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Accessibility for Manitobans (AMA) survey
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 May '16

18 May '16

[LH masthead.jpg] In our communities, accessibility affects all of us. Whether you live with a disability, have experienced barriers due to illness, injury or age, or know someone who has, you've become aware of the impact and significance of accessibility. The University of Manitoba is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all faculty, students and staff. We fully support the Accessibility for Manitobans Act<http://www.accessibilitymb.ca/> (AMA), which became law in December 2013. We have developed some accessible programming to ensure that everyone can enjoy our campuses and what the university has to offer. Today, we invite all faculty, students and staff to provide feedback on any barriers to accessibility in our work and learning environment. We will consider all suggestions and identify ways we can improve our organization, building upon our goals as identified in the U of M's strategic plan, of providing accessibility and reasonable accommodation. The AMA is important for our university and the province as a whole. The government of Manitoba passed the act on December 5, 2013 and declared the goal of being fully accessible by 2023. The AMA will be implemented over time and includes five main standards with individual timeframes, to be addressed in order: customer service, employment, information and communication, transportations and built environment. Accessibility Plan Under the act, each organization is required to develop and publish a plan of strategies to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. The plan will cover accessibility issues under each standard as it comes into effect, eventually covering all five. The University is obligated to produce its first plan by the end of 2016, and to update it every second year. This survey and consultation process will inform our plan. The U of M has a history of improving accessibility and awareness through student advocacy and accessibility services, the office of human rights and conflict management, and initiatives such as Access Awareness Day. Recently, the U of M has made significant strides in accessibility, including revision of the Accessibility policy<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/media/Accessibility_Policy_-_2015_…> in January 2015 and the Bona Fide Academic Requirements initiative<http://news.umanitoba.ca/the-university-of-manitoba-is-leading-the-way/>, which is currently underway. More information on the University's efforts in relation to the AMA can be found here: http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/ohrcm/index.html. There are many different types of barriers, both visible and invisible. Examples of areas for consideration include: technological and systemic; attitudinal; physical and architectural; information and communications. The University of Manitoba needs to hear from you to understand the barriers to accessibility in our work and learning environment in order to identify ways to improve our organization. Please take a few minutes to reply to the Survey<http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/hrsurveys/accessibility-at-the-u-of-m-surve…> . Let's work together towards an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [signaturepicture]

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Corrected Version-Winnipeg Pride Festival May 27 through June 5.
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 May '16

16 May '16

[LH masthead.jpg] I am proud to share with you that this year the University of Manitoba is participating as an official sponsor in the Winnipeg Pride Festival, to be held May 27 through June 5. I invite and encourage all members of the University community (staff, students, faculty, alumni) to engage in this vibrant event in support of the LGBTTQ* community. The Pride festival's 2016 theme is Be Authentic. I know that within the University of Manitoba community, students, staff and faculty are committed to allyship and maintaining a welcoming work and learning environment, and that many members of the University of Manitoba family, including alumni, count themselves with pride as members of the LGBTTQ* community. As well, across many disciplines, researchers and scholars are exploring LGBTTQ* themes on an ongoing basis. Ours is undeniably a meaningful and authentic engagement with this subject, helping generate deeper understanding of complex and emerging issues, and I invite you during this week and throughout the year to avail yourselves of our faculty's rich scholarly output on the subject. Members of LGBTTQ* communities and allies are welcome to join us in showing their pride and support of inclusion and diversity. Over the course of the week, our sponsorship of the festival offers numerous opportunities for both fun and thoughtful engagement: * Participate in the Pride Working Group to help shape the event (contact: susie.taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susie.taylor@umanitoba.ca>) * Receive free LGBTTQ* Awareness training, available on both campuses (register online here: https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse) * Walk with the University of Manitoba float (the UM shuttle bus) as part of the Pride Parade on June 5th (contact: susie.taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susie.taylor@umanitoba.ca>) * Visit the University of Manitoba booth at the Pride Festival at the Forks on June 5th * Follow the hashtag #umpride Beginning on Monday, May 30th, and throughout Pride Week, the Pride Flag will be raised and flown on both campuses. A flag-raising ceremony will be held on Bannatyne campus at 8:30 a.m. on May 30th in the Brody Atrium, and I invite you all to join us. The flag will also fly from the Fort Garry Campus at the steps leading to the Pedway, at the intersection of Chancellor Matheson Drive and University Crescent. I'm sure you'll notice it as you traverse the campus. In Taking our Place, the University of Manitoba's Strategic Plan for 2015-20, we speak of our commitment to "forging connections to foster high-impact community engagement" as a main priority. This is our opportunity to Be Authentic and Take Our Place in support of this important community celebration. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [signaturepicture]

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Winnipeg Pride Festival May 27 through June 5.
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 May '16

