January 2020 - all-students - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Message re Coronavirus
by Marcia Davies 28 Jan '20

28 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 28 Jan '20

28 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 15 Jan '20

15 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 10 Jan '20

10 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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