UM Today Archives

March 14, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba and the Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Visitors Program recently welcomed award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Eternity Martis on March 9.

March 14, 2023 —  Thank you to all who have participated in the consultation process for the University of Manitoba’s strategic plan through the town hall and community consultation sessions. We are now entering the second stage of the consultation process, and we want to engage with you further through an online survey informed by the discussions in the first phase.

March 14, 2023 —  Fraud Prevention Month: Protecting UM from fraud and financial irregularities

March 13, 2023 —  Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Health and Wellness and University Health Service.

March 13, 2023 —  On March 28 , 2023, the Vice-President (Research and International) Office will host a CRC Symposium at Marshall McLuhan Hall, open to the entire UM community.

March 13, 2023 —  Complete the survey before April 3 for a chance to win great prizes.

March 10, 2023 —  Over the weekend of March 3-4, 2023, the University of Manitoba participated in the Donald G. H. Bowman National Tax Moot. The colours of Robson Hall were carried by Brandon Gray (3L), and Sawarn Benning (2L), Matthew London (2L) and Justin Papoff (2L) as oralists, with support from Ben Maness (3L) as the researcher. Coaches Professor Darcy MacPherson and David Silver (Department of Justice, Canada) were very pleased and proud of the team’s performance. The team was rewarded with the prize for Best Appellant Factum.

March 10, 2023 —  The UM medical school is well represented on this year’s list of Doctors Manitoba Award winners.

March 10, 2023 —  Dr. Edward Jurkowski was recently appointed as Director of the School of Art (SOA), from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027. Also serving as the Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music and as a tenured professor in the faculty, he is a highly esteemed leader whose 25 years of experience will lead the SOA into the future. We chatted with Dr. Jurkowski about what has inspired him as a student and professor, what he hopes for the future, and what he enjoys in his free time.

March 10, 2023 —  Our 2020 and 2021 graduates will finally get their chance to walk the stage the weekend of March 11, 2023.