Campus and Community News Archive
Students
Social Justice Hub fosters student community-building and organizing skills
March 13, 2025 —
Community Engaged Learning has launched the Social Justice Hub, a new site and resource for learning about social justice, anti-oppression, community organizing, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA), as well as a safer space for community-building amongst and between systemically marginalized communities and allied learners.
Transforming squash in Manitoba: Community-driven court upgrades at UM
December 5, 2024 —
The new squash courts will serve as a hub for students, faculty, and the wider community, offering a space for players of all levels to participate, train, and compete.
St. John's College
Motivated to make a difference
July 22, 2024 —
Whether in St John’s residence, Daily Bread Cafe, or catering a UM event, St John’s College food service staff gives everyone a reason to smile.
Indigenous
Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community celebrates 2024 honourees
June 20, 2024 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) recognize the efforts and achievements of the inspiring people that are working to make the University of Manitoba a better place. On June 20, ten student, staff and faculty honourees were recognized for their exceptional contributions at the 2024 Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony.
St. John's College
Immediate availability at St John’s Residence for students needing place to stay
January 3, 2024 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.
Share your feedback on UM’s next strategic plan
November 29, 2023 —
UM community invited to share thoughts on this important document.
Message to the UM Community on the conflict in the Middle East
October 10, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba acknowledges that this past weekend’s news of violent conflict in Israel and Gaza has caused great distress and concern for members of our community.
St. John's College
Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community
September 15, 2023 —
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career. He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.
Indigenous
An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day
May 2, 2023 —
On Thursday, May 4, Indigenous Engagement and Communications and the Centre for Human Rights Research are holding An Event in Honour of Red Dress Day: Seminar and Red Dress Pin Workshop. Kayla Lariviere, Engagement Lead for Indigenous Engagement and Communications and one of the event organizers, says it’s meaningful for UM to host this event and demonstrate its support for MMIWG2S+.
University of Manitoba welcomes 10.8% increase to our operating grant
March 7, 2023 —
UM President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch welcomes increased investment in the province’s research-intensive university announced in the 2023 provincial budget.