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Students News
Be prepared for UM’s 2025 Career Fair : Network News
January 21, 2025 — This year’s UM Career Fair is fast approaching! Before attending the Career Fair, here are some ways students can prepare.
Asper School of Business News
Bringing values to ventures : Network News
January 21, 2025 — Matt Schaubroeck [MBA/17] is Principal and CEO of Leverage Point Consulting, where he works with start-ups and founders seeking to pursue business that has a positive impact on the world—fellow entrepreneurs with the drive not just to start a business but to do business differently. The role is a natural fit for Schaubroeck, a founder who thrives in the execution.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV Winnipeg: New findings on homo erectus : UM in the News
January 20, 2025 — Paul Durkin, an assistant professor at U of M, discusses how a new study is changing what we know about homo erectus.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: High-protein wheat expected to survive tariffs : UM in the News
January 20, 2025 — High-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
Discover new teaching and learning journeys in 2025 : Network News
January 20, 2025 — The Centre is excited to highlight four upcoming workshops or workshop series that are designed to support faculty and graduate students' teaching and learning journeys.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Data for Justice : Network News
January 20, 2025 — The Data Justice series will feature presentations and panel discussions on how data can be leveraged to identify systemic inequities and support actions that reduce barriers and narrow gaps for marginalized people. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and encourage the UM community to critically explore the role of data in shaping a more equitable future.
Indigenous News
Empowering Future Generations : Network News
January 17, 2025 — The 19th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering, taking place Feb. 10 – 11, 2025, is a free event where participants can learn from Indigenous Elders and traditional Knowledge Keepers.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Winnipeg Free Press: Pierre named head coach of U of M Bisons football program : News
January 17, 2025 — Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.
Students News
Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health : Network News
January 17, 2025 — Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 22. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 20-27! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.
Faculty of Science News
Be bold! Dr. Melanie Lalonde on being among Canada’s most powerful women: top 100 awards : Network News
January 17, 2025 — Dr. Lalonde's recent accomplishment, being among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women as an Amex Emerging Leader, comes to no one's surprise as she is an extraordinary example of making bold choices and exploring new perspectives.





