Faculty and Staff News Archive
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.
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff
March 14, 2025 —
The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.
Students
Social Justice Hub fosters student community-building and organizing skills
March 13, 2025 —
Community Engaged Learning has launched the Social Justice Hub, a new site and resource for learning about social justice, anti-oppression, community organizing, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA), as well as a safer space for community-building amongst and between systemically marginalized communities and allied learners.
Sustainability
Digital Cleanup at UM: Reducing our digital footprint
March 10, 2025 —
Digital Cleanup Day is March 15, 2025, and all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to clean up their digital items.