August 2026 - Nursing-staff - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

You're invited to the Desautels Concert Series
by Dayo Akinola 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

This message is being sent on behalf of Dr. Stephen Runge, Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art Dear colleagues, I am pleased to invite you all to the 2026-27 season of the Desautels Concert Series -- six vibrant concerts hosted by the Desautels Faculty of Music and supported by the state-of-the-art acoustics of the Desautels Concert Hall. These performances give our Faculty an opportunity to celebrate the artistic prowess of our faculty members and award-winning alumni, as well as welcoming guest artists into our home at the Fort Garry Campus. Discover the breadth and depth of music taught, created, and performed at our Faculty: classical traditions, jazz, contemporary chamber works, and Indigenous artistic expression. This season's lineup: Balanchine and Gershwin<https://www.showpass.com/desautels-concert-series-royal-winnipeg-ballet-jaz…> Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: dancers from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet perform George Balanchine's Who Cares?, choreographed to classic tunes by George Gershwin, joined by Will Bonness (piano), Karly Epp (voice), Karl Kohut (bass), and Fabio Ragnelli (drums). Far and Familiar<https://www.showpass.com/vioarneisti/> Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: Duo Viðarneistí: Victoria Sparks (marimba) and Catherine Wood (clarinet). A Reunion with Beethoven<https://www.showpass.com/cello/> Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: Minna Rose Chung (cello), Gregory Lewis (violin), and Paul Williamson (piano). A Prairie Boy's Life<https://www.showpass.com/vocalperformance/> Sunday, January 24, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: Music by UM alum John Greer, joined by Tracy Dahl and Monica Huisman (sopranos), Lizzy Hoyt (mezzo-soprano), Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Mel Braun (baritone), and Laura Loewen (piano). Tutti Pianisti<https://www.showpass.com/pianistperformance/> Sunday, February 7, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: Four pianos on one stage! With David Moroz, Judy Kehler Siebert, Laura Loewen, Stephen Runge, Will Bonness, and Darryl Friesen (piano). Melody McKiver and Guests in Concert<https://www.showpass.com/melodymckiver/> Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. Performers: Melody McKiver (viola), Beverley McKiver (piano), Jeremy Dutcher, and Daniel Roy (drums). Full details are available here<https://umanitoba.ca/music/desautels-concert-series>, and tickets are available for single concerts or in subscription packages of three or six concerts. I look forward to seeing you around campus, and in the Desautels Concert Hall. Best wishes, -- Stephen Stephen Runge, D.Mus. Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music Director, School of Art 307 Taché Arts Complex / 326 ARTlab 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada Tel. 431-588-2932 stephen.runge(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephen.runge@umanitoba.ca> [A close-up of a logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.]

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College Retreat Information - November 12, 2026
by Kellie Thiessen 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Hello All, I hope summer is going well for each of you. I wanted to get a quick communication out regarding what to expect at the Annual College Retreat. DATE: November 12th College Wellness Retreat (formal agenda forthcoming) Morning 1. Ceremony led by UM Elders/Knowledge Keepers 2. Keynote Title: Love, Anger and Leadership by Dr. Marcia Anderson In this talk the objectives are: * Center local Anishinaabe teachings of love in the practice of leadership; * Deconstruct the tropes of angry Indigenous, Black and Brown women, describing how these tropes are harmful to their wellbeing and career advancement; * Reflect on the necessity of both love and anger in leading social justice and anti-racist change in health care and health professional education. 3. LUNCH/DOWNTIME Afternoon activity - Led by Dr. Pedro Flores (Good food and coffee throughout the day!) Thank you Kellie Thiessen, RM, RN, PhD Dean, Associate Professor College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Clinician Scientist, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba [cid:66950416-e306-4b13-a5a1-e722ff0c1ec8] Tel: 204-474-7821 Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: kellie.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kellie.thiessen@umanitoba.ca> I live and work on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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No College Council on Wednesday, August 19
by Andrea Friesen 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Good afternoon, If you have an invite for College Council for this Wednesday, August 19 from 9:00-11:00, PLEASE DISREGARD. This meeting has been cancelled, but the cancellation may not have removed the meeting for all invitees. Kind regards, Andrea Friesen Coordinator Administrative Support Team College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 284 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [um_logo_email_signature] Phone: 204.474.6375 andrea.friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:andrea.friesen@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Aug 31 - Sept 3: Working in Good Ways Institute
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Working in Good Ways: A Community Engaged Learning Institute This four-day institute offers staff, faculty, and instructors an opportunity to explore different ways of using the Working in Good Ways Framework as a teaching tool for developing students' capacity for ethical and meaningful engagement with Indigenous and systematically marginalized communities. Participants will become familiar with the Working in Good Ways principles and practices for community engaged learning, learn from guest speakers (may be on- or off-campus), and develop teaching materials and resources for their own courses. When: The institute takes places on August 31, September 1, September 2, and September 3. Each day is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We ask that participants be available for all four days. Location: Room 108, St. John's College, 92 Dysart Rd, with possible day trip to a community site Open to: UM Faculty, Sessional Instructors, and Staff (registration available now) and Faculty, Instructors, and Staff from other Postsecondary Institutions (registration opens August 10). To register: Log in using your UM log-in or register with vFairs.<https://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions> Find the WIGW Institute by clicking ‘Future PD Sessions’ and then ‘Indigenous Initiatives’. This Institute is offered in partnership by The Office of The Vice-Provost Indigenous, Community-Engaged Learning, and The Centre for The Advancement of Teaching and Learning. -- Anny Chen (she/any<https://pronouns.org/>) Lead, Community Engaged Learning Community, Career, and Experiential Learning Centre, Student Affairs Office: Room 203 – 55 Chancellor’s Circle<https://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/social-justice-hub#access-i…> Web: umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning<http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning> Phone: 204 474 6992 Work schedule: In August, I will be working a four-day work week from Monday to Thursday. Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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College Council
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

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College Council - Information Meeting
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Agenda to follow. You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: College Council - Information Meeting Time: Sep 29, 2026 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/62397413368?pwd=4bvIS9vX385QmBRLtXIUHhlZdh4xhg.1 Meeting ID: 623 9741 3368 Passcode: 135351 --- One tap mobile +16473744685,,62397413368#,,,,*135351# Canada +16475580588,,62397413368#,,,,*135351# Canada --- Join by SIP • 62397413368(a)zmca.us Passcode: 135351 Join instructions https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meetings/62397413368/invitations?signature=PwCtIm…

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College Council
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

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College Council
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

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College Council
by Dayo Akinola 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

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RFHS Black Health Equity Primer
by Kellie Thiessen 13 Aug '26

13 Aug '26

Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment and continued work to build a responsive community, I would like to invite you to consider completing the Black Health Equity Primer, coordinated through Rady Office of Anti-Racism. Thank you for those who have already completed the training. There are limited seats released each year, it is a costly training and Rady is covering this cost currently. Please put your name forward to Dayo Akinola Dayo.Akinola(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dayo.Akinola@umanitoba.ca> for the 2026-27 offering. It will be first come first serve (I am unsure how many seats will be allocated but will put forward names as they come in until they tell me no), and we will continue to ask for seats each year. Many thanks. Kellie Thiessen, RM, RN, PhD Dean, Associate Professor College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Clinician Scientist, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba [cid:8829aa8a-088d-46f4-a01f-aa9ef04b276b] Tel: 204-474-7821 Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: kellie.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kellie.thiessen@umanitoba.ca> I live and work on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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