campus community News Archive
Latest news on COVID-19 campus recovery
August 26, 2020 —
After a period of reduced activity on campus, UM is working towards a slow, safe and practical return to some activities on our campuses.
Ms. Naomi Andrew appointed Interim UM VP (Administration)
August 25, 2020 —
Ms. Naomi Andrew has been appointed acting vice-president (administration), effective August 31, 2020.
Acting deans and director announced across campus
August 24, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following acting dean appointments.
Nine UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
August 21, 2020 —
Nine University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of Insight Development Grants as announced by the Government of Canada, receiving a total of $569,267 in funding.
Lynn Zapshala-Kelln named RRC Vice-President
August 18, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba congratulates Lynn Zapshala-Kelln on being named Red River College’s new Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
Stephan Pflugmacher Lima has been named new dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
August 17, 2020 —
Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, an inspiring leader committed to innovation and global collaboration, has been named Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources effective September 1, 2020.
David Asper has been named Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law
August 17, 2020 —
David Asper, Q.C., an outstanding UM alumnus whose legal work, business activities and philanthropy have improved the lives of countless Manitobans and Canadians, has been named Acting Dean for the Faculty of Law effective July 1, 2020.
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous knowledges in politics and governance
August 13, 2020 —
Cree-Métis scholar blends his traditional upbringing with political science
Update on COVID recovery plans as phased, safe return continues
August 12, 2020 —
Approved activity includes limited reopening of FG Bookstore, Libraries, Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (Sept. 8)
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, UM president and vice-chancellor
August 5, 2020 —
Hi everyone. I don’t think it’s possible to open a communication these days without recognizing that, amid the triumphs and hopes inspired by flattened curves and progress in the development of a COVID vaccine, families here in Canada and around the globe are losing loved ones to the virus every day.