16 May '16

[LH masthead.jpg] I am proud to share with you that this year the University of Manitoba is participating as an official sponsor in the Winnipeg Pride Festival, to be held I invite and encourage all members of the University community (staff, students, faculty, alumni) to engage in this vibrant event in support of the LGBTTQ* community. The Pride festival's 2016 theme is Be Authentic. I know that within the University of Manitoba community, students, staff and faculty are committed to allyship and maintaining a welcoming work and learning environment, and that many members of the University of Manitoba family, including alumni, count themselves with pride as members of the LGBTTQ* community. As well, across many disciplines, researchers and scholars are exploring LGBTTQ* themes on an ongoing basis. Ours is undeniably a meaningful and authentic engagement with this subject, helping generate deeper understanding of complex and emerging issues, and I invite you during this week and throughout the year to avail yourselves of our faculty's rich scholarly output on the subject. Members of LGBTTQ* communities and allies are welcome to join us in showing their pride and support of inclusion and diversity. Over the course of the week, our sponsorship of the festival offers numerous opportunities for both fun and thoughtful engagement: * Participate in the Pride Working Group to help shape the event (contact: susie.taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susie.taylor@umanitoba.ca>) * Receive free LGBTTQ* Awareness training, available on both campuses (register online here: https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse) * Walk with the University of Manitoba float (the UM shuttle bus) as part of the Pride Parade on June 5th (contact: susie.taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susie.taylor@umanitoba.ca>) * Visit the University of Manitoba booth at the Pride Festival at the Forks on June 5th * Follow the hashtag #umpride Beginning on Monday, May 30th, and throughout Pride Week, the Pride Flag will be raised and flown on both campuses. A flag-raising ceremony will be held on Bannatyne campus at 8:30 a.m. on May 30th in the Brody Atrium, and I invite you all to join us. The flag will also fly from the Fort Garry Campus at the steps leading to the Pedway, at the intersection of Chancellor Matheson Drive and University Crescent. I'm sure you'll notice it as you traverse the campus. In Taking our Place, the University of Manitoba's Strategic Plan for 2015-20, we speak of our commitment to "forging connections to foster high-impact community engagement" as a main priority. This is our opportunity to Be Authentic and Take Our Place in support of this important community celebration. Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [signaturepicture]

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$30 million Rady Family Foundation gift announcement
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 12 May '16

12 May '16

This morning at the College of Medicine convocation, moments before 106 new physicians pledged the Hippocratic Oath during their graduation ceremony, we shared an announcement of a monumental gift to the University of Manitoba, the largest ever single gift made to this institution: Alumni Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Evelyn Rady gifted $30 million to the Faculty of Health Sciences in support of students, research, and places and spaces of learning and discovery. We are tremendously grateful to Ernest and Evelyn Rady for the amazing generosity and confidence they have shown our institution. Their support will have a transformational impact on all of us here at the University of Manitoba and on the health and wellness of the entire population of Manitoba. In honour of these gifts, I was pleased also to announce at Medicine Convocation that the Board of Governors and Senate have declared that the Faculty of Health Sciences will hereby be known as the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and that the College of Medicine will hereby be known as the Max Rady College of Medicine. Dr. Max Rady, Ernest's father, graduated from the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Medicine in 1921, and practiced gynecology and obstetrics in Winnipeg as a highly respected physician for many decades. Please join me in congratulating our colleagues and peers in the Faculty of Health Sciences, which is made up of the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Rehabilitation Sciences, on this important day in their history, as they pursue their ongoing journey of collaboration and cooperation. Let's all celebrate the Rady Foundation gift at a special surprise party for Ernest Rady at 1:15 p.m. today in the Brodie Centre Atrium at the Bannatyne Campus. I hope to see many of you there to mark this momentous occasion. For those of you on Fort Garry Campus, a shuttle bus will be departing at 12:30 pm for Bannatyne Campus from the bus stop on Dafoe Road outside Tier Building (space is limited). Sincerely, David David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [signaturepicture]

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Message to the UM Community re the Zika Virus
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEC4DE.C0FA5C60] Message to the University of Manitoba Community about the Zika Virus As some members of the University community may be traveling to areas in which there is concern about possible exposure to the Zika virus, this message is intended to provide you with the latest advisories from Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors (MHHLS), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Zika virus infection is of concern because of increasing evidence that it is a cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome, birth defects (i.e. microcephaly), and other neurological disorders. Considerations prior to traveling: * It is recommended that pregnant women avoid travel to affected areas and those women attempting to conceive should delay travel to areas where the Zika virus is circulating in the Americas. If travel cannot be postponed, then strict mosquito bite prevention measures should be followed to protect themselves against bites. * As symptoms of Zika infection can mirror those of influenza, travelers are strongly encouraged to obtain a seasonal vaccination prior to departure. Considerations upon returning: * Abstinence or condom use is recommended for two months for women and six months for men upon return from an affected area given increasing evidence regarding the role of sexual transmission of the Zika virus. * Pregnant women with a history of travel to or residence in area affected by ongoing Zika virus transmission should consider condom use or abstinence for the duration of their pregnancy. * Pregnant women with a history of travel to an area currently impacted by the outbreak who report two or more of the common symptoms during travel or within two weeks after returning should be tested for ZIKA virus infection. * Testing for the Zika virus is now available in Canada. However, due to limited capacity, priority will be given to pregnant women, both symptomatic and asymptomatic with a relevant travel history. How can I reduce the chances of Zika virus infection? Prevention is key. Travelers to outbreak regions should use appropriate mosquito repellants, such as those containing DEET or Icaridin, wear protective clothing, and use bed nets. Every effort should be made to keep mosquitoes out of living areas by ensuring doors are closed, window screens are in good repair and using air conditioning. Given increasing evidence of sexual transmission, abstinence or condom use is recommended upon return from travel to an affected area. Here are some links with additional information: Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/zika.html Public Health Agency of Canada: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/d… World Health Organization: http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11640%3… Local sources for general information about Zika virus infection: Health Links 24-hour phone line at (204) 788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 or visit http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/ with any questions or concerns. University of Manitoba Health and Wellness Educator (Katie Kutryk, RN BN) for information at (204) 295-9032 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/welcome.html University Health Service, 105 University Centre, (204) 474-8411. http://umanitoba.ca/student/health/uhs_appointments.html Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students), Susan Gottheil Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (p) 204.474.6917 Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success!

