Things to Know News Archive
Students
Get Hired at U of M as a Work-Study Student
August 16, 2021 —
This year the Work-Study Program has 75 student positions available across all sectors, including social service, science, business, sport, and art.
Extended Education
University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner
August 10, 2021 —
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk
Plan to attend: Live UM Intranet orientation tours
July 21, 2021 —
Each orientation tour will focus on a specific faculty or campus unit
Summer road renewal construction on Fort Garry campus
July 12, 2021 —
An overview of current and future construction projects
Gillson St. closed to all but essential traffic, N Lot closed
July 7, 2021 —
Partial closure temporarily in place while alternate routes are created for essential access, after which time the road will be closed to emergency access only.
Sustainability
Join in Plastic Free July
July 6, 2021 —
Join the global movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Making small changes to everyday habits makes a huge difference—on a local and global level.
Students
Staff and students find new Academic Calendar platform easy and user-friendly
June 30, 2021 —
At the beginning of May, the 2021-22 Academic Calendar was released on a new platform, providing students, staff and faculty with a new and improved digital experience. As the final, comprehensive version of the calendar launches June 30, here’s a look at what people are saying about it.
Students
Hire a Student with Work-Study
June 30, 2021 —
What is Work-Study? Work-Study allows on-campus units to acquire student help for departmental support and projects while providing students the opportunity to apply academic competencies and build skills.
Extended Education
Looking at micro-credentials and alternative digital credentials
June 28, 2021 —
“It’s the documenting (of competencies) that’s new.” - Julia Denholm, Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University






