campus community News Archive
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Price Faculty of Engineering
Ruth scholarship receives outpouring of support from engineering community
March 17, 2022 —
Friends of Engineering makes gift of $10,000 to Douglas and Beverly Ruth Centenary Award in Engineering
![The Ukraine flag next to the Manitoba flag and the Canadian flag on Fort Garry campus. The Ukraine flag was raised on March 10, 2022, outside of UMSU University Centre. // Photo from Donna Rutkowski](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ukraine-flag-UMToday-150x150.jpg)
UM raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity
March 10, 2022 —
UM raised the Ukrainian flag on its Fort Garry campus on March 10 in support of the many members of our university community who have deep roots in Ukraine
![Katherine Hawthorne stands smiling posting for the camera, holding up a medium size green leaf plant.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hawthorne_PlantDesignCo._feature-150x150.jpg)
Price Faculty of Engineering
Green thumb begets small business for engineering student
March 7, 2022 —
During her time as a student at the Price Faculty of Engineering, Katherine Hawthorne started Hawthorne Plant Design Co. as a hobby, inspired by a deep passion for plants and the outdoors.
![Students walk the path in front of Tier Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2020.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tier-Building-path-UMToday-150x150.jpg)
Sustainability
UM Literacy and Culture of Sustainability Survey now available
February 28, 2022 —
The Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you! The Literacy and Culture of Sustainability survey is now available to assess the knowledge that student, staff and faculty have of both general sustainability awareness and University of Manitoba-specific initiatives and information. This survey aims to provide baseline data on the UM community and act as a guide for future sustainable education efforts on our campuses.
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UM Community Events March 2022
February 28, 2022 —
Enjoy livestream midday recitals, cheer on the Bisons track and field team, learn how water purification is sustained in the Climate Series Webinar, and more
![A professional photo of Ehab El-Salakawy sitting, posing and smiling for the camera in front of a book shelf.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IICP-feature_FNL-150x150.jpg)
Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering Professor elected Fellow of the IIFC
February 25, 2022 —
After being elected a fellow of the ACI Dr. Ehab El-Salakawy has earned himself yet another exciting accolade, this time as a fellow of the International Institute for fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) in Construction.
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Update on UM’s 22/23 provincial grant
February 24, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba has received an increase to our provincial operating grant to support the proposed expansion of nursing seats in the College of Nursing
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Sustainability
Sustainability Day: Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals
February 24, 2022 —
UM community invited to participate in virtual sustainability program
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The University of Manitoba stands in support with members of the Ukrainian community
February 24, 2022 —
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
![The Administration Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2022.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/admin-building-umtoday-150x150.jpg)
UM providing input into new Provincial tuition fee policy
February 24, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba will engage in a consultation with the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration (AESI) to inform the development of a new Tuition and Fees Policy in Manitoba