faculty News Archive
Sustainability
New sustainability course launches on UM Learn
October 5, 2021 —
Just in time for Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability has released a short course on UM Learn available to all community members
Sustainability
Get ready, get set for Sustainability Month at UM
September 28, 2021 —
Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of virtual green events and activities throughout the month of October
Nominate a colleague for UM honours
September 25, 2021 —
Call for nominations for: Distinguished Professor; Emeriti; Distinguished Service; Honorary Degree; Peter D. Curry Chancellor’s Award
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. James Blanchard to give Class of 1972 Arnold Naimark Lecture
September 13, 2021 —
University of Manitoba professor Dr. James Blanchard will give this year’s Class of 1972 Arnold Naimark Lecture in Medicine and Society virtually on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m.
Open letter to faculty and staff from the Provost
September 10, 2021 —
Dear Colleagues, As we look ahead to a new academic year, I am full of hope. COVID-19 has required us to work and learn in different ways. It has been inspiring to see how this community has come together over the past year and a half.
Indigenous
Mohawk scholar believes experiential learning provides a deeper appreciation for the land
September 7, 2021 —
Dr. Brian Rice's relationship to learning was transformed while completing his dissertation on the land
UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM mourns passing of Dr. Brian Hennen, former dean of medicine
September 1, 2021 —
Dr. Brian Postl, dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Brian Hennen, former University of Manitoba dean of medicine, on Aug. 30.
University of Manitoba to require COVID vaccine for everyone on campus
August 19, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Collective bargaining coming up
August 5, 2021 —
Negotiations will begin this summer on a new collective agreement between the University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA).