campus community News Archive
Price Faculty of Engineering
Remembering Dean Emeritus, Dr. Garland Laliberte
August 3, 2022 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering regrets to announce the passing of Dean Emeritus Dr. Garland Laliberte on July 30, 2022.
Program lets Ukrainian scholars ‘get back to life’
July 22, 2022 —
The first of 20 scholars from Ukraine have arrived at the University of Manitoba thanks to a new program initiated by UM that has committed $1,755,000 to support Ukrainian scholars and students
Pinhole camera captures passage of time during pandemic
July 15, 2022 —
A solargraph captured by a pinhole camera with a very long exposure displays the daily path of the sun over the course of two years of the pandemic lockdown
Sustainability
There is a new fleet vehicle on campus, and it’s electric!
July 14, 2022 —
UM begins the transition to electric fleet vehicles
Price Faculty of Engineering
Investment in transit infrastructure opens door for sustainable engineering
July 12, 2022 —
Recently, the Government of Canada, the Province and Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg announced a joint investment of more than $478 million to support the next generation of public transit infrastructure in Winniepg. Through this investment, the city will begin to transition to zero emission buses, design and build a new North Garage, improve accessibility for riders, and start design work on new rapid transit corridors.
Sustainability
Rolling into bronze
July 11, 2022 —
UM students, faculty and staff cycled, walked, took transit, carpooled, and worked and studied from home during Commuter Challenge week. Don’t let your sustainable commutes stop here!
Faculty of Science
Buller Greenhouse – Plant Sale!
July 11, 2022 —
The on-campus oasis known as the Buller Greenhouse is having its annual plant sale! Stop by and enjoy the greenhouse while picking up a new plant for your home office or for your deck outside. Proceeds go to support the Buller Greenhouse.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Thank you, engineering community!
July 7, 2022 —
"Your support of this golf tournament directly supports our students by allowing us to create welcoming and productive spaces, support teaching technology, support student design competition teams" - Dr. Marcia Friesen
10 Members of UM community appointed to the Order of Canada
July 5, 2022 —
On June 30, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community, including alumni, faculty and friends.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Professor Xing inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering
July 5, 2022 —
Dr. Xing is a leading expert in developing nano-gel self-assembly on cells and drugs for hair regeneration, controlled release, and cancer therapy.