Event Highlights:

• Interactive Discussions: Engage with the Science of Teaching and Learning Team about your research interests, explore potential collaborations, and learn how we can support your teaching and learning projects.
• Technology Demonstrations: Discover innovative tools such as virtual reality, eye-tracking, facial expression analysis, and more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators and researchers who are passionate about advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Light Refreshments: Enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies while you mingle and explore the space.

Location: Lower Level, 65 Dafoe Road

Don’t miss this opportunity to begin—or continue—your journey with a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching and learning research community. We look forward to seeing you there!

In addition to the presentations, students were able to browse through the information village on Joe Doupe concourse to get information on specific programs and have direct conversations with faculty and current graduate students. Prizes were offered based on participation in the information village, with students receiving science stamps on their “passports” to submit for a draw to win bookstore gift cards.  

“I really enjoyed how interactive a lot of the booths were. Everyone was very approachable and knowledgeable in their own respective fields. It was fun learning about the different Master’s/PhD programs that the university offers,“ said Jesse Porcioncula, a 2022 Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate from the University of Manitoba.

“I was personally interested in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. With our health-care system rapidly evolving, I think this profession has a lot of potential in minimizing gaps and doing really amazing work.”

Students at the Fort Garry campus were able to take advantage of a shuttle service to and from Bannatyne campus for an easy commute to the open house, which took place November 15, 2023.

“The open house gave students a chance to explore RFHS graduate studies, as well as the Bannatyne campus, beyond what they can find on the UM website,” said Dr. Hope Anderson, vice-dean, graduate and post-doctoral studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. 

This year included some new elements such as an online Q & A tool to encourage student participation during the presentations. It resulted in a great response with more than 40 questions asked and answered throughout the presentations.

Representatives of graduate studies programs from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Max Rady College of Medicine, the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Pharmacy gave presentations.

“The turnout was really good. We had students from different levels, with a lot from first-year university, which was so great to see that students are already starting to think about what to do when they  graduate,” said Pei San Lew, a technician in the department of physiology and pathophysiology. ”It was a whole variety of students from different backgrounds, not only students in science.”

At the end of the day there was a networking and coffee event to provide more opportunities to strengthen the connections between students and faculty.

“I appreciated the chance to connect with faculty members and current students. The one-on-one interactions allowed me to learn about their research interests and ongoing projects, which helped me gauge the potential for mentorship and collaboration,” said Porcioncula.

Members of the Health Sciences Graduate Students’ Association volunteered for the event and helped to answer questions of prospective students.

The annual open house offers students an in-depth look at master’s and PhD options to help them plan their potential educational and career paths.

Representatives of graduate studies programs from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Max Rady College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy gave presentations.

“I wanted to see what my options were in medicine,” said Brett Torres, a first-year UM student. “I saw lots of opportunity, especially in research. Lots of presentations spoke to me on what my future could be.”

After the morning of presentations, student attendees browsed through the Information Village, where departments had display booths describing their programs.

The booths also gave students the chance to ask questions in one-on-one interactions with graduate students and instructors directly involved in these programs. 

“Beyond learning about graduate education options within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, learners also gain insight into how enjoyable and supportive the programs and learning environments can be,” said Dr. Hope Anderson, vice-dean, graduate and post-doctoral studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. “All of our participants enjoy the opportunity to connect.”

Torres said the chance to speak with current graduate students was particularly helpful. “It was very interesting to see a perspective from those who are ahead of me at the graduate level,” he said.  

“I feel more prepared for my future and I’m happy I got the information I wanted about research. I’m not sure if I’m going to use research as a bridge to medical school or if I’m going to become a full-time researcher. I’m exploring my options and this open house did a really good job of doing that.”

The 2023 Graduate Studies Open House marked the first time the event has been held in person since 2019.

“The opportunity to connect personally, and in real time, is of great benefit,” Anderson said.

From October 17 to 21, the centre is hosting several activities to celebrate this expansion and providing an opportunity for the campus community to discover the many ways that Spiritual Care provides support in spiritual well-being, regardless of someone’s spiritual or religious background.

“We know that many faith-based communities do not have spaces to call their own, or to gather. It is our hope that  student communities can find a sense of belonging and rooting in this space,” says Edgar French, Spiritual Care Coordinator. “Perhaps now, more than ever, contemplative and quiet spaces to recharge and be grounded are needed. We hope the Multi-Faith Centre can be that for many students.”

