COVID-19 News Archive
Virgin Radio Winnipeg: The group of Manitoba students hoping to bring Christmas meals to ICU staff
December 11, 2020 —
Students at the University of Manitoba have teamed up with a local business to help spread some holiday cheer to those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Op-ed: Sanctions ignore pandemic history
November 17, 2020 —
What are the lessons of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic? UM History professor Esyllt W. Jones provides some insight – and it's not rooted in enforcement.
Extended Education
Prepare for your future with Extended Education
November 16, 2020 —
“Graduating was very enriching and it is something I will cherish for a long time. I grew as a person in the municipal world both personally and professionally.” - Paul Boily
Asper School of Business
Clarity Required in COVID-19 Communications
November 15, 2020 —
Asper School of Business Marketing Professor and F. Ross Johnson Fellow, Dr. Fang Wan had the opportunity to provide her insights and discuss the strategies and effectiveness of Manitoba's recent COVID related lock-down communications on CJOB last Thursday, November 12.
Students
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Nov. 12, 2020
November 12, 2020 —
New restrictions are in place as a result of the provincial Pandemic Response System move to code red.
A message from Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), on new UM health and safety measures
November 10, 2020 —
The health and safety of the UM community continues to be our top priority, as well as students’ ability to complete their approved in-person activities, and faculty members’ ability to conduct essential research.
UM team receives federal funding for targeted COVID-19 research
November 6, 2020 —
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced close to $28 million in research infrastructure
Faculty of Social Work
Rejecting a Return to Life before the Pandemic Conference
November 5, 2020 —
Rejecting a return to life before the pandemic: Covid-19, structural inequalities and a call on social work to create a better normal conference
COVID-19 testing site in UM Smartpark opens Nov. 8
November 4, 2020 —
As announced by the province, a drive-up COVID-19 testing site will be opening on the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020
CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg’s code red restrictions can bring pandemic fatigue — here’s how to cope
November 2, 2020 —
Dr. Andrea Piotrowski and Dr. Renee El-Gabalawy give advice on how to cope with more restrictions