Students News Archive
Extended Education
Future-proof yourself with lifelong learning
August 10, 2020 —
"At this time when there is so much uncertainty and the ground beneath us is shifting daily, some people may find themselves out of work or decide that this is time for them to up-skill, re-skill or even change career direction. Whatever your situation is, Extended Education is here for you and can help you chart a whole new career path or give you the knowledge and skills you will need to adapt.” - David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education
Price Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering grad student takes home first prize at CGS 2020
August 10, 2020 —
James Bartz has claimed the top spot at Canadian Geotechnical Society student competition in the oral presentation category.
Students
Get an advantage in your first year
August 6, 2020 —
We want to ensure that you start university confident and secure that you’re going to do your best. For that reason, the University of Manitoba is offering online events and programming that will help you prepare for your first year. So, what can you do now to be sure you’re ready to hit the ground running in September?
Students
Photo contest alert: Summer is the time to get back to nature!
August 5, 2020 —
Summer is in full swing! Let’s make the most of these sunny days by spending some time outdoors! This summer’s photo contest on @umstudent on Instagram is all about appreciating what nature has to offer. Do you have a favourite hiking spot in the province, or favourite camping site? Simply take a nature shot and use the hashtag #umNature to join the contest. One lucky winner wins a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
Faculty of Architecture
Loving the Challenge: Architecture Co-op in the North
July 30, 2020 —
Since September 2019, Master of Architecture student Fatima Naeem has been working as an architectural intern with Stantec Architecture Ltd. in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of the Cooperative Education / Integrated work program (Co-op/I).
Libraries
We’ll get it for you — with curbside pickup
July 28, 2020 —
The Libraries have added another service to provide greater access to physical materials -- curbside pickup.
A gradual and safe return begins for the UM community
July 28, 2020 —
Precautions we are taking as approved activity resumes
Fort Garry Bookstore opens Aug. 4 with safety measures
July 27, 2020 —
Health Sciences BookStore closed, continues with online shopping
Students
Meet the 2020 Emerging Leaders – Part 3
July 24, 2020 —
This is the final article of the three-part Meet the 2020 Emerging Leaders series. Congratulations again to all the recipients of the Emerging Leader Award.
Survey on impact of working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 21, 2020 —
University faculty, learners and staff invited to participate