One of the new options at the Multi-Faith Centre is the ability to smudge within the space at designated times. “We all need spaces to cultivate our individual sense of community and belonging,” French says.

Beyond this, French and the Spiritual Care staff are also excited to see how the new centre, as a physical space, will foster connections between students of all faith backgrounds and worldviews, and allow students to learn from each other.

For a community as diverse as the one at UM, French affirms that we also need “spaces that transcend our community distinctives and bring us together, forums where differing groups can engage with each other, grow in respect for one another, and discover they have a lot more in common than they realize.”

Spiritual Care has remained committed to providing support to the UM community especially throughout the pandemic, and being able to gather and enjoy the Multi-Faith Centre at this point in time is a rewarding experience – and they are delighted to share it with you.  

The upcoming events and activities are as follows:

• Faith and Ritual: Celebrating the Diversity of Spiritual Traditions through Photography, will debut on Monday, October 17^th at 11:00 am showcasing the artwork of local freelance photographer Colin Corneau. As the perfect start to the upcoming week of events and activities, Corneau will speak about the inspiration behind his work and share the beauty of his photography. The exhibit will then run until the end of the Fall term and will be open on Mondays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in 521A/B UMSU University Centre.

• On Tuesday, October 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fireside Chats: Talks on Indigenous Knowledges will take place on Zoom and provide an opportunity for all to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

• John’s College and Lutheran chaplains are gathering a Wellness Group for conversation and connection about your week and the academic experience. Join the group on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. in 521 A/B UMSU University Centre and have refreshments afterwards!

• Enjoy a pizza lunch at the Menno-Office Pizza Gathering! Enjoy toppings of your choice, meet some members of the community and hear how the Menno-Office can support students on Wednesday, October 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• The Multi-Faith Centre Dedication Ceremony will be streamed on YouTube on Thursday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m.. The multi-faith community gathering will be led by a diverse group of UM and external community faith leaders, marking the offering of a new space and service on campus.

• Join Bouncing Back to the Beat – Drum Circle Drop-in on Friday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. in 521 A/B UMSU University Centre for a fun and creative way to de-stress. The drop-in drum circle will help attendees make connections, learn the basic of drumming and feel great! No drum experience required, and drums will be provided.

If you have questions, please send the Spiritual Care office an email. 

Every year, the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Faculty of Music hosts an open house for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Prospective students will be able to choose the sessions they want to attend based on their interests, areas of study, and needs. Because this year we will offer a virtual event, students will have the opportunity to attend far more classes, and more meetings with professors and instructors!

Now is your chance to learn why so many students choose to study at the Desautels Faculty of Music. Our engaged and caring instructors and faculty members, our collegial and kind students, our phenomenal ensembles, and our academic rigor make us a leader in Canadian music education.

Students can learn about how to apply and audition for the Desautels Faculty of Music, how to brush up on their music skills for the music theory entrance exam, and get a primer on how the first-year registration process works, before meeting with our Faculty of Music Student Association executives to ask questions about what it’s like to be a student in the Desautels Faculty of Music.

Meeting professors and instructors

Learning from the best gives you a head-start for what comes after graduation, our professors and instructors will be answering your questions about individual areas of study. Through these sessions, prospective students can get a sneak peek of what the Desautels Faculty of Music curriculum is like and experience first-hand topics and content our faculty members explore in their classes. But don’t take our word for it. Here are just a few of the things that our recent graduates have to say about our professors and instructors:

Join our classes!

Students can sit in on as many classes as they would like to get a feel for the learning experience in the Desautels Faculty of Music. From music theory to composition, from techniques classes to masterclasses, students will see how hands-on and fascinating their learning experience will be, and how far it can take them, both musically and academically.

Are you ready to pursue a university degree in music?

We can’t wait to host you at our 2021 DFOM Open House! For more information about this year’s open house, and to register, please visit: http://umanitoba.ca/music/open-house

We look forward to meeting you!

Are you ready to pursue a university education in music?

Every year, the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Faculty of Music hosts an open house for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Here, students learn about the application and audition process, tour DFOM facilities, sit-in on classes that interest them, and meet with students, instructors, and faculty members!

Now is your chance to learn why so many students choose to study at the Desautels Faculty of Music. Our engaged and caring instructors and faculty members, our collegial and kind students, our phenomenal ensembles, and our academic rigor make us a leader in Canadian music education.

