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Update to UM Students: April 2, 2020
by Marcia Davies 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, As we enter the month of April, it has been almost two weeks since all buildings closed on campus and you began to self-isolate. As a Manitoban and a proud member of the UM community, I want to thank you for your efforts, and those of your family and friends, to ensure the safety and well-being of others during this really challenging time. None of us thought that we would be ending the academic year in this way. I commend you for your patience, your flexibility and your resilience. Although buildings on campus are closed, please remember that we are still offering services virtually, by telephone, and online to support you in ending the semester successfully. Today, I am sharing several important updates and information regarding resources available to you. The university and its donors are pleased to offer the COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund, which will provide emergency financial support to students. These one-time, non-repayable, direct-deposit funds are available to full or part-time students registered in the 2019/20 academic year who meet the criteria. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, click here<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/pandemic-relief-fund.html>. The University will be refunding all student parking permit holders for the April portion of their parking permit. You do not need to take any action to receive this refund. If you paid by credit card, the refund will be returned to the card used to purchase the permit. If you paid by cash or debit, the University will issue cheques. Due to the large volume, please be aware that it may take some time to process all the refunds. If you receive a failing grade in Winter term 2020, it will be automatically excluded from all UM GPA calculations. Failing grades will appear on your transcript but will be identified as having been excluded from UM GPA calculations due to the COVID-19 situation. Failing grades will be considered for admission purposes. Students, except for those in the Faculty of Law, can choose whether or not to receive a “pass” grade instead of a letter grade. This option will apply to all Winter term or spanned courses that you complete by April 2020. Students must have achieved a letter grade of D or higher to exercise this option. If you choose this option, the “pass” designation will appear on your transcript, but will be flagged with a notation that you made this decision due to the COVID-19 situation. The “pass” option ensures your grade is excluded from ALL GPA calculations. However, it is important to note that course grades of “pass” will not normally be used to satisfy prerequisites. You should not choose this option if your program specifies a grade of C or higher is required for courses counted towards the degree. Consult your faculty advising office for further information. You will have until May 10, 2020 to choose the “pass” option for final grades of D or higher, or to exercise the previously approved option to exclude a course grade from UM GPA calculations. The process to do so is still being determined, but will be communicated as soon as possible. Once final grades are available on Aurora you will be able to make this choice. For help in understanding these options and how your choice will impact you, contact an academic advisor in your home faculty/college/school. For questions about how excluding a grade(s) or choosing a Pass (P) will affect your eligibility for admission into your target program, please contact an academic advisor from that faculty/college/school or contact the Admissions office. To recap, you can choose either the standard approach to letter grades or two alternative grading approaches for each individual course completed in Winter term 2020, except for students in the Faculty of Law. These are your options: Standard Approach: You can accept the letter grade you received. This is the default grading approach and your letter grade will be used in GPA calculations. Option 1: You can accept the letter grade received, but have it excluded from your UM GPA calculations. Your letter grade will appear on the transcript, with a note that you chose to exclude it from UM GPA calculations. Option 2: You can choose to receive a “pass” grade if you receive a grade of D or higher. No letter grade will be recorded on your transcript and a note will indicate that you chose this approach. The “pass” grade will be excluded from UM GPA calculations, which is the normal way “pass” grades are treated at UM. These pass grades will have no letter grade equivalent. Regardless of the choice that you make with respect to course grading, you must meet all existing admission, prerequisite, progression, degree, and graduation policies and requirements that may apply to you: * within your existing program of study and current Faculty, and * to be eligible for admission to, progression within, and graduation from, any other programs in any faculty in the future. For students using Student Accessibility Services, please note that although in-person visits are no longer happening, staff are still available to offer support. * Accommodation support staff will continue to ensure class content is ready for you. * If you have booked a mid-term test or final exam for the winter term through the SAS scheduler, the SAS Exam Centre staff are contacting your instructors. They will work with you and your instructor to figure out any online test or exam accommodations. If you have any questions, please contact your Accessibility Coordinator directly, or contact the general office at 204-474-7423 or staccess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:staccess@umanitoba.ca>. The Academic Learning Centre continues to provide academic supports. All Academic Learning Centre supports are available online including individual tutoring (in writing, content study skills), supplemental instruction sessions, and workshops. Click here<https://umanitoba.ca/student/academiclearning/notice.htm> to make an appointment and for more information. Indigenous student supports. All staff are available to help with student inquiries. Please check the website of the office you want to contact for details on how to access their services or contact their staff. Indigenous student advisors are available for phone appointments and/or to answer questions via email. Elders at UM are also available for support via email or phone. To book an appointment with an Elder or advisor, call 204-474-8850 or email isc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:isc@umanitoba.ca>. International student support. We understand that the current situation is particularly difficult for you. Do not hesitate to ask for information and support through a private and confidential conversation with an International Student Advisor by e-mailing the International Centre Reception Desk at international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> with your name and student number. You will then have the option to have your questions answered by e-mail or a Zoom meeting. International students can also contact these offices for additional support: Student Counselling Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students>, Student Advocacy and Case Management<https://umanitoba.ca/student/resource/student_advocacy/>, and Spiritual Care<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services> by calling or emailing these units directly to determine the best way to access their services. You can find more UM news about COVID-19, including FAQs for students, on this page<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>, which is updated as new information becomes available. Please continue to keep yourself and others safe by following Manitoba Health directives about avoiding non-essential trips, maintaining physical distance of two metres even while outdoors, hand washing and coughing/sneezing etiquette. We may not be with you in person but we are with you in spirit every step of the way. You’ve got this, Bisons! I will continue to communicate regularly about new information as this situation evolves. All my best, Laurie Schnarr 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. 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Update to UM Students: March 26, 2020
by Marcia Davies 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, As we continue to navigate the many changes in our lives arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to remind you that the University of Manitoba is here to support you. While in-person contact is severely restricted during this time, staff in our counselling office, advising centres, health services, spiritual care, and faculty offices remain available either online, by email, or by both means. Please refer to this page<umanitoba.ca/coronavirus> for details. Remember - we are here for you and want you to succeed. Today, I want to share some new updates and reminders. Summer Term Registration. · Registration for Distance and Online courses and Faculty of Graduate Studies Re-Registration and Thesis courses that begin May 4th will open on April 20th. · We recognize that many students are hoping to make decisions about summer courses soon. We are actively working on this and will share information regarding Summer Term courses (which will be offered online or through means other than face-to-face) beginning June 1 as soon as those details are finalized. · Registration for all courses beginning on or after June 1 will begin May 19th. You can choose to include or exclude grades in your GPA calculation. For any course work completed at the University of Manitoba in Winter Term 2020, you can choose whether or not to include a grade received in your GPA calculation. This option will apply to all Winter Term 2020 courses or spanned courses that you completed over the Fall 2019-Winter 2020 Terms for which a standard letter grade is received (A+ to F). Grades excluded in the calculation of your GPA will not be used in calculating GPA for the purpose of program progression and/or overall graduation GPA requirements. However, course grades will continue to be used to satisfy UM pre-requisite requirements for entry into other courses, or admission to other programs, and to satisfy any other program requirements. Grades will appear on your official transcript, but will be flagged with a notation that the course was excluded from the GPA calculation due to the COVID-19 situation. Parchments will be mailed to spring 2020 graduates. Please check your address in Aurora, and update if needed, as this will be the address we will use to mail your parchment. Take advantage of academic supports. Though our campuses are closed, we are still here for you. Many student services are offering phone, email, and/or video appointments, including: academic advisors<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>, Academic Learning Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student/academiclearning>, Libraries<http://umanitoba.ca/libraries/> and Student Accessibility Services.<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/accessibility> To book an appointment with an Elder in Residence, email isc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:isc@umanitoba.ca> or call 204-474-8850. International students, please reach out. We understand that the current situation is particularly difficult for you. Do not hesitate to ask for guidance and support through a private phone or email conversation with an international student advisor at 204-474-8501 or international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank>. The Canadian government also has advice and information on their website<https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavi…>, updated regularly. Be mindful, socialize and de-stress. Making time for yourself is important during these uncertain times. Free, daily mindfulness meditation<https://news.umanitoba.ca/mindfulness-moments-during-turbulent-times/> is being offered through the Faculty of Social Work to help us all restore and reconnect. We have also compiled advice from UM experts on how to reduce anxiety and be productive<https://news.umanitoba.ca/stay-mentally-healthy-while-staying-at-home/> during our time away from others. Lastly, although gyms are closed, there are exercise options you can use at home. For example, the UM's Recreation Services is posting workouts on its YouTube channel<http://blogs.cc.umanitoba.ca/postlnotes/?email_id=122&user_id=0&demo=1&urlp…>. I encourage you to take advantage of these helpful resources. You can find more UM news about COVID-19, including FAQs for students, on this page<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>, which is updated as new information becomes available. Please keep yourself and others safe by staying home. Avoid non-essential trips and keep a distance of two meters from others, even while outdoors. These efforts will help us get through these challenging times safely together. All my best, Laurie Schnarr 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. 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Update to UM Students - March 20, 2020
