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Tell Us What You Think
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

[Title: U of M Header - Description: Message from Susan M. Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)] Dear University of Manitoba Student, The University of Manitoba is committed to offering an exceptional student experience filled with opportunities for students to learn, grow and celebrate their personal accomplishments. As part of our commitment, we are asking students to take a few moments to complete an awareness and perception study. Your answers are valuable to us and will help to ensure students' information needs are met. This survey is being conducted by Academica Group Inc. on our behalf to ensure your individual answers remain confidential. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will be entered into a draw to win one of 16 prizes including: * One prize of a $500 gift card from the University of Manitoba Bookstore, * Five prizes of a $100 gift card from the U of M Bookstore, * 10 prizes of a $50 gift card from the U of M Bookstore. The survey will be conducted over the next few weeks and should take about 10 minutes to complete. You will receive an email from Academica early next week with a link to the survey. Your individual answers will remain confidential. Thank you in advance for your participation.

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March 5, 2018 (link corrected)
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

[Title: U of M Header - Description: Message from Susan M. Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)] Due to today's winter storm, we are aware that some students and instructors might be unable to get to campus, or face significant delays, either because of poor driving conditions or public transportation disruptions. Students have been notified to contact their instructor directly to inform them of any issues attending class, a lab, tutorial or studio, or a test. Instructors who are not able to arrive in time for their class, lab or test should contact their class as soon as possible to inform them of the delay (or cancellation if necessary). Department Heads and/or Deans and Directors should also be notified of any cancelations. All updates on this 'snow day' will be communicated on our service disruptions webpage<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/ohrcm/accessibility/service-disrupti…>, UM Today and Twitter.

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March 5, 2018
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

[Title: U of M Header - Description: Message from Susan M. Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)] Due to today's winter storm, some students might be unable to get to campus, or face significant delays, either because of poor driving conditions or public transportation disruptions. Students should contact their professor directly to inform them of any issues attending class, a lab, tutorial or studio, or a test. If you have any safety concerns or items to report, please email emergency_response(a)umanitoba.ca All updates on this 'snow day' will be communicated on our service disruptions webpage<file:///C:\Users\stewartl\Desktop\umanitoba.ca\admin\vp_admin\ofp\ohrcm\accessibility\service-disruptions.html>, UM Today and Twitter. Susan Gottheil Vice-Provost (Students)

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Join us for Indigenous Awareness Month
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

[University of Manitoba - Message from Lynn Lavallee, Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement)] Dear U of M Community, On behalf of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement, I am thrilled to tell you that Indigenous Awareness Week, which has been held at the U of M since 2015, has expanded to Indigenous Awareness Month<http://news.umanitoba.ca/indigenous-awareness-week-expands-to-indigenous-aw…>! The Indigenous community on campus has come together to host events throughout March, offering you opportunities to learn about Indigenous knowledges, cultures and traditions. I invite you to check out the wide variety of activities<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/indigenous_connect/Indigenous-Awareness-Month-201…>, and join us as we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Indigenous peoples. All my relations, Dr. Lynn Lavallée Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement

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Power Disruption Fort Garry Campus
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

There is currently a major power disruption at the Fort Garry Campus. The following buildings are affected: Physical Plant Stores Building Mary Speechly Pembina Hall and Residence Drake Centre Tier Isbister Fletcher Argue Biological Sciences Buller Biological Sciences Max Bell Investors Group Athletic Centre Education Building Migizii Agamik High Voltage Lab Engineering 1 Engineering 3 St. John’s College St. Paul’s & Sinnott Wallace Nursing Parkade Fitzgerald Physical Plant is currently bringing buildings back on line please consult the PP website for updates. Some should be back up in running within hours. http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/ohrcm/accessibility/service-disrupti…

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Test of Emergency Broadcast System
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

ALERT-THIS IS A TEST OF THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM. Do not panic this is only a test. Do not respond to this email. As we are in test mode you may not receive this message at the time dated. With extreme cold Winter weather approaching the Office of Risk Management strongly encourages all students to register to receive emergency notifications via text message. This will ensure that you receive the notifications in a timely manner. To sign up for these messages via text messaging please go to the following link and enter you mobile phone number. https://www.umanitoba.ca/emergency_signup.html ***AFTER INPUTTING YOUR PHONE NUMBER YOU WILL RECEIVE A TEXT FROM (300) 000-35. YOU MUST RESPOND "JOIN UMERG" TO THAT TEXT MESSAGE IN ORDER TO BE SIGNED UP.*** Thank you, Office of Risk Management

