campus community News Archive
Creating safer campus spaces through basketball
July 5, 2024 —
A new event is coming to UM on July 13 and the community is welcome to join
Indigenous
Indigenous Birding Club hosts Safe Windows event
June 25, 2024 —
This summer, the UM Indigenous Birding Club (UMIBC) hosted a safe windows event on campus to raise awareness about how many birds die due to striking windows on campus.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM
June 21, 2024 —
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island
5 reasons to attend the Grand Opening Concert at the new Desautels Concert Hall
June 18, 2024 —
You’re invited! Tickets go on sale June 19
Updating your course materials: How to create an accessible document
June 18, 2024 —
Provincial legislation mandates that all course materials and documents be accessible
Let’s “Brand Together” – it’s time to find and update all old UM logos and brand
June 13, 2024 —
Let's "Brand Together" to help share UM's story - by updating all old logos.
St. John's College
International students find their home away from home
June 10, 2024 —
From across Manitoba and all over the world, our residence students come from all over the world as they call St John’s College home when studying as University of Manitoba students.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Staff Appreciation Week kicks off June 17
June 10, 2024 —
As a thank-you to UM faculty and staff for their hard work throughout the academic year, Recreation Services is once again hosting Staff Appreciation Week. From June 17-21, UM faculty and staff will have free access to our sport and rec facilities on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Representation matters
June 4, 2024 —
Sunday Queskekapow (they/them) is a Two-Spirit Swampy Cree person from northern Manitoba who believes that representation matters. Originally from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, also known as OCN/The Pas, Sunday spent a lot of their teenage years feeling confused and secluded. Queskekapow says they just didn’t see a lot of people who were like them.
Sustainability
Reduce emissions – and get active – with Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Day
May 28, 2024 —
UM is again participating in two popular summer sustainability events – Commuter Challenge (June 2-8) and Bike to Work Day (June 11). All UM students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate.