campus community News Archive
Faculty of Science
Science students to compete in Paris – win international biotech grant for zebra mussel control device
September 12, 2022 —
Once again, the University of Manitoba is amongst some of the world’s leaders in interdisciplinary research and application. UM’s Prairie iGEM Team, a group of undergraduate students led by Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, are this year’s recipients of the Impact Grant from the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation.
Flags lowered for Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
What’s open on both campuses
September 6, 2022 —
Find the status of campus services and businesses, updated Sept. 6, 2022
Faculty of Science
New graduate scholarship, study space, to honour the late Dr. Dana Schroeder
September 2, 2022 —
The memory of Associate Professor Dr. Dana Schroeder will be honoured through a new graduate scholarship and a study space in the Faculty of Science. Dr. Schroeder was a respected associate professor in the department of biological sciences, where she worked from 2002 until the time of her passing in September 2020. Dana was a valued colleague, mentor, and friend. She is fondly remembered for her cheerful optimism and kindness to students and colleagues alike.
Sustainability
What to know about recycling masks and other personal protective equipment
August 29, 2022 —
To prepare for the influx of personal protective equipment (PPE), UM has partnered with Vitacore, a Canadian-based recycling company that ensures the materials from PPE are recycled. UM’s PPE will be sanitized, shredded, and melted down to be repurposed into new construction materials such as concrete reinforcement and exterior sidings.
Goods for Sale accepting bids until Sept. 12
August 24, 2022 —
Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2022
UM’s response on the Post-Secondary Accountability Framework
August 19, 2022 —
Read the letter UM sent to the Deputy Minister
Global News: Joint funding improves sports and recreation opportunities in Manitoba
August 18, 2022 —
Funding will be allocated for the purchase of a new, energy-efficient ice plant for the University of Manitoba’s Max Bell Centre, located on the University’s Fort Garry campus in Winnipeg
Sustainability
Success Through Wellness for the Desautels Faculty of Music
August 16, 2022 —
A restorative space and plant wall provide a breath of fresh air at the Fort Garry campus! With help from the Success Through Wellness grant, hosted by Human Resources and Student Affairs in 2020, the Desautels Faculty of Music in partnership with the Office of Sustainability (OOS) has built a plant wall on the fourth floor of Taché Hall.
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.