UM Today Archives
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Population health researcher wins U of M Distinguished Dissertation Award : Network News
June 24, 2019 — A prodigious PhD graduate in Community Health Sciences – who delved into the effects on mothers when their children are apprehended – has won a prestigious award.
Students News
Applications for the Community Leadership Development Program, with a focus on Poverty are now open! : Network News
June 24, 2019 — The Community Leadership Development Program is a 6-week training program that is designed to provide attendees with foundational knowledge and skills in anti-oppression, poverty awareness, and working with resource-scarce communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain meaningful education that will aid them in developing the necessary skills to become leaders within their communities through participation in the following sessions:
Extended Education News
Cheering on our grads : Spring Convocation 2019
June 24, 2019 — “It was a long journey, working full-time and going to school. I'm excited to be done."- Bonnie Murray, Certificate in Applied Counselling grad
Faculty of Science News
Introducing Manitoba’s first Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program : News
June 24, 2019 — Not all poop is the same, at least when it comes to fecal transplants. Typically a topic avoided in polite conversation, Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is the transfer of one individual’s stool to another
CBC: Indspire Awards honour Cree doctor who serves her home community : UM in the News
June 24, 2019 — Dr. Marlyn Cook earns honour
Alumni News
Wpg Free Press: Alum creates new gaming system : UM in the News
June 24, 2019 — Playdate, a quirky game system that’s earning international buzz months
Announcing two new appointments in the Provost’s office : News
June 24, 2019 — Laurie Schnarr has been named Vice-Provost (Students), and Todd Mondor has been named Deputy Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
Faculty of Law News
Dean of Law shares Nuclear law expertise at United Nations : Network News
June 21, 2019 — In May, Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Robson Hall's Dean of Law at the University of Manitoba, shared his expertise on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament Law at the United Nations in New York.
Sustainability News
Commuter Challenge 2019 results : Campus News
June 21, 2019 — The Commuter Challenge results are in! From June 2-8, University of Manitoba participants logged over 30,000 KMs by foot, bike, bus or carpool, and avoided almost 6,000 KGs of CO2 emissions in just one week!
Students News
Double congrats to the grads who won the Spring Convocation photo contest! : Network News
June 21, 2019 — They graduated and won a $25 gift card to Starbucks? So many accomplishments! Huge congrats on convocation to all of our students, and thanks for participating in the convocation photo contest.





