Faculty and Staff News Archive
Sustainability
Campus Sustainability Map Launches
November 17, 2023 —
The Office of Sustainability has launched a brand-new interactive map that highlights sustainability features and pedestrian and cycling trails on campus.
St. John's College
Welcoming new Fellows to the college community
October 19, 2023 —
Fellows like Sean, Annette, and Jorg look to join the College as a place to network with other academics, attend lectures, workshops, and other monthly events to further their knowledge and join a small community on the UM campus.
Human Resources
Take Our Kids to Work Day is back for 2023
October 10, 2023 —
Take Our Kids to Work Day is an event for participating Grade 9 students to learn about the diverse roles and jobs in the current labour market.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Gordon Giesbrecht brings resources and knowledge to Ukraine
October 10, 2023 —
Gordon Giesbrecht organized the collection and distribution of roughly $50,000 worth of specialized medical equipment to help keep the soldiers on Ukraine's front lines warm during instances of trauma.
Workshop registration now open: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
October 3, 2023 —
Initially offered in 2017, Responding to Disclosures continues to be a valuable workshop designed to help faculty and staff members prepare for a situation in which someone discloses an experience of sexual violence to them.
Your opinion matters
September 28, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is launching an online survey tailored for faculty and staff that will run from September 28 to October 27. Have your voice heard and help us enhance UM’s institutional identity and internal communications strategies.
Faculty of Education
Public Lecture Series on Well-Being in Schools
September 18, 2023 —
The lecture series “Well-Being and Well-Becoming in Schools in Canada” is organized by Thomas Falkenberg, professor, Faculty of Education and Trang Pham PhD student, Faculty of Education.
Students
Join the conversation: Two-Spirits Talking
September 15, 2023 —
Two-Spirits Talking provides space for gender- and sexuality-diverse Indigenous students, staff and faculty to gather and talk about topics that explore and bridge their interconnected Indigenous and queer identities.
Faculty of Education
SSHRC Connections Grant given to academic faculty
September 15, 2023 —
Two academic faculty projects are funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connections Grant
Students
Grow Your Community Fund
September 13, 2023 —
As a key strategy for advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Manitoba, Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) introduced the Grow Your Community Fund in winter term 2023.