Faculty of Kinesiology and REcreation Management News Archive

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Winnipeg Free Press – ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it’
December 30, 2024 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser says recreation is an essential program for long-term care residents.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The Globe and Mail – Chat groups redefine sports fan communities, one message at a time
December 16, 2024 —
Dr. Ben Schellenberg spoke with the Globe and Mail about how the landscape of fan communities is evolving with social media and group chats.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
908 CJME – Expert analysis: unpacking the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report
December 12, 2024 —
Dr. jay johnson helps unpack the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report

Transforming squash in Manitoba: Community-driven court upgrades at UM
December 5, 2024 —
The new squash courts will serve as a hub for students, faculty, and the wider community, offering a space for players of all levels to participate, train, and compete.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
New Public Classroom Initiative aims to foster informed and respectful dialogue on contemporary issues
December 2, 2024 —
The Office of Equity Transformation introduces the Public Classroom Initiative, an extension of the Listening, Learning, Leading series, designed to foster informed dialogue and deepen understanding of contemporary issues within the UM community.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Building a community of wellness
November 28, 2024 —
Both Mini U and Recreation Services share the goal of building a healthier community by fostering physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Spirit of the Bison highlights Indigenous student-athletes
November 26, 2024 —
University of Manitoba Bisons welcomed Indigenous dancers, drummers, singers, artisans and community members to join them in celebrating the Bison

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Brita Hall inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
November 14, 2024 —
Facilities staff member Brita Hall was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Brita is the first Special Olympics athlete to be inducted into Manitoba's Sports Hall of Fame.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Fabiana Turelli invited to the first international meeting of the Women’s Research Network
November 13, 2024 —
Turelli says the event is a great chance to empower women researchers and “put more strength into the community.”

Faculty of Law
Winnipeg to Host The Hockey Conference 2025
November 1, 2024 —
The Hockey Conference is a biennial event dedicated to fostering dialogue and igniting critical scholarship by bringing together a diverse group of hockey scholars, sports leaders, industry professionals, and community members. The twelfth conference will take place at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, from June 17-19th, 2025.