Faculty and Staff News Archive
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education appoints two new Associate Deans
July 2, 2024 —
Dr. Marti Ford is the new Associate Dean Indigenous Education and Dr. Merli Tamtik is the new Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research.
Students
Hire a Student with Work-Study
July 2, 2024 —
Participating employers will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,700.00 per project/position at the end of the fiscal year.
Faculty of Education
Dr. Charlotte Enns named Professor Emerita
June 28, 2024 —
Dr. Charlotte Enns appointed Professor Emerita in recognition of her contributions to the Faculty of Education.
Information Services and Technology
Banner Administration pages upgrade coming this August 2024, time to prepare!
June 20, 2024 —
Banner Administration Pages & Aurora Self Service will be upgraded to the latest version starting August 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to August 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This upgrade will bring important security enhancements and focus on improving the quality of the Administration Pages & new Aurora Self Service so we can continue to ensure our environment remains up to date and protected against cybersecurity threats.
Let’s “Brand Together” – it’s time to find and update all old UM logos and brand
June 13, 2024 —
Let's "Brand Together" to help share UM's story - by updating all old logos.
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