community News Archive

St. John's College
Residence available at St John’s college for students needing accommodation
September 19, 2023 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.

St. John's College
Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community
September 15, 2023 —
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career. He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.

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.

Faculty of Science
It’s all about the trees! Let’s plant some!
September 11, 2023 —
Join us for National Forest Week on September 17-23, 2023.

St. Paul's College
Dr. Katerina Standish Appointed Director of the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College
August 16, 2023 —
Dr. Katerina Standish appointed as the new Director of the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New family med initiative aims to improve patient care
July 19, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba department of family medicine, in partnership with Shared Health, is working to reduce wait times and improve patient access through an innovative new program.

Faculty of Social Work
Pushing back against ableism, focusing on capability with Dr. Peter Simcock
July 10, 2023 —
Highlighting the abilities and contributions of disabled people and older adults ageing with disability can strengthen communities and aid in addressing misconceptions regarding disability. UM Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Peter Simcock, Ph.D., School of Education and Social Work, from Birmingham City University, United Kingdom, will be hosting events related to his research and experience in the physical and sensory disability field. His areas of specialization include social work and sensory impairment, deafness, deafblindness and dual sensory loss as well as working with disabled adults and older people.

Alumni
Celebrating a milestone
June 23, 2023 —
Two UM alumni reflect on their time at UM and why they are each planning a 60th reunion

Alumni
Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient
June 8, 2023 —
Learn more about Moses (Moe) B. Levy’s journey from student to entrepreneurial visionary

Alumni
Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement recipients
June 8, 2023 —
Learn about the journey of the principals of 5468796 Architecture Inc. from students to world-renowned architects