UM Today Archives

February 7, 2025 —  When Liz Wilson [BComm(Hons)/93] drives to the office each morning, she’s never quite sure what the day will look like. One thing she can count on is that it is already bustling when she arrives. Manitoba’s signature cold doesn’t keep the birds or beasts away at FortWhyte Alive, and every morning, Wilson, President and CEO of this local winter favourite, looks forward to what a workplace run by weather, land, and living things will bring that day.

February 7, 2025 —  An Elder wellness project at Lake Manitoba First Nation done in partnership with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences will mark five years this spring, with continued work on an intergenerational walking path. 

February 6, 2025 —  Do you have passion or interest in helping others with their mental health and well-being? If so, explore a range of exciting healthcare careers, including Art Therapy and Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor, through virtual sessions hosted by Career Services. Register now to learn from professionals in the field !

February 6, 2025 —  Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Dr. Marcia Anderson, vice-dean Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, are pleased to announce that Kagowa Kuruneri has been appointed director of the Rady Faculty office of equity, access and participation, effective Jan. 3, 2025. 

February 6, 2025 —  Public health is notifying people who attended specific locations where they may have been exposed

February 6, 2025 —  The Manitoba Marathon cancelled due to heat in 2022. A shortened cross-country ski season because there wasn’t enough snow in 2024. These are just two examples of how climate change is changing sport. If you look globally, there are many more.  Dr. Madeleine Orr, a world-leading sports ecologist will give the keynote address at the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Night on Feb. 27, with her talk titled 'Climate change vs. sport: Keeping the score on adaptation and activism'. 

February 6, 2025 —  Nominations open now until March 10

February 5, 2025 —  Forced ownership of Gaza would constitute war crime: U of M international law expert

February 5, 2025 —  Looking to global markets a long-term option, but '30 days is not a whole lot of time': U of M economist

February 5, 2025 —  When Dr. Juliana (Julie) Pfeffer was growing up, she thought all dentists conducted research, taught dental students and delivered care, because her parents did all three.