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Zika Virus Information
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEC4DE.C0FA5C60] The University of Manitoba is closely monitoring advisories from Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors (MHHLS), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the Zika virus outbreak in countries of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. As members of our university community travel to these countries, this message is being provided to inform you of some potential risks associated with the Zika virus and steps you can take to reduce the risk. At the current time, WHO, PHAC, and MHHLS advise that: * There should be no restrictions on travel or trade with countries, areas and/or territories with Zika virus transmission, * Travellers to areas with Zika virus transmission should be provided with up to date advice on potential risks and appropriate measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to mosquito bites, * It is recommended that pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant discuss their travel plans with their health care provider to assess their risk and consider postponing travel to areas where the Zika virus is circulating in the Americas. If travel cannot be postponed, then strict mosquito bite prevention measures should be followed to protect themselves against bites. What is it? The Zika virus is transmitted by a mosquito bite from infected Aedes mosquitoes, which are distributed widely throughout the tropics and subtropics. They bite during the day and early evening. What are the symptoms? About 80% of affected individuals are asymptomatic. Those who develop symptoms usually develop a mild, self- limiting disease, resolving within 7 days of symptom onset. Symptoms generally appear 3-14 days following a bite from an infected mosquito. Symptoms commonly include: acute onset of low grade fever (38.5C or lower), rash, joint pains, conjunctivitis. Less common symptoms have included muscle aches, weakness, lethargy and headaches. There is a speculative association between the Zika virus and birth defects. There is evidence to suggest that pregnant women are either more susceptible or develop more severe presentations. What is the treatment? There is no vaccine or specific treatment for the Zika virus infection. How can I reduce the chances of Zika virus infection? Prevention is key. Travelers to outbreak regions should use appropriate mosquito repellants, such as those containing DEET or Icaridin, wear protective clothing, and use bed nets. Every effort should be made to keep mosquitoes out of living areas by ensuring doors are closed, window screens are in good repair and using air conditioning. Here are some links with additional information: Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/zika.html Public Health Agency of Canada: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2016/zika-eng.php World Health Organization: http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11640%3… Local sources for general information about Zika virus infection: Health Links 24-hour phone line at (204) 788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 or visit http://www.wrha.mb.ca/healthinfo/healthlinks/ with any questions or concerns. University of Manitoba Health and Wellness Educator (Katie Kutryk, RN BN) for information at (204) 295-9032 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/welcome.html University Health Service, 105 University Centre, (204) 474-8411. http://umanitoba.ca/student/health/uhs_appointments.html

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Scheduled Iridium System Maintenance, 7 - 7:15 PM Jan 26
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Scheduled Iridium System Maintenance, January 26th 19:00 - 19:15 Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be performed on the Iridium system from 7 - 7:15 PM on Tuesday, January 26th. During this time, Iridium will be unavailable for use. Please do not hesitate to contact the Service desk if you have any questions. Thank you, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)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. {CMI: MCID711272}

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Internet Connectivity Issues
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Please be advised that the University of Manitoba is currently experiencing an internet service disruption. This service disruption may lead to delays while browsing and certain sites such as Google and Youtube may not be accessible. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. Thank you, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)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. {CMI: MCID663954}

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Scheduled Banner Maintenance, 5 PM 20 Nov - 7 PM 21 Nov
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Scheduled Banner Maintenance, 17:00 20 Nov - 19:00 21 Nov Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be performed on the Banner system from 5 PM on Friday, November 20th until 7 PM on Saturday, November 21st. During this time Banner services including Aurora, Finance and FlexReg will be unavailable for use. Please do not hesitate to contact the Service desk if you have any questions. Thank you, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)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. {CMI: MCID649770}

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Wireless Network Maintenance, 18 Nov beginning at 11 PM
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Wireless Network Maintenance, 11 PM 18 Nov - 1 AM 19 Nov Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be performed on the University Wireless network beginning on 18 Nov at 11 PM until 19 Nov at 1 AM. During this time, access to the wireless networks on both Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses may be briefly interrupted. Please do not hesitate to contact the Service desk if you have any questions. Thank you, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)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. {CMI: MCID647094}

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