November 2023 - all-students - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Feedback on UM’s next strategic plan
by President's Office 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

[cid:image002.png@01DA21D7.AD97E870] Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor and Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) We are excited to share MOMENTUM: Leading Change Together, University of Manitoba Draft Strategic Plan, 2024-2029<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2023-11/UM-Draft-Strategic-Plan-20…>. Informed by our community consultations, this draft plan is accompanied by an updated mission, vision, and core values, which have directed the Strategic Planning Committee in its work. Before the Committee moves forward with presenting a final plan to Senate and the Board of Governors for approval, we invite you to read and share your thoughts and comments on this important document. This plan will guide our shared work over the next five years. We want to ensure that it resonates and that the diversity of voices and perspectives that strengthen our UM community are reflected in our plans to achieve our collective aspirations. The draft plan is now available on the UM Strategic Plan Website<https://umanitoba.ca/strategic-plan> and an online form<https://higheredstrategies.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=D3%2Bcl0YSIi/X/cW…> is available to provide your thoughts. The form will be available until 4:00 on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The Committee will be presented with your feedback to inform the final plan. Thank you for the time and energy you have given to help us reach this important milestone. We want to continue to hear from you and look forward to receiving your feedback. Miigwech. Thank you. Sincerely, [A close-up of a sign Description automatically generated] Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor [cid:image005.jpg@01DA21D7.AD97E870] Diane Hiebert-Murphy Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Important information on potential transit disruptions
by Marcia Davies 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

The City of Winnipeg is currently negotiating a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 ("ATU"), the union representing transit workers. UM has been informed The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the union representing most Transit staff, is in a legal strike position and has advised that their members will not work overtime, which will mean disruption to services. UM is asking students to plan accordingly and check bus schedules before travelling. The City has provided more information on its website<https://info.winnipegtransit.com/en/rider-guide/news/news>. Marcia (Marci) Davies (she/her) Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students), Laurie Schnarr Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.6917 marci.davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marci.davies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/student<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences With humility and respect, I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. 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] [signature_4028178315]

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Reminder – Share your experiences through the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability survey
by Jennifer Dengate 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Sent on behalf of the Dismantling Ableism and Promoting Equity for Persons with Disabilities research team Greetings University of Manitoba students, We are writing to remind UM students, faculty, and staff who identify as disabled or as managing chronic health conditions, including mental health conditions that you are invited to fill out the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability online survey. Go to Dismantling Ableism Survey<https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eysE87k871e4Kpw> We believe this survey is an important step towards achieving a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of experiences across the disabled community at UM and the actions required to dismantle ongoing ableist barriers. Your honest assessments will help us develop concrete resolutions to effect meaningful changes to make UM more equitable and accessible. Survey URL: https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eysE87k871e4Kpw Thank-you in advance for participating, or for your consideration to participate! Sincerely, Cade Kuehl, Jennifer Dengate, and Tina Chen Jennifer Dengate, PhD (she/her) Director Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research & Projects Office of Equity Transformation University of Manitoba [cid:c96c5532-c0b1-4e5c-991f-4a1fc05137a7]

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Message to all UM Students: November 20, 2023
by Marcia Davies 21 Nov '23

21 Nov '23

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, Welcome back - I hope you had a restful and productive break. I want to acknowledge that today is Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience<https://news.umanitoba.ca/making-progress-though-more-work-to-be-done/>, a day when we remember and pay our respect to those Trans people who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence. The past month has been very challenging, and I know that many in our UM community have been impacted by the Israel-Hamas war. If you are seeking support, I encourage you to take advantage of the campus supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness> available to you and to note that the Student Counselling Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness/student-c…> has prioritized intake services for affected students. If you are in crisis and require urgent attention, please refer to these services<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness/student-c…> for immediate help. The University of Manitoba is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment for all members of our community. This continues to be a top priority for the university and for the security<https://www.umanitoba.ca/security/> and risk team which, upon hearing news of the attack by Hamas on October 7, immediately implemented a comprehensive security plan with the intent of keeping people safe. Anyone who is experiencing discrimination, prejudice, or disrespectful behaviours in breach of the university's Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy<https://umanitoba.ca/about-um/respectful-work-and-learning-environment-poli…> should not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management<https://umanitoba.ca/human-rights-and-conflict-management/>. We are here to support you and to ensure that the University of Manitoba remains a place of respect, inclusivity and understanding. Here is a summary of some of the most important personal and academic resources that are available to you as you navigate the final weeks of the Fall Term: If you're feeling stress or anxiety, there are many student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> in place to help you, including self-care tips<https://news.umanitoba.ca/14-ways-to-combat-stress-during-tough-times/> to add to your toolkit. You can also visit the new Student Wellness Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/health-wellness> for peer and professional consultation and referrals. * Spiritual Care and Multi-faith Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services>'s spiritual care providers, chaplains and Elders offer many services and are ready to connect with students. Through the centre, we recognize, affirm and work within your existing values and beliefs. If you are looking for a quiet place for prayer, reflection or gathering with community, please find a list of sacred spaces on campus<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services/sacred-spaces-camp…> that are available to you. * If your upcoming academic course work or exams are affected because you are directly impacted by world events or experiencing significant distress related to personal matters, please reach out to your instructor right away to discuss available options. If you encounter any issues with regard to your courses, you can also seek advice from Student Advocacy<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy>. * If you are directly impacted by world events or experiencing significant distress related to personal matters and would like to discuss exam deferrals or assignment extensions, please contact your instructor or an advisor in your faculty<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> as soon as possible. * Students experiencing financial distress should connect with Financial Aid and Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards> for information regarding supports. If you need help putting food on the table, please visit the UM Food Bank<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/u-m-food-bank> at 518 University Centre, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. * The International Student Advisors (ISA) at the International Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/international> (IC) are available for support. To be connected with an ISA, please contact international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-8501. * Staying active promotes a variety of health benefits, mental well-being and can help relieve stress and anxiety. Through the Sport and Rec fee, UM students<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/members…> have access to sport and recreation facilities, casual rec use <https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/group-f…> and group fitness classes<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/group-f…> at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Students also have the option to participate in UM REC Clubs<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/rec-clu…>, Intramural Sports<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/registe…> and Adult programs <https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/registe…> at an additional cost. Visit UM Recreation Services <https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services> to learn more and book a tour<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/RecreationServicesTours@umanitob…> of the sport and recreation facilities. Learn about hours of operation<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/general…> through winter break and come in for a visit. I wish you all a successful end to the term! Be well, ...Laurie Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 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: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside Indigenous students, colleagues, friends, and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth and contribute to lasting positive change. 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] [signature_4028178315]

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Action: Check your Junk Mail folder
by IST Service Desk 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

Action: Check your Junk Mail folder Your email account has a Junk Email folder that filters out spam and phishing messages. We have recently experienced and corrected an issue with an increase in emails being incorrectly sent to the junk folder. We request that you review your Junk Email and move any messages that are not junk back to your inbox. Please note that messages in the Junk email folder get removed 30 days after being received. How to check your Junk Mail (Universal Instructions) 1. Look for a folder called "Junk Email" in your email application. 2. Scan through the messages in your Junk Email folder and look for any that seem relevant or interesting to you. 3. If you find a message you want to keep, simply select the item, and move it to your Inbox. How to check your Junk Mail in the Outlook Client 1. Look for a folder called "Junk Email" in Outlook. 2. Scan through the messages in your Junk Email folder and look for any that seem relevant or interesting to you. 3. If you find a message you want to keep, you can move it to your Inbox by selecting It's not Junk at the top of the message. If you require assistance or have questions about your junk mail, please contact the IST Service Desk at 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: MCID3765885}

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IDEA Start! Information Session - November 22
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

