Alumni News Archive
Faculty of Science
‘Messy and Magical’: Elementary students to enjoy ‘Discovery Days’ May 3 and 4
April 27, 2018 —
Paper marbling, a potions class à la Hogwarts School of Wizardry!, math mania or a physics stunts show? These are just some of the options available to the nearly 2,000 elementary school students attending this year’s “Discovery Days” on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Hosted by the Faculties of Science and Engineering on May 3rd and 4th.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Engaging patients: Nursing researchers garner ‘seed’ funding
April 27, 2018 —
When Kendra Rieger and Kellie Thiessen were announced as winners of a CHI award, they were thrilled – but not only for the reasons one might think
Faculty of Science
Mathlete in the House: NFLer-cum-mathematician John Urschel to deliver public lecture at U of M
April 23, 2018 —
When Stephen Kirkland, head of the Department of Mathematics, invited John Urschel, former NFL star, PhD student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (MIT), to speak at the U of M, the gesture, he confesses, wasn’t solely altruistic. There was a bit of self-interest at play as well.
The play’s the thing for Winnipeg lawyers
April 23, 2018 —
Whether acting on stage, raising money to build shelters, rebuilding communities after disasters, or counselling people facing discrimination, Priti Shah is a model for passion-driven benefaction
Students
Big Bold Beautiful Breakfast 2017 – What We Heard
April 20, 2018 —
Student Engagement and Success highlights and celebrates some of the experiential education opportunities available at the University of Manitoba.
U of M’s Arctic expertise sought by Senate of Canada
April 19, 2018 —
David Barber tells Senators to expect ice-free summer in Arctic by 2030
Remembering Sam Loschiavo, entomologist and proud Italian-Canadian
April 19, 2018 —
Alumnus co-founded Winnipeg’s Folklorama
TSN: The Ultimate Fighter Undefeated: 16 Fighters, 0 Losses, 2 Winners
April 17, 2018 —
A new season of "Ultimate Fighter" is back on TV and a U of M Faculty of Engineering alumnus is among the fighters to watch.
Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
April 12, 2018 —
An outstanding and highly respected scholar, best known for advancing and translating scientific discovery into new treatments
Yom HaShoah remembered through UM grad’s research and dedication
April 11, 2018 —
The organizer of the Yom HaShoah memorial is Belle Jarniewski (BEd/93, Cert.Trans/02), herself a child of two survivors of the Holocaust