October 2026 - all-students - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Important notice: Manitoba time zone change and Microsoft Outlook Calendar
by Service Desk Communication 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Important notice: Manitoba time zone change and Microsoft Outlook Calendar Dear UM Outlook Calendar users, On Nov.1, 2026, Manitoba will move to permanent daylight saving time. This change will affect how time zones are handled in Microsoft Outlook for calendar items on or after Nov.1, 2026. Microsoft plans to release guidance and updates to support this change before it takes effect. Outlook users should watch for future communications and Microsoft guidance regarding any actions that may be required. This change impacts Microsoft Outlook calendar users in the following ways: 1. Clocks in Manitoba will not be turned back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov.1, 2026. 2. The Manitoba Region will permanently remain on the UTC−5 time zone year-round. What this means for you Microsoft’s guidance and update may require Outlook users to review appointments and meetings scheduled for Nov.1, 2026, or later, as they may appear one hour earlier or later than intended. This may affect events created before Microsoft’s time zone update is installed, particularly recurring meetings that continue beyond November 1. This means you should review these events after the update to confirm that the start and end times are correct for all participants. What you need to do on November 1 Review upcoming events: Open appointments and meetings scheduled on or after November 1 and confirm that they display at the intended time. Update affected meetings: Open the event, select the time block, use the globe icon to display its time zone settings, and choose the new correct provincial time zone. Only the meeting organizer can update a meeting with attendees. Check recurring meetings carefully: Editing the time zone for a recurring series resets exceptions, such as an individual occurrence moved to a different time. Re-create those exceptions after updating the series. Learn more For detailed instructions on updating your time zone or upcoming events for new Outlook, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com and classic Outlook, you may refer to the Microsoft’s guidance<https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/calendar/timezone-changes-for-c…> for time zone changes in other Canadian provinces. We understand the importance of accurate calendar information and appreciate your patience as these updates are implemented. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Best regards, 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 message is available in alternate formats upon request to ServiceDeskLeadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ServiceDeskLeadership@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.

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Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Vision for a New Building at Fort Garry Campus
by VP Students 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

[cid:image001.png@01DD5CA0.4F4B7190] Message from Raman Dhaliwal, Associate Vice President (Facilities) & Chief Risk Officer We are inviting undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to help shape the vision for a new building at Fort Garry campus, which will replace the Dafoe Library and bring together other academic and student spaces. As part of the early programming and visioning process, we are hosting a discussion with Stantec, the architectural firm that will be designing this new building, to hear your ideas about the spaces, services and experiences that would best support learning, research and student life. Your perspectives will help inform how the building can serve our campus community. Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Rooms 543–544, UMSU University Centre Please register here<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ynVCd8jFez> if you would like to attend. Light refreshments will be served. By registering we can ensure we have enough refreshments available. This is an early opportunity to contribute, with further opportunities to engage as the project progresses. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing your ideas. Raman

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Invitation: Research Matters: Your Gateway to Innovation at UM
by Office of the Vice-President Research and International 13 Oct '26

13 Oct '26

[cid:image002.png@01DD5642.019E6150] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear students, Please join us for Research Matters, an event bringing together the UM community for an update on the people, partnerships, platforms and processes of the Strategic Research Plan 2024-2029. UM leadership will address priorities and opportunities shaping research and innovation, including interactive booths and opportunities for partnership and support. Research Matters: Your gateway to innovation at UM Thursday November 19, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m. Multi-Purpose Room 2nd Floor, UMSU University Centre Fort Garry campus In-person event 9 to 9:30 a.m. - Special presentation from: * Michael Benarroch, UM President and Vice-Chancellor * Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) * Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation) 9:35 to 11a.m. - Connect with colleagues: * Q and A with research leadership * Interactive booths where researchers will display their work * Engage with opportunities for entrepreneurship and community support Refreshments will be provided. We hope you will join us. RSVP<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AQ3agauhGJ> to attend by Friday, November 13, 2026

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Action required: Review your contact information in Aurora
by No Reply Registrar Office 08 Oct '26

08 Oct '26

[cid:image001.png@01DD5654.536A4D20] Action required: Review your contact information in Aurora Take a few minutes to review and update your contact information in Aurora. Keeping this information current helps UM reach you when needed and know who to contact on your behalf in an emergency. Set your Primary phone number Make sure your Cell number is set as your Primary phone number. Your Primary number is the number UM will use first if we need to contact you. In Aurora: * Find the My Personal Information card. * Select View/update personal information. * Select your Cell number and mark it as Primary. Review your emergency contact Make sure you have a current emergency contact listed in Aurora. Under the phone number and address section in View/update my personal information: * Select Emergency Contact. * Add an emergency contact or review the person already listed. * Make sure their name, relationship and phone number are current. Stay connected by keeping your Personal Information in Aurora<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/change-your-personal-information#change-cont…> up to date. Make sure your Cell number is set as your Primary phone number and your emergency contact information is current. Keeping your contact information current helps us reach you when it matters. Registrar’s Office umanitoba.ca/registrar<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar> 400 UMSU University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9420 Questions? Email us<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/ask-umanitoba-contact>! The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. Do not reply to this email.

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Graduate Studies Open House
by VP Students 07 Oct '26

07 Oct '26

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> Message from Dr. Kelley Main, Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Dear Students, Are you thinking about graduate school—or simply curious about what your options might be? Join us for the Graduate Studies Open House at the University of Manitoba! This is a great opportunity to explore the wide range of Master’s, PhD and Micro-Diploma programs available at UM. You’ll be able to connect with faculty, staff and current graduate students, ask questions and learn more about what graduate studies could look like for you. Event Details 📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 🕒 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 📍 Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, UMSU University Centre ➡️ Register to attend<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=77e42509-a3cc-4940-9e48-1918cb1…> Whether you’re already considering graduate school or just starting to explore your possibilities, we encourage you to drop by and discover where graduate studies at UM could take you. Learn more about the event in the UM Today story<https://umtoday.ca/stories/discover-possibilities-graduate-studies>. We look forward to seeing you there! This message is available in alternate formats upon request to graduate.studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> UMANITOBA.CA/GRADUATE-STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>

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