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UM Campus Clocks
by Brent Kolton 30 Oct '26

30 Oct '26

Dear UM Bannatyne and Fort Garry campus community, Manitoba government has decided to remain on daylight saving time (DST) permanently. As a result, clocks at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses may display a time that is one hour ahead of the actual time. Please note that clock displays on campus will need to be physically reset, and it will take time to reach every clock in every building and room. We will prioritize clock adjustments, as appropriate, in areas where accurate timekeeping is particularly important. To avoid confusion, we ask you in the month of November to: * Rely on the time shown on your computer, smartphone or other connected device if a nearby clock appears to be an hour off. * Double-check start and end times for classes, exams, meetings, appointments and other time-sensitive commitments. * Keep in mind that clocks in classrooms, labs, offices and common areas may not be accurate until they have been changed. If you find a clock showing the incorrect time, please submit a maintainX request<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-facilities/SitePages/mai…>. Our crews are working diligently to complete them all. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to update all campus clocks. Sincerely, Customer Service Desk - Operations & Maintenance CSD | Operations & Maintenance Fort Garry campus Phone: 204-474-6281 Email: ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca Bannatyne campus Phone: 204-789-3636 Email: banwod(a)umanitoba.ca Brent Kolton Director | Operations & Maintenance Physical Plant Department 89 Freedman Crescent P 204.474.6059 c 204.588.8857 brent.kolton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent.kolton@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DD688B.9C6E2570]

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RFHS Graduate Studies Open House - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
by RFHS Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies 26 Oct '26

26 Oct '26

RFHS Graduate Studies Open House [A person in a white coat holding a syringe Description automatically generated] Friday, November 13, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bannatyne Campus Theatre B This event will be your introduction to graduate studies at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and will feature presentations on selected programs, networking opportunities with professors and students, a pizza lunch and coffee break, a raffle, and an information village. You are also invited to leave your resumés at individual program booths for summer job opportunities. Register here: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) Graduate Studies Open House 2026 Registration - Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xmiqTeTkYF> (list of departments participating in the Open House is provided in the registration link above) For any questions, please contact rfhsgraduatestudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgraduatestudies@umanitoba.ca>.

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Important notice: Manitoba time zone change and Microsoft Outlook Calendar
by Service Desk Communication 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Important notice: Manitoba time zone change and Microsoft Outlook Calendar Dear UM Outlook Calendar users, On Nov.1, 2026, Manitoba will move to permanent daylight saving time. This change will affect how time zones are handled in Microsoft Outlook for calendar items on or after Nov.1, 2026. Microsoft plans to release guidance and updates to support this change before it takes effect. Outlook users should watch for future communications and Microsoft guidance regarding any actions that may be required. This change impacts Microsoft Outlook calendar users in the following ways: 1. Clocks in Manitoba will not be turned back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov.1, 2026. 2. The Manitoba Region will permanently remain on the UTC−5 time zone year-round. What this means for you Microsoft’s guidance and update may require Outlook users to review appointments and meetings scheduled for Nov.1, 2026, or later, as they may appear one hour earlier or later than intended. This may affect events created before Microsoft’s time zone update is installed, particularly recurring meetings that continue beyond November 1. This means you should review these events after the update to confirm that the start and end times are correct for all participants. What you need to do on November 1 Review upcoming events: Open appointments and meetings scheduled on or after November 1 and confirm that they display at the intended time. Update affected meetings: Open the event, select the time block, use the globe icon to display its time zone settings, and choose the new correct provincial time zone. Only the meeting organizer can update a meeting with attendees. Check recurring meetings carefully: Editing the time zone for a recurring series resets exceptions, such as an individual occurrence moved to a different time. Re-create those exceptions after updating the series. Learn more For detailed instructions on updating your time zone or upcoming events for new Outlook, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com and classic Outlook, you may refer to the Microsoft’s guidance<https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/calendar/timezone-changes-for-c…> for time zone changes in other Canadian provinces. We understand the importance of accurate calendar information and appreciate your patience as these updates are implemented. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Best regards, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Servicedesk@umanitoba.ca> This message is available in alternate formats upon request to ServiceDeskLeadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ServiceDeskLeadership@umanitoba.ca>. ************************************************************************************************************* This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information. Please contact us immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Vision for a New Building at Fort Garry Campus
by VP Students 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

[cid:image001.png@01DD5CA0.4F4B7190] Message from Raman Dhaliwal, Associate Vice President (Facilities) & Chief Risk Officer We are inviting undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to help shape the vision for a new building at Fort Garry campus, which will replace the Dafoe Library and bring together other academic and student spaces. As part of the early programming and visioning process, we are hosting a discussion with Stantec, the architectural firm that will be designing this new building, to hear your ideas about the spaces, services and experiences that would best support learning, research and student life. Your perspectives will help inform how the building can serve our campus community. Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Rooms 543–544, UMSU University Centre Please register here<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ynVCd8jFez> if you would like to attend. Light refreshments will be served. By registering we can ensure we have enough refreshments available. This is an early opportunity to contribute, with further opportunities to engage as the project progresses. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing your ideas. Raman

