Bisons News Archive
Alumni
Alumni, meet your representative
May 26, 2021 —
Duane Brothers will serve on the University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors as an alumni representative.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
3MT presentation shines light on the ‘unseen athletes’
April 14, 2021 —
Three Minute Thesis finalist Chris Voth's research explores the experiences of gay male athletes in professional team sports.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons continue community focus during pause to support United Way
April 8, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba Athletic Council (UMAC), comprised of Bisons student-athletes, has partnered with United Way Winnipeg to organize WALK with the HERD on Saturday, April 10.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Proud to Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History
March 19, 2021 —
FKRM master's student Chris Voth is a featured panellist in a discussion on experiences of LGBTQ+ athletes – from discrimination and harassment to success and triumph on the ultimate stage.
Israel Idonije on leadership
March 18, 2021 —
Former NFL defensive end, entrepreneur and philanthropist Israel Idonije [LLD/14] first found his passion for leadership as a member of the UM Bisons football team.
UM student-athlete creates platform to promote positive mental health
January 25, 2021 —
Émilie Massé, a Faculty of Architecture student and Bisons women’s hockey athlete, recently launched Fivefiftyfive, a clothing brand intended to advocate for changing the narrative around mental health
Now more than ever, let’s talk
January 19, 2021 —
This year, the University of Manitoba will once again be one of over 200 post-secondary institutions across Canada to join the world’s largest mental health conversation with Bell Let’s Talk
Alumni
Mentoring Mondays: Michele Sung
January 18, 2021 —
Despite decades of success on the basketball court, Michele Sung [BKin/09] believes winning isn’t the be-all-end-all for student-athletes
Top stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
A year to remember or a year to forget? The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines across the globe, including here at the University of Manitoba, but there was always light behind the dark clouds. Positive stories shone through.
Best of Bisons 2020
December 22, 2020 —
Despite a year that brought with it the most unbelievable and adverse circumstances, the Bisons still found a way to shine.