Faculty and Staff News Archive
Information Services and Technology
Duo Enrolment Contest winners!
December 1, 2020 —
Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated in our Duo Enrolment Contest
Human Resources
UM Anniversary Awards 2020
December 1, 2020 —
The annual event thanks celebrants for their hard work and valued contributions in making UM an outstanding learning and working environment.
Sustainability
Buy nothing, or buy local
November 24, 2020 —
Our planet’s natural resources are being exhausted to meet the demand of over-consumptive societies, rather than being conserved to sustain future generations and ourselves.
Students
Undergrad Research Opportunities at Bannatyne Campus
November 16, 2020 —
Are you an undergraduate student unsure of how to apply or what paid research opportunities are available at Bannatyne? There are so many interesting specializations including cell biology, environmental epigenetics, physiology, immunology/virology, epidemiology, and nanotechnology to mention a few!
Students
Discover mentorship opportunities!
November 13, 2020 —
Meeting with a mentor and learning about their experiences, current and previous occupations, and educational path is a great way to help you with career planning.
Faculty of Arts
A commitment to community, collaboration and mentorship
November 10, 2020 —
Dr. Tina Mai Chen, a Distinguished Professor and Head of the department of History in the Faculty of Arts is a recipient of the 2019-2020 University of Manitoba Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Marcia Friesen appointed Dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering
November 6, 2020 —
Dr. Friesen will become the Faculty’s first female Dean.
UM influenza immunization clinics begin Nov. 5
November 2, 2020 —
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 3pm. While supplies last.
Sustainability
New Waste Reduction and Management Plan in development
November 2, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is committed to operating an efficient campus that is continually working to be more sustainable. As part of the Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023, the Office of Sustainability is developing a Waste Reduction & Management Plan (WRMP), which will help UM work toward a zero-waste system. UM community invited to participate in waste reduction and management survey.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Real zombies: A product of our environment
October 27, 2020 —
At the University of Manitoba, for example, Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, the newly appointed Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources, has found some unorthodox ways of engaging with students and faculty.