Archives News Archive
140 for 140: Snapshots of our History – April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017 —
Over the course of the University's 140th year, Archives & Special Collections will be sharing 140 historical images of the University of Manitoba.
Voices from Vimy: Manitobans on the Ridge
April 7, 2017 —
Archives & Special Collections has launched an exhibit showcasing the Manitoban story of Vimy Ridge
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past
March 20, 2017 —
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past History marches on, but at the U of M it’s not forgotten. A look at UM’s history, artifacts and images through displays curated by faculty and staff.
Old Basic Science gives way to planned green space
March 10, 2017 —
After 96 years of university life, a building on the Bannatyne campus has faded to green. The demolition of the Old Basic Science building, also known as T-Building, has just been completed.
Exhibit on history of the University of Manitoba explores the legacy of Alexander Kennedy Isbister
February 16, 2017 —
Archives & Special Collections will launch a new exhibit on Feb. 28 to mark the 140th anniversary of the University of Manitoba
The Unique University of Manitoba
January 31, 2017 —
In 1892, British magazine The National Review published a lengthy article about the recently-established University of Manitoba
U of M is ‘poet’s playground’
January 26, 2017 —
The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture has announced that Winnipeg poet Jennifer Still is its Winter 2017 Writer-in-Residence. It will welcome Still at a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 31
New book presents holiday memories in Manitoba
December 12, 2016 —
Manitoba at Christmas: Holiday memories in the Keystone Province will be officially launched this week
The war effort
November 10, 2016 —
During the First and Second World Wars, the University of Manitoba served as a training ground for troops and watched some of its best and brightest go off and fight for their country
Libraries
Collection donated to UM Archives includes MMIW materials
August 3, 2016 —
“This is an extremely valuable and unique resource,” says Brian Hubner, acquisitions and access archivist. “I am sure it will prove to be very useful to researchers, especially in the light of the government announcement concerning its inquiry into cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women.”