administration and governance News Archive

Meet Janesca Kydd, UM’s new top lawyer, dedicated to advancing Reconciliation
July 22, 2021 —
Her father immigrated from Scotland in the 1950s and met her mother, a residential school Survivor. And after Kydd was born the family moved north to run a general store on an island near Misko-ziibiing (Bloodvein First Nation).

Diane Hiebert-Murphy is new Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at UM
May 4, 2021 —
An accomplished researcher, clinician, mentor and administrator, Dr. Hiebert-Murphy is an experienced consensus builder who leads and empowers others with her trusted and confident voice

The 2021 Governance Master Schedule is now available
January 8, 2020 —
Includes all scheduled Senate, Board of Governors, and Committee meeting dates and submission deadlines

President Barnard comments on provincial budget
March 7, 2019 —
The Manitoba government released its budget on March 7, 2019.

Dr. Edward Jurkowski has been appointed Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music
January 14, 2019 —
A strong leader and passionate advocate for music and the arts, he has been appointed Dean, effective January 1, 2019.

Martin Scanlon has been named the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
January 14, 2019 —
A renowned food scientist, inspirational teacher and accomplished administrator, he has been named the new Dean, effective Jan. 1, 2019

The 2020 Governance Master Schedule is now available
January 3, 2019 —
This document includes all scheduled Senate, Board of Governors, and Committee meeting dates and submission deadlines and are updated throughout the year.

Human Resources
New online feedback tool allows for confidential disclosure
June 11, 2018 —
The online disclosure form can be used by faculty, staff, students, and the wider campus community.

2019 Governance Master Schedule now available
January 3, 2018 —
The 2019 Governance Master Schedule is now available and can be found on the University of Manitoba Governance website.