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Message from President David Barnard regarding COVID-19
by President's Office 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

To members of the University of Manitoba community: The University of Manitoba today is taking measures to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 on its campuses and in the wider community, and, ultimately, to support the province's health care system. Our plan today is to keep the University of Manitoba open. The campuses are not closed. However, we are limiting levels of on-campus activity in order to mitigate COVID-19 transmission. I recognize that these actions will cause disruption and inconvenience, but as Manitoba's largest post-secondary institution with a student population of more than 29,000 and more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff, we have a responsibility to do all we can to lead the effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in this province. My colleagues and I have consulted widely with other universities and our own health care experts, and, heeding the advice of public health authorities, we have made the determination that the need to act is now, while there is still a window of opportunity to make a positive impact and to the extent possible, help protect the community. These measures are effective immediately and will stay in place until further notice. These changes will take many forms as they unfold, but most critically they will involve: Classes: * We are not cancelling classes or exams at this time. * Deans have been asked to work with their departments and faculty to make all course materials for the remainder of the term available online and to consider alternate assessment methods that can allow for social distancing practices. * The Registrar's Office is currently working on an alternate final examination schedule that would reduce the number of students in any given exam venue to incorporate best social distancing practices. * With respect to summer term, we will be looking at how we can employ on-line methods. * Co-op and integrated learning program leads are to look at contingency plans for students involved in off-site learning opportunities. Events: * University-sponsored events of 50 people or more will be cancelled or postponed. * Organizers of smaller events will be required to consider alternate ways of doing those events that need to proceed (e.g., not providing food, hosting in large spaces offering sufficient flexibility for social distancing, or hosting online versions of events) Travel: * All university-related travel should be suspended for faculty, staff and students, where possible. Specific guidelines will be developed to assist in this process. International Exchanges: * All students on international placements will be advised to return to Canada. Planning is underway to address the implications for these students of leaving a placement prior to its completion. Social Distancing * Messages regarding physical contact, cough and sneeze etiquette, hand washing, the use of sanitizers and disinfectant wipe are being widely shared and circulated. * All employees who show flu-like symptoms must not report to work and take the advice provided by public health officials. * While keeping the university operational remains a priority, heads of units will assess options for staff to work from home. If feasible, work from home agreements will be initiated and support arrangements for the provision of the necessary tools to do so will be facilitated on a priority basis. Communications: * We continue to urge our community to follow all health and safety protocols. * We will update the www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca> webpage with new information as it becomes available. Those are the most important measures for you to note at this time. Please pay close attention to all the announcements and details that will follow, from the institutional sources (UM homepage, UMToday, emails), as well as information from your specific units, managers and instructors. We will continue to keep student residences open, dining operations and other services and supports, where possible. We ask everyone to adhere to the health and safety precautions already outlined in detail in our UMToday story<https://news.umanitoba.ca/university-message-on-the-coronavirus/?utm_source…> and public health websites. Please keep at least two metres away from one another, wash your hands carefully and regularly, stay home if you are feeling ill, and follow all proper protocols. None of these planned actions I have shared today with you are being taken lightly. I assure you that we are making decisions that we feel are the best for our immediate and wider community, and based on sound scientific advice. UM has been a leader for decades in global public health research and community outreach. We have a responsibility now to make every effort possible to play our part in meeting this current challenge. While we take these proactive and preventive measures, members of our UM community continue to play a key role in directly addressing the impacts of COVID-19, medically, socially, economically, and in other relevant spheres. I thank them and express here our deeply felt support for their efforts. Please join me in working together to play our part in keeping ourselves and our community as safe and healthy as possible. I thank you for your understanding. 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@01D5F87D.1C9F4CA0]

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This survey belongs to all of us: It’s time to add your voice to the conversation about inclusion, diversity and equity
by President's Office 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Dear UM Community member, A survey has been created to better understand UM community experiences of diversity, inclusion and equity. If you are a student, or faculty or staff member, I urge you to complete this survey<https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agRyoxtmQKqEEnj> and to lend your voice to this important work. We want to ensure that all members of our UM community feel included and safe, and are able to be authentic and to contribute in meaningful ways to our learning and work environment. The survey is part of the mandate of the President’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>, which was established in October 2019. The survey will inform the task force’s recommendations on the process and actions required to identify and address obstacles and inequities facing faculty, staff and students at the UM. Please note that these survey questions are different than the focus group questions, and I hope you will consider participating in both initiatives. As you may be aware, focus groups on EDI are also continuing in March and April. A list of dates, times, and locations can be found on the EDI website<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. The EDI survey opens today, March 11, and continues until April 30. Now is the time to add your voice to our community conversation about inclusion, diversity and equity at our university. Let’s work together to make the University of Manitoba a place where all students, staff and faculty feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly. 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@01D5F782.F2A9A170]

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Provide your input on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Manitoba
by President's Office 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

