community engagement News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Donations needed to give Syrian family warm welcome
October 13, 2016 —
Household goods, furniture and clothing are needed to help a Syrian refugee family that’s being sponsored by faculty, staff and students of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Faculty of Education
Peru study program students embark on ‘epic journey’
October 7, 2016 —
Petroglyphs, ancient ruins and floating islands made from bundled reeds highlighted the Peru study program led by Dr. Laara Fitznor this year.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Aggie Bedpush rolls through Manitoba in support of a good cause
October 6, 2016 —
Annual charity bedpush to raise money for Manitoban Farmers with Disabilities
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Giving thanks by giving back
October 6, 2016 —
For some physical therapy students, Thanksgiving is a time to get motivated and give back
Human Resources
Travel Booking and Expense Management steering committee will launch in October
October 5, 2016 —
A steering committee has been established to oversee the work of improving U of M’s travel booking and expense management processes.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
BRA Day to raise awareness of breast reconstruction options
October 5, 2016 —
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she faces difficult choices about treatment and surgery.
Faculty of Science
Math? or Play in the Gym? Answer: Both
October 3, 2016 —
After the success of Math Mania events in B.C., Darja Kalajdzievska of the U of M brings the fun to Manitoba
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University teams with Opaskwayak Cree Nation, international partners on smart farm research
September 29, 2016 —
Community, research, government and industry partners will work together on research and development of a “smart vertical farm”.
Faculty of Education
Teaching for positive change
September 19, 2016 —
Education Homecoming’s keynote speaker says that teaching is about more than imparting facts and knowledge, it’s about inspiring positive change.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Manitoba organic research hits major milestone
September 16, 2016 —
As Canada gets set to celebrate national Organic Week September 17 to 25, researchers and producers in Manitoba are planning their own celebration.