Faculty and Staff News Archive
Sustainability
Native revegetation at UM
May 16, 2025 —
Join us for a tour of the native revegetation plantings at the Fort Garry campus.
School of Art
Coffee, Art, and Coast-to-Coast Experience: A Q+A with Dr. Stephen Runge
May 15, 2025 —
With a career that spans piano performance, teaching, and administration—not to mention a high school art career that still lives on in his parents’ home—Dr. Stephen Runge brings creativity, curiosity, and coast-to-coast Canadian experience to his new role as Director of the School of Art and Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring faculty excellence at UM
May 14, 2025 —
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.
Students
Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fourth McCall MacBain Scholar
May 6, 2025 —
“Receiving the McCall MacBain Scholarship means the freedom to fully engage in my master’s studies. It allows me to focus on learning, growing, and meaningfully contributing to my new community.”
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years
May 1, 2025 —
Elliott, who has directed the AT program since its accreditation in 2000, will retire in June after 35 years at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
Make campus bloom at Campus Beautification Day 2025
April 29, 2025 —
Campus Beautification Day festivities take place May 26 and 28 at the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses, respectively.
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: Innovative Sustainability at UM
April 24, 2025 —
Join the Office of Sustainability for a behind the scenes tour of two unique spaces at UM, the Sea ice Experimental Research Facility and the Sustainability in Action Facility.
Information Services and Technology
Safeguarding Digital Spaces
April 16, 2025 —
UM adopts new regulations regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, DeepSeek, in order to safeguard the safety and privacy of UM members.
Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?
Human Resources
Proud to be recognized as a Top Employer in Manitoba
March 18, 2025 —
This award is a testament to our incredible culture – one that thrives on innovation, collaboration and a deep sense of community.