UM Today Archives
Faculty of Science News
NRAO: Image release: Giant magnetic ropes in a galaxy’s halo : Network News
December 3, 2019 — An astronomy composite image produced by professor Jayanne English, physics and astronomy, using radio data reveals an image of the “Whale Galaxy” (NGC 4631), made with the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), reveals hair-like filaments of the galaxy’s magnetic field protruding above and below the galaxy’s disk.
A Duty to Remember: 30th Anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre : Campus News
December 3, 2019 — The University of Manitoba Engineering Society (UMES) and the Faculty of Engineering will unveil a memorial wall to remember the lives of the 14 women killed at l’Ecole Polytechnique
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Putting Their Signatures on Jazz : Network News
December 2, 2019 — December 3rd Mardi Jazz will feature original songs and arrangements by six Desautels jazz students
CBC: ‘Magical’ Michif: First kitchen party connects keen learners with Métis language : UM in the News
December 2, 2019 — About 100 participants celebrated culture and language at Migizii Agamik
Research and International News
Take part in ‘eye-opening experience’ through exchange program : Campus News
December 2, 2019 — Creating memories, traveling with friends, seeing the sights in a new country – these were just some of the highlights of Alex Ogaranko’s experiences in the University of Manitoba’s international student exchange program.
Faculty of Arts News
Arts jobs in the arts and culture industry : Network News
December 2, 2019 — If you are pursuing a liberal arts education and have a passion for culture, here are a sample of some really cool arts and culture occupations commonly performed by Arts graduates.
Faculty of Architecture News
Professor Emeritus Alexander Rattray passes away at the age of 86 : Network News
December 2, 2019 — On November 25, 2019, Alexander Everett Rattray passed away in his adopted city of Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
Sustainability News
Why should you shop local this holiday season? : Campus News
December 2, 2019 — Here are five reasons to shop local this holiday season
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
First Addictions Awareness Day advocates for ending stigma around addiction : Campus News
December 2, 2019 — A new event on campus is aiming to spread awareness and reduce stigma around addiction and substance abuse.
Information Services and Technology News
IST Client Services changes name to IST Engagement Services : Network News
December 2, 2019 — The Information Services and Technology (IST) is pleased to announce that our Client Services department has changed its name to IST Engagement Services. “We are excited about the new department name. It reflects the importance of engaging with our colleagues, partnering with faculty, staff, researchers and students and focusing on long-term relationships with our peers at the university,” says K-L Holter, Director, IST Engagement Services.





