UM Todaytransitions – UM Today https://umtoday-wordpress.ad.umanitoba.ca Your Source for University of Manitoba News Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:13:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Now open – Brand new Charge Ahead program space https://umtoday-wordpress.ad.umanitoba.ca/new-charge-ahead-program-space/ https://umtoday-wordpress.ad.umanitoba.ca/new-charge-ahead-program-space/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:03:31 +0000 https://news.umanitoba.ca/?p=210451 Discover the new Charge Ahead program space at 107 Tier Building – a welcoming environment where UM students can connect with peer mentors, access resources, and thrive on their academic journey. Join us for the grand opening on January 30, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM!]]> The transition to and through university is often a mix of successes and challenges. The Charge Ahead program’s new space addresses these realities by offering a supportive and welcoming environment where students can confidently navigate obstacles, build connections, and find opportunities to reflect, grow and celebrate their success.

What is the Charge Ahead program?

Offered through the Student Transitions and Success Centre, Charge Ahead is a peer-facilitated program that equips students with the tools, resources, and community they need to succeed in university and beyond. Rooted in UM’s commitment to fostering resilience and academic excellence, the program offers a blend of individual mentorship on drop-in and appointment basis and interactive workshops that transfer academic skills and contribute to student success holistically.

Our new space: A Place to connect and thrive!

Made possible through the 2023-2024 Strategic Initiatives Funding, we are opening the doors to our new Charge Ahead space in room 107 Tier Building. This space will function on a drop-in basis and will provide students at every stage of their academic journey with the opportunity to:

  • Meet with highly trained peer mentors who can provide guidance and help create an actionable plan for success
  • Participate in interactive activities, including conversation groups and skill-building workshops designed to address the unique challenges that students face
  • Access curated resources on study strategies, positive psychology, resilience and more
  • Find a quiet corner to study, reflect and recharge in between classes
  • Build meaningful relations by connecting with peers that share similar goals and challenges

Join us for the grand opening:

We’re inviting all students, staff, and faculty to join us in celebrating this exciting development. Come explore the space, meet the Charge Ahead team, and learn more about how we can support your journey at UM.

Date: January 30, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by any time!

Location: 107 Tier building

The Charge Ahead program thrives on collaboration between a dedicated group of peer mentors, staff, and the broader UM community. Built on the values of encouragement, inclusivity, and personal development, this initiative creates a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

For any questions: please email Charge.Ahead[at]umanitoba[dot]ca

We look forward to welcoming you to our space and supporting your journey to success. Let’s charge ahead together!

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