UM Today Archives
Op-ed: Reducing traffic means more birds and happier people : UM in the News
September 24, 2021 — A guest essay by Nicola Koper and her colleague in the Globe and Mail.
Students News
3 Reasons you should attend the ASE Career Fair : Network News
September 24, 2021 — Fifty employers are attending the event looking to meet with UM students and gain access to a talented future workforce. Meet with representatives from our Gold and Silver sponsor Organizations: Impres Inc., Richardson International, Ceres Global Seeds, Engineered Air, Maple Leaf Foods and MCW Consultants Ltd., and check out the full list of employers attending the event.
UM study shows most North American birds impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns : News
September 23, 2021 — Almost all the species they studied (80%) changed their use of human-altered habitats during the pandemic, and all types of birds, from hawks to hummingbirds, were affected.
Construction begins on Desautels Concert Hall : News
September 23, 2021 — Construction of the stunning new Desautels Concert Hall, an innovative and unique performance venue for Winnipeg, was officially announced at a UM Homecoming event
Students News
Join the Land and Water team, learn from the land : Network News
September 23, 2021 — Applications are now open for the Land and Water program, which offers immersive urban land-based experiences, and engaging online workshops and activities facilitated by Indigenous elders, knowledge holders, artists and others.
New Academic Jobs – September 22, 2021 : Network News
September 22, 2021 — New Academic Jobs - September 22, 2021
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
‘The true university experience’ : Network News
September 22, 2021 — Teaching and Learning Certificate program celebrates 2021 graduates
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Inequity in health care focus at virtual Pride 2021 town hall : Campus News
September 22, 2021 — Prominent 2SLGBTQIA+ community members discussed their perspectives on challenges with the health care system at the virtual Pride 2021 Town Hall September 13. The event, Creating Positive Change in Health Care – A 2SLGBTQIA+ Perspective, was presented by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The virtual panel discussion was moderated by Ellie Caslake, a transgender women, artist and EDI project developer and included four panelists who took turns answering Caslake’s questions on a range of health-related topics.
Asper School of Business News
Departing Asper School of Business Dean reflects on his tenure : Network News
September 22, 2021 — Jacoby’s commitment to student experience, EDI and the Drake Building will leave a lasting legacy.
Indigenous News
Exploring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events : Featured
September 22, 2021 — UM community encouraged to listen, learn and reflect