by Marcia Davies 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, As we navigate these uncertain times together, your University is committed to providing you with as much support and direction as we can. Today, I have several updates, resources and a reminder to share with you: Campus buildings will be closed. Effective 11.59 pm, Monday, March 23, 2020 all university buildings will be closed or have limited access to employees deemed as essential until further notice. Spring Convocation ceremonies are cancelled. We are following recommendations from Canadian health officials to cancel all public gatherings of 50 people or more due to COVID-19. Students who have planned to graduate will still be able to do so, as the University has made arrangements to complete the academic term and to verify completion of program requirements. We are exploring creative options to fully celebrate the academic success of our graduands. Those students will receive further details closer to the end of term. Distance Education Courses (DE designated). Recognized distance education (DE designated) courses already scheduled to commence on May 4th will proceed. Information regarding registration deadlines for DE courses will be communicated soon. Re-Entering VWd courses. The VW date for Winter term courses was changed from March 18 to April 13. Students who VWd between March 9 and March 16 (the date the change in the VW deadline was announced) are entitled to re-enter the dropped course if they wish. To do so, students must email (using your umanitoba email address) an academic advisor in your home faculty/college/school<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> by Tuesday, March 24 with the following information: student name, student number, course name and CRN. Students who re-enter courses will be responsible for lecture material missed during their absence. Domestic students in residence must return home. To maximize social distancing and to keep students safe, Canadian residents who can return home must move out of residence by 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. International and Canadian students who may have special circumstances that warrant an extended stay must make a request through the residence portal<https://starrez-app.cc.umanitoba.ca/StarRezPortal/Default.aspx?Params=L9ezx…>. More details on moving out, refunds, and dining services can be found here<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>. Ways to succeed at remote learning. Adapting to a new learning environment can be challenging, but it is achievable. We've put together some tips to help you adjust quickly.<https://news.umanitoba.ca/5-tips-to-help-you-finish-your-courses-successful…> Take care of your mental health. It is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed when faced with so much uncertainty. Making your wellbeing a priority will help you both academically and personally. Here are some lifestyle suggestions and people you can reach out to for help.<https://news.umanitoba.ca/ways-to-enhance-your-wellbeing/> Academic supports are available. Even though you may not be on campus, we are still here to support you in finishing your term successfully. Many student services are offering phone, email, and/or video appointments, including: academic advisors<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>, Academic Learning Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student/academiclearning/>, Libraries<http://umanitoba.ca/libraries/> and Student Accessibility Services.<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/accessibility> As previously communicated, there will be no in-person exams for courses offered during Winter Term 2020. You can find all UM news about COVID-19, including FAQs for students, on this page<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>, which is updated when new information becomes available. Please stay safe and be sure to continue following Manitoba Health directives concerning social distancing, hand washing, and coughing/sneezing etiquette. By looking after ourselves, and each other, we will get through these challenging times. I will be in touch with new information, advice, and direction as this situation evolves. All my best, Laurie Schnarr 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. 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Message from President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard
by President's Office 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

These are challenging times. Today, Premier Brian Pallister declared a state of emergency for 30 days. We are all responsible for taking actions to slow and limit the spread of COVID-19. The University of Manitoba is taking that responsibility seriously and taking actions based on information we receive from health authorities. Thank you for taking time to read this important communication and checking in daily for updates and additions to frequently asked questions at umanitoba.ca/coronavirus<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus> . Today, I am announcing actions that are based on working together to: * protect the health of our community; * ensure our students can finish their term; * accommodate and support students in residence who are unable to return home; * support the province's health and wellbeing through our COVID-19 research efforts, and * other time-sensitive activity. Effective 11:59 pm, Monday, March 23, 2020, all university buildings will be closed with only limited access to employees deemed as essential to our work for the immediate future. The general public and students who are not in residence will not be able to access buildings on campus and staff and faculty members will need keys/swipe card/identification to enter. All employees - unless told otherwise by their