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Supports available for anyone impacted by invasion of Ukraine - Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
by President's Office 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

[cid:image001.png@01D82C96.FCD0F9A0] Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor As events continue to unfold in Ukraine, the University of Manitoba is committed to supporting students and employees who are impacted by the current conflict in Ukraine. As I said in my message last week<https://news.umanitoba.ca/the-university-of-manitoba-stands-in-support-with…>, watching this situation unfold from afar while fearing for family and friends is deeply painful, and we are here for you. If you find yourself needing help or assistance, if your studies are being impacted, or you would like to speak to someone outside of your regular friend and family networks, I encourage you to use the resources below. * If you are a student and are feeling stress or anxiety, there are many student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> in place to help you, including self-care tips<https://news.umanitoba.ca/14-ways-to-combat-stress-during-tough-times/> to add to your toolkit. Regardless of your level of need, you are encouraged to access the wide range of supports available to you. * Faculty and staff are reminded that UM work, wellness and crisis supports are available, such as the Employee Family Assistance Program, which includes support networks and resources. Managers who need support can contact their HR consultant. See employee wellness on UM Intranet<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-employee-wellness> for details. * Spiritual Care offers several services including spiritual care providers, chaplains and Elders who are ready to meet with any student who would like to connect one-on-one. Visit the Spiritual Care website to learn more about the resources they provide<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services>. * If your upcoming academic course work is affected because you are directly impacted by the situation in Ukraine, please reach out to your instructor right away to discuss options that are available. If you encounter any issues with regard to your courses, you can also seek advice from Student Advocacy<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy>. * If you are directly impacted by the situation in Ukraine and would like to discuss academic accommodations, such as deferrals or extensions, please contact your instructor or an advisor in your faculty<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> as soon as possible. * Students experiencing financial distress due to the conflict should connect with Financial Aid and Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards> for information regarding supports. * The International Student Advisors (ISA) at the International Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/international> (IC) are also available for support. To be connected with an ISA, please contact international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-8501. UM is grateful to have many international students and employees from Ukraine who make rich contributions to our province and university community. Our thoughts are with you, and with all your family and friends who deserve peace, liberty and good governance. Sincerely, [Shape, arrow Description automatically generated] 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@01D82C99.2867CF60]

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Research Study: Mapping Un/Safer Spaces on University Campuses
by Mapping Project 24 Feb '22

24 Feb '22

Dear Students: We are writing you today to request your support in participating for a research study examining the experience of multiply-marginalized students on campus. Emerging from a gap in the literature on the climate of marginalized students on campus, this study has two primary objectives: 1. To analyze how equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) discourses attend to intersectionality as means to address the problem of social and systemic oppression on university campuses. 2. To identify how EDI discourses attend to the issue of physical space, and the extent to which campus geography both reflects and contributes to the experience of oppression among multiply-marginalized students. Our aim is to recruit 10-15 multiply-marginalized students on campus to share their experiences and opinions on a host of questions ranging from student experience to campus spaces. We also ask the participants to describe their inclusion/exclusion experiences on the campus map. We hope to uncover ways to make improvements to EDI practices through this research project. We will certainly protect the confidentiality of all participants and have received ethics approval from the Education/Nursing Research Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba to conduct this study. If you would like a detailed copy of the study description, please let us know. We would be happy to provide this to you. If you had concerns about the ethics of this research study, you are welcome to contact us or the Human Ethics Coordinator at 204-474-7122 or by email at: humanethics(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:humanethics@umanitoba.ca>. Please contact Chris Yendt (mapping.project(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mapping.project@umanitoba.ca>) if you have questions or would like to participate. Qualifying students are entitled to a $40 gift card for their participation in this research project. We look forward to sharing the results with you when this project is complete. Regards, Robert Mizzi and Chris Yendt Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba

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Update to UM Students: February 18, 2022
by VP Students 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

[Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Dear students, Next week is Winter Term break. I encourage you to take advantage<https://news.umanitoba.ca/give-yourself-a-break-this-reading-week/> of this time to recharge by getting outside or connecting with friends. Start the week off by celebrating Louis Riel Day<https://news.umanitoba.ca/celebrating-louis-riel-day-our-way/> at one of the many local events honouring the Founding Father of Manitoba, and be sure to take part in today's #MétisTakeover<https://www.instagram.com/umindigenous/?hl=en> on Instagram. On February 28th we will begin the transition back to in-person learning. I want to assure you that your health, well-being and academic success remain our priority. As noted in today's health and safety message<https://news.umanitoba.ca/covid-19-health-and-safety-update> from the Provost and the Vice-President (Administration), COVID-19 protocols on campus have been updated and will take effect on February 22nd. You can read more about those updates on the COVID health and safety page<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19/health-safety>. A reminder that KN95 masks will be available in the following buildings, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. until March 11: Beginning Feb. 22: Fletcher Argue close to IT Service Centre UMSU University Centre Beginning Feb. 28: Machray Hall Lobby Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Atrium Extended Education Libraries (varying hours - refer to the update<https://news.umanitoba.ca/covid-19-health-and-safety-update>): * Elizabeth Dafoe Library * Science & Technology Library * E. K. Williams Law Library * Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library * Architecture/Fine Arts Library * Archives & Special Collections * Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library * Father Harold Drake (St. Paul's College) Library Brief and Temporary Absences Based on recent questions from students, I would like to remind you that if you become ill during the term and are unable to attend class and/or meet a course requirement, it is important to inform your instructor by email and to make arrangements for extensions, deferrals or make-up assignments. Follow the guidelines outlined on the COVID Students page<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19/students#resources-for-students> and fill out the missed academic work form<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-09/covid-19-missed-work-guide…> to help in your communications with your instructor. Returning to Campus Students returning to in-person learning are encouraged to visit the new "Return to Campus"<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/um-commons/return-campus-students> website regularly to take advantage of the programs and resources being developed to support you. Some highlights: Get oriented to campus: Whether it's your first time on campus, or you just need a bit of a refresher, the Student Life team is here to help you find your way. Register for an in-person tour of the Fort Garry campus during the Winter Term break (all tours will run 1:30-3:00 p.m.): * Register for February 22<https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3480> * Register for February 23<https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3482> * Register for February 24<https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3483> * Register for February 25<https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3484> Study Spaces Throughout Winter Term Break, study spaces<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19/students#resources-for-students> will continue to be available in various buildings across the Fort Garry campus<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/210924-study-spaces.pdf> and at the Bannatyne campus. Complete details regarding study spaces for the remainder of Winter Term, including extended hours and spaces earmarked for students attending remote classes while on campus, will be available on the website prior to February 28. If you are navigating between in-person and remote classes, the UM BookStore is offering a selection of earbuds<http://bookstore.umanitoba.ca/MerchDetail?MerchID=1615830&CategoryName=Tech…> with a built-in microphone ($12.99-$14.99) and will be open during Reading Week, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Libraries I am excited to announce that effective February 28 the Libraries<https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/> will be reopening as follows: * Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Science and Technology Library, E.K. Williams Law Library and Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library * Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. * Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. * Architecture/Fine Arts Library, Archives and Special Collections, Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library and Father Harold Drake Library (St. Paul's College): * Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Albert D. Cohen Management Library, Donald W. Craik Engineering Library, St. John's College Library and William R. Newman Agricultural Library will remain closed for the remainder of Winter Term. Attention Graduate Students The UMGSA in partnership with Student Counselling Services is offering the following virtual workshop and has asked that you hold this date, with registration details to be communicated soon by the UMGSA and Faculty of Graduate Studies: Resiliency and Hope: Moving Forward with Post-pandemic relationships, communication and life in graduate studies Date: March 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. -10:30 am We are here for you! If you are feeling stress or anxiety, whether you are returning to campus or are continuing with remote learning, there are many student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> in place to help you find ways to cope or add self-care tips to your toolkit<https://news.umanitoba.ca/14-ways-to-combat-stress-during-tough-times/>. There is support available<https://news.umanitoba.ca/stress-support/>, regardless of your level of need. Get involved There are plenty of opportunities to connect or reconnect with peers and the community as we progress through the shift to in-person activities. Here are a few examples: Where's Billy?<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/um-commons/return-campus-students> In the pre-dawn hours of February 28th, images of Billy the Bison will be posted across the Fort Garry campus. When you're not in class, have some fun with this scavenger hunt, and you'll be eligible to win some prizes! * The first clue to get you started on February 28: Billy will be hiding out at the entrance to the place you'll need to go when you're writing your first arts/humanities essay! HINT: EDL are important initials here. Trivia time! Connect with your peers, test your knowledge of campus and familiarize yourself with important resources on campus and how to access them at the Campus Resources Trivia <https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3487> event, February 22 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Stay active. Be sure to take care of your physical and mental health during this time. Recreation Services<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services> offers in-person and virtual<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/virtual…> options to help you stay active and relieve stress. We are all Bisons! The Bisons women's hockey team will host the Canada West quarter-finals at the Wayne Fleming Arena on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m. (if necessary). Students get in free, game day protocols<https://gobisons.ca/sports/2021/9/1/game-day.aspx> are in effect. Later in March, Bisons will also host: * Canada West Track and Field Championships<https://gobisons.ca/sports/2022/2/11/cw-track-and-field-2022.aspx> March 18-19 * U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship<https://gobisons.ca/sports/2019/11/26/u-sports-volleyball.aspx> March 25-27 #weareallbisons I am feeling hopeful and excited as we make our way back to in-person activity. As always, I am inspired by your resilience and unwavering commitment as members of our UM community of learners. I will continue to provide you with updates regarding the safe return to campus and ask that you monitor your official UM inbox and follow @umstudent<https://www.instagram.com/umstudent/> on Instagram. Until then - I wish you a restful and restorative Reading Week! 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 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that 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. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside my 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. 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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COVID-19 health and safety update
by Safe Return 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

