Congratulations 

Dr. Lorena Sekwan Fontaine [LLB/00, PhD/18] 

On being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the UM Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation. 

Dr. Fontaine is a professor and current department head of the Department of Indigenous Studies in the Faculty of Arts.

The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration of Excellence, presented by TD Insurance, will take place on the evening of Thursday, September 24 as part of Homecoming 2026.  

To purchase sponsorship, a table or individual tickets, contact alumni@umanitoba.ca. 

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts

Tuesday, September 1, 1:30 pm -4:00 pm
Fletcher Argue building, Room 200

Are you a new direct or advanced entry Faculty of Arts student starting university this fall? Register for the Faculty of Arts welcome event, happening during Prep Week. Discover what being a student in the Faculty of Arts is all about - connect with other new students, explore areas of study and unique opportunities and learn what to expect in your first year.

You will:

• Enjoy a free lunch
• Meet the Dean, connect with members of the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) and fellow Arts students, learn about the differences in our degree programs, explore beyond the classroom opportunities and pick up helpful tips for a successful first year.
• Play trivia to win prizes
• Tour the Faculty of Arts buildings and learn your way around your new home away from home
• Meet Faculty of Arts student groups
• And more!
   

 Register here

China's Growth Puzzle

Dr. Loren Brandt
Professor Economics, Noranda Chair in Economics and International Trade
University of Toronto

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (includes Q&A)
Reception to follow.
University of Manitoba

All are welcome to join us for the 5th annual Tony T.K. Lau Lecture on Contemporary China. Learn more about the topic and guest speaker.

Register for your FREE ticket

Ancient Greek Papyrology Public Exhibit
"The Ancient Inbox"

August 17-September 30, 2026

Archives and Special Collections
Room 330, Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba
FREE

Test out your skills reading Ancient Greek cursive on a variety of papyrus documents dating up to 2000 years old. The mix of private and public documents, including petitions, receipts, contracts and letters, are available for the first time in Winnipeg. This summer, the Department of Classics brought together researchers from around the world to transcribe the documents. Now, it is your chance to take a close up view of history. 

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