Because of our commitment to public health efforts, the Desautels Faculty of Music will be offering its 2020 open house online. The silver lining is that this year, we are able to offer students previews of far more classes, and more meetings with professors and instructors!

Open house students will be able to choose the sessions they want to attend based on their interests, areas of study, and needs.

Getting in

Students can learn about how to apply and audition for the Desautels Faculty of Music, how to brush up on their music skills for the music theory entrance exam, and get a primer on how the first-year registration process works, before meeting with our Faculty of Music Student Association executives to ask questions about what it’s like to be a student in the Desautels Faculty of Music.

Meeting your professors and instructors

Many of our professors and instructors will be on hand to talk to you about your passion for music, and to answer questions about individual areas of study. They are engaged and dedicated to helping to raise up the next generation of fantastic musicians. But don’t take our word for it. Here are just a few of the things that our recent graduates have to say about our professors and instructors:

“I didn’t have the background in jazz that would have allowed me the confidence to audition. Larry [Roy] took me under his wing, and pointed me in the right direction, helping me through the steps, setting me up with one of his students to teach me, and even giving me a few lessons on his own time. Larry really helped me bridge the gap between music as a hobby and music as a career, showing me that it was possible.” – Rylan Knaggs, 2020 DFOM graduate

 

“Jon Gordon was my mentor throughout my degree and I’m grateful for the support, nurturing, wisdom and kindness that he gave me.” – Anna Blackmore, 2020 DFOM graduate

 

“[My professors] were all incredibly supportive advisors and patient listeners concerning my cello playing, paper writing and beyond. Dr. [Minna Rose] Chung especially was a great influence on me and the way I play the cello.” – Alaina Majewski, 2020 DFOM graduate

 

“My teachers were and still are my mentors, but I would like to specifically mention Monica Huisman and Mel Braun as people without who I wouldn’t be where and who I am right now. No words can describe how grateful I am for everything they have done for me.” Svetlana Gharagyozyan, 2020 DFOM graduate

 

“Prof. Gordon Fitzell [was] my main teacher throughout my degree and has been essential in my development as a composer. I would not have been exposed to half of the fantastic music I had been if not for our weekly composition lessons.” Nolan Hildebrand, 2020 DFOM graduate

 

“[My faculty mentors] all taught me different ways of how to grow my own voice and how to start being able to teach others to do the same. They are all so passionate about what they teach and are role models to me as musicians.” Elizabeth Sadler, 2020 DFOM graduate

Join our classes!

Students have the opportunity to sit in on as many classes as they would like to get a feel for the learning experience in the Desautels Faculty of Music. From music theory to composition, from techniques classes to masterclasses, students will see how hands-on and fascinating their learning experience will be, and how far it can take them, both musically and academically.

Here are some of the impressive things that our students have done in their coursework.

• Meredith Liu dissected the choreography and music of pop band Ok GO!
• Karen Sigurdson explored the history of Metis music and dance.
• Tristan Martinuson composed an original song that was premiered by the University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra.
• Jared Beckstead arranged a song that was performed by the University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra.
• Tim Roth conducted hip-hop research that he then presented at three international academic conferences.

Spend a day with us, and you’ll want to spend the next four years with us

We can’t wait to host you at our 2020 DFOM Open House! For more information about this year’s open house, and to register, please visit: http://umanitoba.ca/music/open-house

We look forward to meeting you!

UMSU University Centre is the primary hub of the event. Students in grades 10 to 12 can attend one of the many presentations and tours, or talk one-on-one with staff and students at the Information Village. Our Information Village is a convenient, one-stop resource for students to learn more about the different program options offered by UM. 

All daytime programming takes place from 9:00am to 2:00pm on February 20. Visit the Open House website for more information, including a program and day-planner with complete schedule and session descriptions.

Choose what you want to attend from our diverse day-long schedule of activities:

• Attend sample university classes or faculty presentations throughout the day
• Take a campus tour, or tour a more specific area of campus such as our student residences
• Explore our state-of-the-art athletic facilities
• Meet with staff and current students in our Information Village

Open House visitors can also use the UM recreation facilities for free! Bring your gym gear and play basketball with friends, swim in the pool or check out our workout area. To access our fitness and recreation facilities, go to the Customer Services Desk located on the main floor of the Active Living Centre. 

Students and parents can attend our evening program from 6:00 – 8:00pm to learn more about our academic programs, services and connect with staff, professors and current university students.