[cid:image001.png@01D824DA.E7884E90] MESSAGE FROM DIANE HIEBERT-MURPHY, PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC) AND NAOMI ANDREW, VICE-PRESIDENT (ADMINISTRATION) COVID-19 health and safety update As we approach a partial return to campus on February 28 including approximately 2,200 in-person courses/sections, we have updated health and safety protocols, with the well-being of the UM community continuing to be our top priority. We recognize that the province has an upcoming schedule for loosening restrictions. UM continues to meet or exceed the required health orders. The protocols below are effective February 22, until the end of Winter Term on May 3. Mandatory vaccination UM's vaccine mandate<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19/vaccine-information> requires all students and employees on campus to be double vaccinated and to have uploaded proof of vaccination on UM's website, or to have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Rapid testing is no longer an alternative to vaccination. Masking required KN95 masks are required in all indoor spaces. The only exceptions are if you are alone in an office or room with the door closed, or while eating in areas designed for food consumption. No eye protection will be required except for specific occupational health and safety requirements (e.g., safety glasses in labs, clinical skills sessions). Masks will not be required outdoors. KN95 masks will be distributed by UM at tables set up in the locations below. Faculties and units will also have a supply of KN95 masks for employees. If you are coming to campus and do not have a KN95 mask, you can wear your own cloth or 3-ply mask on campus while you go immediately to the closest mask pick-up location. After the initial mask pick-up, it's expected that employees and students will have a supply of KN95 masks to wear, including when attending the distribution locations to access more masks. KN95 masks will be available in the following areas, Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm until March 11: Beginning Feb. 22: Fletcher Argue, near the IT Service Centre UMSU University Centre Beginning Feb. 28: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) atrium Extended Education Complex Machray Hall Lobby KN95 masks will also be available at the following libraries beginning Feb. 28: Elizabeth Dafoe Library Science & Technology Library E. K. Williams Law Library Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Architecture/Fine Arts Library Archives & Special Collections Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library Father Harold Drake (St. Paul's College) Library Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday No physical distancing There will be no physical distancing requirements in any classroom, lab, workplace or area on campus, except for locations specifically designated for food consumption, where masks can be removed while eating/drinking. In-person activity resumes In person activity, including events, will resume on campus with no approvals required for activities involving 100 people or less, where alcohol is not served. All activities must follow UM's health and safety protocols. For activities of 100 people or more, or where alcohol is served: * Faculty/Unit-based events will require approval from the dean or unit head. * Student-led activities on and off campus will require approval<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/student-led-in-person-acti…> from the Vice-Provost (Students), Laurie Schnarr. * All other activities will require an in-person activity request form<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2021-01/in-person-activity-request…> to be submitted to the COVID Recovery Steering committee at crsc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:crsc@umanitoba.ca>. Reporting illness If you are not feeling well, stay at home or immediately go home. Updated process charts are available on the COVID website health and safety page<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19/health-safety#testing-and-illness> for those who are feeling unwell or are deemed close contacts by Public Health. Close contacts<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/monitoring/index.html> are people who have shared space with a COVID-positive person during their period of communicability. Specifically, these are people who were within two metres/six feet of a COVID-positive individual for a total of 10 minutes over a 24-hour period. If you are symptomatic or test positive for COVID-19 and need to self-isolate: * Students enrolled in an in-person course should immediately contact their instructor to make arrangements for extensions, deferrals or make-up assignments without academic penalty. The missed academic work form<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-09/covid-19-missed-work-guide…> can be used to help communicate with your instructor. * Faculty and instructors teaching in-person should contact their dean or department head to make alternate arrangements for the course instruction. * Staff working on campus should contact their supervisor to discuss their absence from work or if possible, make remote work arrangements. Summer Term planning At this time, we are looking forward to a full in-person return, effective Summer Term 2022. More information will be provided in the coming weeks. For more information on health and safety measures to keep our campus community safe, visit UM's COVID-19 website<https://umanitoba.ca/covid-19>.

