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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.

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Indigenous Scholar Dr. Michael Yellow Bird

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

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Dr. Tom Hack.

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.

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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.

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A UM physical therapy practices orthopedic skills in a lab.

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.

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Dr. Nazim Cicek stands outside alongside his full electric vehicle, under a large tree on a sunny day.

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.

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Using images

June 15, 2021 — 
Two new sessions offered by the Copyright Office

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Quilted fabric collage by Nicki Ferland | Working in Good Ways cover image

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.

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Three girls wear face masks.

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'

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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!

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