Ukraine News Archive

Desautels Faculty of Music
Spreading love for Ukraine
May 12, 2023 —
Desautels alumni and students take the stage to show their love for Ukraine

Faculty of Arts
Ukrainian scholars find new community at UM
November 30, 2022 —
On Dec. 1, the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies is hosting a welcome event for the Ukrainian scholars within the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Max Rady College of Medicine and other units.

Program lets Ukrainian scholars ‘get back to life’
July 22, 2022 —
The first of 20 scholars from Ukraine have arrived at the University of Manitoba thanks to a new program initiated by UM that has committed $1,755,000 to support Ukrainian scholars and students

Donor Relations
Emergency Bursary ensures students can continue pursuing their dreams in times of crisis
July 13, 2022 —
The Emergency Bursary Fund is a crucial resource for students during difficult times. To date, this fund has supported 28 Ukrainian students in crisis and 118 students in total, thanks to more than $300,000 from our generous UM giving community.

Faculty of Law
Pursuing mediation in a time of war
July 5, 2022 —
Ukrainian scholars find refuge at UM through the Scholars at Risk program

President of Ukraine addresses UM via livestream
June 22, 2022 —
On June 22, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, spoke with students, faculty and staff in a special video event

Students
UM launches website to share supports for those affected by the invasion of Ukraine
March 30, 2022 —
Created as a gateway to information for our students, faculty and staff and for prospective students and researchers

UM pledging up to $1M to emergency bursaries for students impacted by extraordinary life events
March 30, 2022 —
Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

UM expands supports for students impacted by conflict in Ukraine
March 15, 2022 —
Working group established to identify issues and explore next steps

UM raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity
March 10, 2022 —
UM raised the Ukrainian flag on its Fort Garry campus on March 10 in support of the many members of our university community who have deep roots in Ukraine