UM Today UM Today University of Manitoba UM Today UM Today UM Today

Faculty of Arts News Archive

Top of their class

May 30, 2024 — 
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners

, , , , , , , , , ,

The Conversation: Sexual identity is an important part of our lives, and the law should recognize that

May 28, 2024 — 
An Alberta court recently ruled in the case of a Calgary man, Matthew Mills, who ran a private club out of his home for people who identify as non-monogamous. Mills was charged for a zoning violation — he was accused of operating an unsanctioned "social organization" in a residential area.

Sean Carleton

Faculty of Arts

CBC British Columbia: Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc says ‘215’ search for truth continues

May 27, 2024 — 
Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc says '215' search for truth continues

, ,

Dr. Leslie E. Roos headshot, taken outside in afternoon light.

Research and International

Meet Leslie E. Roos, 2023 Rh Award Winner in the Social Sciences category

May 24, 2024 — 
Dr. Leslie E. Roos is the 2023 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Social Sciences category.

, , , ,

St. John's College

Introducing St John’s College newest fellows

May 23, 2024 — 
St John’s College is proud to welcome four academics to our fellowship this spring. The new fellows come from across UM, representing both the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts, and include a former Warden and Vice-Chancellor of SJC.

, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Rh Bowman Award recipient.

Research and International

UM researchers recognized with Rh Awards

May 21, 2024 — 
Eight UM faculty members are recognized at the Rh Awards at the May 27 ceremony.

, , , , , , , , ,

yellow crime scene tape.

Faculty of Arts

Winnipeg Free Press: Tories, NDP spar over release of accused in Food Fare attack

May 21, 2024 — 
Tories, NDP spar over release of accused in Food Fare attack

,

Arthur Schafer

Faculty of Arts

CBC Ideas: MAID law on the right to die should respect individual choice: ethicist

May 17, 2024 — 
CBC Ideas: MAID law on the right to die should respect individual choice: ethicist

, ,

The Conversation: New commission sheds light on how diaspora communities are impacted by foreign interference

May 15, 2024 — 
The federal government established the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, in September 2023.

, , ,

haskel greenfield, a man wearing a blue button up shirt and a beige hat, pictured on a wood deck with scenic hills behind in the distance.

Uncovering heritage: Jewish Heritage Month feature

May 13, 2024 — 
As May is Jewish Heritage Month, UM Today wanted to share the work and insights of Haskel Greenfield, and so we took a page from his book and dug up an old story from our past.

, ,

© University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba • Canada • R3T 2N2

Emergency: 204-474-9341