Good morning, In October of last year, the President's Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) was established to provide recommendations on the process and actions required to identify and address obstacles and inequities facing faculty, staff and students at the University of Manitoba. The Task Force will, as part of its mandate, consult with members of our community to respond to the question, "What is needed to ensure that EDI principles are embraced and supported within the UM community?" All students, faculty and staff are urged to take part in these consultations and to lend their voices to this important work. We want to ensure that all members of our UM community feel included and safe, and able to be authentic and to contribute in meaningful ways to our learning and work environment. A series of open focus group sessions for students, faculty, and staff will begin February 13. The open sessions will be held during February, March and April at the Fort Garry, Bannatyne and Selkirk Avenue campuses. A list of dates, times, and locations can be found on the EDI website<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. If you are a member of a community on campus that would like to host a focus group, please contact EDI(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:EDI@umanitoba.ca>. If you require accommodation to support your participation, please email EDI(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:EDI@umanitoba.ca>. If you are unable to attend a focus group but would like to provide your input, you can respond to the EDI questions online<http://umanitoba.ca/about-um/equity-diversity-inclusion>. All online responses are anonymous. Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Manitoba is critical to moving our community forward, and I hope that you will take part in these important conversations. Let's work together to make the University of Manitoba a place where all students, staff and faculty feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly. 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:image002.png@01D5DC07.7DF94E70]

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Message re Coronavirus
by Marcia Davies 27 Jan '20

27 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 27 Jan '20

27 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 14 Jan '20

14 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 09 Jan '20

09 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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Office of Risk Management - University Holiday Closure Reminder
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

The following message is sent on behalf of Alan Scott, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management and Security: Date: December 17, 2019 To: All Staff, Faculty, and Students From: Alan Scott, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management and Security Subject: University Holiday Closing - 2019/2020 The University will close for this year's Holiday Season at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019 and resume full operations on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at both Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses. University buildings will be locked during this period with exceptions and special circumstances. During the holiday closure period, please be advised of the following: Ø There will be no routine trades, caretaking, grounds or delivery services Ø Elevators will remain in operation as all passenger elevators are equipped with an emergency telephone Ø Lights should be turned off for the break Ø All windows must be closed before leaving offices, labs and classrooms, in order to prevent the freeze up of radiators and plumbing systems Ø To prevent infestation and mould, please remove food from departmental areas and fridges Ø Unplug appliances including but not limited to: space heaters, kettles, coffee makers (keurigs etc.), microwaves and toasters. Please ensure all extension cords are taken out of use. Ø Central Energy Plant (Fort Garry) and Physical Plant Engineers (Bannatyne) will be staffed 24/7 Should a Security emergency arise, please call: (204) 474-9312 Security Services, Fort Garry Campus (204) 789-3330 Security Services, Bannatyne Campus Should a building emergency arise, please call (204) 474-6281 Physical Plant, Fort Garry Campus (204) 789-3330 Security Services, Bannatyne Campus I would like to make a special appeal for your assistance in requesting staff and students to ensure doors and offices are locked over this period in order to reduce the risk of theft and vandalism. Door opening requests over the holidays should be sent to Security Services by December 20, 2019. These requests must be approved in advance by the Dean/Director or Unit Head. Please inform Marcy Lokwani, Confidential Assistant O&M, Physical Plant, of any special requirements relating to animals or research equipment during this period. Every effort will be made to accommodate those special needs. If anyone will be working on campus it is recommended that they take steps to ensure their safety if they are working alone: Ø Follow any working alone policies your department or faculty may have in place. Ø Let someone such as a co-worker, family member or Security Services, know what time you will be on campus and what time you plan to leave. Check in with them when you leave. Ø Determine a plan of action to follow, such as contacting Security Services, if someone does not check in at the designated time. Ø Avoid higher risk activities during the holiday and schedule them during a time when there is more support available. I would like to wish everyone a warm and happy holiday season, and all the best in the New Year. Regards, [JPEG Alan Signature] Alan Scott Chief Risk Officer Office of Risk Management and Security Please visit this link for more information on the University of Manitoba General Closing 2019/2020 and the Physical Plant Snow Clearing Service.<https://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/risk_management/holidayclosure.html> Copy and paste this URL in your browser if the link above does not work: https://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/risk_management/holidayclosure.html

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Happy Holidays from President David T. Barnard
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

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University of Manitoba announces 12th President and Vice-Chancellor
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 20 Nov '19

20 Nov '19

[cid:image001.jpg@01D59F7B.8C3EB010] Sent on behalf of Jeff Lieberman, Chair of the UM Board of Governors and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee Dear members of the University of Manitoba community: I am delighted to announce that the Board of Governors, following an extensive community consultation and search process, has approved the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee that Dr. Michael Benarroch be appointed as the President and Vice-Chancellor to lead the University of Manitoba into the next stage of its illustrious history. Dr. Benarroch is the provost and vice-president, academic at Ryerson University in Toronto, a role he has held since 2017, providing leadership as Ryerson’s chief academic officer and chief operating officer. He has made a significant impact as provost, overseeing academic policy, strategic planning, and the institutional budget. Prior to his time at Ryerson, he led the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba as dean, and was founding dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Winnipeg. I am excited to welcome Dr. Benarroch, a proud Manitoban, a recognized economist, and an experienced academic leader, back to the University of Manitoba as our 12thPresident and Vice-Chancellor. His academic and leadership experience and his deep love of the province and the university make him an ideal candidate to help bring about positive transformation. Those of us who have had the privilege of working with Dr. Benarroch in his previous role as dean of the Asper School of Business know him to be a collegial and capable leader who cares deeply about the success of this University, this province and its people. He has a track record as a compelling visionary with the ability to make great things happen by connecting meaningfully with community and stakeholders. Working with Indigenous faculty, students and community members, he helped strengthen the Asper School’s Aboriginal Business Education Program so that it has recently enjoyed unparalleled success, graduating more and more diverse students than ever before. Dr. Benarroch has expressed his commitment to play a lead role in enhancing the University of Manitoba’s impact locally and globally through innovative research and scholarship, teaching and learning, community outreach, and reconciliation. Dr. Benarroch will take office as President and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2020, succeeding Dr. David T. Barnard, who completes his term on June 30, 2020, following 12 years of distinguished service as president. I want to take this opportunity to thank David for 12 years of relationship building, visionary growth and transformation. Under his leadership, the University of Manitoba has expanded greatly in physical size and student population, and increased both the Indigenous and international student populations, achieved new heights in research accomplishments and achieved unprecedented success in philanthropy through the Front and Centre campaign. In 2011 Dr. Barnard made a formal Statement of Apology and Reconciliation to Indian Residential School Survivors in front of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the first leader of a post-secondary institution to do so, and David has provided steadfast leadership in building relationships with Indigenous students, faculty, and communities throughout his time as president. I would like to pay special appreciation to all members of the community who informed the work of the Presidential Search Committee through your contributions to the consultation phase of the search. Thank you also to the members of the presidential search committee for their commitment to this process and for selecting a leader who will shape the success of this institution, this province and beyond. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Benarroch on this appointment, and in working with him as he assumes the presidency next July. Sincerely, Jeff Lieberman Chair of the Presidential Search Committee Chair of the UM Board of Governors About Dr. Michael Benarroch Dr. Benarroch is currently provost and vice-president (academic) at Ryerson University, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he serves as Ryerson’s chief academic officer and chief operating officer, providing leadership in academic policy and programming, strategic planning and the university budget. In his time at Ryerson he has led and revamped the budget process, consulting widely as the University implemented significant budget reductions. He co-chairs Ryerson’s Truth and Reconciliation Implementation Committee. Dr. Benarroch is committed and excited to work with the University of Manitoba and broader communities in advancing Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. Prior to his current appointment, he served as dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business from 2011-2017. From 2008-2011, Dr. Benarroch served as the founding dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Winnipeg. Passionate about teaching and research, Dr. Benarroch is an economist and has taught economics at Canadian universities since 1989. His research focuses on global economic outlook, globalization, and the impact of trade on the environment. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Carleton University, his master’s from Western University, and a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Winnipeg. Throughout his career, Dr. Benarroch has been an active leader and contributor in collegial governance at the institutions at which he has served, at the department, Faculty and University levels and believes strongly in the importance of collegiality. He has extensive experience in working in unionized universities and has served as a member of faculty association and management bargaining teams. Dr. Benarroch has extensive experience in community leadership and Boards. He has engaged with the boards of all three universities at which he has worked, and as Provost serves as a non-voting member of the Board. He has served on various national boards including the Certified Management Accountants, as chair of the Board of Jewish Education, chair of the Crown Corporation Council, the Premier’s Economic Advisory Council and on the Council of Economic Advisors for the Credit Union Central. He has completed the Directors Education Program training from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Dr. Benarroch is a proud Manitoban who is very excited to return to Winnipeg and lead the University of Manitoba as president. He believes strongly in the importance of the University of Manitoba to this province and is keen to build and enhance connections in the community. His passion for this community and the power of higher education is readily apparent and his experiences to date in the academy, in academic leadership, and in the community will serve him, and the University well in the role of president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Benarroch was born in Tangier, Morocco, his family immigrating to Winnipeg when he was three years old with the expectation of greater opportunities. He was among the first generation of his family to attend university and the first to earn a graduate degree. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Winnipeg, a MA in economics from Western University, and a PhD in economics from Carleton University.

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Fort Garry campus power outage - affected buildings
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Good morning, We are currently experiencing a power outage on our Fort Garry campus. Classes or labs in any of the affected buildings will not be held today. The buildings that are affected are: * Biological Sciences * Max Bell Centre * IGAC * Education * Migizii Agamik * St John's College * St Paul's College * Wallace Building * Fitzgerald Building (now known as 55 Chancellor) * Helen Glass Building * Parkade Power is expected to be restored to all buildings starting at 4:00 pm. Further updates will be posted on UM Today<https://news.umanitoba.ca/power-outage-affecting-university-buildings-on-fo…>, and can be followed on UM Twitter<https://twitter.com/umanitoba>. 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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Celebrating UM alumnus Dr. James Peebles’ Nobel Prize
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

