community engagement News Archive
Sustainability
How to Compost from Home
May 7, 2020 —
It’s National Compost Week! While we’re spending more time at home, it’s a good time to try backyard composting!
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: A digital walk around U of M campuses
May 1, 2020 —
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History walks as part of the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2 and May 3 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses
Indigenous student advisor one of many giving support during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020 —
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation
Sustainability
UM Students Contributing to a More Sustainable Future – Volunteer Week
April 24, 2020 —
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2020), we recognize some of the undergraduate and graduate students who not only have displayed their commitment to sustainability but have also made an impact on campus, in their city and within their communities.
Postpone Olympics until 2022, suggest disease experts
April 20, 2020 —
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.
Forbes: A Virologist Explains Why It Is Unlikely COVID-19 Escaped From A Lab
April 17, 2020 —
A growing number of conspiracy theories have emerged through misinformation campaigns on how the new coronavirus originated. Virus expert Jason Kindrachuk busts those myths.
Science and politics should be more integrated
April 17, 2020 —
Whether in times of crisis or not, the constructive integration of scientific evidence into political decision-making strengthens policy initiatives, improves the quality of debate and leads to robust, cost-effective and successful outcomes for society.
Try these 8 tips to reduce parenting stress during the coronavirus pandemic
April 17, 2020 —
Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.
Decontamination of N95 masks offers hope for health care workers
April 16, 2020 —
Research and testing by a team led by Dr. Anand Kumar has been noted in a story carried by many international media outlets, including the New York Times, the Baltimore Sun, and the Sun Sentinel (Florida).
UM WHO signatory reacts to US funding cut
April 16, 2020 —
UM Today asked Dr. Kindrachuk for his reaction to and opinion on the US action against WHO.