campus community News Archive
Students
Live in a new country. Learn a new language. Work in a new culture.
December 20, 2023 —
University of Manitoba undergraduate students are invited to apply for the McCall McBain Foundation International Fellowship. This award provides up to $30,000 in funding to pursue a year abroad, departing in the summer of 2024.
Sustainability
UM’s path toward zero-emission vehicles
December 15, 2023 —
UM takes steps to monitor and reduce transportation emissions from fleet vehicles and support a transition to Zero Emission Vehicles on our campuses.
Sustainability
Commuting towards sustainability
November 17, 2023 —
Every second year, the Office of Sustainability, along with the Green Action Centre, collects data on how University of Manitoba (UM) community members travel to and from our campuses.
Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Map Launches
November 17, 2023 —
The Office of Sustainability has launched a brand-new interactive map that highlights sustainability features and pedestrian and cycling trails on campus.
Reminder to recognize our common humanity in the face of calls for violence
October 19, 2023 —
We have heard from many in our university community who are, understandably, very concerned about calls for violence against Jews. We acknowledge these very real concerns and want to make it clear that any form of threat, intimidation or aggression against any members of our community will not be tolerated.
Workshop registration now open: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
October 3, 2023 —
Initially offered in 2017, Responding to Disclosures continues to be a valuable workshop designed to help faculty and staff members prepare for a situation in which someone discloses an experience of sexual violence to them.
Indigenous
Building connections within the Indigenous campus community
September 13, 2023 —
A welcoming space for Indigenous faculty, staff, students, allies and friends across all UM campuses, the 90-minute Indigenous Connect meetings offer a chance for attendees to network, share their work, obtain feedback, and discuss programming, events, policy issues and other matters of importance, like the creation of the recent Indigenous identity policy.
St. John's College
A record-breaking kick-off to start the 2023-24 academic year!
September 11, 2023 —
A week to remember for the St John's college community to kick-off the 2023-24 academic year.
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.