Campus
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Breaking Ultimate world records
On Sept. 12, Connor Lawrence and Shayne Pfeifer broke the Guinness World Record for the most behind-the-back flying disc catches in one minute. Their record was 34.
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PROFile: Chantal Fiola
Professor Chantal Fiola reflects on the publication of her first book.
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Do you know about the unions on campus?
Of the four workers unions active on the University of Winnipeg (U of W) campus right now, three have collective agreements that will end in the next few years.
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Tony’s Canteen reopens in Leatherdale Hall
Tony’s Canteen (Tony’s), found in Leatherdale Hall, officially opened for business on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Although Leatherdale Hall is new to the University of Winnipeg, Tony’s has already seen many years in the downtown campus.
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University to begin reserved gym hours pilot
Following calls to implement reserved hours for women and non-binary individuals at the University of Winnipeg’s fitness facilities, the university will begin a pilot program this fall.
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Best Buddies looking for more students
The Best Buddies Winnipeg Chapter is looking for University of Winnipeg students to befriend people with intellectual disabilities.
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PRofile - Doug Williams
Doug Williams, the department chair of psychology, and two of his undergrad students will receive an award for a recent article about how animals tell time.
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New app aims to keep students safe
A new app put out by the University of Winnipeg Security Services aims to help keep students safe.
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PROFile - Janis Thiessen
Dr. Janis Thiessen, a history professor at the University of Winnipeg, is releasing her third book in the next few weeks. Her new book, Snacks: a Canadian Food History, takes a look at independent snack makers across Canada.
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Language Partner Program teaches more
Looking to improve her English skills, Giselle de Lima Cassaro joined the Language Partner Program at the University of Winnipeg.
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Indigenous history brought to life
A Rocky Cree woman from 17th century Manitoba might give us a glimpse into a forgotten time in history.
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Wesmen soccer team striving to make playoffs
The University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen women’s soccer team hopes to become stronger and make the playoffs this year.
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Whose House? Dr. Trimbee’s House
When Dr. Annette Trimbee moved to Winnipeg in 2014, finding the right neighbourhood was a bit of a Goldilocks-and-the-Three Bears situation.
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50 years of community
The University of Winnipeg (U of W) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. Throughout those years, the institution has developed an identity that experts say is still evolving.
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PROFile - Barry Pomeroy
The University of Winnipeg’s (U of W) Barry Pomeroy manages to be a prolific writer, world traveller and a favourite instructor in the English department, but he will tell you he’s not really a “busy guy.”
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New UWSA leaders talk politics
The unofficial results of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) election show one of the biggest voter turnouts in recent years at 13.8 per cent.
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The worth of a golden key
As the school year wraps up, many high-achieving University of Winnipeg (U of W) students will likely receive a surprise letter from the Golden Key International Honour Society. The letter offers lifetime honour society membership to the top-scoring 15 per cent of the student body for a one-time fee.
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News briefs
Government to increase tuition fees // Earth Night at the Good Will // Trivia night fundraiser // New master’s degree offered // Women’s centre looks to community // The lost history of hockey
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PROFile - Jane Lothian Murray
It’s been nearly 20 years since both the birth of her son and her arrival at the U of W, and Lothian Murray still teaches with a spirit that one who meets her could only describe as joyful.
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A gluten-free kernel of hope
Gluten-free beer currently has a long way to go, according to University of Winnipeg (U of W) instructor in chemistry Dr. Jamie Galka.