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

Faculty of Arts News Archive

Image of two actors standing. From the play Capture Me.

Faculty of Arts

Kindergarten teacher and refugee face fear and find love

March 5, 2020 — 
The University of Manitoba Theatre Program is gearing up to present their third and final mainstage show of the 2019-2020 season – Capture Me by Canadian playwright Judith Thompson.

, , , ,

métis-scholar-fred-shore

Indigenous

Métis scholar reflects on his lifelong career shaping the minds of students

February 20, 2020 — 
Dr. Fred Shore began teaching at 20-years old. Now, as he approaches his last semester in the classroom, he reflects on his journey and the changes he's helped shape in the UM community.

,

Maureen Flaherty, assistant professor in peace and conflict studies.

Faculty of Arts

Supporting projects and international partnerships

February 19, 2020 — 
Academics Without Borders recently issued a call for project proposals, offering a unique opportunity for University of Manitoba faculty to collaborate with partner institutions from around the world.

, , ,

Winning team of Invent for the Planet including the event judges

Sustainability

University students solve world problems at Invent for the Planet competition

February 19, 2020 — 
Team "HUB-It", winners of the Invent for the Planet idea and design competition, took home the grand prize of $1,000, three months of mentorship at the North Forge Technology Exchange and the chance to continue to the final round in the international competition in Texas on March 31 – April 2. 

, , , , , , , , , ,

Shields taught at the U of M from 1980 until 1999.

UM’s literary giant lends her legacy to major new award

February 12, 2020 — 
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction will recognize excellence by North American female and non-binary writers

,

Indspire

Postmedia: Indigenous achievers to be honoured at the Indspire Awards in Ottawa

February 5, 2020 — 
As an advocate for Indigenous women, law student and Manitoba Métis Federation member, Alana Robert has worked to fight gender-based violence

, ,

Canadian Press: Canada’s Scott still relishes role as a midfielder destroyer

February 3, 2020 — 
10 years on the national team for Scott

, ,

thumbnail

Students

Volunteer at UM Orientation 2020!

January 31, 2020 — 
Orientation volunteers and more experienced Orientation team leaders build skills in leadership and communication, and receive credit on their co-curricular record (CCR). 

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

Headshots of Dr. John Brady Kiesling and Dr. Sheila Dillon

Faculty of Arts

Reconstructing monuments helps share history with new generations

January 27, 2020 — 
The Department of Classics invites one and all to join them this February as they welcome two distinguished academics to present the latest installments in their long-standing annual lecture series. Both events are free and open to the public.

,

The Dean's Lecture on Smart Transportation

Where do we go now Winnipeg?

January 23, 2020 — 
A public forum on the urban issues: Crime, poverty, and the renewal of the inner city

, ,

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

Emergency: 204-474-9341