Things to Know News Archive
Students
Nominations Open for Advising Excellence Award 2025
November 27, 2025 —
Nominations are open for the UM Advising Excellence Award, established in honour of advisor Wendy McLean to recognize excellence, creativity, and meaningful student support across campus.
Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Nov 17
November 17, 2025 —
I hope you enjoyed a restful reading week. As you return to your studies, I thought I would feature some upcoming events, services, and reminders to help you explore campus life, get connected with supports, and end the Fall term strong.
Sustainability
Take the Campus Commute Survey
October 20, 2025 —
October is Sustainability Month and we need your help to improve your campus commute and help inform future transportation planning.
Students
Unlock Your Potential: October is Student Success Month
September 22, 2025 —
Whether you're navigating your first year or returning with new goals, October is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge with the support of UM’s Academic Learning Centre (ALC) and campus-wide resources.
Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
August 29, 2025 —
I hope you had a great summer! We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus next week as we kick off the Fall Term. Please keep the following in mind as you plan your commute and navigate the campus.
Students
Apply for Work-Study!
August 19, 2025 —
The Work-Study program offers part-time, on-campus employment for students with financial need during the school year. Apply to the program to gain valuable work experience and skills related to your field right on campus!
Sustainability
Campus landscapes series: Perennials
August 18, 2025 —
The Campus Landscapes Series is back! Join us for a tour of perennial plantings at the Fort Garry campus.
Sustainability
Overhaul of Winnipeg Transit Network
June 1, 2025 —
Winnipeg’s new transit network launched June 29, 2025. Winnipeg Transit completely overhauled the transit system to make buses more frequent, direct, connected and simplified. Routes, signs and stops have changed – if you take transit to and from campus, read on for what you need to know.
Sustainability
Native revegetation at UM
May 16, 2025 —
Join us for a tour of the native revegetation plantings at the Fort Garry campus.
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: Innovative Sustainability at UM
April 24, 2025 —
Join the Office of Sustainability for a behind the scenes tour of two unique spaces at UM, the Sea ice Experimental Research Facility and the Sustainability in Action Facility.