community engagement News Archive
Sustainability
17 global goals to accomplish 3 big things
September 28, 2017 —
What are the biggest problems faced by people in our community, country and worldwide? The World’s Largest Lesson introduces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to youth around the world and unites them in action.
Faculty of Science
The making of “Persistence & Vision”: an adventure in both
September 1, 2017 —
When BSc student Mahalia Lepage (Genetics, ‘16) was asked by STEAM Coordinator Seema Goel to create an animated video about undergrad research, she knew she had her work cut out for her. It wasn’t that Lepage lacked an interest in the subject; it’s that she had never actually done any animation before.
Human Resources
Faculty and staff needed to welcome new students to campus
August 21, 2017 —
Faculty and staff needed to welcome new students on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 during Orientation Week
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Speaking the language of fun
August 17, 2017 —
This summer, four Syrian brothers are getting into the swim of things at Mini U.
Human Resources
Live Well @Work ‘feels like my employer cares about my well-being’
August 8, 2017 —
Live Well @Work was held June 19 to 23 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses, attracting nearly 650 faculty and staff to the 20 wellness events.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Opening doors: BYP camp fosters Indigenous students’ career aspirations
July 25, 2017 —
Students explore health sciences careers through hands-on learning
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Inner-city sports program scores big results
July 17, 2017 —
SWISH basketball helps kids stay safe and have fun
Faculty of Science
Going with her gut: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe explains why microbes aren’t the enemy
July 14, 2017 —
Normal human gut microbiota are currently one of the least understood parts of the human body, having been previously virtually ignored by the research community.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students bring a taste of Nigeria to U of M
July 4, 2017 —
Students in the College of Nursing recently decided to share the cooking skills they’ve learned in Nigeria
Faculty of Science
PIMS: Math Mania reaches First Nations communities in Manitoba
June 29, 2017 —
Thanks to the efforts of Darja Barr, Math Mania, has made it to the Canadian Prairies in the form of an Indigenous Outreach and Mentorship Project. This project is making considerable strides in building connections with Indigenous communities across the province as well as with Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba.