provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Black Flourishing at UM
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fund calls for applications
January 24, 2025 —
Professors, instructors and librarians are invited to apply to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund which provides opportunities to meaningfully engage in projects that enhance the learning experience and success of UM students.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Data for Justice
January 20, 2025 —
The Data Justice series will feature presentations and panel discussions on how data can be leveraged to identify systemic inequities and support actions that reduce barriers and narrow gaps for marginalized people. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and encourage the UM community to critically explore the role of data in shaping a more equitable future.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Announcing UM’s new dean of Music and Art
January 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.

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.