faculty News Archive

Desautels Faculty of Music
Jody Stark part of team of top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
November 26, 2024 —
From enhancing cultural awareness in mental health for Indigenous populations, to applying lessons from Greek antiquity to modern democracies, to preserving the music and language of underrepresented groups, the winners of this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) Impact Awards are shaping Canadian society in lasting ways.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry, dental hygiene Awards Evening honours achievements
November 26, 2024 —
The hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff took centre stage at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene Awards Evening on Nov. 20.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM honours Emeriti 2024
November 26, 2024 —
On November 21, UM honoured 24 exemplary individuals with the title of Emeritus, which included a Vice-President Emerita and three Distinguished Professor Emeriti.

School of Art
Galleries West: Judy Anderson and Katherine Boyer — mâmawohkamâtowak
November 21, 2024 —
A conversation (and new exhibition) between Judy Anderson and School of Art Assistant Professor Katherine Boyer.

Sustainability
Making UM more sustainable for everyone
November 19, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is refreshing its sustainability strategy.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
15 years of philanthropy and progress in GI health: Dr. Charles Bernstein’s impact as Bingham Chair
November 13, 2024 —
As the Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology for the past 15 years, Dr. Charles Bernstein's groundbreaking work in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and his creation of patient-centred outpatient programs have earned international recognition, positioning Manitoba as a global leader in gastrointestinal health.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Certificate program celebrates 2024 graduates
October 22, 2024 —
The certificate, offered through The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (The Centre), combines workshops, mentorships and classroom observations. Participants learn pedagogical principles and foundational knowledge that can be applied in the classroom.

School of Art
Winnipeg Free Press: Play and unpredictability, Artist-mother collaborates with children
October 11, 2024 —
Eight years ago, when Franco-Manitoban contemporary artist Dominique Rey was in Europe for an artist residency, her husband captured an indelible image of her playing with their daughter, Madeleine Coar, who was one and a half at the time.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Checking in with UM Family Resources
September 19, 2024 —
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Family Resource office, we take this opportunity to re-introduce the role and share some updates on how Family Resource can benefit you.

Libraries
Make education more affordable and accessible with open educational resources
September 13, 2024 —
Advance Open Ed provides financial and practical support along with educational opportunities to help the UM community create, adapt, and adopt open educational resources (OER).