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March 13 Message from President David Barnard regarding COVID-19
by President's Office 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

To the University of Manitoba community, Yesterday I communicated our commitment to taking measures to protect the health and safety of our campuses and our wider community. Our top priority is doing our part to help contain the transmission of COVID-19. In that same spirit, today I am announcing that there will be no classes on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. The University campuses will remain open on those days, but there will no classes. This two-day pause allows the University to prepare to move classes to alternative modes of instruction. To be clear, as of Wednesday, March 18 there will NO IN-PERSON CLASSES, with rare exceptions that will be communicated directly to those affected. All in-person undergraduate and research-stream Master's and Doctoral instruction will end March 13. Instruction will be provided by other means that may include existing online platforms. This will continue through the end of the term on April 7. For now, the voluntary withdrawal date will remain the same (March 17), as will the exam period (April 13-25). We will assess this during the "pause" and communicate further details end of day Tuesday, March 17, or sooner if available. Our staff are working hard to keep as much of the University operational as possible. The University remains open and we are continuing to provide students with as many essential services as possible under the circumstances. Please keep referring to umanitoba.ca<http://umanitoba.ca/> for information and updates. As I referenced in yesterday's communication, all non-essential events involving 50 or more participants have been cancelled or postponed. We continue to actively encourage everyone to maintain the hygiene and social distancing protocols outlined by health authorities<https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/>. As we reflect on all the information coming our way during this challenging period, I ask everyone to demonstrate patience and understanding. The COVID-19 threat is new to all of us; none of us have dealt with precisely this situation before. We are acting out of an abundance of caution and with the best interests in mind of this and the larger community. We are all dealing with this together. We are committed to doing our best and making the best decisions. Thank you for your attention. Please look after yourselves and one another. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image003.png@01D5F951.E193BA80]

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Message from President David Barnard regarding COVID-19
by President's Office 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

To members of the University of Manitoba community: The University of Manitoba today is taking measures to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 on its campuses and in the wider community, and, ultimately, to support the province's health care system. Our plan today is to keep the University of Manitoba open. The campuses are not closed. However, we are limiting levels of on-campus activity in order to mitigate COVID-19 transmission. I recognize that these actions will cause disruption and inconvenience, but as Manitoba's largest post-secondary institution with a student population of more than 29,000 and more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff, we have a responsibility to do all we can to lead the effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in this province. My colleagues and I have consulted widely with other universities and our own health care experts, and, heeding the advice of public health authorities, we have made the determination that the need to act is now, while there is still a window of opportunity to make a positive impact and to the extent possible, help protect the community. These measures are effective immediately and will stay in place until further notice. These changes will take many forms as they unfold, but most critically they will involve: Classes: * We are not cancelling classes or exams at this time. * Deans have been asked to work with their departments and faculty to make all course materials for the remainder of the term available online and to consider alternate assessment methods that can allow for social distancing practices. * The Registrar's Office is currently working on an alternate final examination schedule that would reduce the number of students in any given exam venue to incorporate best social distancing practices. * With respect to summer term, we will be looking at how we can employ on-line methods. * Co-op and integrated learning program leads are to look at contingency plans for students involved in off-site learning opportunities. Events: * University-sponsored events of 50 people or more will be cancelled or postponed. * Organizers of smaller events will be required to consider alternate ways of doing those events that need to proceed (e.g., not providing food, hosting in large spaces offering sufficient flexibility for social distancing, or hosting online versions of events) Travel: * All university-related travel should be suspended for faculty, staff and students, where possible. Specific guidelines will be developed to assist in this process. International Exchanges: * All students on international placements will be advised to return to Canada. Planning is underway to address the implications for these students of leaving a placement prior to its completion. Social Distancing * Messages regarding physical contact, cough and sneeze etiquette, hand washing, the use of sanitizers and disinfectant wipe are being widely shared and circulated. * All employees who show flu-like symptoms must not report to work and take the advice provided by public health officials. * While keeping the university operational remains a priority, heads of units will assess options for staff to work from home. If feasible, work from home agreements will be initiated and support arrangements for the provision of the necessary tools to do so will be facilitated on a priority basis. Communications: * We continue to urge our community to follow all health and safety protocols. * We will update the www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca> webpage with new information as it becomes available. Those are the most important measures for you to note at this time. Please pay close attention to all the announcements and details that will follow, from the institutional sources (UM homepage, UMToday, emails), as well as information from your specific units, managers and instructors. We will continue to keep student residences open, dining operations and other services and supports, where possible. We ask everyone to adhere to the health and safety precautions already outlined in detail in our UMToday story<https://news.umanitoba.ca/university-message-on-the-coronavirus/?utm_source…> and public health websites. Please keep at least two metres away from one another, wash your hands carefully and regularly, stay home if you are feeling ill, and follow all proper protocols. None of these planned actions I have shared today with you are being taken lightly. I assure you that we are making decisions that we feel are the best for our immediate and wider community, and based on sound scientific advice. UM has been a leader for decades in global public health research and community outreach. We have a responsibility now to make every effort possible to play our part in meeting this current challenge. While we take these proactive and preventive measures, members of our UM community continue to play a key role in directly addressing the impacts of COVID-19, medically, socially, economically, and in other relevant spheres. I thank them and express here our deeply felt support for their efforts. Please join me in working together to play our part in keeping ourselves and our community as safe and healthy as possible. I thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5F87D.1C9F4CA0]

