Student Life News Archive

Students
Volunteer program helps students gain hands-on experience
December 6, 2017 —
Interested in helping out at an event on campus? The University of Manitoba Volunteer Program (UMVP) allows you to gain experience by lending a hand in support of various U of M initiatives.

Students
Top 5 reasons to be a mentor
September 6, 2017 —
Being part of the New Student Peer Mentor program as a mentor is a great way to make a difference for a new student.The primary goal of our program is to assist a new student transition into a new chapter of his or her life as a University of Manitoba student, but there are also several ways that mentors benefit from the program.

Top five reasons to attend New Student Orientation
August 30, 2017 —
The event welcomes new students to campus and prepares them for the next step in their academic careers

Setting up for success
August 29, 2017 —
Co-hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Student Life and the University of Manitoba Graduate Students' Association, a full slate of events is planned to help ease the transition to graduate school

Human Resources
Faculty and staff needed to welcome new students to campus
August 21, 2017 —
Faculty and staff needed to welcome new students on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 during Orientation Week

Brainstorming at breakfast
July 17, 2017 —
Students and community members discovered the importance of working together to build healthier communities and to enhance the university experience through experiential learning opportunities

Global food security, International Week perspective
February 3, 2017 —
How can we create a sustainable food system for the world? Join us at International Week from Feb. 6-10

Help welcome future U of M students
December 16, 2016 —
On February 23 thousands of high school students from across the province will visit campus for Open House 2017.

Students
Adventure, growth and finding direction through Alternative Reading Week
November 22, 2016 —
Service-learning programs are a great way to learn about the world around us. They encourage personal growth and integrate meaningful actions with learning and reflection. These opportunities create a balanced approach to volunteer service and can enrich the university experience by offering additional learning on social issues.

HuffPo: The Most Beautiful University Residences In Canada
August 31, 2016 —
Ah shucks, they think we're pretty