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Prime Minister Town Hall Jan. 31
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

All staff, students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend a public town hall with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) on Wednesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. This Winnipeg stop is one of a number of town hall events happening in communities across Canada in the coming months. The event is an opportunity for the Prime Minister to hear from Canadians about issues that matter, including how to create growth that works for everyone, prepare for the jobs of the future, and build a stronger more resilient middle class. While the event will take place in IGAC, the entrance and coat check can only be accessed via the Max Bell Centre's southeast entrance at 109 Sidney Smith Street. Doors open 5 p.m., while the event begins at 7 p.m. Please note that while an RSVP is required<http://tduguid.liberal.ca/events/>, it does not guarantee access to the event. Admission to the event will be on a first come, first served basis. It is important to know that large bags and coats/jackets won't be permitted inside the venue. There will be a mandatory coat check on site.

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Message from Lynn Zapshala-Kelln, Vice-President (Administration)
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

[Image text: Message from Lynn Zapshala-Kelln, Vice-President (Administration)] Dear University of Manitoba community members, In 2016, we asked all staff, faculty and students to share your insights into travel to our campuses through a transportation survey. We received over 4,000 responses, and your feedback assisted us to develop the University's first Sustainable Transportation Strategy in 2017. Now, we invite you to participate in a new survey. Please take five to 10 minutes to complete the 2018 Campus Commute Survey<http://umanitoba.ca/campuscommute?utm_source=vpa-email&utm_medium=email&utm…>, administered by Green Action Centre in partnership with the U of M's Office of Sustainability. The results of this survey will continue to inform our strategic planning around infrastructure, education and peer-based programs in support of health and wellness, safety and sustainability goals. Participants who complete the survey before it closes on February 9 will have the opportunity to be entered into a draw to win an iPad Mini 4, $500 of groceries or a bicycle. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Office of Sustainability by email at: sustainability(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sustainability@umanitoba.ca> Sincerely, Lynn Zapshala-Kelln CPA CGA Vice-President (Administration)

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Holiday eGreeting
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

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Holiday Concert at the Admin
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

You are invited to attend the annual Holiday Concert at The Admin Hosted by the Office of the President Thursday, December 7, 2017 12 PM to 1 PM Administration Building - Fort Garry Campus Featuring the University Singers, under the direction of Dr. Elroy Friesen David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 110 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> news.umanitoba.ca/140 [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F (002)]

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Safety precautions
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) today reported<(http:/winnipeg.ca/police/press/2017/11nov/2017_11_21.aspx> random groping incidents near the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) although the initial report stated the three victims are all HSC employees, WPS has since confirmed that one is a University of Manitoba student. The University of Manitoba wants to ensure the safety and security of the university community. Security Services takes this opportunity to remind everyone on our campuses of a number of useful safety precautions: · Stay alert to your surroundings, trust your instincts and, if you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave immediately. The best prevention is precaution. · One of the most successful deterrents to street crime is the buddy system. A lone person is the best target for a criminal. Travel in pairs or with a group whenever you can. · Be aware of your surroundings and don’t use unfamiliar shortcuts to save time. · Plan a safe route and stick to it. · Stay on busy, well-lighted streets. · Walk in the middle of the sidewalk. · Set boundaries and keep a safe distance from strangers on the street. · Walk facing traffic so you can see approaching cars. · If you are being followed, change directions and head for a populated area. Security Services offers the following safety initiatives: · 24/7 full time security presence through Security Services. · CCTV camera coverage. · The recently expanded Safewalk program is available on both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Students, staff and visitors can request a Safewalk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of the program, Security Services will accompany an individual from one university location to another, to their vehicle or to a bus stop on university property. Requests for a Safewalk can be made by calling 204-474-9312. More information is available off the Security Services home page<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/>. More information on sexual violence support and education at the U of M can be found here<http://umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence/>.

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Emergency System Maintenance has been Completed
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 28 Oct '17

28 Oct '17

Emergency System Maintenance has been Completed Please be advised that the Emergency System Maintenance has been completed. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this outage. 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<mailto:Servicedesk@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: MCID1346683}

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Emergency System Maintenance Required Tonight Friday at 16:30
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 27 Oct '17

27 Oct '17

Emergency System Maintenance Required Tonight Friday October 27th 16:30 Please be advised that Emergency System Maintenance is required to be performed today Friday, October 27th at 16:30 and could extend into the morning on Saturday October 28th. During this maintenance many applications and services will not be available. The following core systems and services should not be affected by this outage UM Learn SignUM UM Plan Student and Staff Email UManitoba.ca Website 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<mailto:Servicedesk@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: MCID1346683}

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Message from Dr. David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 15 Sep '17

15 Sep '17

[LH masthead.jpg] Last year, the University of Manitoba community launched a revised set of behavioural policies, including a new stand-alone sexual assault policy. Like other universities across Canada, the University of Manitoba recognized the continued importance of addressing behavioural issues. Our ongoing goal is to build a culture of consent, respect, trust, and inclusivity and, most importantly, to ensure the safety of our community. The revised policies, available online at http://umanitoba.ca/human_rights/rwle/index.html, are clear and direct, resulting from broad and extensive consultation with all groups on campus, including students, staff and faculty. They also are responsive to the needs of our community. The policies have been tested, and they work. That doesn't mean they shouldn't be reviewed. They can, and will be. Feedback from individuals involved directly in incidents, especially feedback from complainants, is always valued and will inform revisions, which will be undertaken every three years. As has occurred recently, the effectiveness of our policies will attract scrutiny. Although I cannot speak to any individual case, I do want to take this opportunity to emphasize the university's unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment. That means that we deeply respect the concerns of any members of our community who show the courage to come forward with a complaint. Their thoughts and feelings are important to us. We will support them, we will follow through on their concerns, and we will do what we can to ensure their safety. These matters are complex, and they require navigating many sensitive and challenging issues, often within a competing framework of rights and interests and legislative requirements. In order for the policies to work effectively, they have to respect the confidentiality and privacy of the complainant, but also of the respondent. That can be difficult to accept when one is directly involved, but it is essential in order to maintain the integrity of the process. I am confident the policies work, that they help keep our campuses safe, inclusive and respectful. The policies are critical to building the university we want to be, and we are committed to refining them as required. This is an iterative process. We listen, we learn, and we improve. Perhaps it is fitting that, as we mark Homecoming Week, celebrating our achievements and successes, friendships and relationships, we also remind ourselves of our pledge to build a community together where we learn and work with one another assured of our safety, inclusion and respect. David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 110 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> news.umanitoba.ca/140 [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F (002)]

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U of M and UMFA reach tentative four-year agreement
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) have successfully reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement. More information will be shared on UM Today<http://news.umanitoba.ca/> once it becomes available.

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signUM deployed successfully
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 26 Jun '17

26 Jun '17

SignUM Deployed Successfully signUM, our new Identity and Access Management service, went live this weekend. You can now use signUM for: 1. Claiming UMNetID 2. Changing Password 3. Updating Security Questions 4. Checking Account Status 5. Requesting access to optional resources Read the signUM FAQs <<http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/signumfaqs.html>> for more information. 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: MCID1202477}

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signUM Implementation Starts Today at 4:30 p.m.
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 23 Jun '17

23 Jun '17

signUM Implementation Starts Today at 4:30 p.m. IST will begin implementing signUM, our new identity and access management service, today. Please be advised that as part of this initiative, Iridium will be unavailable from June 23rd at 4:30 p.m. to June 25th at 8:00 p.m. During this time, users will not be able to: * Claim UMnetIDs * Change/Reset Passwords * Update Security Questions * Check Account Status * Request additional access to optional resources signUM is expected to go live Sunday June 25th at 8:00 p.m. At that time, all systems will start operating as usual. Please contact the Service Desk if you have any questions or need further support. 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<mailto:Servicedesk@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: MCID1201137}

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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 19 Jun '17

19 Jun '17

To the University of Manitoba community, Next month our Fort Garry Campus will play host to the 2017 Canada Summer Games, serving as the Athletes' Village, the main venue for volleyball and track and field, and the location of the closing ceremonies. It's a year of anniversaries: the Canada Summer Games 50th; Canada's 150th; and the University of Manitoba's 140th. Our campus, and our city and province, will come alive with the presence of thousands of athletes and their coaches and the visitors who will arrive to enjoy the spectacle of Canada's finest youngest athletes competing against one another for the opportunity to represent their nation in future international events. I hope as many of you as possible will find a way to engage with the games. Whether as friends or family, athletes, volunteers, spectators, or simply hosts welcoming our visitors, I am confident each of us who will be on campus during the 2017 Canada Summer Games will represent this institution well as it takes the national stage for two weeks, from July 28 to August 13. During that time the University of Manitoba will host 4,000 athletes, ranging in age from 13 to 21. Many of these young athletes are still deciding what shape their futures might take; we have an opportunity to show them that the University of Manitoba - indeed, post-secondary education in any form - can help them achieve their dreams and goals. Along with the athletes, the Athletes' Village will host each team's coaching and mission staff: their medical staff, media liaisons and others. These athletes and teams, representing each of Canada's provinces and territories, will be located in more than 30 University of Manitoba buildings and using many of the exceptional facilities we have to offer, including housing, food services and the Active Living Centre. At the same time, the Fort Garry Campus will be bustling with its usual summer activities, not the least of which will be Mini-University. I can't imagine a time when we'll have more people on campus representing a wider age span what a wonderful way to mark our 140th birthday! Of course, any undertaking of this magnitude requires organization, cooperation and some level of accommodation. Some of us we will be relocated to make room for our visitors; traffic flows may be rerouted, bus stops moved. The UMToday team will strive to provide as much information in as timely a fashion as possible to keep all of you updated on traffic, parking and other developments, including the wide array of athletic and entertainment opportunities offered. http://news.umanitoba.ca/president-barnard-welcomes-2017-canada-summer-game… Have fun -- and let's make sure our visitors do too! 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<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> news.umanitoba.ca/140 [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F (002)]

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signUM implementation starts today at 4:30 p.m.
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 09 Jun '17

09 Jun '17

signUM implementation starts today at 4:30 p.m. IST will begin implementing signUM, our new identity and access management service, today. Please be advised that as part of this initiative, Iridium will be unavailable from June 9th at 4:30 p.m. to June 11th at 6:00 p.m. During this time, users will not be able to: * Claim UMnetIDs * Change/Reset Passwords * Update Security Questions * Check Account Status * Request additional access to optional resources signUM is expected to go live Sunday June 11th at 6:00 p.m. At this time, all systems will start operating as usual. Please contact the Service Desk if you have any questions or need further support. 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<mailto:Servicedesk@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: MCID1189638}

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Important Information about global ransomware attack
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 15 May '17

15 May '17

As many of you may have heard, on Friday, May 12, a major ransomware attack affected thousands of systems around the world. Cybersecurity firms have reported over 75,000 attacks in 99 countries. The majority of the attacks have occurred in Europe and Asia. The attack spreads by multiple methods, including phishing emails. Once the malware has infected a system on a network, it can spread rapidly due to a vulnerability in all Windows operating systems that was discovered and subsequently patched in March of this year. Due to the scale of the attack, Microsoft has taken the unusual step of releasing updates for older operating systems such as Windows XP, Server 2003 and early versions of Windows 8. These patches can be downloaded from Microsoft. The University of Manitoba has taken the following precautions to protect against this malware: * all core servers were patched for this vulnerability in March * managed desktops have been patched * un-managed desktops will have automatic updates applied. It is important that end users accept and apply these updates. All employees and students should ensure their personally owned systems have operating system and application patches applied on a monthly basis or when they are made available. Email Safety Don't click on links in an unsolicited email. Report the email to spam(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:spam@umanitoba.ca> and delete the message. Don't open unexpected attachments. Malware in MS Office documents, PDF's and ZIP files is very common. If you have any questions, or need assistance with patching, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:servicedesk@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-8600 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<mailto:Servicedesk@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: MCID1166010}

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Exam Period Conflicts
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 04 Apr '17

