community engagement News Archive
Faculty of Education
Three minutes of fame
March 30, 2017 —
If public speaking is your greatest fear, try it without a script, sweating under a blazing spotlight, a clock ticking down three minutes to sell an audience on the work of your organization
Faculty of Science
New book by alumna Kaitlin Vitt celebrates the connection Manitobans have to their natural world
March 29, 2017 —
On March 2nd, University of Manitoba alumna Kaitlin Vitt released her first book entitled Planted: Stories From Manitoba’s Natural World. The 80 page piece of creative non-fiction is a exploration of the people, plants, and fungi that make our province diverse and rich.
Now Grenada: Grenadians and U of M Contribute to Conservation and Education
March 29, 2017 —
Nicola Koper and her team were highlighted for their great work
Human Resources
University adds another member plus electronic voting to pension committee
March 22, 2017 —
All current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) are invited to submit a nomination form to be a member of the U of M pension committee for a three-year term. The nomination deadline is April 20.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Neurocraft: Exhibit explores the art and science of the brain
March 15, 2017 —
Neurocraft – exhibition explores the art and science of the brain It’s not brain surgery. But it’s definitely going to let you see what’s going on inside our heads.
Nahlah Ayed Prize winners know why they are here: to make the world better
March 8, 2017 —
Each year, two students who demonstrate exceptional commitment and leadership skills, and whose actions are helping to bridge the local and the global, are awarded the Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership & Global Citizenship
Asper School of Business
5 Days for the Homeless
March 2, 2017 —
Five U of M students will live outside for five chilly nights as part of the national 5 Days for the Homeless campaign, which raises funds and awareness for homeless youth
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Water drive for boil advisory zones inspired by events of the Holodomor
March 1, 2017 —
If you're passing through University Centre today, make sure you have some water with you -- preferably cases of it.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy students promote life skills through art therapy
March 1, 2017 —
MOT students use art therapy to help some of the most marginalized members of our community
Human Resources
Live Well @Work continues year-round
February 28, 2017 —
The Live Well @Work initiative will now include the week in June, with additional workshops throughout the year.





