UM Today Archives

April 3, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on April 4, 2025, in memory of Jackson Fortat.

April 3, 2025 —  The Kiskinhamakiwin (PromoScience) program extends its partner network and cross-cultural mentorship-model into an urban context.

April 2, 2025 —  Students from Physiology and Pathophysiology, Psychology, Human Anatomy and Cell Science and Civil Engineering take home the top prizes from the 2025 3MT Competition.

April 1, 2025 —  In recognition that some students have personal circumstances necessitating studying during non-traditional hours, the University of Manitoba is providing a dedicated quiet study space with on-site staff throughout the exam period. The location, St. John’s College Library (3rd Floor, St. John’s College) will be available from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11 through 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25.

April 1, 2025 —  When Courtney Chartrand heard about an opportunity to travel to the Amazon to learn from traditional South American healers, she knew she had to be part of it. 

April 1, 2025 —  Spring Convocation ceremonies are coming up, June 4 – 6, 2025 at the Fort Garry Campus and the best way you can help is by signing up as a convocation ambassador (formerly knowns as usher).

April 1, 2025 —  People living in the St. Boniface-St. Vital riding will have a new MP after election day, and history shows it could come down to two candidates.

April 1, 2025 —  The project was approved more than a decade ago. Hunters say a lot has changed since then

April 1, 2025 —  On Wednesday nights, The Third Place, co-founded and School of Art Sessional Instructor Alana MacDougall, becomes a drop-in studio, where artists of all mediums and abilities are invited to work on their projects in the company of others.

April 1, 2025 —  The Academic Learning Centre, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting an intensive 2-day writing retreat designed to help graduate students progress in writing their theses/dissertations. Each day starts with a short workshop on writing faster, managing procrastination, and developing a consistent writing routine.  Attendees will be provided with a quiet space, writing tutor support (if needed), beverages and snacks each day, and lunch for one of the days.