Students News Archive
Price Faculty of Engineering
Decolonizing and Indigenizing engineering education
September 27, 2024 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering continues in its initiative for positive change with a course that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous engineering students to reflect on the ways that engineering can emphasize and further incorporate Indigenous Peoples and their worldviews into the profession.
Students
Engineering Student Makenna Coldwell Awarded the 2024 Student Affairs Participation Award
September 26, 2024 —
Members of the University of Manitoba student community are active and contribute to building a better environment for their peers, and the Student Affairs Participation Award seeks to recognize students who manage to balance these voluntary commitments. This year, we congratulate Biosystems Engineering student Makenna Coldwell who is the 2024 recipient of the Student Affairs Participation Award.
Students
Fort Garry Convocation: Have a day you will always remember!
September 26, 2024 —
10 tips for a memorable and easy Fort Garry convocation experience.
Donor Relations
Running toward Reconciliation
September 25, 2024 —
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New student lounge, mural bring ‘sense of belonging’ to Indigenous nursing students
September 25, 2024 —
On Sept. 18, the College of Nursing held a grand opening celebration for a new lounge for students in its Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) initiative.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
UM Aggies on the road for charity
September 24, 2024 —
The annual Aggie Bedpush, a long-standing fundraising tradition for students in the UM's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, will be hitting the road once again this fall.
Donor Relations
Investing in international students
September 23, 2024 —
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Help shape UM’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
September 20, 2024 —
This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Checking in with UM Family Resources
September 19, 2024 —
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Family Resource office, we take this opportunity to re-introduce the role and share some updates on how Family Resource can benefit you.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy program welcomes largest class to date
September 17, 2024 —
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences welcomed 55 new occupational therapy (OT) students at a ceremony on Bannatyne campus on August 26. The class size increased by five from previous years, and next year will increase again to 60 incoming students.