Students News Archive

March 6, 2023 — 
Esri Canada is offering two GIS scholarships for UM students in any faculty using Esri technology to visualise projects or research to apply.

March 3, 2023 — 
On March 9, UM is welcoming award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Eternity Martis. Her debut memoir, They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up, focused on her experience as a racialized student on a mainly white campus. The book was featured on book lists including the Globe and Mail, CBC, Pop Sugar, Now magazine, BlogTO, and Chatelaine, as well as on syllabi for high school and post-secondary classes across North America.

February 27, 2023 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs March 2 to 11. Scorched is by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad and is directed by Dr. William Kerr. All are welcome to attend this free production.

February 27, 2023 — 
With the end of February in sight, the Registrar’s Office would like to review some upcoming registration dates and share some important tax information and reminders to ensure a hassle-free tax season!

February 24, 2023 — 
Join us for Sustainability Night 2023 on March 8 to connect with other sustainability-minded members of the UM campus community.

February 24, 2023 — 
“You are stronger than you think,” Senator Gigi Osler told an audience of medical students and physicians at a recent UM awards evening. “Even when the outside world is telling you, ‘No, you’re not capable,’ you are,” said the ear, nose and throat surgeon, a trailblazer who has recently taken on a new role in Ottawa as an independent senator representing Manitoba.

February 23, 2023 — 
Master of Landscape Architecture students Emma Dick, Kailee Meakin (1st place), Manuela Villarreal (2nd place), Tasnim Ferdous, and Nazi Yaghoobiyan (4th place) have been awarded the GIS Days Map Gallery Awards in November 2022. All submissions are regional analyses and have been produced in LARC 7340 Design Studio 4, taught by Prof. Dietmar Straub with the teaching assistance of Jamie Coverini.

February 22, 2023 — 
Learning by doing is a critical part of an exceptional student experience. The University of Manitoba recognizes experiential learning (EL) as a pedagogical strategy that advances learning, personal growth and competency development in a diversity of concepts and environments.

February 22, 2023 — 
Check out the new copyright decision tool and course for faculty and instructors to mark Fair Dealing week

February 16, 2023 — 
Winter Term break is a great time to catch up on your studies while practicing self-care and getting what your mind and body need. Here are some activity ideas to help you rest, recharge and have some fun!