Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive
Desautels Faculty of Music
Classic 107: “Forward Unto Dawn”: UMSO performs music of Mendelssohn, Schumann alongside a world premiere
February 20, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra dives headfirst into a program of fiery, forceful and exciting German repertoire paired alongside a brand-new work by a student composer.
Research and International
Next Steps with Generative AI
February 12, 2024 —
On January 31 more than 200 people gathered for the Next Steps with Generative AI, the second installment in the seven-part UM Knowledge Exchange.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitors, Dr. Linda Hutcheon and Dr. Michael Hutcheon, to deliver lectures on Collaborative Research and Aging and Creativity
February 7, 2024 —
This year, the Desautels Faculty of Music is honoured to host Linda and Michael Hutcheon as the Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitors. The purpose of this fund is to bring renowned scientists or scholars to the University of Manitoba to stimulate and encourage research at the University.
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CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
January 19, 2024 —
CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
Research and International
Exploring the ethics and future of generative AI
January 15, 2024 —
Experts in generative AI technology will share their insights at the UM Knowledge Exchange presentation Next Steps with Generative AI.
New year, new arts and culture season
January 8, 2024 —
Get ready for a new year of arts and culture at the University of Manitoba. After an amazing Fall Term of gallery exhibitions, theatre productions and concerts, the upcoming slate of programming is sure to inspire and entertain. Here is a roundup of just some of what’s happening in the next few months.
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.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture on display at UM campus
December 8, 2023 —
A smaller version of Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture that was on display at the Forks for three years is on loan to the University of Manitoba, thanks to the generosity of Michael Nesbitt.
Desautels Faculty of Music
An operatic exploration of the heart of the Red River Métis
November 23, 2023 —
An innovative Manitoba opera featuring a number of Desautels Faculty of Music alumni becomes the world's first Métis opera.
St. John's College
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
November 20, 2023 —
Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season. Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.