Students News Archive
School of Art
The shape of joy
May 10, 2024 —
Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki’s work is an antidote to apathy
Indigenous
Building connections and supporting success
May 8, 2024 —
The Qualico Bridge to Success program helps facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at UM. It offers pre-orientation activities, academic learning support, advising, peer mentoring and special events that enhance their first-year experience.
Students
Summer Health and Wellness supports
May 7, 2024 —
Whether you are in need of support now or wanting to get prepared for the fall, UM has a variety of resources available for you to support your health and wellbeing.
Donor Relations
Crowdfunding website helps UM community connect their passions to generosity
April 30, 2024 —
Crowdfunding website makes it easy to fundraise for the UM community with the support of Donor Relations
Students
University of Manitoba student named a McCall MacBain Scholar
April 30, 2024 —
University of Manitoba chemistry student Katherine Bazin is one of 20 Canadians who will join the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
Students
Bannatyne Convocation – get the details on your big day!
April 29, 2024 —
Spring convocation ceremonies for the Bannatyne campus will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, starting at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Faculty of Social Work
Amplifying Children’s Voices: MSW Graduand Kristen Letkeman’s Dedication to Policy Research and Advocacy
April 29, 2024 —
Kristen Letkeman, a Master of Social Work student graduating at Spring Convocation on June 4, has been awarded the 2023-24 Francine Lansdown and Gerison Lansdown Graduate Student Essay Award by The Landon Pearson Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children’s Rights at Carleton University. This award, emphasizing critical thinking and exploration of children's rights issues, recognizes Letkeman's essay on the intersection of climate change, neoliberalism, and social work in safeguarding child rights. Her research sheds light on pressing issues facing today's children, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Prioritizing mental health and wellness
April 25, 2024 —
UM is commencing a process to develop a new Mental Health and Well-being strategy for the whole university. This step will build upon previous mental health and wellness initiatives to design a robust and comprehensive strategy that reflects present-day opportunities and challenges.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Hard work, dedication and skills pay off for students at national competition
April 24, 2024 —
Students at the Price Faculty of Engineering are no strangers to placing well at national competitions. 2024 was no different as four out of five UM teams achieved podium finishes at the Canadian Engineering Competition.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The badminton club is growing beyond the court
April 22, 2024 —
The club welcomes anyone at any skill level, whether they're practicing for fun or competitions. One thing setting the group apart from others in the city is letting players of any skill level play against each other.