provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
New committee aims to diversify the UM Art Collection
December 12, 2024 —
The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program is seeking dedicated individuals to join a committee and make a difference in the representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through visual art on UM campuses.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Inaugural faculty symposium showcases entrepreneurship at UM
December 2, 2024 —
Nearly 100 people gathered for the inaugural Entrepreneurship & Innovative Thinking Faculty Symposium on Monday, November 25th. The collaborative event hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, IDEA START, and Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation, brought together our UM community to learn about entrepreneurship in various forms.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
New Public Classroom Initiative aims to foster informed and respectful dialogue on contemporary issues
December 2, 2024 —
The Office of Equity Transformation introduces the Public Classroom Initiative, an extension of the Listening, Learning, Leading series, designed to foster informed dialogue and deepen understanding of contemporary issues within the UM community.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Managing data at a digitally-driven university
November 29, 2024 —
UM in the process of creating a new governance model
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Navigating retirement: UM’s holistic supports for staff and faculty
November 28, 2024 —
Retirement, while exciting, can bring a mix of emotions. In recognition of the complexities of this life transition, the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), through UM Family Resources, and the help of the Pension Office and Human Resources, has developed a number of resources to support staff and faculty as they navigate the non-financial aspects of retirement.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM honours Emeriti 2024
November 26, 2024 —
On November 21, UM honoured 24 exemplary individuals with the title of Emeritus, which included a Vice-President Emerita and three Distinguished Professor Emeriti.
What makes UM a vibrant community for you?
October 22, 2024 —
Join the conversation and learn more about the EDIA work being done at UM
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month
October 21, 2024 —
For Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking month, there are a variety of events taking place across our campus to help you foster an entrepreneurial mindset. These events will provide faculty, staff and students with opportunities to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the 2024 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
October 7, 2024 —
The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. The fund is currently accepting applications until October 25, 2024.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Join the UM community to develop your innovation skills
October 3, 2024 —
Better Together is back for fall 2024. The co-curricular event, taking place Nov 12 and 13, brings together faculty, staff and students, from all disciplines and levels of study, to build entrepreneurial thinking skills and develop innovative solutions to real challenges.