UM Today Archives

October 6, 2022 —  The Faculty of Law hosted its 2022 Homecoming event on September 21 in collaboration with Legal Aid Manitoba to celebrate the 50-year partnership that has existed between the two institutions. Since 1972, Legal Aid lawyers have supervised law students working at the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre (known as the Legal Aid clinic) to provide experiential learning opportunities to law students and ensure access to justice to persons who cannot afford a lawyer.

October 5, 2022 —  New Academic Jobs - October 5, 2022

October 5, 2022 —  This year, we are excited to cheer on 39 Asper student athletes across 7 sports as they balance their schedules in sport and in the classroom.

October 5, 2022 —  In celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, learn what UM is doing to increase energy efficiency on campus, and identify actions you can take at home

October 4, 2022 —  On Wednesday, September 22nd, The Faculty of Education Alumni Association’s Awards celebrated distinguished alumni as part of UM Homecoming week

October 4, 2022 —  Faculty and staff recognized for 25 years of service 

October 4, 2022 —  “There is a global shortage of talent.” - Yvonne Kinley

October 4, 2022 —  A more generous income assistance program should also have more frequent regular payments. Expanding the GST credit might be more helpful, but other ways to supplement or replace provincial social assistance programs, such as a guaranteed basic income for working-age Canadians, might provide better support for those in need.

October 4, 2022 —  Joanne Thiessen Martens joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Chemistry and Fertility on August 1, 2022.

October 3, 2022 —  On Sept. 6 and 7, graduate nursing students participated in Reconcili-action Begins with Education: Turtle Island Project Experiential Exercise for Graduate Nursing Students. The workshop took students through the history between Indigenous Peoples and settlers, beginning before European settlers came to Turtle Island to present-day reconciliation efforts.