Faculty of Social Work News Archive
Flag lowered for Laura Taylor
September 17, 2020 —
On September 17, 2020, the flag will be lowered for Dr. Laura Taylor.
UM virtual living library features prominent Indigenous alumni
September 15, 2020 —
UM is organizing a virtual living library event with influential Indigenous alumni that will allow “readers” to engage and interact with alumni as “living books” and learn from their journeys.
Nine Order of Manitoba recipients have UM connections
September 10, 2020 —
Nine UM community members will receive the Order of Manitoba today at an intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
2019 Merit Awards announced
September 8, 2020 —
Faculty recognized for outstanding teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service
Faculty of Law
Convocation 2020 – Advocating for racial justice
June 26, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. They will graduate during UM Virtual Convocation on June 29.
Faculty of Social Work
Our Fight Against Anti-Black Racism in Social Work
June 16, 2020 —
The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba fully, and without reservation, supports the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS) Student Committee and the Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Issues (RECI) caucus' Call to Action to "Fight Against Anti-Black Racism in Social Work."
Faculty of Arts
Perry named CHRR Director
June 15, 2020 —
Historian Dr. Adele Perry has been appointed director of the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) effective July 1, 2020. She takes over from founding director and law professor Karen Busby.
Faculty of Social Work
Mindfulness moments during turbulent times
March 23, 2020 —
Michael Yellow Bird, Dean, Maria Cheung, Associate Dean & Dawn MacDonald, Institute for Mindful Leadership will be leading a brief guided meditation for 5-7 minutes
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Exploring mental health through improv theatre
March 2, 2020 —
A troupe of UM students are breaking the stigmas of mental health through creative expression.
Faculty of Social Work
Manitoba government investing in ICSWP student project
January 29, 2020 —
The Manitoba government will be investing $3.8 million to expand Neecheewam Inc.’s Winnipeg facility and improve access to Indigenous-led healing, care, and treatment services to sexually exploited youth.