professional development News Archive

Human Resources
Opportunity to attend ‘transformational’ Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference
June 18, 2019 —
University faculty and staff are invited to apply or nominate a colleague for the opportunity to participate in the 2020 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference (GGCLC),

Extended Education
National partnership celebrated
April 30, 2019 —
Extended Education is driven by long-term learning partnerships like this one, says Paul Jenkins, Manager, Delivery, Extended Education.

Extended Education
Prepare for university courses with Prep Skills
April 23, 2019 —
"Physics is a branch of the natural sciences. We look at the natural world around us and try to explain the concepts, with mathematics and models.” - Andriy Yamchuk

Extended Education
Business Analysis
April 1, 2019 —
"In business analysis, I find out how an organization works, collaborate with people,.. . It allows for some creativity. It’s interesting. One day is not like the next.” - Maureen McVey

Human Resources
‘Shaping, encouraging and guiding’: Supervisory certificate
March 19, 2019 —
While the event marked the end of one leadership program, a new one has been launched to take its place.

Extended Education
Teach English as a Second Language
January 31, 2019 —
“Teaching English is about more than speaking it. The program’s practicum is very important, to build on your learning and experience.” - Tatiana Galetcaia

Community Stories
Online courses fit into your life and advance your career
December 18, 2018 —
“An online course can benefit your future. There’s flexibility, so you can work on it around your schedule. With no commute to the classroom, you don’t need to worry about or pay for parking,. Extended Education has a variety of courses, and, at the end of the day, online education is very important for adults. They can’t put their family and other commitments aside. It’s a great option.” - Yasser Shaker

Human Resources
Faculty and staff focus on the power of belonging
December 14, 2018 —
Indigenous leader Kevin Chief inspires U of M

Human Resources
Supporting people a part of the University of Manitoba’s culture
November 27, 2018 —
The province’s largest post-secondary institution has been selected as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the sixth consecutive time in the annual national survey

Extended Education
Building a community of women leaders
October 15, 2018 —
“It was a great event, fantastic." - Ana Campos, Director, School of Interdisciplinary Science, McMaster University