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This survey belongs to all of us: It’s time to add your voice to the conversation about inclusion, diversity and equity
by President's Office 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Dear UM Community member, A survey has been created to better understand UM community experiences of diversity, inclusion and equity. If you are a student, or faculty or staff member, I urge you to complete this survey<https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agRyoxtmQKqEEnj> and to lend your voice to this important work. We want to ensure that all members of our UM community feel included and safe, and are able to be authentic and to contribute in meaningful ways to our learning and work environment. The survey is part of the mandate of the President’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>, which was established in October 2019. The survey will inform the task force’s recommendations on the process and actions required to identify and address obstacles and inequities facing faculty, staff and students at the UM. Please note that these survey questions are different than the focus group questions, and I hope you will consider participating in both initiatives. As you may be aware, focus groups on EDI are also continuing in March and April. A list of dates, times, and locations can be found on the EDI website<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. The EDI survey opens today, March 11, and continues until April 30. Now is the time to add your voice to our community conversation about inclusion, diversity and equity at our university. Let’s work together to make the University of Manitoba a place where all students, staff and faculty feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5F782.F2A9A170]

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Provide your input on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Manitoba
by President's Office 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

Good morning, In October of last year, the President's Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) was established to provide recommendations on the process and actions required to identify and address obstacles and inequities facing faculty, staff and students at the University of Manitoba. The Task Force will, as part of its mandate, consult with members of our community to respond to the question, "What is needed to ensure that EDI principles are embraced and supported within the UM community?" All students, faculty and staff are urged to take part in these consultations and to lend their voices to this important work. We want to ensure that all members of our UM community feel included and safe, and able to be authentic and to contribute in meaningful ways to our learning and work environment. A series of open focus group sessions for students, faculty, and staff will begin February 13. The open sessions will be held during February, March and April at the Fort Garry, Bannatyne and Selkirk Avenue campuses. A list of dates, times, and locations can be found on the EDI website<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. If you are a member of a community on campus that would like to host a focus group, please contact EDI(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:EDI@umanitoba.ca>. If you require accommodation to support your participation, please email EDI(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:EDI@umanitoba.ca>. If you are unable to attend a focus group but would like to provide your input, you can respond to the EDI questions online<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. All online responses are anonymous. Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Manitoba is critical to moving our community forward, and I hope that you will take part in these important conversations. Let's work together to make the University of Manitoba a place where all students, staff and faculty feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image002.png@01D5DC07.7DF94E70]

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Message re Coronavirus
by Marcia Davies 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students: The University has received questions regarding the Coronavirus from students, staff and faculty. At the present time, health officials continue to note that the risk of contracting the virus remains low. We are actively monitoring the situation in conjunction with Manitoba Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada and will provide additional information on the University's homepage<umanitoba.ca> when available. Manitoba Health advises that persons may be at risk if they have travelled to Wuhan, China within 14 days prior to onset of illness, and currently have signs/symptoms suggestive of coronavirus: o Cough o Fever o Sore throat o Runny nose o Weakness o Headache Manitoba Health also advises that persons may be at risk if they have: * Come into contact with someone who has or is suspected of having infection with coronavirus from Wuhan, China, OR * Come into contact with someone with flu-like symptoms (cough, sneezing, runny nose, fever) who has been to Wuhan, China within 14 days prior to their illness onset, OR * Been exposed to laboratory specimens of persons who may have been infected with coronavirus from Wuhan, China If you suspect that you may have been exposed to the coronavirus, please contact: Health Links/Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/ If you are planning to see a health care provider about suspected coronavirus, please inform your health care provider either when calling for an appointment or when presenting to make an appointment so that appropriate protective measures can be taken. In terms of precautions to reduce risk, you are encouraged to: * Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer when needed * Cough or sneeze into your elbow * If you have a severe cold or the flu, stay home For additional information on how to protect yourself, symptoms, and current travel advice, please refer to the following sites: Manitoba Health: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/coronavirus.html Government of Canada Public Health Agency: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus.html U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus Government of Canada Travel Advice: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories/pneumonia-china Health care services at the University of Manitoba: www.umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/> Laurie M. Schnarr, MA Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.6919 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: 204.474.6917 Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner. [UMLogoSignature]

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Message from President David T. Barnard: Sexual Violence Resource Centre opens today
by President's Office 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

Good afternoon, The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the opening of the Sexual Violence Resource Centre<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence-resource-centre-opens-jan-27/> (SVRC) in UMSU University Centre. UM is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our campus community, and the launch of the SVRC contributes significantly toward advancing this institutional priority. The SVRC will provide students, faculty and staff access to a team of experts who will answer questions, provide information, and most importantly, offer a supportive and well-informed response to survivors of sexual violence. The SVRC is well-positioned to help survivors navigate the sexual violence process, to provide information on mechanisms of support, and ensure there is appropriate follow-up. The establishment of a centralized, university-led Sexual Violence Resource Centre addresses Recommendations 29, 30 and 31 in Responding to Sexual Violence, Harassment & Discrimination at The University Of Manitoba: A Path Forward<https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-addresses-sexual-violence-at-community-session/>. The SVRC is led by two new staff members with significant expertise in the design and delivery of trauma-based support for victims of sexual violence: Bre Woligroski, Sexual Violence Resource Centre coordinator, and Courtney Klassen, confidential intake and triage specialist. Bre Woligroski answers some key questions about the SVRC here<https://news.umanitoba.ca/a-qa-with-bre-woligroski-from-the-sexual-violence…>. We commend the staff in Student Support and their many collaborators, including students, staff and faculty members, for working in partnership to develop this new, important resource for the university community. Thank you, David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor Lynn Zapshala-Kelln, Vice-President (Administration) and Chair of the Implementation Committee The SVRC is located at 537 UMSU University Centre and can be accessed via phone, email, on a drop-in basis, or by appointment by contacting svrc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca<javascript:DeCryptX('2u2x2t2e0@0u3p1b3q0i1u2q3e0a1/2e2c')> or 204-474-6562. David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5D527.5CBD5350]

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Message from President David T. Barnard: Memorial for Dr. Forough Khadem today
by President's Office 17 Jan '20