Manager/Department Head/Dean - are to work from home. If you have not already done so, please ensure conversations about how this applies to your work take place today. Anyone seeking access from Security Services will need valid University ID to gain entry if they do not have keys or card access. Please note, construction workers and contractors will still be allowed access to job sites through their respective university project managers. As an essential service, the Pharmacy in UMSU University Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/campus-services/university-centre-pharmacy> will remain open during regular hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. To access, please use the East main doors off of Chancellor's Circle on the lower level of UMSU University Centre. Here's how we are planning to achieve the objectives outlined above: Students We are committed to supporting our students and minimizing any negative impact on their academic progress. As such we have taken the following steps: * At this time, it is anticipated that there will be no in-person classes until September, 2020 at earliest. * All Libraries will be closed, but online resources<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/c.php?g=715216&p=5099324> will continue to be available. * There will be no in-person exams for courses offered during Winter Term 2020. * The Voluntary Withdrawal Date for Winter Term 2020 has been changed to April 13, 2020. When registering for courses in a future term, Limited Access will not apply to courses students VWed from or completed in Winter 2020. * Registration for summer session has been suspended for now. A date for reopening registration is pending. Summer Term 2020 courses will begin June 1, 2020 with no in-person instruction. Scheduled designated Distance Education (DE) courses beginning in May will continue as planned. * Academic advising<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>, Student Counselling Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students>, Student Advocacy and Case Management<http://umanitoba.ca/student/advocacy/>, Student Services at Bannatyne Campus<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-services-bannatyne-campus>, Spiritual Care<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services> and other services<http://umanitoba.ca/current-students> continue to be available to students through telephone or email appointments and resources available online. * Students who don't have access to computers or reliable internet in their off-campus locations are encouraged to connect with their instructors. Students in Residence The health and safety of every student living in residence is of paramount importance to the University of Manitoba. We are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of those who cannot return home. In order to do so: * Effective Wednesday, March 25 at noon all students who are able to safely return home and do not have special circumstances that may warrant an exception, are required to move out of residence. * For the students that remain, all residence halls, including the residence dining hall (Fresh Food Company) will remain open with some reduced or modified service levels required to improve safety. Faculty and Staff All employees, unless told otherwise, are to work from home. Managers, department heads and Deans should work with employees to support their health and well-being and to continue university operations to the greatest extent possible. This can include reassigning duties, working remotely or flexible work hours to accommodate child care or family needs. Operations, maintenance and security will be maintained while supporting the health and well-being of staff. Units are encouraged to complete a Business Continuity Plan using this template<https://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/risk_management/media/ORM_EHS_BCP_Templ…>. Please visit umanitoba.ca/coronavirus<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus> for more information on telecommuting work arrangements. Teaching All course instructors are working remotely as they continue to offer their courses in alternate ways to ensure our students can successfully complete the term. Plans are also in place to determine which summer courses can be offered given that no in-person classes will occur. Research Suspension of Most On-Campus/Field Sites Research, Scholarly Works, and Creative Activities effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at 11:59 pm. It is necessary to operationalize the suspension of most on-campus/field sites research, scholarly works, and creative activities during this pandemic that: i) cannot be conducted remotely; ii) cannot ensure health and safety requirements of research personnel; and iii) might introduce coronavirus (COVID-19) into a vulnerable population. The expectation is that researchers will continue as much research as possible remotely, but only limited research will continue in university research facilities, including off-campus research sites. Researchers who feel that they have exceptional circumstances should direct their requests to Dr. Digvir Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International) by completing this form<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-03/UM%20Continue%20Research%2…>. Sport and Recreation Facilities and programming close The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management suspended operations of its Sport and Recreation facilities and programming March 13. Mini U Programs cancelled the remainder of winter programs and group bookings, March 13 - April 12. Spring break camps (March 30 - April 3) are also cancelled. As our response to COVID-19 evolves, we continue to assess the operation of Mini U Programs' spring and summer programs. Recreation Services group fitness classes and programs are cancelled. An automatic process of membership holds or extensions will occur during this suspension of operation. Campus Children's Centre is closed as of March 23 Campus Children's Centre will close in line with the school divisions. Managers/Department Heads/Deans should work with employees to support flexible work arrangements to help accommodate child care needs. We value the work of our entire university community. Thank you for the remarkable work you've done particularly in response to these challenging circumstances. Yesterday, in my video message<https://vimeo.com/398882776/02efcf4079/?utm_source=umanitoba.ca&utm_medium=…> to the community, I acknowledged how deeply we are all affected by this level of disruption to our work. I meant that, and I thank you for your understanding. We believe that what we're communicating today will help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, so that we can all emerge from this crisis as soon as possible. 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@01D5FED6.BF313FF0]

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Update to UM Students: March 18, 2020
by Marcia Davies 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, Thank you for your continued patience and support as we adapt to this rapidly changing environment. As I mentioned in my communication to you yesterday, I will continue to provide updates to you as decisions are made. Today there are four updates and one request I would like to share with you: No in-person exams. There will be no in-person final examinations for any courses offered during the Winter 2020 term. Exams might be scheduled to take place online or other means of assessment may be used. Instructors will share their assessment plans with their students. Registration has been suspended for Summer Term. Summer Term registration is currently suspended except in very specific circumstances (e.g., Graduate students who must register in the Masters or PhD Re-Reg courses; students on clinical placements). We expect that Summer Term courses will begin June 1, 2020 and we will provide you with further updates as they are available. Meanwhile, we can confirm that there will be no in-person instruction at UM until after September 1, 2020. Details concerning Summer Term registration deadlines and course availability will be communicated as soon as that information is available. Medical notes are not required for illnesses. Medical notes are not required if you are feeling ill and are unable to meet a course requirement on time. Please email an Academic Advisor<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> in the Faculty offering the course to self-declare your illness in advance of the requirement, deadline or assessment and they will help address your situation. Limited Access will not be applied if you VW. When registering for courses in a future term, Limited Access will not apply to courses you VWd from in Winter 2020. If you VW from a course, you may register without the Limited Access restriction. IMPORTANT: If you are returning home and don't have internet access or a computer please advise your Instructor as soon as possible. You can find all UM updates about COVID-19, including FAQs for students that we will update as new information becomes available, on umanitoba.ca/coronavirus<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>. Please stay safe and be sure to continue following Manitoba Health directives<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/> concerning social distancing, hand washing, and coughing/sneezing etiquette. Your health and well-being are important to all of us at the University of Manitoba. All my best, Laurie Schnarr 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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Webex Service Restoration Notification
by IT Service Desk 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Webex Service Restoration Notification Please be advised that the Cisco Webex connectivity issues have been resolved. We thank you for your patience and understanding. 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: MCID2336173}

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Unscheduled Webex Service Interruption
by IT Service Desk 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Unscheduled Webex Service Interruption Please be advised that we are currently experiencing intermittent Cisco Webex connectivity issues. We have received similar reports from other virtual meeting hosting solutions, as well. Support staff are aware of this issue and have been in regular contact with our application vendor. Cisco have confirmed that they are experiencing issues that are impacting all customers and are working on a resolution. We appreciate your patience. 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: MCID2335966}

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Message to All University of Manitoba Students
by Marcia Davies 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, Thank you for your continued patience and understanding during this uncertain time. I want to reiterate to you the UM's commitment to protecting your health and safety, and to minimizing the negative impact on your academic progress. Over the coming days I will be communicating new developments as decisions are made. Today there are four updates I would ask you to note: · The Voluntary Withdrawal date has been changed to April 13. This will allow you to consider whether you want to voluntarily remove yourself from a course after experiencing the changes to the delivery and evaluation methods that will be implemented in your courses starting tomorrow. If you choose to Voluntarily Withdraw from a course, you can do so in Aurora. It is recommended that international students discuss Voluntary Withdrawal options with an International Student Advisor<http://umanitoba.ca/current-students/international#international-student-ad…> at the International Centre prior to making the decision to withdraw from a course. Generally, students are encouraged to discuss your options with an academic advisor - you can find contact information on the website<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>. · Winter term courses. Keep in contact with your instructors to receive information about your courses and any changes to assignments. Details about the final examination period will be available soon. · Summer Term registration will be suspended for now. We plan to resume Summer Term registration as soon as we determine implications for our summer course schedule. · Services for students. Academic advising<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>, student supports<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports>, and other services<http://umanitoba.ca/current-students> continue to be available to students, although the method of delivery may have changed. To support social distancing, many offices are currently providing telephone or email appointments, with additional resources available online. If you plan to come to campus to visit a particular office, please call ahead to determine the best way to access help. Students who are ill<https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/> are asked to not visit offices in-person. You can find all UM updates about COVID-19, including FAQs for students that we will update as new information becomes available, on umanitoba.ca/coronavirus<http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>. I will be back in touch soon. Stay safe and please be sure to continue following Manitoba Health directives<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/> concerning social distancing, hand washing, and coughing/sneezing etiquette. Attention to these individual actions will contribute significantly to the safety and wellbeing of people and communities during this challenging time. All my best, Laurie Schnarr 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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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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Office of Risk Management - University Holiday Closure Reminder
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

The following message is sent on behalf of Alan Scott, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management and Security: Date: December 17, 2019 To: All Staff, Faculty, and Students From: Alan Scott, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management and Security Subject: University Holiday Closing - 2019/2020 The University will close for this year's Holiday Season at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019 and resume full operations on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at both Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses. University buildings will be locked during this period with exceptions and special circumstances. During the holiday closure period, please be advised of the following: Ø There will be no routine trades, caretaking, grounds or delivery services Ø Elevators will remain in operation as all passenger elevators are equipped with an emergency telephone Ø Lights should be turned off for the break Ø All windows must be closed before leaving offices, labs and classrooms, in order to prevent the freeze up of radiators and plumbing systems Ø To prevent infestation and mould, please remove food from departmental areas and fridges Ø Unplug appliances including but not limited to: space heaters, kettles, coffee makers (keurigs etc.), microwaves and toasters. Please ensure all extension cords are taken out of use. Ø Central Energy Plant (Fort Garry) and Physical Plant Engineers (Bannatyne) will be staffed 24/7 Should a Security emergency arise, please call: (204) 474-9312 Security Services, Fort Garry Campus (204) 789-3330 Security Services, Bannatyne Campus Should a building emergency arise, please call (204) 474-6281 Physical Plant, Fort Garry Campus (204) 789-3330 Security Services, Bannatyne Campus I would like to make a special appeal for your assistance in requesting staff and students to ensure doors and offices are locked over this period in order to reduce the risk of theft and vandalism. Door opening requests over the holidays should be sent to Security Services by December 20, 2019. These requests must be approved in advance by the Dean/Director or Unit Head. Please inform Marcy Lokwani, Confidential Assistant O&M, Physical Plant, of any special requirements relating to animals or research equipment during this period. Every effort will be made to accommodate those special needs. If anyone will be working on campus it is recommended that they take steps to ensure their safety if they are working alone: Ø Follow any working alone policies your department or faculty may have in place. Ø Let someone such as a co-worker, family member or Security Services, know what time you will be on campus and what time you plan to leave. Check in with them when you leave. Ø Determine a plan of action to follow, such as contacting Security Services, if someone does not check in at the designated time. Ø Avoid higher risk activities during the holiday and schedule them during a time when there is more support available. I would like to wish everyone a warm and happy holiday season, and all the best in the New Year. Regards, [JPEG Alan Signature] Alan Scott Chief Risk Officer Office of Risk Management and Security Please visit this link for more information on the University of Manitoba General Closing 2019/2020 and the Physical Plant Snow Clearing Service.<https://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/risk_management/holidayclosure.html> Copy and paste this URL in your browser if the link above does not work: https://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/risk_management/holidayclosure.html

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Happy Holidays from President David T. Barnard
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

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University of Manitoba announces 12th President and Vice-Chancellor
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 20 Nov '19

20 Nov '19

[cid:image001.jpg@01D59F7B.8C3EB010] Sent on behalf of Jeff Lieberman, Chair of the UM Board of Governors and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee Dear members of the University of Manitoba community: I am delighted to announce that the Board of Governors, following an extensive community consultation and search process, has approved the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee that Dr. Michael Benarroch be appointed as the President and Vice-Chancellor to lead the University of Manitoba into the next stage of its illustrious history. Dr. Benarroch is the provost and vice-president, academic at Ryerson University in Toronto, a role he has held since 2017, providing leadership as Ryerson’s chief academic officer and chief operating officer. He has made a significant impact as provost, overseeing academic policy, strategic planning, and the institutional budget. Prior to his time at Ryerson, he led the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba as dean, and was founding dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Winnipeg. I am excited to welcome Dr. Benarroch, a proud Manitoban, a recognized economist, and an experienced academic leader, back to the University of Manitoba as our 12thPresident and Vice-Chancellor. His academic and leadership experience and his deep love of the province and the university make him an ideal candidate to help bring about positive transformation. Those of us who have had the privilege of working with Dr. Benarroch in his previous role as dean of the Asper School of Business know him to be a collegial and capable leader who cares deeply about the success of this University, this province and its people. He has a track record as a compelling visionary with the ability to make great things happen by connecting meaningfully with community and stakeholders. Working with Indigenous faculty, students and community members, he helped strengthen the Asper School’s Aboriginal Business Education Program so that it has recently enjoyed unparalleled success, graduating more and more diverse students than ever before. Dr. Benarroch has expressed his commitment to play a lead role in enhancing the University of Manitoba’s impact locally and globally through innovative research and scholarship, teaching and learning, community outreach, and reconciliation. Dr. Benarroch will take office as President and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2020, succeeding Dr. David T. Barnard, who completes his term on June 30, 2020, following 12 years of distinguished service as president. I want to take this opportunity to thank David for 12 years of relationship building, visionary growth and transformation. Under his leadership, the University of Manitoba has expanded greatly in physical size and student population, and increased both the Indigenous and international student populations, achieved new heights in research accomplishments and achieved unprecedented success in philanthropy through the Front and Centre campaign. In 2011 Dr. Barnard made a formal Statement of Apology and Reconciliation to Indian Residential School Survivors in front of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the first leader of a post-secondary institution to do so, and David has provided steadfast leadership in building relationships with Indigenous students, faculty, and communities throughout his time as president. I would like to pay special appreciation to all members of the community who informed the work of the Presidential Search Committee through your contributions to the consultation phase of the search. Thank you also to the members of the presidential search committee for their commitment to this process and for selecting a leader who will shape the success of this institution, this province and beyond. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Benarroch on this appointment, and in working with him as he assumes the presidency next July. Sincerely, Jeff Lieberman Chair of the Presidential Search Committee Chair of the UM Board of Governors About Dr. Michael Benarroch Dr. Benarroch is currently provost and vice-president (academic) at Ryerson University, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he serves as Ryerson’s chief academic officer and chief operating officer, providing leadership in academic policy and programming, strategic planning and the university budget. In his time at Ryerson he has led and revamped the budget process, consulting widely as the University implemented significant budget reductions. He co-chairs Ryerson’s Truth and Reconciliation Implementation Committee. Dr. Benarroch is committed and excited to work with the University of Manitoba and broader communities in advancing Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. Prior to his current appointment, he served as dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business from 2011-2017. From 2008-2011, Dr. Benarroch served as the founding dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Winnipeg. Passionate about teaching and research, Dr. Benarroch is an economist and has taught economics at Canadian universities since 1989. His research focuses on global economic outlook, globalization, and the impact of trade on the environment. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Carleton University, his master’s from Western University, and a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Winnipeg. Throughout his career, Dr. Benarroch has been an active leader and contributor in collegial governance at the institutions at which he has served, at the department, Faculty and University levels and believes strongly in the importance of collegiality. He has extensive experience in working in unionized universities and has served as a member of faculty association and management bargaining teams. Dr. Benarroch has extensive experience in community leadership and Boards. He has engaged with the boards of all three universities at which he has worked, and as Provost serves as a non-voting member of the Board. He has served on various national boards including the Certified Management Accountants, as chair of the Board of Jewish Education, chair of the Crown Corporation Council, the Premier’s Economic Advisory Council and on the Council of Economic Advisors for the Credit Union Central. He has completed the Directors Education Program training from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Dr. Benarroch is a proud Manitoban who is very excited to return to Winnipeg and lead the University of Manitoba as president. He believes strongly in the importance of the University of Manitoba to this province and is keen to build and enhance connections in the community. His passion for this community and the power of higher education is readily apparent and his experiences to date in the academy, in academic leadership, and in the community will serve him, and the University well in the role of president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Benarroch was born in Tangier, Morocco, his family immigrating to Winnipeg when he was three years old with the expectation of greater opportunities. He was among the first generation of his family to attend university and the first to earn a graduate degree. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Winnipeg, a MA in economics from Western University, and a PhD in economics from Carleton University.

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Fort Garry campus power outage - affected buildings
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Good morning, We are currently experiencing a power outage on our Fort Garry campus. Classes or labs in any of the affected buildings will not be held today. The buildings that are affected are: * Biological Sciences * Max Bell Centre * IGAC * Education * Migizii Agamik * St John's College * St Paul's College * Wallace Building * Fitzgerald Building (now known as 55 Chancellor) * Helen Glass Building * Parkade Power is expected to be restored to all buildings starting at 4:00 pm. Further updates will be posted on UM Today<https://news.umanitoba.ca/power-outage-affecting-university-buildings-on-fo…>, and can be followed on UM Twitter<https://twitter.com/umanitoba>. 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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Celebrating UM alumnus Dr. James Peebles’ Nobel Prize
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

Good Afternoon, On behalf of the entire extended University of Manitoba family of students, staff, faculty and alumni, I want to convey how deeply proud we are of UM graduate and acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles — for winning the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics<https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-alumnus-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics/>, and demonstrating for all the world to see, as we have claimed about the University of Manitoba for years, "from here, you can go anywhere," including across galaxies. Dr. Peebles, recognized as one of the most highly regarded cosmologists, was cited for “theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology,” and shares the award with two Swiss astronomers, Michel Mayor, 77, and Didier Queloz, 53, who discovered a planet orbiting a binary star. We have a proud tradition of nurturing great thinkers and doers here, and today, in celebrating Dr. Peebles' extraordinary achievement, I am sure we are inspiring new generations of scientists and others striving to understand all aspects of the world in which we live. For those that are nearby, I invite you to join us on Fort Garry campus to celebrate Dr. Peebles’ accomplishment in the Science Student Lounge, main level, room 209 in Armes Lecture Theatre at 12:30 p.m., Oct. 8. Thank you. 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@01D57DD4.9DE97840]

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University of Manitoba Indigenous Senior Leadership: Report and Recommendations
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Good afternoon, Today at Senate I shared with colleagues that the University of Manitoba has accepted the report titled University of Manitoba Indigenous Senior Leadership: Report and Recommendations to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), prepared by a committee chaired by Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice-Dean Indigenous, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. We are acting promptly on the recommendations, beginning with the approval last week at the Board of Governors to move forward with the establishment of a Vice-President (Indigenous) position. I encourage the entire University of Manitoba community to read more about this important next step in our ongoing commitment to meaningful reconciliation: https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-to-establish-university-wide-indigenous-leader… 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@01D57937.8CBEE2E0]

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Student Climate Strike Events on September 27, 2019
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear undergraduate and graduate students: On Friday, September 27th, youth around the world will show their support of the international school strike for climate movement<https://fridaysforfuture.ca/> by participating in demonstrations and calling for action on global warming and climate change. In Winnipeg, strike action and other activities have been planned between 12-5pm at the Manitoba Legislature by the Manitoba Youth for Climate Action<https://www.mbyouthforclimateaction.org/>. At the University of Manitoba we all care about this issue and the future of our planet. We are committed to environmental sustainability and to minimizing our ecological impact. UM students who would like to participate in the international strike for climate movement are encouraged to communicate directly with their course instructors in advance to determine if alternative arrangements can be made. Please note that decisions regarding alternative arrangements are at the discretion of the course instructor, and that any missed work due to participation in the climate strike is your responsibility. 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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