Good Afternoon, On behalf of the entire extended University of Manitoba family of students, staff, faculty and alumni, I want to convey how deeply proud we are of UM graduate and acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles — for winning the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics<https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-alumnus-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics/>, and demonstrating for all the world to see, as we have claimed about the University of Manitoba for years, "from here, you can go anywhere," including across galaxies. Dr. Peebles, recognized as one of the most highly regarded cosmologists, was cited for “theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology,” and shares the award with two Swiss astronomers, Michel Mayor, 77, and Didier Queloz, 53, who discovered a planet orbiting a binary star. We have a proud tradition of nurturing great thinkers and doers here, and today, in celebrating Dr. Peebles' extraordinary achievement, I am sure we are inspiring new generations of scientists and others striving to understand all aspects of the world in which we live. For those that are nearby, I invite you to join us on Fort Garry campus to celebrate Dr. Peebles’ accomplishment in the Science Student Lounge, main level, room 209 in Armes Lecture Theatre at 12:30 p.m., Oct. 8. Thank you. 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:image002.png@01D57DD4.9DE97840]

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University of Manitoba Indigenous Senior Leadership: Report and Recommendations
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Good afternoon, Today at Senate I shared with colleagues that the University of Manitoba has accepted the report titled University of Manitoba Indigenous Senior Leadership: Report and Recommendations to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), prepared by a committee chaired by Dr. Catherine Cook, Vice-Dean Indigenous, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. We are acting promptly on the recommendations, beginning with the approval last week at the Board of Governors to move forward with the establishment of a Vice-President (Indigenous) position. I encourage the entire University of Manitoba community to read more about this important next step in our ongoing commitment to meaningful reconciliation: https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-to-establish-university-wide-indigenous-leader… 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@01D57937.8CBEE2E0]

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Student Climate Strike Events on September 27, 2019
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear undergraduate and graduate students: On Friday, September 27th, youth around the world will show their support of the international school strike for climate movement<https://fridaysforfuture.ca/> by participating in demonstrations and calling for action on global warming and climate change. In Winnipeg, strike action and other activities have been planned between 12-5pm at the Manitoba Legislature by the Manitoba Youth for Climate Action<https://www.mbyouthforclimateaction.org/>. At the University of Manitoba we all care about this issue and the future of our planet. We are committed to environmental sustainability and to minimizing our ecological impact. UM students who would like to participate in the international strike for climate movement are encouraged to communicate directly with their course instructors in advance to determine if alternative arrangements can be made. Please note that decisions regarding alternative arrangements are at the discretion of the course instructor, and that any missed work due to participation in the climate strike is your responsibility. 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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Invitation to Community Presentation on Sexual Violence
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Good afternoon, As was reported<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence-report-being-reviewed/> to the community on July 19, the report I requested last year to help guide the University of Manitoba to better address sexual violence, harassment and discrimination has been completed. I commend co-authors Donna Miller and Helga Van Iderstine for their hard work on this independent review, titled Responding to Sexual Violence, Harassment & Discrimination at the University of Manitoba: A Path Forward. The result is a comprehensive, robust report that makes 43 recommendations, all of which I accept and am committed to implementing. Today, I invite all of you to join me and the vice-presidents on Tuesday, September 17 at 2:30 pm in the Manitoba Room, UMSU University Centre, where I will share the report and discuss the first steps to engaging the University community in moving forward on the recommendations. I am pleased to add that Ms. Van Iderstine has agreed to join us for this community session to explain the process underpinning the report. The entire report will be made available online immediately after the session. I hope to see you there, as we continue to work together to ensure the University of Manitoba provides students, faculty, staff and visitors an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. 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@01D56705.144D5F10]

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Roadway construction on the Fort Garry campus
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear new and returning students, We are excited to see you all on campus this week! In an effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, a number of roadway construction projects are underway around the Fort Garry campus. We want you to be aware that your commute will likely be slightly delayed as this important work is completed. We recommend you plan ahead, leave early, and carpool<https://news.umanitoba.ca/connect-your-commute-with-gomanitoba/> or take transit when you can. Learn more about the construction delays on UM Today<https://news.umanitoba.ca/summer-construction-includes-landscape-upgrades-r…>. Thanks for your attention everyone.

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Possible Winnipeg Transit Work Stoppage
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

[cid:image002.jpg@01D531AE.174C13F0] Dear new and returning students: We welcome you to another exciting year of learning and growth. As you may have seen in the media, there is the potential for a Winnipeg transit work stoppage (no deadline has been set), which could impact those who rely on the service to commute to and from campus. Please note that in the event of a strike, classes and other operations of the University will continue. The University respects the bargaining process between the City of Winnipeg and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505. As we await further updates we have begun planning for various contingencies. In the event of a work stoppage, we will be asking students, faculty and staff to find alternative ways to come to campus (such as car pools, Go-Manitoba Ride Share, bikes, etc.). As this situation unfolds over the coming days, we will contact you with more information, including a link to a dedicated website with FAQs. Have a great long-weekend - see you next week! Laurie Schnarr Vice-Provost (Students) www.umanitoba.ca/student<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student> 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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New UM website launches Aug 8!
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Aug '19

