campus community News Archive
UM denounces racism
June 2, 2020 —
On behalf of the University of Manitoba, I want to say clearly that we denounce racism in all its forms
Office of Sustainability
Join the Commuter Challenge 2020
May 27, 2020 —
It’s time to start logging your sustainable commute again – the annual Commuter Challenge will take place from May 31 to June 6 but with a little bit of a work from home twist!
Helping students coping with mental illness
May 25, 2020 —
Kyle Hiebert says that increased financial pressure, a rapidly changing world and an uncertain future for jobs or careers has made students emotionally distressed.
University of Manitoba approves its 2020-21 budget
May 19, 2020 —
Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget with commitment to re-evaluate as pandemic situation evolves
Office of Sustainability
UM Sustainability Champions – Celebrating our Sustainability Award Winners
May 13, 2020 —
During this time of reflection on the year, we’d like to highlight the efforts of some fabulous UM students, staff and faculty in contributing to the betterment of our campus and community! The following winners of the 2020 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Night on March 5.
Alumni
University of Manitoba intertwined with Manitoba’s story
May 12, 2020 —
Manitoba Day 2020 marks our province’s 150th anniversary, and what better time to reflect on how the histories of the University of Manitoba and our province are inexorably intertwined.
Office of Sustainability
How to Compost from Home
May 7, 2020 —
It’s National Compost Week! While we’re spending more time at home, it’s a good time to try backyard composting!
Like the first universities, we’ve moved our classes somewhere new
May 5, 2020 —
The first universities had no central campus and held classes wherever space could be found
Who will be the next Knight Distinguished Visiting Lecturer?
May 1, 2020 —
UM is now accepting proposals from across the university community for the next visiting lecturer as part of the Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Visitor Program.
Office of Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: A digital walk around U of M campuses
May 1, 2020 —
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History walks as part of the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2 and May 3 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses