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Message of support
by Marcia Davies 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

This message is sent on behalf of Christine Cyr, Associate Vice-President (Indigenous), Students, Community, and Cultural Integration & Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students). ________________________________ Hello students, It's been one week since we learned about the 215 little ones who didn't go home, and it has been a very hard week. We are grieving with you, and we are holding our communities close in our prayers. We are especially praying for the Survivors and the families of the little ones who did not come home. We know that many of you are sad, angry, and shocked. Please know that we are holding space for you in many different ways. We are having Sharing Circles. Instructors have been opening up class time for talking about what we found out. We have a large community of staff and faculty who are here for you. We have been checking in on many people in our community with phone calls, emails, and text messages too, and we know that you have been doing the same. That's what we do - we take care of each other. Please keep checking on each other. Our Elders have been leading ceremonies this week and are available for one-on-one phone calls if you just need someone to talk to. They are so strong and have been teaching us how to get through this with their kind words and courageous stories. We are so grateful for them, and in saying that, we ask you to keep checking on the Elders in your circle - they are doing a lot of the heavy lifting right now. When we can gather in person, we will. In the meantime, please take care of yourselves while you are taking care of others. Information about additional Indigenous cultural healing supports is available at this link<https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-indigenous-cultural-healing-suppor…> and in the attachments. We are here for you. Christine and Laurie Christine Cyr (she/her) Laurie Schnarr (she/her) Associate Vice-President (Indigenous), Students, Vice-Provost (Students) Community, and Cultural Integration Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) 208 Administration Building 204.470.6572 204.474.6919 www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous<http://www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous> We acknowledge and honour this Place where the University of Manitoba campuses are located. These are the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Christine is Métis and also has Anishinaabeg and Cree ancestors. She acknowledges her family and ancestors who have taken care of this land for thousands of years and commits to continue that legacy. Laurie is a white settler of English and German descent who is committed to walking alongside her Indigenous colleagues, friends and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth, right the wrongs, and contribute to lasting positive change. [cid:image001.png@01D75943.9E22CA40]

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Announcement from President Michael Benarroch: Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
by President's Office 04 May '21

04 May '21

Good morning, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy as the University of Manitoba's next Provost and Vice-President (Academic). Dr. Hiebert-Murphy [BSW/82; MA/87; PhD/95] will assume her new portfolio on July 1, 2021. She currently serves the University as Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), a position she has held since 2016. An accomplished researcher, clinician, mentor and administrator, Dr. Hiebert-Murphy is an experienced consensus builder who leads and empowers others with her trusted and confident voice. As Provost and Vice-President (Academic), she will become the senior academic officer at the University of Manitoba, responsible for providing academic vision and leadership in all matters relating to students and academic staff, including academic programs, long-range academic planning, and enrolment management. As the chair of the President's Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Hiebert-Murphy will also continue to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion at UM. She is also co-chair of the Sexual Violence Steering Committee, and so has been integral in drafting initiatives and policies to address sexual violence. Dr. Hiebert-Murphy will also help UM in its process of decolonization and Indigenization, work that is deeply important to every member of the University's leadership. As a Professor in the Faculty of Social Work and the Faculty of Arts' Psychological Service Centre, Dr. Hiebert-Murphy is trained to look at how she can improve the interests of the whole community. And in 2019, she was honoured in a Star Blanket ceremony, which recognizes a person who humbly dedicates herself to the service of others. Dr. Hiebert-Murphy is a passionate and dedicated educator and researcher who has advised more than 60 graduate students, has participated on advisory committees for another 60 students, and continues to advise students. She has co-edited three books, published over thirty-five peer-reviewed articles in addition to research reports and book chapters, and has been engaged in dissemination of her work at scholarly meetings, including international conferences. She is also a registered clinical psychologist who continues to engage in clinical practice while sustaining her research program. Dr. Hiebert-Murphy's research and scholarship focuses on intervention with families of young children with disabilities and families impacted by violence. Since 1998 she has received funding for the Couples Project, a service/student training/research program addressing intimate partner violence. Throughout her career at this university, Dr. Hiebert-Murphy has served in increasingly complex leadership roles, including as Associate Director of the Psychological Service Centre; Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs in the Faculty of Social Work; Associate Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies; and as Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs). During her time as Vice-Provost, she also assumed the position of Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Work. In every role she has shown her passion for building an inclusive community, and her deep commitment to this University's vision of being a university that serves the interests of all Manitobans. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Dr. Janice Ristock for her exemplary leadership as Provost and Vice-President (Academic). Dr. Ristock's transformative approach to her role is evident in her focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning and the important interrelationship of teaching with research, and in her critical role in the development and implementation of a series of important initiatives that position the University of Manitoba extraordinarily well moving forward. These include her commitment to advancing our goals and priorities associated with Indigenous achievement, such as dedicated support to hire Indigenous scholars and through the establishment of the committee to review the role and mandate for Indigenous senior leadership at the University of Manitoba. They also include her proactive approach to equity, diversity and inclusion as seen for example in her development of a strong and more diverse team of deans; her vision for the development and expansion of experiential learning opportunities; and in her commitment to enhanced support for students, ranging from enhanced scholarship and bursary programs to student mental health supports. In addition, I would like to thank the members of the Presidential Advisory Committee<https://news.umanitoba.ca/search-for-a-provost-and-vice-president-academic/> for their valuable contributions to this search process, along with the many members of our community who shared their input. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Hiebert-Murphy on this new position, and in thanking her for all she has done for this university, and for all she is about to help us accomplish. Sincerely, Michael Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Telephone: 204-474-9345 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D7402D.8F65ABF0]

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Awaken U Research Participants
by Jody Rebek 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

> > Dear students, > Dr. Jody Rebek (LinkedIn <https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jody-lynn-rebek-ph-d-550aba1>) from Algoma University is inviting you to participate in a mindfulness research study called "Awaken U: Mixed Method Research of Mindfulness in Undergraduate Development." > > As a participant, you will engage in weekly mindfulness practices to complete an 8-week program (which will take about one to two hours per week or as much time as you'd like), and you may withdraw your participation at any time. You will have the opportunity to help design the program by voting on your preferences for the weekly mindfulness activities. If you’re interested, you will be asked to sign the attached consent form and fill out the intake form <https://forms.gle/gsUvzaq3M7Leg1RRA>. The consent form contains all the precautions Dr. Rebek is taking to ensure participant identity remains confidential, as well as the benefits and risks to your participation. The intake form <https://forms.gle/gsUvzaq3M7Leg1RRA> will register you for Awaken U. > > The minimum participants will be required to do is complete the pre and post survey, and provide consent to the use of course artifacts prepared. Some participants will also be invited to participate in an interview and focus group at the end of the program if they consent. > > Please contact awakenu2021(a)gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in participating. > Thank you

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Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by President's Office 16 Apr '21

16 Apr '21

Good afternoon, At the University of Manitoba, we are committed to communicate and apply knowledge, and to contribute to the health and well-being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world. This mission is embedded into everything we do, and inspires us to act in the best interest of our community. With the test positively rate in Manitoba increasing as the COVID-19 pandemic third wave swells, we as a community need to follow public health orders and take all necessary steps to keep ourselves and each other safe. I encourage faculty, staff and students to get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible. Becoming vaccinated not only benefits you, it protects your family, friends, classmates and co-workers. In particular, it helps protect the most vulnerable among us including those who may not be eligible to receive a vaccine. We are all eager to safely return to in-person instruction, athletics, performances, social gatherings and all the meaningful activity that adds to the richness of the university experience. The vaccine gives us great hope that we will be able to get to the other side of this pandemic and resume the in-person engagement we all miss so dearly. Please continue to visit the COVID recovery webpage<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus> for the latest COVID-19 updates and safety information as it relates to our UM community. You can also find information on the safety and efficacy of approved coronavirus vaccines<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/vaccine-information> and where to get vaccinated. Vaccines save lives and contribute to a better quality of life for all. Let's do our part to create a safer, healthier Manitoba. Sincerely, Michael Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Telephone: 204-474-9345 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image003.png@01D732CC.6EE0C360]

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Update to UM Students: April 15, 2021
by Marcia Davies 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear students, Congratulations! We are almost at the close of an extraordinary school year, and you've shown incredible flexibility and tenacity. Well done, Bisons! As we head into Winter exams, please take some time to review the exam resources<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/final-exams/final-exam-supports-students> that have been designed specifically for this remote learning period. Also consider the technology tips and resources<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning/s…> that were developed to help you navigate virtual exams successfully. Lastly, I cannot stress enough how important it is to familiarize yourself with the University's expectations regarding Academic Integrity and the five values that guide us in undertaking academic work: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. Further information, resources and helpful tips are found at this site<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-integrity>. As you know, UM's compassionate grading options<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/resources-students#academic-support> are currently in effect, and you have until May 31st to make your decision as to whether to exclude a Fall 2020 grade, a Winter 2021 grade, or the grade from one course that spans both of those terms. Until then, please focus on your final assignments and exams. If and when you would like to discuss this option, please contact an academic advisor<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising>. If you have questions about exams, course registrations, resources, grading rules, or anything UM-related I encourage you to reach out to the new Virtual Advising Help Centre (VAHC). You can speak with someone by phone call, live chat or email seven days a week. Big questions or small, the VAHC can help you find an answer. Access this resource through the webpage<https://umanitoba.ca/virtual-advising-help-centre>, or UM Learn. Spring Convocation 2021 will be held virtually June 15-17th, on an exciting, new interactive platform. While we can't offer the in-person ceremony our grads hope for, our virtual convocation provides an opportunity for friends and family from around the world to witness this important milestone. Learn more here<https://news.umanitoba.ca/announcement-spring-convocation-2021-to-be-held-v…>. As you are finishing up papers and projects and preparing for final exams, remember that you can access help through the Libraries<https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/help-and-services/get-help> and the Academic Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning>. Student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> are always available to you too! I know this has been a tough year. Please know that we are here to help you get across the finish line. Bon chance! Good luck! My best, 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: 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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Last call! What do you think of UM Libraries?
by Lisa O'Hara 06 Apr '21

06 Apr '21

We’re happy that many of you have taken our Library Life Pulse Survey so far but if you haven’t had a chance to respond, we would still like to hear from you to help us improve our spaces and services! The survey only runs until April 11—so please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and let your voice be heard. Click below to get started: Survey Link <https://eu.questionpro.com/t/AB3urxlZB3vAaj> Thank you for your time - this community feedback will help us to better understand your needs. Lisa O’Hara Vice Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian Room 157A Elizabeth Dafoe Library Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204-474-8749 She/Her/Hers [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] The survey is administered by an independent research agency called Alterline<https://alterline.co.uk/>.

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Invitation to Participate in a Research Study: Cross-Canada Release of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI)
by Jake Rose 05 Apr '21

05 Apr '21

Dear Student, You are invited to participate in a cross-Canada research study to evaluate post-secondary student stress led by Dr. Brooke Linden (Principal Investigator, Queen’s University). The Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI) was designed to help post-secondary institutions across Canada better target campus mental health services, with the ultimate goal of improving mental health outcomes for students. To ensure that the PSSI would serve students in the best possible way, students were involved heavily throughout the development and testing of this tool. Now it’s time to use the PSSI at post-secondary institutions across Canada to improve our understanding of the types of stressors students are managing in different parts of the country. We are looking for student volunteers to complete an online survey. The first survey was conducted in October, and the second was conducted in January. If you did not participate in the survey in October or January, you can still participate this month! The survey should take you about 20 mins to complete. As a thank you for participating, you will have the opportunity to submit your e-mail into a draw after each survey for a chance to win one of several $50 gift cards. If you are interested in participating, please read the attached Letter of Information below prior to completing the survey. The survey can be accessed at the following link: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sje9cgP3X7kcd0 Sincerely, Dr. Brooke Linden, PhD Project Principal Investigator Queen’s University

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FW: Dear students, we need your feedback...
by Lisa O'Hara 29 Mar '21

29 Mar '21

Help us improve our services and spaces! If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey on your experience with UM Libraries. We want to hear from everyone who’s part of the UM community, whether you are a frequent or infrequent user of our libraries. Simply click the link below to get started: Begin the survey<https://eu.questionpro.com/t/AB3urxlZB3vAaj>. >From providing study space and materials for students to supporting our researchers with data, UM Libraries is vital to building student, faculty and community success. Thank you for your time - your opinion is important to us and will help us to better understand how the Libraries can meet your needs. The survey is administered by an independent research agency called Alterline<https://alterline.co.uk/>. Lisa O’Hara Vice Provost (Libraries) & University Librarian Room 157A Elizabeth Dafoe Library Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204-474-8749 She/Her/Hers [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]

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Update to UM Students: March 22, 2021
by Marcia Davies 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear Students, The signs of Spring are all around us here in Manitoba. The vaccine is being administered to an increasing number of people, socially distanced patios are opening, and a strong sense of optimism is in the air! No matter where you are living during this remote learning period, I hope you are finding opportunities between your academic and other commitments to take time for yourselves. In this update, I am highlighting a few important upcoming events, reminding you of UM's Fall 2021 plans, and sharing news of supports available to you as you complete your last month of classes. UM Together: Reflecting on a year of Covid-19. Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 23<https://umanitoba.ca/campus-community-gatherings>rd as we gather together as a university community to pause and contemplate the last year of learning and working remotely. You'll hear reflections from members of our community including President Benarroch, our Chancellor, students, faculty and staff. Together, we'll reflect on what challenged us, what we learned, and what we are hopeful for in the weeks and months ahead. We will light candles to honour the lives lost to Covid-19 in Manitoba and around the world, and consider the promise that the future holds. I hope to see you there. Winnipeg's Anti-Racism Week March 21-27. Last week, we witnessed an abhorrent attack on Atlanta's Asian community. I want to send my deepest condolences to colleagues, friends and family members in Atlanta. At the University of Manitoba, we are committed to fostering and upholding a campus environment where all students, staff and faculty feel a sense of safety, support, and belonging. We stand with our Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Colour (BIPOC) communities and reject all forms of racism. I encourage you to show your solidarity with our BIPOC communities by participating in the City of Winnipeg's Anti-Racism Week<https://winnipeg.ca/interhom/anti-racism-week/default.stm>. This virtual event will feature a range of discussions about how we move from talking about racism to actively learning, unlearning and standing against it. Stay tuned to @umstudent on Instagram for more details. I hope to "see" you there. Academic and mental health and wellness supports are available. UM has many mental health and wellness supports<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/resources-students#personal-supports-for-s…> to help you through the final weeks of the Winter term. The Academic Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning> is continuing to offer Virtual Study Halls, tutoring and a range of academic resources. Use the self-check up tool<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/um-commons/student-self-ch…> to find the support and resources you need. I am really pleased to announce the launch of the new Virtual Advising Help Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/virtual-advising-help-centre> (VAHC). The VAHC is staffed by trained students who are available to meet with you via phone, email and instant online chat. Student Service Navigators can point you in the right direction if you need support and aren't sure where to turn. They can help you with all things university such as declaring a major or minor, applying to specific programs, registration and more. They are your virtual connection to the campus community. The VAHC is open from 8:30am-9:00pm Monday through Friday and 10:00am-5:00pm on weekends. Check it out! Fall Term 2021. As announced last week, in-person instruction will increase in the Fall Term 2021 and in spanned courses, in alignment with public health guidelines. When registration opens in the next few months, in-person requirements for courses will be outlined in Aurora. We are hopeful to be in a position to declare a full return to face-to-face operations in Winter Term 2022. Share your UM Pride in Maclean's student survey. Every year, Maclean's magazine releases its annual university rankings. One of the ways the magazine determines the order of their lists is by surveying students at each university. Share your UM pride, and let Maclean's know how great UM is by participating in the survey. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a draw for a $500 Visa Gift Card courtesy of Maclean's. English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MacleansStudents202102 French survey: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/MacleansEtudiants202102 As I mentioned at the outset - in addition to focusing on your academics, please take time to connect with others, do something that brings you joy, and soak in the sunshine! Know that we are here for you and cheering you on during these final weeks of the term. Take care and stay safe. My best, 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: 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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Fall Term 2021 Will Include More In-Person Instruction
by President's Office 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

To our UM students, faculty and staff, We are a community that thrives on personal connections, and as I noted in my recent messages to the community, this past year has been hard on all of us and we are eager to see the end of it. Today, I am writing with cautious optimism to provide an update on plans for Fall Term 2021. Going forward, we will continue to pursue public health advice on additional opportunities to safely resume in-person activity. In light of current public health advice and expectations on the vaccine rollout, we are planning to resume more in-person instruction this fall. The health and safety of our community remains our first priority, and we believe that a phased transition is prudent. As such, we have set the following limits on in person instruction: * Classes with a maximum registration of 20 students can proceed with in-person instruction, as our spaces permit. * Lab classes will be limited to no more than 25, or to the COVID room-capacity limit, whichever is smaller. * Large classes will continue with remote delivery. Effective immediately, units may plan to allow for an increase in the percentage of employees accessing our campuses up to a maximum of 40 per cent (includes teaching, research and work in support of academic mission). All work that can continue remotely should continue remotely. As the vaccination rollout proceeds and public health orders permit, the UM COVID Recovery Steering Committee will look at reopening other course related and non-instructional activities. We are hopeful to be in a position to declare a full return to face-to-face operations in Winter Term 2022. Our past experience has taught us that we need to remain cautious. The situation can change quickly, but this is what we believe is safe based on what we know right now. We appreciate that there will be questions as we move forward, and we will continue to provide more details and answers in the days and weeks to come. Please continue to use the resources on our COVID-19 page<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus>, which is updated regularly as information becomes available. Thank you to faculty, instructors, students, staff and everyone for your continued resilience and commitment to UM's mission and vision. Sincerely, Michael Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Telephone: 204-474-9345 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:president@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D71B2E.FE5C8200]

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