02 Aug '19

Dear students, I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful summer, whether on campus, at work or at the beach! Whatever you’re doing, have fun and stay safe. Good news! We’ve been working hard with members of our university community, including students, to build a new web experience tailored for you! The first phase launches August 8<x-apple-data-detectors://0> and you’re going to have a vastly more positive online interaction! Among the first pages you’ll see are those designed to help you make the most of campus life, including admissions information, student supports, getting involved and community events. No matter where or how you access our new site, you’ll find it responsive, mobile-friendly and easy to navigate across any device, including desktop, tablet and phone. You’ll also notice our new logo and other visual elements from our new brand that reflect our colourful, vibrant and inclusive UM community. The new site is the result of extensive consultation with our community, including current, new and prospective students. This collaborative effort was critical to getting us here, and I’m thankful to everyone for their participation. On or after August 8<x-apple-data-detectors://1> visit umanitoba.ca<http://umanitoba.ca/> and get to know the new online home for your university. During the next few months, it will continue to grow and improve as we migrate more content from our current website to our new one. We will continue to test, learn and modify in an effort to deliver the best online experience for you. For more information on the project, please visit here<https://news.umanitoba.ca/next-generation-web-experience-frequently-asked-q…>. Wishing you a great summer! John Sent from my mobile device John Kearsey Vice President (External) University of Manitoba Office phone: 1-204-474-7200 Text / mobile phone: 1-204-228-0697

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Power Outage on The Fort Garry Campus
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 29 Jul '19

29 Jul '19

Please be advised<https://news.umanitoba.ca/power-outage-on-fort-garry-campus-2/> that a power outage is affecting the Administration Building, UMSU University Centre, parts of the Education Building and the Science Complex (Duff Roblin, Machray Hall, Buller, Allen, Parker and MIM buildings). As a result, some student services are affected including the Registrar's Office and all other services housed in UMSU University Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/uc.html>. This outage is also affecting Telephone and Network Services across campus. Physical Plant technicians are working to resolve the issue and expect power to be restored to all buildings by the end of the day. Please monitor the power outage at the Service Disruptions<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/ohrcm/accessibility/service-disrupti…> page. Neil Marnoch Registrar University of Manitoba 204 474 9425 400 UMSU University Centre 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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Introducing our new logo - Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 12 Jun '19

12 Jun '19

Dear students, Universities have stories to tell: about who they are, their values, their priorities. At the University of Manitoba, we are all a part of that story, and our visual identity - the look and feel of the materials we produce - provides us with a recognizable vehicle with which to express ourselves and connect with those who care about us and the work we do. That visual identity, like the other components of our collective story, occasionally requires refreshing. Over time, we evolve, we grow, we change. And so do our story and the means of telling that story. Today, the launch of our new brand begins with the introduction of a new logo. Watch it here: https://vimeo.com/umanitoba/logointroduction When we started down this road a year ago, many of you shared your ideas and perspectives. Thank you for this. Our journey has been one of thoughtful dialogue and exchange. A logo has been developed that reflects who we are, acknowledges our past, and also, most importantly, looks forward to our future, to who we can and want to be. In particular, I am pleased that the new logo has been informed by Indigenous perspectives, true to this university's vision statement. In the accompanying video, you will see and hear from some participants who brought their voice to the brand development process. They worked closely together and with others involved in this process challenged this institution to deliver a logo that is authentic, powerful and resonant. In the coming days and weeks, you will see our new logo revealed. My sincere hope is that all of us who are a part of the University of Manitoba community find something in the new visual expression that speaks to our understanding of this transformative institution. This new visual identity<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/mco/brand/index.html> is one part of our collective story, intended to help all us build bridges with our partners and audiences. As it launches and enables new, more meaningful connections, we will continue to engage in the vibrant conversation with our community on how the University of Manitoba can best serve its core mission of learning, discovery and outreach. 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:image002.png@01D52131.68A42680]

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Celebrate Pride 2019
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 24 May '19

24 May '19

Good morning, The University of Manitoba is proud to continue being a supporter of the Pride Winnipeg Festival and Parade, and I invite and encourage all members of the University community, including our alumni and friends, to participate in the events and walk with us in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 2. The University of Manitoba is committed to creating an outstanding learning and work environment and building a culture of inclusion on our campuses. Many members of the U of M family count themselves as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and we are working to ensure that the University of Manitoba is a place where the queer community is welcomed and successful. To celebrate diversity on our campuses, the Pride flag will be raised and flown throughout Pride Week. Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m. in the Brodie Centre Atrium at the Bannatyne campus to show their support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. To find out more about many activities happening on our campuses and to register to walk with us in the Parade, visit umanitoba.ca/umqueer<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/equity/6284.html>. 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:image003.png@01D51211.E62F2110]

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Community Celebration for Chancellor Secter - May 21
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 10 May '19

10 May '19

[cid:image001.jpg@01D50733.57846A80] 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:image002.png@01D5073B.67335560]

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Message from President Barnard to UM Community on sexual violence
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 13 Mar '19