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Invitation: Research Matters: Your Gateway to Innovation at UM
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 13 Oct '26

13 Oct '26

[cid:image002.png@01DD5642.019E6150] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear students, Please join us for Research Matters, an event bringing together the UM community for an update on the people, partnerships, platforms and processes of the Strategic Research Plan 2024-2029. UM leadership will address priorities and opportunities shaping research and innovation, including interactive booths and opportunities for partnership and support. Research Matters: Your gateway to innovation at UM Thursday November 19, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m. Multi-Purpose Room 2nd Floor, UMSU University Centre Fort Garry campus In-person event 9 to 9:30 a.m. - Special presentation from: * Michael Benarroch, UM President and Vice-Chancellor * Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) * Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation) 9:35 to 11a.m. - Connect with colleagues: * Q and A with research leadership * Interactive booths where researchers will display their work * Engage with opportunities for entrepreneurship and community support Refreshments will be provided. We hope you will join us. RSVP<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AQ3agauhGJ> to attend by Friday, November 13, 2026

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Action required: Review your contact information in Aurora
by No Reply Registrar Office 08 Oct '26

08 Oct '26

[cid:image001.png@01DD5654.536A4D20] Action required: Review your contact information in Aurora Take a few minutes to review and update your contact information in Aurora. Keeping this information current helps UM reach you when needed and know who to contact on your behalf in an emergency. Set your Primary phone number Make sure your Cell number is set as your Primary phone number. Your Primary number is the number UM will use first if we need to contact you. In Aurora: * Find the My Personal Information card. * Select View/update personal information. * Select your Cell number and mark it as Primary. Review your emergency contact Make sure you have a current emergency contact listed in Aurora. Under the phone number and address section in View/update my personal information: * Select Emergency Contact. * Add an emergency contact or review the person already listed. * Make sure their name, relationship and phone number are current. Stay connected by keeping your Personal Information in Aurora<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/change-your-personal-information#change-cont…> up to date. Make sure your Cell number is set as your Primary phone number and your emergency contact information is current. Keeping your contact information current helps us reach you when it matters. Registrar’s Office umanitoba.ca/registrar<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar> 400 UMSU University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9420 Questions? Email us<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/ask-umanitoba-contact>! 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. Do not reply to this email.

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Graduate Studies Open House
by VP Students 07 Oct '26

07 Oct '26

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> Message from Dr. Kelley Main, Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Dear Students, Are you thinking about graduate school—or simply curious about what your options might be? Join us for the Graduate Studies Open House at the University of Manitoba! This is a great opportunity to explore the wide range of Master’s, PhD and Micro-Diploma programs available at UM. You’ll be able to connect with faculty, staff and current graduate students, ask questions and learn more about what graduate studies could look like for you. Event Details 📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 🕒 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 📍 Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, UMSU University Centre ➡️ Register to attend<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=77e42509-a3cc-4940-9e48-1918cb1…> Whether you’re already considering graduate school or just starting to explore your possibilities, we encourage you to drop by and discover where graduate studies at UM could take you. Learn more about the event in the UM Today story<https://umtoday.ca/stories/discover-possibilities-graduate-studies>. We look forward to seeing you there! This message is available in alternate formats upon request to graduate.studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> UMANITOBA.CA/GRADUATE-STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>

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Academic accommodations for spiritual and religious observance
by VP Students 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Dear students, As the fall term gets underway, we want to remind you of the supports and processes available if you need academic accommodations for spiritual and religious observance. The University of Manitoba is committed to supporting students' well-being and to respecting the diversity of religious and spiritual practices within our community. If you anticipate needing accommodations, please consider the following options: * Review your course syllabus for information regarding missed tests, assignments, examinations, and other coursework requirements. Some courses or departments may have established procedures or policies that apply when academic work is missed. * Contact your faculty/advisor as soon as possible, ideally early in the term or as soon as you become aware of the need, to discuss assignments, tests or exams that may be impacted. * Review available accommodation options with your instructor or advisor. In some situations, you may be asked to complete the Self-Declaration Policy for Students<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy/se…> form. * Consider speaking with a faith, spiritual, or community leader about ways of observing religious or spiritual practices, particularly where academic requirements may be difficult to adjust. * If you need help navigating a request or are experiencing challenges, you can contact Student Advocacy and Case Management<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy>, the Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services>, or the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management<https://umanitoba.ca/human-rights-and-conflict-management/> for guidance. We wish you a successful academic year, and the blessings and joy of cultivating your spiritual well-being. Sincerely, Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre [cid:image002.jpg@01DD49D6.C8E60650]

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Call for Applications - 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase (URS)
by AVP PKMI 11 Sep '26

11 Sep '26

[cid:image001.png@01DD41D2.0652F320] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation) Dear UM Students, We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase (URS)<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-…>. Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to showcase your summer research, connect with fellow student researchers, and compete for a share of $7,500 in cash prizes! NEW! This year, alongside the Oral Presentation Stream and Poster Presentation Stream, both hosted in the Multi-Purpose Room in University Centre, we are excited to introduce a new Innovation Stream. This stream will provide interested students with an opportunity to share the entrepreneurial and innovation potential of their projects and ideas in an elevator pitch style presentation. The Innovation Stream will be hosted by IDEA START<https://umanitoba.ca/ideastart> in the new IDEA START space in University Centre (Room 151, 1st Floor) and will feature an audience and judges dedicated to foster innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Who Can Register? All UM undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are welcome to participate: * Currently enrolled at UM or graduated in Spring 2026, as long as your research was completed during your undergraduate studies. * On track to complete a UM undergraduate degree. * Supervised by a UM-affiliated researcher (e.g., through URA, NSERC USRA, or similar programs). * Students in Honours thesis programs or special Honours courses are also eligible. Presentation Categories Choose the category that best fits your research: * Applied Sciences * Health Sciences * Natural Sciences * Social Sciences and Humanities * Creative Works Please note that, for the Innovation Stream, all categories will be evaluated together as one judging pool. Categories will not be judged separately, as they are in the Oral and Poster Presentation Streams. Event Details * Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 * Location: University Centre, Fort Garry Campus (Multi-Purpose Room and Room 151) * Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026 For full details and to register, please visit our website<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-…>. Questions? Reach out to us at postcomp(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:postcomp@umanitoba.ca>. Whether you are presenting research, sharing a creative project, or bringing an innovative idea to life, the URS is a great opportunity to share your work, get inspired by your peers, and connect with the broader UM community. We cannot wait to see what you have been working on and celebrate your ideas, discoveries, and creativity! Warmest regards, Hans-Joachim ==================== Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (he/his) Professor, Department of Microbiology Laboratory for Biomolecular Design and Function Associate Vice-President Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation University of Manitoba 407 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada E: hans-joachim.wieden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:hans-joachim.wieden@umanitoba.ca> P: +1.204.474.9568 (office) P: +1.431.336.3767 (mobile) [cid:image002.png@01DD41D2.0652F320] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Introducing L’offis Wiichihihwahk – Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)
by VP Indigenous 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

[Graphic with embellished bottom and text reading: Introducing L'offis Wiichihihwahk - Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)] Dear students, As we begin a new academic year, I’d like to introduce you to a name you’ll be seeing and hearing more often across the UM community: L’offis Wiichihihwahk, the new name of the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous). L’offis Wiichihihwahk is a Michif name gifted to our office by Elder Charlotte Nolin with the support of Michif language keeper Verna DeMontigny. It means “the office that helps.” When gifting the name, Elder Nolin shared a simple but powerful teaching: people are the medicine, helping one another. That spirit is at the heart of L’offis Wiichihihwahk – Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) — supporting one another, building relationships and creating a campus community where Indigenous students, cultures, languages, Knowledges and Ways of Being are respected and can thrive. Gifted in Michif, the name honours the Métis Nation and is part of a growing effort to ensure Indigenous names and languages are visible, spoken and honoured throughout our campuses. I invite you to learn the name and explore the story and meaning behind it: * Pronunciation: Luff-iss Wee-chay-hayh-wawk<https://soundcloud.com/um-indigenous/loffis-wiichihihwahk?si=4076634a09254e…> * Watch the video<https://youtu.be/BhaUJ4QDV1s?si=bT1b_GWHESBYXV5l> to learn more about the new name. * Read "L’offis Wiichihihwahk: UM’s Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) introduces its new Michif name<https://umtoday.ca/stories/loffis-wiichihihwahk-ums-office-vice-president-i…>” to learn more about the name and Indigenous naming at UM. I hope that the next time you see or hear L’offis Wiichihihwahk – Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) on campus, you’ll remember the spirit at the heart of the name: we help one another and no one walks alone. I look forward to seeing many of you at Indigenous Orientation<https://umanitoba.ca/indigenous/indigenous-orientation> on September 16 — a great opportunity to connect with other students, build relationships and experience the Indigenous community at UM. Thank you, Kinanāskomitin, Miigwech, Pidamaya, Máhsi cho, NakurmĪk, Maarsii, Merci Angie Dr. Angie Bruce, PhD, MBA Vice-President (Indigenous) L’offis Wiichihihwahk – Office of Vice-President (Indigenous) 202 Administration Building | 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Angie.Bruce(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Angie.Bruce@umanitoba.ca> [Image]

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