UWinnipeg actors perform “The Love of the Nightingale”
Posted on: 01/21/20 | Author: Communications
The University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre and Film presents The Love of the Nightingale, by Timberlake Wertenbaker, February 11 – 15, 2020.
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New report outlines bold actions to prepare graduates to succeed
Posted on: 01/17/20 | Author: Communications
Manitoba universities and colleges, in conjunction with the Business Council of Manitoba, have unveiled a new strategic action plan that outlines a bold vision for delivering the knowledge and skills that graduates need to drive Manitoba’s economy forward and thrive in the ever-evolving workforce.
UWinnipeg faculty and alumni featured in best-of book list
Posted on: 01/17/20 | Author: Communications
The 2010s was a great decade for Manitoban authors, and Winnipeg Free Press literary editor Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson complied a comprehensive list of the top 10 titles that “are sure to resonate with readers a decade from now.” Of the 10 books selected, eight were written by University of Winnipeg alumni and/or faculty. They are: After …Read more >
Career Fair 2020
Posted on: 01/15/20 | Author: Communications
University of Winnipeg students packed into the Duckworth Centre’s Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium on Tuesday for the annual Career Fair. With more than 80 exhibitors set up, students were able to connect with recruiters from various companies, organizations, and university programs, learning about potential careers, part-time jobs, and volunteer and internship positions. …Read more >
2020 Carol Shields Writer-in-Residence events
Posted on: 01/14/20 | Author: Communications
GMB Chomichuk’s Inaugural Reading is on Wednesday, January 29, followed by a Distinguished Lecture on Thursday February 27. Both events are free and open to everyone.
Exploring the root causes of workplace bullying
Posted on: 01/13/20 | Author: Communications
As part of an SSHRC Partnership Development Grant, Dr. Karen Harlos has been working with the Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Nurses Union, and Manitoba Teachers’ Society to prevent workplace bullying.
New Dean of Education: Laurie Hellsten
Posted on: 01/10/20 | Author: Communications
Dr. James Currie, Provost and VP-Academic, is very pleased to announce that the new Dean of the Faculty of Education will be Dr. Laurie Hellsten — effective July 1, 2020. Currently, Dr. Hellsten is the Graduate Chair in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education in the College of Education at the University of …Read more >
UWinnipeg prof’s book makes top 100 list
Posted on: 12/20/19 | Author: Communications
Dr. Shauna Labman’s book, Crossing Law’s Border, has made The Hill Times list of 100 best non-fiction Canadian books in 2019. The book’s official launch is on Thursday, January 16, at McNally Robinson Booksellers.
Fisher River Cree Nation English-Cree cookbook now available
Posted on: 12/19/19 | Author: Communications
The University of Winnipeg celebrated the launch of a new English and Cree cookbook, reprinted from The Forgotten Traditional Foods of Fisher River, which shares recipes, teachings, and stories of traditional foods and its importance in improving the health and well-being of the community.
UWinnipeg students flex their mathematical muscle
Posted on: 12/18/19 | Author: Communications
UWinnipeg had three undergraduate mathematicians participate in an international math competition were they placed sixth out of 56 teams!