04 Apr '17

[Title: U of M Header - Description: Message from Susan M. Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)] Dear students, As you know, the 2016/17 academic schedule was adjusted in November 2016. In order to minimize the impact on our students by completing the academic year as close to the original date as possible, the Winter Term examination period was condensed, and an additional day was added to accommodate scheduling conflicts, resulting in the final exam period of April 22-30, 2017. While we have made every effort to reduce the number of scheduling conflicts, there are some instances where students may have three exams in four consecutive exam periods. If you are in this situation, you may seek alternative exam writing times at the discretion of the faculty. It is also recognized that some students may have booked travel prior to the adjustment of the academic schedule and extension of the revised Winter Term examination period. If this is the case for you, you may seek an alternative exam writing time at the faculty's discretion and with appropriate documentation. We expect that instructors and faculty administration will be sympathetic in both instances and that alternative arrangements can be made, with appropriate documentation. Thank you for your continued understanding. Sincerely, Susan Gottheil Vice-Provost (Students)

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Join us tomorrow for our 140th birthday celebration
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

[cid:image001.jpg@01D290E1.9661AA30] 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<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> news.umanitoba.ca/140 [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F (002)]

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Campus safety and support for students
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

[cid:image001.png@01D286D0.ED494FD0] Dear students, As the entire university community extends condolences to the family of Mr. Irvine Fraser and his Winnipeg Transit colleagues, we understand you may have concerns about your safety on campus. Please be assured that our campus is a safe place - the Winnipeg Police Service has reassured us that with the arrest made there is no ongoing security concern and the suspect has no evident association with the University of Manitoba. Nevertheless, we understand that events such as this morning's may affect your sense of safety, especially for those of you who may be on campus working or studying in the evening or in isolated locations. Whether you are studying, heading to class, or socializing on campus, your safety is our utmost concern. Numerous proactive initiatives have been put into place to ensure your safety, including 24/7 security officers on regular patrol, an increased number of security cameras in some buildings, the Safewalk Program<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/programs/safewalk.html>, and Code Blue<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/safety/codeblue.html> and Emergency Red Phones<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/safety/codeblue.html>. Please visit the Security Services<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/safety/securityinitiatives.html> website for more information<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/safety/safety.html> on safety initiatives on all our campuses. Even with these measures in place, as always, we encourage you to be aware of your surroundings, try to minimize time alone on campus, let others know where you are through periodic check-ins, make sure you have access to a phone, and be aware of locations of the Code Blue stations and Emergency Red Phones. It is normal to feel some unease as you process this tragic incident. If you are experiencing a sense of unease that is interfering with your ability to carry out normal activities, you can access our Student Counselling Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/> for support on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. If you are in need of immediate support, you can access in-person urgent triage services at 474 UMSU University Centre. Sincerely, Dr. Donald Stewart Executive Director, Student Support 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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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

[LH masthead.jpg] On behalf of the entire University of Manitoba community, I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Irvine Fraser, the transit driver killed Tuesday morning on the Fort Garry Campus. All of us wish them strength in this difficult time. I also extend condolences to the deceased's colleagues at Winnipeg Transit, and thank them for the invaluable service they provide to our community every day. Our wishes are for their continued safety. Thank you also to the Winnipeg Police Service. WPS has the suspect in custody and has confirmed that there is no ongoing security concern; the suspect has no evident association with the University of Manitoba. Our community is reassured by the arrest that has been made. At the same time, our hearts and minds remain with the family and loved ones of Mr. Fraser. Tragic events like this morning's reaffirm our collective commitment to building a stronger, safer shared community. 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<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> news.umanitoba.ca/140 [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F (002)]

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Invitation to community discussion on U.S. travel restrictions
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Good afternoon, Yesterday members of the University of Manitoba community gathered on the Fort Garry campus to discuss recent events<http://news.umanitoba.ca/university-community-comes-together/> in an open and safe environment. A similar event will take place on the Bannatyne campus on Thursday, February 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Frederic Gaspard Theatre. The event will be hosted by President David Barnard and include remarks from a number of student and University of Manitoba community leaders. Everyone attending is encouraged to participate in any way they feel comfortable, through speaking, sharing or listening. All students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. Students, faculty and staff who have questions should contact the International Office<http://umanitoba.ca/international/contact.html> to speak with an international advisor (phone 204-474-8501<tel:%20204-474-8501> or email international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> to set up an appointment). Further support is available for students from the Student Counselling Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/index.html> and Financial Aid and Awards<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/>. 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<tel:%2B1-204-474-9345> FAX: +1-204-261-1318<tel:%2B1-204-261-1318> Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca>

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