17 Jan '20

Good morning, Please join the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in celebrating the life of alumna Forough Khadem [PhD/16], an accomplished Iranian-Canadian scientist, academic, immunologist, business development specialist and champion of women in science who perished in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedy. Friday, January 17, 2020 3:00 - 4:30 PM Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Avenue Bannatyne campus I would like to thank the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for bringing our community together with this tribute. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5CD27.7A5DBD80]

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Message from President David T. Barnard: Moment of silence to honour victims of plane crash
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

Good afternoon, At noon on Wednesday, January 15, the University of Manitoba will join other universities across Canada in holding a moment of silence to honour those lost in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedy. UM community members are welcome to gather in 524 University Centre at Fort Garry or the Buhler Atrium at Bannatyne campus where, at noon, we will observe a minute of silence to mourn the loss of our neighbours, classmates, friends and colleagues. If schedules preclude you from joining us, I welcome you to pay your respect as you see fit. Those leading classes or laboratories are invited to pause and participate. I have asked that the flag over Tier remain at half-mast until the end of the day Wednesday and the bells of St. Paul's College ring at noon for a full minute in honour of all those who perished. UM students, faculty, and staff are reminded that resources are always available through a number of services: * The Student Counselling Centre: http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students * Spiritual Care: http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services * Chaplains' Association: http://umanitoba.ca/student/resource/chaplains/ * Health and Wellness Office: http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/index.html * Employee and Family Assistance Program: https://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/staff_benefits/eap/EFAP.html English 1-800-387-4765 French 1-800-361-5676 Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5CAEB.6231E4E0]

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Invitation: Vigil to honour Flight PS752 victims
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

Good afternoon, The University of Manitoba is deeply saddened by the news of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 that crashed near Tehran Tuesday night. This horrific and heartrending tragedy is being felt across our country and here at home. We have now received several corroborating reports that three UM alumni, a graduate student and an International College of Manitoba (ICM) student were on board. Together, we mourn the loss of every passenger and remember those we knew as classmates, friends, students, colleagues and family members. The University of Manitoba Iranian Students Association, U of M Spiritual Care and I would like to welcome anyone impacted by this tragic event to attend a vigil in honour of the victims. The event will be held: Friday, January 10 4:00 - 5:30p.m. EITC Atrium, Faculty of Engineering Fort Garry campus I would like to thank the University of Manitoba Iranian Students Association, the Faculty of Engineering and Student Affairs for working together to support our community in this way. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D5C70A.0E02C2C0]

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What Defines You as a Student Writer?
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

[cid:2f4ffb3f-e6bd-45d3-9641-a67a31e5c299] My name is Kim Mitchell and I am a doctoral candidate in nursing at the University of Manitoba. I am currently conducting a study called “A Mixed-Methods Validation of a New Measurement of Writing Self-Efficacy.” In this study, students who have written for academic purposes in their undergraduate or graduate program, are invited to complete a short online survey asking them questions about how they feel about their capabilities as writers. The link to this survey, if you choose to participate, can be found here: https://umnursing.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NBDbNPPA7k37Nj The survey is expected to take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and can be completed on a smart phone or computer. We have designed the study to ensure that your confidentiality is protected at all times – before, during, and after this study. The Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research staff will manage the anonymous survey to ensure your privacy. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. Your status in your educational program will not be affected in any way if you choose to participate or not. Additional information about the study will be available on the online survey. The Education Nursing Research Ethics Board has approved this study. If you have any concerns about this project you may contact the Human Ethics Coordinator at 204.474.712 or at humanethics(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:humanethics@umanitoba.ca>. If you have questions about this study, please contact Kim Mitchell at kmmitch(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:kmmitch@myumanitoba.ca> or her advisor Dr. Diana McMillan at Diana.McMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Diana.McMillan@umanitoba.ca> Kind Regards, Kim Mitchell, Doctoral Candidate Dr. Diana McMillan, Associate Professor College of Nursing Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba

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