Instagram News Archive
Instagram favourites of 2021
December 23, 2021 —
A full academic year during the pandemic meant UM campuses were largely quiet, meaning there were fewer opportunities to showcase their beauty and to catch those candid moments of campus activity
Alumni
Top Alumni Instagram picks of 2021
December 15, 2021 —
From inspiring new grads, to world-class research and Olympic champions, here are our top Instagram posts of 2021.
Students
February photo contest #umTakeABreak
February 8, 2021 —
Good news, it’s almost reading week! The days are getting longer, and we are nearing warmer weather. We know that this year has been tough in so many ways, so we think that it’s important to keep celebrating the little things that get us through our days. In the spirit of celebrating the small things, we want to see how you take a break! Do you go on your daily walk? Do you make yourself a cup of coffee? Do you take a cozy afternoon nap? We want you to take a break and post a photo of it on Instagram using the hashtag #umTakeABreak for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the bookstore.
Students
Show us your home study space!
November 9, 2020 —
November’s Instagram contest runs on @umstudent from November 9-20
Students
Photo contest alert: Show us your masks!
October 5, 2020 —
With safety top of mind, and masks fall’s hottest accessory, we want to see what you’re working with. Take a pic of you doing your part, wearing your mask, and keeping your community safe. Share those pics with us by using the hashtag #umMaskUp. One lucky winner wins a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
Students
Photo contest alert: Summer is the time to get back to nature!
August 5, 2020 —
Summer is in full swing! Let’s make the most of these sunny days by spending some time outdoors! This summer’s photo contest on @umstudent on Instagram is all about appreciating what nature has to offer. Do you have a favourite hiking spot in the province, or favourite camping site? Simply take a nature shot and use the hashtag #umNature to join the contest. One lucky winner wins a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
Indigenous
Celebrating Indigenous brilliance for National Indigenous Peoples Month
June 17, 2020 —
Check out the artists, businesses, podcasts, books and films the Indigenous community at UM is supporting!
Students
What are you doing while you’re #umHomeBound?
April 27, 2020 —
Feeling bored or lethargic while stuck at home? Why not take this opportunity to take some time for yourself or even spend time on that long-neglected hobby! Show us how you’re keeping yourself entertained while being practicing social distancing? Are you testing your cooking skills? Doing DIY projects? Living the island life in Animal Crossing? Share your favourite self-quarantine pastime with @umstudent on Instagram and use the hashtag #umHomeBound for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
Students
Flatten the curve and stay connected with #umStudyatHome
March 25, 2020 —
This month’s umstudent Instagram challenge is a study-at-home themed photo contest!