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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM scientists pull together to collect equipment for health-care workers
April 15, 2020 —
Microbiologist from Fort Garry campus and medical microbiologist from Bannatyne campus team up to collect protective gear for health-care workers
Alumni
Alumni, vote now for your Board of Governors representative
April 15, 2020 —
Voting closes May 15
UM researcher part of WHO Declaration on COVID-19
April 14, 2020 —
On April 13, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development.
UM researchers receive provincial funding for COVID-19 studies
April 9, 2020 —
The provincial government has announced $5 million in funding for research related to COVID-19, including $3.5 million for clinical and applied research
Flu Déjà Vu: UM closed for seven weeks – in 1918
April 9, 2020 —
“The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
Student loan repayments suspended for 6 months
April 7, 2020 —
In a move to help students experiencing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government has suspended student loan repayment for six months.
UM COVID-19 researcher given ‘extraordinary first virtual citizenship ceremony’
April 3, 2020 —
A University of Manitoba researcher who is scheduled to soon begin a study on supply chain management issues in the era of COVID-19 is the first person awarded Canadian citizenship through a virtual citizenship ceremony
Front and Centre realizes $626,260,909 in largest-ever fundraising campaign in Manitoba history
April 2, 2020 —
The largest-ever fundraising campaign in Manitoba history, launched in 2015, has raised $626,260,909, moving well past its $500 million goal
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students provide ‘vital work’, join Health Links in fight against COVID-19
April 1, 2020 —
UM nursing students working directly in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus
The power of working together
March 31, 2020 —
A message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor