International Centre News Archive
Students
“This challenged me in the way that I needed”: GSO funding helps student accomplish dreams of global travel
November 15, 2024 —
Faith Bergman used Global Skills Opportunity funds to make the most of her Winter 2024 term on exchange to Australia! She describes how the experience inspired her academically, led to new friendships, and helped her grow as an individual.
Students
Student success fuelled by Global Skills Opportunities funding
November 12, 2024 —
GSO is a new federal funding initiative helping students like Cecilia McLandress take their learning and development abroad. If you belong to a demographic that is underrepresented in global mobility programs, you too can apply!
Donor Relations
Investing in international students
September 23, 2024 —
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba
Finding community the moment you walk in
August 6, 2024 —
Moving from China to pursue his postdoctoral studies in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, Xinyang Li expresses his gratitude for studying at UM while staying at St John’s residence.
Students
Martín Glikman is ready for his next adventure – in South Korea
July 12, 2024 —
Glikman is the first UM student to be awarded a McCall MacBain International Fellowship. He will be spending a year abroad to study, live and work in South Korea.
St. John's College
Immediate availability at St John’s Residence for students needing place to stay
January 3, 2024 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.
St. John's College
Tips for students moving into college housing
December 7, 2023 —
To help ease the transition and make your move in as easiest as possible, here are five tips for new students moving into St John’s college residence.
St. John's College
First year psychology student finding her home in college residence
November 27, 2023 —
Finding a place like home where you can connect with friends and enhance your student experience is what St John's college residence is about. Grace started her journey to Canada from Kenya to the University of Manitoba last fall, where she now stays in the St John's college residence. The first-year psychology student, currently in the Faculty of Arts, came to Canada last fall to the University of Manitoba, where she started her passion for learning about mental health. After 24 hours of travel to Canada, Grace felt at home at her college residence. Although it was late when she arrived, it took her no time to meet those around the residence, including the dons and residence council, who have quickly become some of her best friends.
St. John's College
From abroad to the dorm: students find home in college residence
October 27, 2023 —
The St John’s college residence is a diverse place filled with students from all over the world. From Malaysia, India, Africa, and other countries worldwide, the students feel at home when they walk into the building. We caught up with Dean of Residence Matthew Bowman as the college looks to fill available rooms with January 2024 and Summer 2024 students looking for accommodation.
Students
Welcome to Winter Term 2023
January 9, 2023 —
Find out how to get involved and stay connected outside of formal classes through programs, events, and activities that have been planned throughout January.