Faculty and Staff News Archive
Sustainability
What do you do when the spark runs out?
June 10, 2024 —
Did you know that end-of-life battery recycling is mandated by the Province of Manitoba? This means that batteries cannot be disposed of in the landfill or recycling bins. Since its inception in 2011, the University of Manitoba’s Battery Recycling Program has diverted more than 5.7 tonnes of common household batteries from landfill, the equivalent of approximately 3 hippopotamuses.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Staff Appreciation Week kicks off June 17
June 10, 2024 —
As a thank-you to UM faculty and staff for their hard work throughout the academic year, Recreation Services is once again hosting Staff Appreciation Week. From June 17-21, UM faculty and staff will have free access to our sport and rec facilities on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Sustainability
Reduce emissions – and get active – with Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Day
May 28, 2024 —
UM is again participating in two popular summer sustainability events – Commuter Challenge (June 2-8) and Bike to Work Day (June 11). All UM students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate.
Students
New to UM? Sign up for the Reading to Write program
May 15, 2024 —
The Academic Learning Centre offers the Reading to Write program to help you get a head start on developing some of the essential academic skills you'll need.
Staff and faculty: your help is needed at convocation!
May 7, 2024 —
Staff and faculty: volunteer as an usher to help make Spring Convocation 2024 a success
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education celebrates the retirement of Professor Charlotte Enns
May 3, 2024 —
Professor Charlotte Enns (PhD) celebrated her remarkable career at the Faculty of Education with a retirement luncheon celebration.
Donor Relations
Crowdfunding website helps UM community connect their passions to generosity
April 30, 2024 —
Crowdfunding website makes it easy to fundraise for the UM community with the support of Donor Relations
Watch where our story is taking us
April 23, 2024 —
Congratulations on finishing another great academic year. Thank you!
Navigating Final Grade Submission: Guidelines and Deadlines
April 22, 2024 —
Ensure grade accuracy & compliance. Deadlines matter: May 3, 4:00 pm. Navigate departmental approvals, late submissions, and final grade submission.
Accessibility checklist: What you need to know for May 1
April 16, 2024 —
Mandatory training for all employees, prioritization for updating documents, info on PDFs, and more