UM Today Archives

October 6, 2020 —  It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis Fortier on Sunday, October 4, 2020, following complications from acute leukemia.

October 6, 2020 —  In June 2020, just months after COVID-19 began, 22 students were welcomed into the second cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP). Three months later, equipped with a collection of new leadership insights from the early stages of the program, participants completed their leadership service projects.

October 6, 2020 —  “It’s a real sense of accomplishment for myself." - Paul Boily

October 6, 2020 —  Beginning in November 2019, when the Research Administration System (RAS) project kicked off, work began on developing how the project would progress, beginning with the formation of the project team. The project team has continued to work virtually, with only minor impacts to the overall timelines.

October 5, 2020 —  Asper Alumnus, David Richert [BComm. Hons./16] recently earned a second place finish in the Ultimate Cup Series at Magny-Cours, France. The championship series, initiated by Vincent Vigier, with the support of Michelin and other partners is comprised of seven weeks of racing with four in France and three in other parts of Europe.

October 5, 2020 —  The effects of COVID-19 on health services was a running theme at the Collaborating for Health and Wellness Virtual Research Conference, hosted last week by the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, the Applied Health Sciences doctoral program and School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan (USask).

October 5, 2020 —  A new partnership between the University of Manitoba (UM), Red River College (RRC), and the Arctic Research Foundation (ARF) is setting out to unlock the big data secrets previously hidden in Canada’s Arctic.

October 5, 2020 —  If you’re a senior manager or Director with leadership aspirations or have found yourself in a role with new or increasing responsibilities, Executive Education at the Asper School of Business will provide you the skills you need to succeed. 

October 5, 2020 —  Sidhant Sharma is an International co-op student in his fifth and final year at the Asper School of Business, majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems.

October 5, 2020 —  With safety top of mind, and masks fall’s hottest accessory, we want to see what you’re working with. Take a pic of you doing your part, wearing your mask, and keeping your community safe. Share those pics with us by using the hashtag #umMaskUp.  One lucky winner wins a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!