faculty News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts professors named Professor Emeritus
July 19, 2021 —
Three professors in the Faculty of Arts have been honoured with the title Professor Emeritus/Emerita for their many contributions to teaching, research and scholarship during their years of service to the University of Manitoba.
Indigenous
How mindfulness and meditation can help us adjust to a new normal
July 16, 2021 —
Read how Indigenous scholar and dean of social work practices mindfulness and meditation to keep him grounded
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Renowned nursing researcher honoured as Distinguished Professor
July 16, 2021 —
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor and world-renowned researcher Dr. Tom Hack has been recognized by UM with the title of Distinguished Professor.
Sustainability
Join in Plastic Free July
July 6, 2021 —
Join the global movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Making small changes to everyday habits makes a huge difference—on a local and global level.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM faculty, alumni honoured by Canadian Physiotherapy Association
June 24, 2021 —
Several faculty and alumni from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have been honoured by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) as part of the association’s 100th anniversary.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Biosystems engineering faculty and students recognized by CSBE
June 18, 2021 —
Presented virtually during the 5th International Commission of Agricultural Engineering Conference and CSBE AGM, Drs. Nazim Cicek, Digvir Jayas, Fuji Jian and students Laurissa Bridgeman, Georgia Loewen, Jerrold Rentz, Mitchell Green, Uduak Edet, Helen Hsu received accolades for their work within the field of biosystems engineering.
Students
Working in Good Ways: A framework for Indigenous community engagement now available for download
June 7, 2021 —
The framework and accompanying set of resources are part of an Indigenous Initiatives funded project that focuses on building and caring for relationships with Indigenous communities.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
65% of 16- to 21-year-old Manitobans willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine
May 26, 2021 —
'What the study results do is really help public health with messaging and communication'
Sustainability
Commutes look different this year – and so will the Commuter Challenge
May 20, 2021 —
The annual Commuter Challenge will take place from May 30 to June 5 – and this year, it’s expanding!