Students of all ages are welcome to attend.

UPCOMING FEATURED EVENT

UM Open House
Explore the University of Manitoba and experience a day in the life of a university student at our annual open house for high school students. Students and parents can attend our evening program to learn more about our programs and services, and connect with staff, professors and current UM students.
Feb. 20 | Free; registration encouraged
Daytime program: 9 AM-2 PM | Evening program: 6-8 PM
UMSU University Centre, 65 Chancellors Circle

The University of Manitoba Theatre Program presents: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Directed by Professor Bill Kerr, this interpretation of the Scottish play will explore themes of masculinity and gang mentality. 
Jan. 22 – Feb. 1, various times | Tickets: $20, $15 alumni/arts workers, $10 students
Taché Arts Complex, 162 Dafoe Rd.

Centre on Aging Speaker Series: Healthy brain aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia: Answers to frequently asked questions
Learn about the brain function changes that can happen as we get older at this Centre on Aging Speaker Series presentation by Dr. Colleen Millikin, a clinical health psychology assistant professor.
Jan. 31, 2:30 PM | Free
Fort Garry Library, 1360 Pembina Hwy.

Café Scientifique: Got (Breast) Milk? Breakthroughs & barriers in breastfeeding research
A panel of experts will debate the latest breakthroughs and hot topics in breastfeeding research, from marijuana to the microbiome. They will also discuss the challenges faced by women who breastfeed (and those who cannot), and the role of public policy in shaping a breastfeeding-friendly society.
Feb. 5, 7-8:30 PM | Free; registration recommended, seating is limited
McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Ave.

“Where We Live Now: Black Liberation Struggles and the University as White Property”
Join us for this Black History Month discussion led by Dr. Delia Douglas, anti-racism practice lead in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Feb. 5 | 9 AM-12 PM | Free; registration recommended
Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre, 65 Chancellors Circle

The Robert and Elizabeth Knight Distinguished Lecture with Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility
Be inspired by Dr. Robin DiAngelo, an educator, activist, and author in critical racial and social justice education, whose bestselling book has been called “a stirring call to conscience.”
Feb. 6, 3-5 PM| Free; registration required. To RSVP and indicate any accessibility requirements: rsvp@umanitoba.ca | Investors Group Athletic Centre, 75 Sydney Smith St
Live streaming locations: Frederic Gaspard Theatre, second floor of the Basic Medical Sciences Building, 727 McDermot Ave.; William Norrie Centre, 485 Selkirk Ave.; and Northern Social Work Program, Thompson, MB

Bauhaus (Canada) 101
Curated by Dr. Oliver A. I. Botar
The exhibition provides a crash course on the legendary German design school which influenced Canadian architecture, furniture design, graphic design, art, textiles and pedagogy.
Feb. 13 – Mar. 27 | Free
Opening Reception Feb. 13 | 4:30 – 7 PM
School of Art Gallery, 255 ARTlab, 180 Dafoe Rd.

Louis Riel Day Celebration and Chivaree
Join us for fiddle music, jigging, delicious Indigenous fare and more. Everyone is welcome!
Feb. 14 | 11 AM–1 PM | Free; no registration required
Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, 114 Sidney Smith St.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Studies Open House
Learn about our graduate programs and opportunities for students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. There will be presentations on select graduate programs, Bannatyne campus tours, opportunities to network with professors and current students, and an information village. Pizza lunch!
Feb. 19 | 8 AM – 2 PM | Registration recommended  
Basic Medical Sciences Building, 727 McDermot Ave.

Unsettling Ideas Book Club
Join our meeting to engage in a healthy dialogue and reflection as host, author Alicia Elliott, discusses her book “A Mind Spread Out on the Ground.”
Daytime session: Feb. 27, 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Free; registration required, lunch provided.
Evening session: Feb. 27, 6:30 – 8 PM | Free; registration not required.
William Norrie Centre, 485 Selkirk Ave.

Centre on Aging Speaker Series
“Using CLSA data to help define social isolation and why this matters”
Dr. Nancy Newall, associate professor, Department of Psychology, Brandon University
Feb. 28 | 2:30 PM | Free
Fort Garry Library, 1360 Pembina Hwy.

Visionary Conversations
“How can our community come together to combat the impacts of drug addiction?”
Hosted by President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard
Hear experts discuss if there is an approach that can balance treatment and enforcement, to make our communities healthy and safe.
Mar. 5 | 7 PM | Free; registration required
Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Ave.

