president News Archive
At BOG meeting President reflects on sexual violence community session
September 24, 2019 —
Thanks members for investment of time and resources
UM addresses sexual violence at community session
September 17, 2019 —
On Sept. 17, the University of Manitoba held a community session to share an independent report outlining best practices in addressing sexual violence
U of M congratulates Premier Pallister and all who participated in democratic process
September 10, 2019 —
Manitoba’s research university is proud to work with the provincial government to support Manitoba’s economic and social success.
Invitation to community presentation on sexual violence
September 9, 2019 —
'As was reported to the community on July 19, the report I requested last year to help guide the University of Manitoba to better address sexual violence, harassment and discrimination has been completed'
UM continues record level of enrolment
September 4, 2019 —
Student enrolment for the first day of classes is 29,793, surpassing the previous record of 29, 691 students in 2015, and marking the seventh consecutive year that the University of Manitoba has been above 29,000 students on the first day of classes.
President’s message welcoming community to fall term
August 30, 2019 —
Welcome students, staff, faculty and visitors to another new beginning at the University of Manitoba
Statements in Response to Vandalism at NCTR
August 14, 2019 —
"I am deeply troubled to learn that on Monday, staff at the NCTR discovered evidence of intentional vandalism"
President’s message on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 19, 2019 —
'As a community, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, honouring the rich histories, cultures and traditions, as well as the many contributions, of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Turtle Island'
President Barnard’s address to graduands at the 140th Annual Spring Convocation
June 5, 2019 —
'Pursue your dreams. Think outside the box.'
President Barnard’s message of sympathy and concern on Sri Lanka attacks
April 22, 2019 —
On behalf of the University of Manitoba community, I convey deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those killed.