Faculty and Staff News Archive

The Conversation: We curated a podcast playlist for you: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2024 —
Here at Don’t Call Me Resilient, we’ve curated a playlist of episodes for you that explore the historical and current issues of Indigenous communities.

Sustainability
Sustainability intranet site launches
September 27, 2024 —
October is Sustainability Month, and that means it’s time to renew our focus on actions we can all take to reduce our environmental footprint.

Students
UM’s Student Wellness Centre (SWC) is open!
September 10, 2024 —
The Student Wellness Centre operates on a drop-in basis and provides an opportunity for students with an interest in health and wellness to connect with each other.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Make your course materials accessible with Panorama
September 5, 2024 —
If you’ve been wondering how to be more inclusive when creating files and ensure your materials meet accessibility standards, Panorama is your new best friend. Panorama is an accessibility tool that has been available on UM Learn since 2022. Now it’s also being relaunched as a password-protected portal, which means you can also review documents for accessibility outside UM Learn. You just log in to Panorama using your UM password—which means that UM staff and students can now also use it for any materials they produce.

“Brand Together” update
August 20, 2024 —
An update on the "Brand Together" initiative and information about a new staff and faculty contest

Libraries
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.

School of Art
Pembina Valley Online: Plum Coulee homecoming celebration held for award winning ceramics artist Grace Nickel
August 20, 2024 —
School of Art Professor Grace Nickel was the focus of a homecoming celebration Saturday, August 17th during Plum Fest, serving as parade marshal and also officially opening her latest exhibit "Full Circle" at the Plum Coulee Elevator Museum.

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.