Faculty and Staff News Archive
Together, we celebrate UM faculty and staff on September 9
August 24, 2022 —
Connect on campus with refreshments and entertainment
Price Faculty of Engineering
Remembering Dean Emeritus, Dr. Garland Laliberte
August 3, 2022 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering regrets to announce the passing of Dean Emeritus Dr. Garland Laliberte on July 30, 2022.
Students
New UM Orientation event for all students: Ready to Roam!
July 28, 2022 —
Check out some new and exciting events to welcome all UM students to Fort Garry campus
Program lets Ukrainian scholars ‘get back to life’
July 22, 2022 —
The first of 20 scholars from Ukraine have arrived at the University of Manitoba thanks to a new program initiated by UM that has committed $1,755,000 to support Ukrainian scholars and students
Sustainability
There is a new fleet vehicle on campus, and it’s electric!
July 14, 2022 —
UM begins the transition to electric fleet vehicles
Price Faculty of Engineering
Departmental leadership announcements
July 13, 2022 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering is pleased to welcome Dr. Olanrewaju (Lanre) Ojo to the position of head of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Shawn Clark as head of Civil Engineering, both for a five-year term.
COVID-19 update on masking, continued in-person classes
July 11, 2022 —
Existing masking mandate will continue until further notice
Price Faculty of Engineering
Professor Xing inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering
July 5, 2022 —
Dr. Xing is a leading expert in developing nano-gel self-assembly on cells and drugs for hair regeneration, controlled release, and cancer therapy.
Sustainability
Where have you bin? UM introduces new hallway waste infrastructure
July 4, 2022 —
UM is excited to announce the introduction of new hallway waste bin infrastructure in 10 buildings at the Fort Garry Campus. The arrival of these bins is one part of a multi-phase plan to introduce new three and four-stream waste infrastructure in hallways across all buildings at the University. The initial phase included the addition of 25 new bins added to the hallways at the Bannatyne campus.
Indigenous
Sixth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence celebrates 2021 and 2022 recipients in-person
June 22, 2022 —
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence





