Things to Know News Archive
Sustainability
Get ready to move, sustainably
May 24, 2023 —
Gear up to participate in two popular summer sustainability events, Bike to Work Day and the Commuter Challenge.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Map the System to give students the chance to be part of a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford
May 19, 2023 —
Map the System is a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford. Map the System requires participants to use a systems-thinking approach to demonstrate deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental challenge. In doing so, students ultimately uncover levers for change. Last year 16 Canadian post-secondary institutions participated in this global challenge. In 2024, Map the System is coming to the University of Manitoba!
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
First Experiential Learning Gathering at UM: Read what participants had to say about it!
May 17, 2023 —
On May 2, 2023, 32 faculty members, instructors and staff from across UM gathered to build relationships and exchange perspectives at the first UM Experiential Learning Gathering. Conversations ranged from the impact of AI and Covid-19 to the shifting role of postsecondary institutions and the radical possibilities of EL as a transformative approach to education.
2023 pension committee election results
May 17, 2023 —
UM confirms the reelection to the committee of active voting representatives
Campus Beautification Day offers gardening activities, music and a free lunch
May 8, 2023 —
Join in for fresh air, fun and fabulous prizes!
The mental health care we all need is in our stories
May 3, 2023 —
May 1 to 7 is Mental Health Week
Students
Nominations for Advising Excellence Award open for summer 2023
April 19, 2023 —
For the past three years, outstanding academic and student advisors have been recognized with the Advising Excellence Award. For 2022, now is the time for candidates to enter submissions — with a new deadline of Aug. 31
Students
Need Academic English Support?
April 14, 2023 —
The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to help English as an additional language students develop their skills and complete their degree studies.
Students
Apply now for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship
March 31, 2023 —
Applications for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship, available to the spouse or dependent children of UM employees or retired former employees, are now open. Apply now!