Community Stories News Archive
Faculty of Science
Mahfuzur Rahman, PhD candidate, delivers successful wiki workshop to local Women’s art group
March 12, 2015 —
Last Sunday morning, on International Women’s Day, Mahfuzur Rahman, a PhD candidate, of the Department of Computer Science, found himself hiking down to Main Street in search of a Women’s Art group.
Community Stories
A Unique Energy: Sparking a love of science and engineering
March 6, 2015 —
The WISE Kid–Netic Energy program started more than two decades ago to get more girls involved in science and engineering.
Community Stories
Winnipeg Harvest: Feeding the hungry and providing hope
February 25, 2015 —
Alternative Reading Week participants see thousands of kilograms of food to be given away to those who need it
Community Stories
Art City: Bridging the gap between Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood and post-secondary education
February 25, 2015 —
Education in all its facets and forms is how that can be achieved
Community Stories
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre: A positive place for kids in the North End
February 25, 2015 —
Alternative Reading Week shines a light on the impact of the community centre
Community Stories
The battle against bullying: Providing positive role models
February 25, 2015 —
The Bisons Against Bullying program brings university athletes into Winnipeg schools to raise awareness and educate children about prevention.
Faculty of Science
Bioart exhibit opens to public – work inspired by University of Manitoba’s herbarium plant collection
February 20, 2015 —
Collaboration between local artists and University of Manitoba WIN Herbarium has resulted in the creation of unique art. “Dry Media” Herbarium Group Art exhibit opens Friday February 20 and runs until March 4, at the Edge Gallery, 611 Main Street.
Community Stories
Healthier meal programs: Working with community organizations in the North End
February 18, 2015 —
In partnership, Prof. Joyce Slater launched a training program for people who provide food to those in need.
Community Stories
Preventing cancer: Research into the use of common medicines might help
February 3, 2015 —
Dr. Mahmud is engaging in patient-oriented research to study the effects of medication such as Aspirin, in the prevention of cancer.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Lost ship found: Solving a mystery in the Arctic
January 6, 2015 —
The U of M played a role in the discovery of Sir John Franklin’s ship which disappeared nearly two centuries ago.