Mentorship News Archive
Indigenous
Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program enhances support for first-year students
June 27, 2024 —
The Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program helps first-year students in the Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program transition to university life by promoting student engagement and a sense of belonging on campus. The term Neechiwaken means “friend” in Cree.
Indigenous
“A place of belonging, friendship and learning”
January 12, 2023 —
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program continues to grow across the province
Students
Celebrate Career Month by Connecting with a Mentor
October 26, 2022 —
Students who wish to learn more about UM and off-campus mentorship opportunities can attend a Discover Mentoring workshop on Nov 16, 9 to 10:30am (Distance Delivery) or Nov 29, 1 to 2:30pm (474 University Centre).
Students
UM’s new Indigenous Career Mentor Program
October 26, 2022 —
This is a student’s chance to ask an Indigenous Career Professional questions about a career in a specific industry or about someone’s career journey.
Get Yourself a Mentor
November 22, 2021 —
Through the Welcome Mentors program, mentees receive one-on-one personal, intercultural, and academic support from a mentor throughout their entire academic term.
Students
Discover mentorship opportunities!
November 13, 2020 —
Meeting with a mentor and learning about their experiences, current and previous occupations, and educational path is a great way to help you with career planning.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
“A strong student advocate”: Dr. Silvia Alessi-Severini wins mentorship award
June 25, 2020 —
Dr. Silvia Alessi-Severini is the recipient of this year’s Ed Kroeger Mentorship Award, which recognizes excellence and distinction in mentorship, teaching and research.
Faculty of Education
Canada Post supports CanU mentorship program
October 9, 2019 —
A $20,500-Canada Post grant will provide a youth mentorship program with support for technology, transportation costs, as well as nutrition and food services programs, said CanU founder Roger Berrington.
Indigenous
Neechiwaken celebrates 10 years of creating friendship
August 15, 2019 —
The term Neechiwaken, meaning friend in Cree, is at the core of the mentorship program that aims to assist Indigenous students navigate their first year of university
Faculty of Architecture
University of Manitoba Students represent at Steelcase’s 6th annual NEXT Student Design Competition
June 26, 2019 —
Design students far exceeded industry experts’ expectations as they competed in Steelcase’s 6th annual NEXT Student Design Competition.