News
Meet Dr. Emily Choy, 2021 Honoured Alumni, Faculty of Science : Network News
February 2, 2021 — Dr. Emily Choy [Ph.D./17], a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University and Environment and Climate Change Canada has been tirelessly contributing to research on climate change and its effect on the Canadian North.
Faculty of Law News
Memories of Robson Hall : Network News
February 2, 2021 — Lexpert lists Joel Nitikman, Q.C. as one of Canada’s leading tax litigation and corporate tax lawyers. Recently awarded the designation of Queen’s Counsel in British Columbia, the Dentons partner has twice-received The Canadian Tax Foundation’s Distinguished Writing Award and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. When he graduated as Gold Medalist in Law from Robson Hall in 1985, no one could have known that this once-aspiring mathematician had started down this illustrious career path by taking the LSAT on a whim.
Faculty of Architecture News
Faculty of Architecture Student Warming Hut offers respite for Winnipeg’s Homeless Community : UM in the News
February 2, 2021 — Faculty of Architecture students build seating portal for Main Street Project clients.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
A safe virtual space for BIPOC students, staff & alumni : Campus News
February 2, 2021 — The FKRM student council has created a safe space for the BIPOC community to share and connect in a virtual setting.
Students News
The many ways the Sexual Violence Resource Centre offers help : Campus News
February 2, 2021 — Provides education, resources, and other information regarding sexual violence for all students, faculty, and staff members
Human Resources News
Popular Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2021/2022 : Network News
February 2, 2021 — The 2021/2022 vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase one to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
Donor Relations News
Alumnus creates scholarship for Black law students : Black History Month 2021
February 2, 2021 — The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship is the first scholarship of its kind at UM
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Do you know your Canada’s Food Guide? : Network News
February 1, 2021 — By taking a questionnaire about Canada’s Food Guide, you can help guide health promotion.
Join UM copyright office on Teams for a live info session : Network News
February 1, 2021 — Faculty and Instructors, take the guess work out of copyright from the comfort of your own screen
Students News
Discounted Mobile Internet Plans for UM Students Continue for Winter Term : Campus News
February 1, 2021 — The University of Manitoba and BellMTS are pleased to be able to provide UM students with more affordable access to technology.