[cid:image001.png@01DA125B.1C4F3D90] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear University of Manitoba students, Moe Levy has started as the Director of IDEA Start! and wishes to share with you the vision and mission for this initiative. IDEA Start! is an integrated innovation and entrepreneurship hub within the University of Manitoba dedicated to providing accessible, empowering and impactful supports to students, faculty, researchers and alumni to foster their entrepreneurial endeavors. Please join the IDEA Start! team on Wednesday, November 22 at 2:00PM - 3:00PM in Room 225 - Architecture 2 Building to introduce you to IDEA Start! and what the future of Entrepreneurship and Innovation could look like at the University of Manitoba and the Province. The information session will include a panel presentation with the IDEA Start! team followed by a question-and-answer session. This will be followed by refreshments. Moe will be available to set up individual meetings with you following this presentation. This is an in-person event only. Please RSVP<https://forms.gle/jysKUtVaEnYqHCPX8> by November 21. You can also see the calendar listing<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/idea-start-launch-e…>, and feel free to share with other members of our community. All are welcome. We hope you are able to join us. Sincerely, B. Mario Pinto Vice-President (Research and International)

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Share Your Experiences - Participate in the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability survey
by Jennifer Dengate 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Sent on behalf of the Dismantling Ableism and Promoting Equity for Persons with Disabilities Research Team: Greetings University of Manitoba Students, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability online survey. We know that ableist barriers continue to exist at UM and have heard from previous surveys that it is time for action. The purpose of this survey is to ask disabled UM students, staff, and faculty and those managing chronic health conditions, including mental health conditions, what needs to change and how it needs to change to inform that action. The data from this survey will be used to create a series of anti-ableism recommendations and to inform the development of an anti-ableism policy for the University of Manitoba. This survey is one part of the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability project. The project is designed to answer the following questions: What is equity when disabled persons and anti-ableism are centered? And what are the complex ways in which ableism operates across the University of Manitoba community and larger research ecosystem? The project is managed by Cade Kuehl (Project Coordinator and Research Assistant); and anchored by Dr. Diane Driedger (Disability Studies), and Dr. Reg Urbanowski (Rehabilitation Sciences) with Dr. Tina Chen (Vice Provost, Equity) serving as the administrative Principal Investigator. The study is funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program’s Robbins Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity. Your Participation The time it will take to complete this survey will be different for each person. We ask short questions that require you to click one or more response options; and we also ask open-ended questions where you can write as much as you would like (and whatever you would like). If you choose to fill in the optional open-ended text boxes, it may take longer to finish the questionnaire. You may exit the survey simply by closing the browser window. If you close your browser window and have not completed the survey, you may return to finish the survey up to two weeks later, as long as you use the same computer and Internet browser. Confidentiality This survey is confidential. At the end of the survey, we will give you the opportunity to provide your email address to receive a copy of the summary results report. If you choose to provide your email address for this purpose, it will be collected separately from your survey responses to ensure there is no link between your email and your answers. To ensure confidentiality, no potentially identifying information you provide will be reported. Your responses will not be shared with others, unless in report/aggregate format (with all the protections of confidentiality as required by the University of Manitoba Research Ethics Board). For example, there would need to be at least 5 other participants with the same characteristic(s) before we would report any information to guard against you being identified. Depending on the combination of characteristics, this minimum number may also be raised to further protect against indirect identification. Any quotes taken from your written answers to the open-ended questions will be assigned a pseudonym or generally attributed to guard against identification (e.g., Faculty of Arts student or Bannatyne staff member). Similarly, any indirectly identifying details included in open-ended responses will also be omitted or assigned a pseudonym (e.g., names of employers, co-workers, friends, or family, etc.). Your survey responses will only be used in the context of project reports; university and conference presentations; and/or scholarly publications, including dissertations and theses of student research assistants. Questions and Contact Information If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Dr. Jennifer Dengate (Director of EDI Research & Projects) at Jennifer.Dengate(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jennifer.Dengate@umanitoba.ca>. This research has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus (certificate #HE2023-0244). If you have any questions about the Dismantling Ableism: Institutional Action and Accountability project, please contact Project Coordinator Cade Kuehl at Cade.Kuehl(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cade.Kuehl@umanitoba.ca> or Principal Investigator, Distinguished Professor and Vice Provost (Equity), Tina Chen at Tina.Chen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tina.Chen@umanitoba.ca>. If you have any concerns about the way this study is conducted, please contact the University of Manitoba Research Ethics Officer at 1-204-474-7122 (or humanethics(a)umanitoba.ca). We believe this survey is an important step towards achieving a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of experiences across the disabled community at UM and the actions required to dismantle ongoing ableist barriers. Your honest assessments will help us develop a series of anti-ableism recommendations and to inform the development of an anti-ableism policy for the University of Manitoba. Thank-you in advance for participating, or for your consideration to participate! Sincerely, Cade Kuehl, Jennifer Dengate, and Tina Chen Link to survey: https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eysE87k871e4Kpw Jennifer Dengate, PhD (she/her) Director Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research & Projects University of Manitoba [cid:08069cf7-8a2c-4c52-99ef-79d1c1d4342a]

