UM Today Archives
Honorary degrees bestowed upon exceptional individuals at Fall Convocation 2021 : Fall Convocation 2021
October 13, 2021 — Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership
School of Art News
School of Art Gallery invites you (online) for coffee and conversation! : Network News
October 12, 2021 — Join School of Art Gallery for Kaffeeklatsch. A series centring the voices of an intergenerational cohort of artists, activists, and writers having casual conversations over coffee with guests of their choosing, followed by workshops related to the presenters’ practices.
Students News
UM 54th Fall Convocation 2021 celebrated online : Fall Convocation 2021
October 12, 2021 — At its 2021 Fall Convocation from October 18-21 and on November 10, 2021, the University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates on 1,415 graduates
Long-standing College of Pharmacy advisor receives 2021 Advising Excellence Award : Network News
October 12, 2021 — Cheryl Lee, student advisor and program coordinator for the College of Pharmacy, has been awarded the 2021 Advising Excellence Award.
Information Services and Technology News
UM’s info security policy is your guide to securing our data : Network News
October 12, 2021 — To better protect the information used and shared by the university community, new/updated information Security policy, procedure and standards were developed and approved by the UM Board of Governors on Feb. 3, 2020.
Students News
Student version of Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures workshop launches : Network News
October 12, 2021 — The Sexual Violence Resource Centre and the R2D Staff Facilitation Team are excited to announce that the Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures workshop is now available to students at the University of Manitoba. Developed this past year, this workshop is open to all students regardless of program, year of study, or student status.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Membership at Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre dramatically improves health, 10-year study finds : Network News
October 12, 2021 — Belonging to a certified medical fitness facility like Winnipeg’s Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre lowers a person’s risk of dying by 60 per cent, compared with a similar person who does not attend such a facility, new research shows
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Benches promote connection, mental health for students and community : Network News
October 8, 2021 — Two new benches that offer more than a place to rest were recently installed by the College of Nursing, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
Students News
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Oct. 8 : Network News
October 8, 2021 — 'Now is the best time to access the supports that will help you build and refine the skills you need to achieve your goals'
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Glenlea Research Station receives support for egg research : News
October 8, 2021 — The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $1.5 million for Manitoba Egg Farmers to establish the Egg Layer Research and Public Engagement Facility at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station