13 Mar '19

Good afternoon, I have shared many messages with our community reiterating my commitment - and that of the University's leadership team - to supporting a culture of respect, safety and inclusion on our campuses. It is important that we give voice to issues that matter, like sexual violence and harassment. It is even more important that we listen and act upon what we hear. Last spring, discussions began around the drafting of new sexual violence and respectful work and learning environment policies. A number of avenues were made available to our students, alumni, staff and faculty to share input about these key policies and their impacts. Anonymous and confidential feedback systems were put in place last spring; more than 20 stakeholder engagement sessions were held over the summer and fall, and an optional survey<http://umanitoba.ca/student/media/Sexual-Violence-Survey-Summary-2019.pdf> was sent to all students. The feedback gathered<http://umanitoba.ca/student/rwle-sa-policy-review/index.html> has been invaluable and led to updates and improvements to the proposed policies, which are currently in draft stage. The goal is to present these policies to the University's Board of Governors for consideration in June 2019. More than influencing policy development, the thoughtful, personal, and often pointed feedback we received has helped to enrich our educational materials and opportunities. While there is much more to do, and certainly additional resources to come, I am pleased that today I can announce the launch of a sexual violence awareness online course on UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login>, which covers many of the key themes highlighted during last year's stakeholder engagement sessions. Containing foundational information on sexual violence, these five video-based modules are available for all members of our community and I encourage each of you to take the time to watch each one. They cover crucial topics, including consent, policies and procedures, common myths and available resources. I recently completed the course and I ask all of my colleagues - both faculty and staff - as well as all members of the student community, to do the same. It is our collective responsibility to educate ourselves around sexual violence on campus. I would like to thank all of you who took the time to engage in candid conversations, either online, or at a stakeholder session. The questions you raised, issues you identified and solutions you offered will continue to guide us as we move ever forward towards creating a culture of consent, respect, trust and inclusivity. For more information, visit http://umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence/ 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@01D4D996.378D5CC0]

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Have your voice heard in search for next U of M President
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Have your voice heard in search for next U of M President Community consultation sessions scheduled for March The university has begun the process of finding a successor to Dr. Barnard, who will lead the University of Manitoba into the next decade. The presidential search committee<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/officers/president…> is engaging in a community consultation process to guide the evaluation and recommendation of candidates. You are invited to share your advice, opinions and thoughts on: * the key opportunities and challenges faced by the U of M * the key qualities and characteristics you would like to see in the next president All members of the University of Manitoba community are invited to attend these open community consultation sessions: Fort Garry campus: Thursday, March 7 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Senate Chamber, Room E3-262, Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Bannatyne campus: Thursday, March 14 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Theatre A, Basic Medical Sciences Building Your views and insights are vital to informing the recommendations of the presidential search committee. If you are unable to attend these sessions and would like to provide input: * Send an email to Jeff.Leclerc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jeff.Leclerc@umanitoba.ca> before March 15 * Send a written submission in confidence to: Jeff Leclerc, Room 312, Administration Building * Make an anonymous submission via the presidential search website<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/officers/president…> * Forward names of individuals who you believe to be suitable candidates for the position to the search consultants at Emily.Jarvis(a)perrettlaver.com<mailto:Emily.Jarvis@perrettlaver.com>

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Happy Holidays from the University of Manitoba!
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Dec '18

18 Dec '18

The holiday greeting is being resent due to problems with the original distribution. [cid:image001.jpg@01D496CE.B0D7A960] [cid:image001.png@01D49624.7A0DA290] David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC 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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Happy Holidays from the University of Manitoba!
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 18 Dec '18

18 Dec '18

Happy Holidays from the University of Manitoba! [cid:image001.png@01D49624.7A0DA290] David T. Barnard, O.M., Ph.D., FRSC 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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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

[cid:image001.jpg@01D47295.5FF9FFA0] It has come to my attention that a number of racist posters have been posted on the University of Manitoba campuses as part of what is understood to be a coordinated international effort by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. The University unequivocally condemns this and any other racist actions. There is no tolerance for hate and discrimination, as I made clear yesterday in my remarks at the vigil in honour of the shooting victims in Pittsburgh: We share a sense of revulsion and need to act because of what we see happening around us. The treatment of refugees. The tone of anger and hatred in political discourse. The installation of corrupt regimes. A distressing number of hate crimes. Terrorist attacks. As a place of higher learning, we are focused on scholarship; on the generation and passing on of knowledge and, I hope, a search for wisdom. Underpinning this broad idea is a shared perspective that working together - in community - is the best way to achieve this outcome. We must fight back against ignorance with knowledge. Against intolerance and racism with inclusiveness and acceptance. Against complacency with our words and our actions. The University has removed those posters that have been identified and Security Services is already investigating this incident. Anyone identifying additional locations is asked to bring them to the attention of Security Services as well. Yesterday evening, I hosted a Visionary Conversations event that focused on the responsibilities of global leadership, bringing together strong voices from a variety of perspectives. Anyone attending would have been inspired by the thoughtfulness and caring expressed by our speakers and the members of our audience, and the resolve of this community to stand together against bigotry and hate. David [cid:image002.png@01D47295.704F0F30] David T. Barnard, O.M., 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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Information regarding the legalization of recreational cannabis
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

