Students News Archive
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UM moving the start of Winter Term to remote
December 20, 2021 —
Update from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Students
Let’s talk about stress
December 20, 2021 —
Let’s talk about stress and how to reduce it in our daily lives! Stress is something that can be reduced and there are plenty of methods out there to get your stress levels down.
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Students
Back to Class: Creating Balance
December 13, 2021 —
The end of the strike is a relief for all of us at UM, but it may leave some students feeling confused, overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the remainder of Fall Term.
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Students
Leadership announcements starting in 2022
December 13, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following acting dean appointments and extensions:
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Students
Peer Helpers connect you with community!
December 13, 2021 —
Peer Helpers are students too - they hold weekly office hours and are available to meet virtually with any UM student.
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Students
Academic schedule changes for Fall Term 2021 and Winter Term 2022
December 10, 2021 —
Adjustments have been made to the previously released academic schedule to allow for a full Winter Term Break (Reading Week) during the initially scheduled time of Feb. 22 to 25, 2022
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School of Art
School of Art students launch new outdoor art exhibition at FortWhyte Alive
December 8, 2021 —
Alive in the Woods: Art on the Trail features site-specific artworks by School of Art undergraduate and graduate students from the With the Land: Artists Outside course.
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Students
Supports and programming in place for UM students to help with transition back to class
December 8, 2021 —
A message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
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Our shared commitment and the path forward
December 7, 2021 —
A message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Indoor triathlon raising funds and heart rates
December 7, 2021 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management has announced their first ever Get Out of the Cold Indoor Triathlon taking place December 18 at the Joyce Fromson Pool and Max Bell Centre.