faculty News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New respiratory therapy head brings global vision
December 4, 2025 —
The new head of the respiratory therapy (RT) department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences comes with a unique distinction – he’s been recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care as the first person in the world to hold three degrees in RT, including a PhD.
School of Art
The Free Press: Pulling focus Through, and through a green, green lens
November 6, 2025 —
Compelled to touch grass — to silence urban and technological distraction to reconnect with the natural world — Ciurysek often heads to the forest, an environment that served as an inspiration for her solo exhibit Through, and through, on view at the Platform Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts (100 Arthur St.) until Nov. 15.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady symposium explores recruitment, retention of Indigenous faculty
October 7, 2025 —
Increasing the number of Indigenous faculty members at UM requires a strategy to ensure that they are not just hired, but valued and supported, speakers said at a symposium on Sept. 25.
School of Art
CBC Manitoba: To Canadians, he’s Manitoba’s greatest architect. To this artist, he’s grandpa
August 21, 2025 —
Anna Binta Diallo, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art, is opening a new exhibition at Galerie Buhler Gallery that reflects on the legacy of her grandfather, renowned Manitoba architect Étienne Gaboury.
School of Art
Spotlight on Research: Professor Grace Nickel Awarded SSHRC Insight Grant
July 23, 2025 —
School of Art professor Grace Nickel, awarded an Insight Grant through the 2024 SSHRC competition.
Sharing Course Materials? Know the Guidelines
June 20, 2025 —
The Copyright Office has updated UM's copyright guidelines to clarify the appropriate use of course materials created by faculty and instructors.
Spring/summer road construction starts up on Fort Garry campus
May 2, 2025 —
Three road construction projects happening at or near UM’s Fort Garry campus will impact traffic flow and travel times to campus for the 2025 construction season. The infrastructure projects are happening on Sifton Road, University Crescent and Pembina Highway.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty
April 11, 2025 —
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff
March 14, 2025 —
The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.
School of Art
Fragmented Narratives: School of Art Faculty in Piece and Parse
March 9, 2025 —
The exhibition Piece and Parse brought together works by Grace Han, M.E. Sparks, and Nicole Shimonek to explore the act of dismantling and reconfiguring as a way of making sense of uncertainty.