[Title: U of M Header - Description: Message from Susan M. Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)] Recreational cannabis is now legal across the country, and you may have questions about whether you can legally possess and consume it on University property. The University of Manitoba will be following federal and provincial laws, which means that smoking or vaping cannabis is prohibited on campus, including within all residences. Students with a prescription for marijuana will be accommodated through an allowance within the guidelines of the Clean Air policy that permits smoking at least 25 feet or 8 metres from an outside entrance. The growing of cannabis is prohibited on campus, as is its sale. The cannabis rules for students living in residence will be consistent with legalization laws and the University policy but will provide more specific rules and sanctions. The University will address inappropriate behaviour that causes risk or harm to people or property as a result of substance use through its normal student disciplinary procedures. Learn more about the University's approach to cannabis legalization, and some of the supports available, by reading the UM Today story here<http://news.umanitoba.ca/cannabis-policy-on-campus/>. Sincerely, Susan Gottheil Vice-Provost (Students)

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FW: Tuition Deadline Notice to all UM students
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 24 Sep '18

24 Sep '18

Please see attached. Jason Luo Functional Analyst Revenue, General and Student Accounting University of Manitoba 315 Administration Building Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T2N2 ∙ Canada Phone: 204-474-9699 Email: Jason.luo(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:vanessa.ryplanski@ad.umanitoba.ca> [Description: Description: cid:image003.jpg@01CB7FF5.ED187830]

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Do you have 5 minutes to spare?
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of: How, if at all, a dietitian's appearance may influence patients' trust in the nutritional recommendations As a participant in this study, you would be asked to: complete an anonymous 8-question, computer-based survey The survey is expected to take approximately 5 minutes. If you are a Canadian that is 18 years old or older, please click the link below to volunteer: https://acadiasensorycentre.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?t=054d4891-b… For more information about this study, please contact: Majeedah Belding Dietetic Practicum Student, Acadia University at Email: 124881b(a)acadiau.ca<mailto:124881b@acadiau.ca> This study has been reviewed by, and received ethics clearance through Acadia University Research Ethics Board

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Message from President Barnard on Sexual Violence
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 05 Sep '18

05 Sep '18

As the University of Manitoba welcomes 30,000 students to its campus for a new academic year, I wish each of our students a successful year. I want to take this time to reiterate my commitment to a culture of respect, safety, consent and prevention - a place where we can all be comfortable and that we can all call home while we are here. The University has been expanding our support services for students - both in how to identify and how to report any form of sexual violence. I am committed to mandatory education on sexual violence, consent and power relationships and will work with faculty, staff and students to ensure the appropriate levels of support and training are provided. Incidents of inappropriate behaviour at this University have been reported and investigated over the last few years. Inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus is unacceptable, and, quite honestly, I find such conduct to be horrible and appalling. Today, I am apologizing to students who have experienced such inappropriate behaviour. I am deeply sorry. My promise to you is that we will do everything possible to shape a safe and healthy environment, and we will deal expeditiously with all violations that are reported. The Vice-Provost (Students), Susan Gottheil, has provided more details<http://news.umanitoba.ca/a-message-from-vice-provost-students-and-sexual-vi…> around resources available to all members of our community<http://news.umanitoba.ca/educating-our-community-on-sexual-violence/>. I also want to provide a correction to the community of some recent statements: In preparing for today's message, I discovered last Wednesday that we have issued letters of employment to individuals that contained more information than I consider appropriate. The document provided to Steve Kirby as a letter of employment - that I understood to be a mere chronology of his time at the University - in fact also included an outline of activities and achievements, that, though factual, could be construed as supportive. The inclusion of this material was a mistake that must not be repeated. The letter in no way recommended him for any position. Anywhere. So in the interest of disclosure and our commitment to move forward, I have released the letter to the media today. When someone has left the University following an investigation where there have been violations found, I believe a letter of employment should simply state: the start date, end date and titles or roles that the person held. To identify possible improvements, I am asking Donna Miller, QC, to co-lead a careful search and examination of our processes. Donna Miller, an accomplished lawyer and passionate civil servant, is the first woman in Manitoba to become clerk of the province's Executive Council. She was appointed Queen's Counsel and she received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award for her contribution to public service. We are in the process of confirming the other co-lead and will have more details soon. I am specifically asking Ms. Miller to look at our policies, procedures and execution in such cases, and to provide us with a report on how we can do this better going forward. We will investigate how those accused and those found to be in violation are dealt with in terms of our contractual obligations, employment status, letters of employment, references, and so on. Although I can't speak to specifics, I also want to tell you today that there are other investigations ongoing now. We are committed to due process and to protecting the confidentiality of those with the courage to come forward. I am confident that when people are able to come forward and share their experiences confidentially and have them dealt with, we are all stronger for it. These recent issues have caused us to pause and reaffirm our commitment to a culture where sexual harassment and sexual assault are not acceptable. We won't tolerate this on our campuses. I won't tolerate this on our campuses. I am committed to making this the University we all want it to be. And I look forward to your support in promoting this as a culture of respect, consent, safety and prevention. [cid:image001.png@01D44523.B15D4A40] David T. Barnard, O.M., 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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Phishing Email Security Advisory Regarding Deferred Exam ... or Various Other Subjects..
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 04 Sep '18