Register your kids for Mini U Programs today!
Kids have loved our summer programs for more than 40 years.  Check out our unique programs – from architecture to robotics, business to sports.  Your kids will learn leadership skills and new ways to be active with every program.
Spring registration is now open, summer registration opens Mar. 14

Evening Serenades – UM Symphony Orchestra
Take in a performance by the UM Symphony Orchestra featuring concerto competition winner and soprano Paula Berry; new student works; Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll; and Haydn’s Symphony No. 8 “Le Soir.”
Feb. 5 | 7:30 PM | Admission: $15 adults/$5 students
Jubilee Place, MBCI, 173 Talbot Ave.

Opera Scenes – Desautels Chamber Opera Group
This diverse production of select opera scenes showcases the vocal talents and range of Desautels opera performers.
Feb. 12 & 14, 7:30 PM | Admission: $20 adults/$12 students
John J. Conklin Theatre in the Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall
Taché Arts Complex, 162 Dafoe Rd.

Archives Exhibit: “He was the Very Model of a Modern Research Scientist”: Reginald Buller and the Founding of the University of Manitoba
This Libraries and Archives Exhibition features a recreation of Buller’s lab and office, and includes many fascinating historical documents such as lantern slides, posters and wall charts, along with selected teaching and research papers.
Until Aug. 21, 2020 | M–F, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Free
University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
330 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, 25 Chancellors Circle

Don’t miss out on these other University of Manitoba community events in 2020.

“This Open House is a great opportunity for students to learn about the different graduate studies options offered in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,” says Dr. Hope Anderson, Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies. “Every year students tell me they learned about a program that they hadn’t yet considered. It’s very exciting to help students identify new possibilities.”

The Open House will feature presentations from a variety of health sciences programs, an information village, a pizza lunch, and the chance to explore the Bannatyne campus. Admissions and Awards staff from the Faculty of Graduate Studies will be on hand so students can ask their questions about making their graduate studies dream a reality.

Students are encouraged to bring a resumé to drop off at the information village with potential summer job employers.

Students interested in attending this Open House should register here.

Simmons was one of the more than 125 students who attended the Graduate Studies Open House on February 20 on the Bannatyne campus.

“I’m really interested in the physician assistant program now, and the department of pathology is super interesting,” Simmons said. “This is a fantastic opportunity to figure out what you don’t know.”

The Open House was a chance for students to learn more about the graduate programs offered in the colleges and departments across the health sciences, find out what opportunities exist and have their questions answered. The all-day event, hosted by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, included campus tours, 13 program presentations and 15 information booths set up.

“We organized this event because we believe that it is so important for students to know their career options,” said Dr. Hope Anderson, vice-dean, graduate studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. “I can speak confidently on behalf of the professors, student volunteers and staff; we sincerely enjoyed interacting with all Open House participants.”

More than 125 students attended the Graduate Studies Open House.

Sitting on the other side of the department of pathology’s booth was Lance Fuczek. The instructor in the pathologists’ assistant program said the Open House is a great way to spread the word about his department.

“Today’s event is a really important venue to give exposure to potential students,” he said. “It gives them a good chance to visit all the different grad programs so they get a really good idea of what they would like to do.”

Kirstin Maharajh was another student whose horizons were broadened by interacting with members of various programs. The second-year bachelor of health sciences student’s options are wide open.

“I didn’t realize how many different things you can do in health care,” she said.

Booths set up ranged from graduate studies in the College of Pharmacy to the department of immunology to the College of Nursing. The booth that attracted the largest crowd was from the department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases in the Max Rady College of Medicine.

“We’re a very popular graduate program,” said Shelby Reimer, a master’s student in the department. “I’ve heard that ours is a kind of ‘sexy science’. So everybody is looking at infectious diseases and working with things like Ebola or Zika virus or HIV. I think that’s really what draws people in and makes them curious about our program.”

The main questions Reimer was answering from students was how to find a master’s supervisor and how to find co-op positions for summer work as an undergraduate student.

Bayasgalan Bayaraa was attracted to the department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases booth because she has friends who work in that field. The Bachelor of Science graduate was collecting pamphlets and any information she could get her hands on.

“I’m pretty much looking at every single area,” she said. “I’m trying to figure out what I want to go for.”