Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive

January 29, 2024 — 
February is Black History Month in Canada and to mark its significance, we will take a look back at some UM history, and share current resources and upcoming events that are open to all.

January 19, 2024 — 
Forward Emily Mandamin, a proud member of Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation [also known as Shoal Lake #39] is tossing up shots on the far court.

January 8, 2024 — 
On Jan. 2, Research Manitoba announced support for 11 early-career researchers from the University of Manitoba.

January 3, 2024 — 
'Consider all ice unsafe': Experts warn against going near frozen water during mild winter

December 22, 2023 — 
Giesbrecht rang a ship bell inside his lab, officially closing the lab and signifying the end of his 32-year career as a professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

December 11, 2023 — 
Recipients of the SoTL Development Fund received funding to attend the November 23-25 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Canmore, Alberta, which brought together faculty, students, educational developers, and administrators to share existing knowledge and developing research in the systemic inquiry of teaching and learning.

November 29, 2023 — 
The fund began in 1995 by friends and family of Ted Barkwell, who wanted to create a legacy of Ted's generosity. A lifelong participant in sports and activities, Nancy said Ted was a big believer in their life-long benefits.

November 17, 2023 — 
Since starting, the karate program has rapidly grown in size and success. Class members recently received five gold medals, six silver medals, and five bronze medals in kata and kumire at the Manitoba Open Tournament. Saba was also recently named Karate Manitoba's Kata Coach.

November 16, 2023 — 
Today, Van Winkle is one of the primary investigators of FKRM's Leisure and Tourism lab, exploring the supply and demand of sustainable recreation and tourism and the role events play in communities.

November 10, 2023 — 
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.