04 Sep '18

Critical Phishing Email Advisory ... Large Number of Phishing Emails Being Received with Various Changing Subjects You may have received an email with various subjects such as Deferred Exam ... or Numerous Other Subjects which are being generated by this particular Phishing Attempt Please note that these are not legitimate emails! If you have clicked on the link and entered your personal information on this page you MUST CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY to secure your account. Please Stop by the Service Desk at 123 Fletcher Argue Building or call us at 204-474-8600 and we will be able to assist you in this process. If you have received one of these emails please forward a copy to SPAM(a)Umanitoba.ca and then delete the message. [cid:943f47911c1ce89da60f574275b2022e59198ef39d@Cherwell.com] 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: MCID1675052}

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Emergency Message — All Clear
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 Jul '18

16 Jul '18

The situation outside St. John's College near Ralph Campbell Road has passed. ALL CLEAR! Resume normal activities.

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Emergency Message — Avoid Area
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 16 Jul '18

16 Jul '18

The area South of St John's College is closed due to an emergency. Increase awareness & avoid area until further notice. Go to www.umanitoba.ca for updates.

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Power Disruption Fort Garry Campus
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 11 Jul '18

11 Jul '18

There is currently a power disruption at the Fort Garry Campus. The following buildings are affected: Buller IGAC Max Bell Migizii Agamik Education 1,2,3 St. John’s College St. Paul’s & Sinnott Wallace Helen Glass Fitzgerald Physical Plant is currently investigating the issue and working to address the problem. Please consult the following link for updates: http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/ohrcm/accessibility/service-disrupti…

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Celebrate Pride 2018
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 23 May '18

23 May '18

Good afternoon, The University of Manitoba is once again participating in the Pride Winnipeg Festival and Parade. I invite and encourage all members of the university community, including our alumni and friends, to participate in the events and walk in the Pride Parade on June 3. The University of Manitoba is committed to creating an outstanding learning and work environment, and building a culture of inclusion on our campuses. Many members of the U of M family count themselves as members of the LGBT2SQ+ community and we are working to ensure that the University of Manitoba is a place where the queer community is welcomed and successful. To celebrate diversity on our campuses, the Pride flag will be raised and flown throughout Pride Week. Students, faculty, staff are invited to a special ceremony on May 28 at 9 a.m. on the steps outside UMSU University Centre at the Fort Garry Campus to show their support for the LGBT2SQ+ community. To find out more about the activities happening on our campuses and register to walk in the Parade, visit umanitoba.ca/umqueer<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/equity/6284.html> Sincerely, David [cid:image001.png@01D3F1E8.1CD76060] 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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Sexual Violence Needs Assessment Survey
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

[susan-email-header] Dear Student, I am inviting you to participate in an anonymous online 'Sexual Violence Needs Assessment Survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N82PGPV>' being administered to all University of Manitoba students. As you are aware, the University is committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our Community, and as part of this process our Sexual Assault and Violence Steering Committee is examining how well our sexual violence procedures, protocols, and supports are serving our students. In addition to learning about your experiences with sexual violence, we are also interested in understanding what you know about the supports and resources available on campus and your general perceptions of how the University responds to incidents of sexual violence. This information will be helpful to us in determining priorities for additional supports and resources in future. The survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All responses are voluntary and you can exit the survey at any point without consequence. All responses will be recorded anonymously, and your responses cannot be matched with your identity. All survey responses will be aggregated and shared only in group format, so no individual responses will be reported. You can save your progress at any time by clicking on the "Save and continue later" button located at the bottom of each survey page. This will allow you to save your progress and return to finish the survey later. You can also choose to discard your responses, so that no information will be recorded from your responses to the survey, by simply exiting the survey without saving. If you agree to participate, you will have the opportunity to submit your e-mail address for a chance to win one of five $100 University of Manitoba Bookstore gift cards. You can also request that you receive a summary of the overall results when they are available later this year. Please see the Informed Consent document and Official Contest Rules below for more information about the survey and prize draw eligibility. Thank you in advance for providing this important feedback. Kind Regards, Susan Gottheil Vice-Provost (Students)

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UPDATE: Campus Power Outage
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CABD.E305E380] Power has been restored to all buildings affected by the outage and classes and laboratories resume as originally scheduled, tomorrow, April 3. _____________________ Neil Marnoch Registrar The University of Manitoba

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IMPORTANT: Class Cancellations Monday, April 2 due to Power Outage
by UM Student E-Mail Accounts 01 Apr '18

01 Apr '18

[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CA04.C87706C0] Classes and labs held in the following buildings will be cancelled for Monday, April 2, 2018 due to a power outage: Helen Glass Building Biological Sciences Building Fitzgerald Building Wallace Building Education Building St. John's College and Residence St. Paul's College All classes and labs normally held in these buildings are cancelled for Monday, April 2. It is anticipated that power will be restored sometime on Monday and regular activity will resume on Tuesday, April 3. Students and instructors should watch for further notices. Students in the residence have been relocated to other accommodations. Staff in the affected buildings are asked to continue checking the umanitoba.ca<http://umanitoba.ca> website or, where possible, to contact their supervisors for more information. _____________________ Neil Marnoch Registrar The University of Manitoba

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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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