UM Today Archives

June 17, 2025 —  The association is dedicated to supporting, representing, and connecting postdoctoral researchers across all of the UM campuses.

June 17, 2025 —  Tréchelle Bunn’s journey at UM showcases her academic excellence and community dedication.

June 17, 2025 —  A first of-its kind initiative, the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability will support the viability of Canada's beef industry.

June 17, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on July 5, 2025, in memory of Kyla Kelsey.

June 17, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on June 24, 2025, in memory of Devkarn Singh Gehlot.

June 16, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on June 23, 2025, for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

June 16, 2025 —  Drier conditions possible too, but likelihood of that is less certain

June 16, 2025 —  Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent

June 16, 2025 —  Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!

June 16, 2025 —  Sandy's commitment to community and politics was evident early on. In 1967, she was elected Lady Stick of Social Work, a leadership role that foreshadowed her later public service as a Winnipeg City Councillor from 1991 to 1995. During her time on council, she remained true to her social work roots, focusing on constituent needs and advocating for vulnerable populations. “I loved politics,” says Hyman, "a passion that has always been about making meaningful change.” Over the course of her nearly four-decade career in child welfare and education, Sandy encountered both the triumphs and the heartbreaks that come with serving on the front lines of human struggle. When asked why she has remained so passionate about her chosen profession, Sandy responded, “Sometimes I think it’s anti-social work. Often, a social worker is alone, uncertain what’s next or what to do; neither education, on-the-job training, nor life experience prepared me for the challenges I encountered.” One of Sandy’s most unforgettable experiences involved a teen who had been labeled extremely behaviorally disordered. He was housed alone in a group home with 24/7 supervision. “He so wanted to be with his mom,” Sandy recalls. “He was kept isolated in the group home because every system considered him a danger – to students, staff, and even himself.” Her voice trembles as she recounts writing the funding application for this youth’s education plan, an effort involving multiple systems and extraordinary financial resources to create a safe learning environment. “As I filled out his funding application, I shed tears. This boy’s story was almost unbelievable, so deeply painful,” Sandy explains. “Writing this application felt crucial… a final opportunity to offer this teen a thread of hope, a way to learn how to be with others, and with himself, safely.”