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Looking for job opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic : Student Support 2020
April 9, 2020 — Job search is hard work, there’s no denying it, especially right now. Career Services can help. Check out our website to learn more about the resources we offer to support you.
CBC: Winnipeg company going all-out to build instant isolation rooms across North America : UM in the News
April 9, 2020 — Price Industries working at full capacity during health emergency with key products
Asper School of Business News
Q & A with an MBA: Nicole Zajac [MBA/18] : Network News
April 9, 2020 — For this month’s Q & A with an MBA story feature, we connected with an Asper MBA alumna, who, along with Penner Oil, made a much needed donation of N95 masks to St. Boniface Hospital, right at a time where the global demand for personal protective equipment had increased.
Asper School of Business News
Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship hosts second ENTR Pitch Competition : Network News
April 9, 2020 — On Friday, March 6th the Asper School of Business with filled with a buzz of nervous energy and excitement as students prepared to compete in the ENTR Pitch Competition.
A message from President David T. Barnard : Campus News
April 9, 2020 — 'My wish for you during this reflective time is to find the harmony and peace that comes from a shared journey to help save lives in Manitoba.'
UM researchers receive provincial funding for COVID-19 studies : News
April 9, 2020 — The provincial government has announced $5 million in funding for research related to COVID-19, including $3.5 million for clinical and applied research
Flu Déjà Vu: UM closed for seven weeks – in 1918 : News
April 9, 2020 — “The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
AG e-news April 8, 2020 : Network News
April 8, 2020 — News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Program applications now open : Network News
April 8, 2020 — The University of Manitoba’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Program was announced in January 2020.
Important things to know the week of April 2 to 8 : Campus News
April 8, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, thank you for your efforts, and those of your family and friends, to ensure the safety and well-being of others during this challenging time





