Breakfast and Brainstorms at the Legislature
Climate Change and Arctic Sea Ice

 

On a regular basis the Government Relations Office of the University of Manitoba organizes a speakers series where University Professors and researchers address an audience of provincial politicians and employees on topics of interest. On March 25, Dr. David Barber spoke on his research into Climate Change and Arctic Sea Ice.  (l.to r.) Heather Reichert, DM, David Barber, Digvir Jayas Vice-President (Research) and Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy

 

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Agriculture Minister tours University Facilities

 

On March 1, Agriculture Minister Stan Struthers toured the Faculty of Human Ecology, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Here at the Richardson Centre (l.to r.) Minister Struthers, Peter Jones, Director and Curtis Rempel, Research Development Manager

 

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Recreational Infrastructure Program funding Announcement

at Frank Kennedy Centre January 27

RinC program funding through Western Economic Diversification to assist with $726,649 upgrades at the Frank Kennedy Centre were announced by: (left to right): John Alho, Acting Vice-President(External); Dr. Jane Watkinson, Dean of Kinesiology and Recreation Management; Rod Bruinooge, MP for Winnipeg South.

Ignatieff visits Fort Garry Campus

Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff brought his cross-Canada tour to the University of Manitoba January 14, voicing his commitment to education and research as priorities for the nation’s successful future. About 350 students, faculty and staff gathered in the Asper Building to hear Mr. Ignatieff and learn about his vision for the country.  Prior to his meeting with students, Mr. Ignatieff met briefly with University President David Barnard.

 

Meeting with Mr. Ignatieff prior to his presentation were John Alho, Associate Vice-President (External) and David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor

 

Several members of the Business Council of Manitoba toured research centres on campus on October 19

(l. to r.) Joanne Keselman, V.P. Academic and Provost; Elaine Goldie, V.P. External; Chuck Loewen, Online Business Systems; Otto Lang, Twin Oaks; Elmer Hildebrand, Golden West Broadcasting; Richard Kroft, Tryton Investments; David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor; Don Streuber, Bison Transport; Debbie McCallum, V.P. Administration; Digvir Jayas, V.P. Research; Jim Ca rr, President, Business Council and Dan Mclean, Tundra Oil and Gas

 

 

KIP Announcement- Round 2 July 6, 2009 -The University of Manitoba received $12 million in investments from the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program more...

KIP Announcement Round 1 May 20, 2009- The University of Manitoba received $20 million in investments from the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program more...

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Campus Beautification - On May 21, 2009, elected officials came out to the UM's 12th annual Campus Beautification Day more...

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HPC Computing Facility - The University of Manitoba will build a new facility to house some of the most powerful computers in Canada, thanks to a $2.1M federal investment more...

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Breakfast & Brainstorms - On Thursday, March 12th, 2009, Dr. Larry Hryshko spoke at the latest session of the University of Manitoba's Breakfast & Brainstorms at the Manitoba Legislative Building more...

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City of Winnipeg Leadership Event - On Friday, March 6th, 2009, Dr. James Blatz was a co-speaker at the latest session of the City of Winnipeg's Leadership Event Series at City Hall more...

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Breakfast & Brainstorms - On Thursday, January 29th, 2009, Dr. Gordon Goldsborough spoke at the latest session of the University of Manitoba's Breakfast & Brainstorms at the Manitoba Legislative Building more...

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President's Holiday Reception - On Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008, Dr. David Barnard, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba held a holiday reception for members of the provincial government more...

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Breakfast & Brainstorms - On Thursday, October 23rd, 2008.  Dr. John Hanesiak spoke at the latest session of the University of Manitoba's Breakfast & Brainstorms at the Manitoba Legislative Building more...

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Visit by Hungarian Ambassador to Canada - On September 23rd, His Excellency Pál Vastagh, the Ambassador for the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in Canada, his wife Ms. Erzsébet Fenyvesi, and Mr. Thomas Frolinger, Honourary Counsel for the Republic of Hungary toured the University of Manitoba's Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals more...

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Visit by Members of the PC Caucus of Manitoba - On September 10th, 2008, members of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Caucus toured the University of Manitoba's National Centre for Livestock and the Environment more...

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Federal Funding for Aboriginal House - On September 3rd, 2008, the University of Manitoba received $50,000 in funding from the Governent of Canada towards the University's new Aboriginal House more...

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Aboriginal House Opening and Ribbon-Cutting - On Friday, June 20th, 2008, a ceremony was held marking the opening of Aboriginal House at the University of Manitoba more...

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Project Domino Funding Announcement - On Thursday, April 10th, 2008, Manitoba's Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy announced that the Province will be contributing $47 million towards the University of Manitoba's Project Domino more...

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Visit by Delegation from China - On Wenesday, March 19th, 2008, a delegation from Hunan Province, P.R. China visited the University of Manitoba more...

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Visit by Delegation from India - On Monday, March 17th, 2008, a delegation from India visited the University of Manitoba as part of a cross-country "Education Exposure Mission" more...

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Breakfast & Brainstorms - On Tuesday, March 11th, 2008.  Dr. Anita Brûlé-Babel spoke at the latest session of the University of Manitoba's Breakfast & Brainstorms at the Manitoba Legislative Building more...

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