president News Archive

June 2, 2020 — 
On behalf of the University of Manitoba, I want to say clearly that we denounce racism in all its forms

May 28, 2020 — 
Throughout my twelve years as President of the University of Manitoba, I have continually been inspired by the resilience of this institution – the resilience of our faculty, staff and students.

May 20, 2020 — 
A message from UM President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Barnard: One of the many tragedies this global pandemic has inflicted upon us is a deepening of the inequality in our communities, including our own student body. Last month, the University established the COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund for those students who are struggling financially due to the impacts of the coronavirus.

May 13, 2020 — 
A message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard

May 5, 2020 — 
Make your gift to our COVID-19 UM Student Technology Fund

May 1, 2020 — 
UM is now accepting proposals from across the university community for the next visiting lecturer as part of the Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Visitor Program.

April 21, 2020 — 
'We are as committed as ever to ensuring you have an outstanding student experience by finding new ways of teaching, learning, and coming together as a community'

April 20, 2020 — 
Although many things are uncertain at the moment, let us remain clear in our knowledge that our work to support UM’s mission, vision and values remains critical to the success of this institution and this province

April 14, 2020 — 
On working with the provincial government, April 14

April 9, 2020 — 
'My wish for you during this reflective time is to find the harmony and peace that comes from a shared journey to help save lives in Manitoba.'