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Save the Date - VPRIO Innovation Series Event - November 16
by AVP PKMI 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

[cid:image001.png@01DA10BA.B40A8240] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation) Dear University of Manitoba students, Mark your calendar! We are excited to invite you to the VPRIO Innovation Series Opening Session: The NRC-University of Manitoba Collaboration Centre. Date/Time: Thursday, November 16th - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: SmartPark Innovation Hub 100 Innovation Drive, Winnipeg MB Free Parking available behind the SmartPark Innovation Hub. Please join us to learn more about the exciting partnerships between the University of Manitoba and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and how access to expertise and resources from the vast NRC network can accelerate your research and power your innovations. Learn and envision what an Industrial Campus could become. About the Industrial Campus concept: The vision of the Industrial Campus is to accelerate the innovation process for the development and commercialization in the fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Food, Clean Technologies, Construction, Digital Industries, Energy and Natural Resources, Health and Biosciences, Space Sciences and Transportation. By bringing their complementary know-how, expertise, and tools in long-term collaboration, partner organizations aim to engage in joint research projects, co-develop innovations, and pursue blue sky R&D opportunities. As a result, the Industrial Campus concept will promote the recruitment and training of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, as well as create an innovative ecosystem attracting public and private stakeholders for strategic research initiatives. This event is open to all Faculty, Staff, Students, and members of the innovation ecosystem. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and meet with UofM units supporting innovation on campus, while learning more about these exciting new partnerships during our Inaugural Innovation Series event. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP using this form<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uLV…> by Tuesday, November 14th. Warm regards, Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden Associate Vice-President (PKMI)

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New! - UM Babysitter Directory
by Francene Perehinec 01 Nov '23

01 Nov '23

Dear UM students, Many of you lead busy lives, trying to balance coursework, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs. We also recognize that some of you may have responsibilities as parents or guardians, which can sometimes pose its own unique set of challenges. We know that this rings especially true when there are classes or campus events to attend, and occasional childcare is not available. As we continue to work towards a thriving University community, I am delighted to announce the creation of a digital babysitter directory, a joint venture between UM Family Resources and the Family Centre (Rady Faculty of Health Sciences), available to you starting Wednesday, November 01. The UM Babysitter Directory is a digital platform designed exclusively with the University community in mind and its goal is to connect parents seeking babysitting services with fellow students seeking casual employment. The directory will consist of babysitter profiles and contain information such as relevant training, certifications, previous work experience, preferred locations, and more. This initiative aims to create a sense of belonging and inclusion by reducing barriers to reaching higher education. If you are interested in using the directory, please visit the Family resources<https://umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resources> webpage and click on ‘Request access to the UM Babysitter Directory’. The directory's Disclaimer Form can only be opened by signing in with your student email address. Each statement on the form must be read and acknowledged in order to request access. Once the form has been submitted, you will receive a link to a private Microsoft Team channel. Please allow 3-5 business days for your request to be processed. If you have any questions about the directory, please feel free to contact me at FamilyResource(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:FamilyResource@umanitoba.ca> (Fort Garry campus) or Melissa at FamilyCentre(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:FamilyCentre@umanitoba.ca> (RFHS, Bannatyne campus) for more information. We hope the directory will be well used and foster a supportive learning environment by serving as a resource for the UM student parent population. Warm regards, Francene Perehinec Family Resource Coordinator Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost & Vice-President (Academic) [cid:a870c97b-6866-45ce-96be-27a189cda36a] Administration Building 319-66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Website: umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resources<https://umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resources> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. 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.

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