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Extended Education
Future-proof yourself with lifelong learning
August 10, 2020 —
"At this time when there is so much uncertainty and the ground beneath us is shifting daily, some people may find themselves out of work or decide that this is time for them to up-skill, re-skill or even change career direction. Whatever your situation is, Extended Education is here for you and can help you chart a whole new career path or give you the knowledge and skills you will need to adapt.” - David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, UM president and vice-chancellor
August 5, 2020 —
Hi everyone. I don’t think it’s possible to open a communication these days without recognizing that, amid the triumphs and hopes inspired by flattened curves and progress in the development of a COVID vaccine, families here in Canada and around the globe are losing loved ones to the virus every day.
UM mourns victims of massive explosion in Beirut
August 5, 2020 —
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the massive explosion in the port of Beirut in Lebanon on August 4, 2020,” says UM President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch.
President Michael Benarroch welcomed on CBC Radio
July 14, 2020 —
On July 9, 2020, new UM President Dr. Michael Benarroch gave his first media interview of his tenure, speaking with Trevor Dineen on CBC 's Information radio.
Returning home: A message from President Benarroch
July 6, 2020 —
Thank you for welcoming me as your 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.
A farewell message from President Barnard
June 30, 2020 —
Dr. Barnard reflects on 12 years as UM President and Vice-Chancellor.
Dear David, thank you
June 30, 2020 —
Members of the UM community have been expressing their thanks and best wishes to President David Barnard, who leaves the UM on June 30, after 12 years of leadership
David Barnard appointed President Emeritus
June 30, 2020 —
'David truly embraced the idea of UM being Manitoba’s university'
UM President Dr. David Barnard in conversation with former UMSU president, Tanjit Nagra
June 30, 2020 —
President Barnard reflects on his time at the University of Manitoba.
Community saying goodbye, thank you to president David Barnard
June 24, 2020 —
This week marks the last as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba for David T. Barnard, who has served in the role with distinction for 12 years.