provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring diversity in all its forms
December 1, 2023 —
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which aims to promote understanding of issues that impact people who live with disabilities, and to mobilize support for their rights and well-being. Learn how the University of Manitoba is working to dismantle ableism, and advance equity, diversity, inclusion and access for all members of our community.
Libraries
Grants awarded for nine Open Ed resources projects
November 30, 2023 —
Grants awarded for nine Open Ed resources projects
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring Emeriti 2023
November 29, 2023 —
On November 22, 18 distinguished former and current members of the UM faculty and administration were honoured as the University of Manitoba officially conferred their annual Emeritus appointments.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
November 20, 2023 —
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.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Anti-Ableism and Accessibility Speaker Series
November 16, 2023 —
Rheanna Robinson, associate professor in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia, is the first speaker in the Anti-Ableism and Accessibility speaker series, organized by the Office of Equity Transformation.
School of Art
Exploring Art, Policy, and Senate Insights: An Evening with Patricia Bovey
November 15, 2023 —
We are thrilled to invite you to a captivating event at the School of Art featuring The Honourable Patricia Bovey.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Connecting university families with student caregivers
November 2, 2023 —
The UM Babysitter Directory will help university families find a babysitter and provide students with casual employment.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Congratulations to the Merit Award Winners for 2022
October 30, 2023 —
The recipients of the 2022 Merit Awards are recognized for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service.
UM Digital: What do students want?
October 16, 2023 —
Students today have grown up with computers, smart phones and tables. Information has always been available to them at the tap of a finger. This shapes their expectations of a digital experience when it comes to their university education.
November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month at UM
October 6, 2023 —
Throughout November, faculty, staff and students will have opportunities to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.