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Update on course delivery for the remainder of Winter Term
by VP Students 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

[Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Dear students, Last Friday, the University announced plans for a partial return of in-person classes effective February 28. I'm writing today to provide a brief update and to share information regarding the resources available to students to support your academic and personal success. Decisions regarding course delivery for the remainder of Winter Term have been made and all courses that are designated as Remote Learning (RL) and those that are In-Person (TBA) effective February 28th are now appearing in Aurora. Rooms/locations for in-person courses will be assigned next week. As always, please check Aurora before you return to classes on the 28th in the event that changes have been made. As a reminder, Aurora is your definitive source of information regarding course delivery for the remainder of Winter Term: * Courses marked RL are courses that are being delivered entirely remotely * Courses marked DE are distance education courses that are being delivered entirely online * Courses marked TBA are courses that will be delivered in-person with the physical location to be announced before February 28. Your health, well-being and academic success remain our priority. Deans, department heads, faculty and staff across UM have been working together to plan Winter Term course delivery - balancing academic requirements for in-person learning with the safety of our community. I would like to thank all those involved for responding so quickly to facilitate this planning. For those returning to in-person learning, we are continuing to take precautions to keep you safe. Health and safety protocols<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/health-safety> are being reviewed and updated regularly. Programs and resources have also been designed specifically for students transitioning back to in-person learning: * Ease your academic and physical transition. On Monday, February 14 from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. learn from your peers at A Phased Return to Campus<https://www.uofmcareerservices.ca/events.htm?eventId=3479>: What Students Need to Know. During this virtual session you'll find out how to determine course locations (in-person and online), navigating COVID-19 rules and regulations, and connecting with other students in the UM community. * Get oriented to campus. Physical tours of the Fort Garry campus will be available over Winter Term break and for two weeks following the break to support you in locating key academic buildings, study spaces, and more. We are also working with campus partners to develop some fun ways to help you navigate the physical campus that will include the opportunity to win some prizes. In next Friday's all-student email I will provide more details about plans to support your transition to in-person learning. Stay active. Be sure to take care of your physical and mental health during this time. Recreation Services<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services> offers in-person and virtual<https://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services/virtual…> options to help you stay active and relieve stress. If you'd prefer something outdoors, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management has arranged freshly groomed crosscountry ski trails at Southwood Lands that you can access with your own equipment at any time. If you don't have equipment or would like to try crosscountry skiing, Winterpeg.org<https://www.winterpeg.org/> will have their Mobile Ski Library available with free ski rentals on Friday, February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Southwood Lands. All change, even positive change, can bring forward feelings of stress<https://news.umanitoba.ca/14-ways-to-combat-stress-during-tough-times/> or apprehension. Student supports<https://news.umanitoba.ca/stress-support/> will continue to be available to ease the transition back to on-campus learning. Please remember - whether you are an undergraduate student, a graduate student, or a student in one of our professional programs - an array of services and resources is always available to support you. I've promised to connect regularly and will continue to update you with developments as we navigate this ever-evolving situation. Please continue to monitor your official UM inbox, follow @umstudent<https://www.instagram.com/umstudent/> on Instagram, and check UM's COVID-19 website<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus> for updates. Let's continue to support each other as we have been throughout the last two years. As I think about the weeks ahead, I am feeling tremendous optimism and am really looking forward to seeing our UM community return fully to our campuses in the coming months! All 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 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that 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. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside my 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. 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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Update to UM Students: February 4, 2022
by VP Students 04 Feb '22

04 Feb '22

[Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Dear students, As you know, Drs. Benarroch and Hiebert-Murphy made an announcement<https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-will-resume-partial-in-person-teaching-and-lea…> on February 2nd that the University of Manitoba will undertake a partial return of priority in-person classes effective February 28th. We have heard from many of you already and know you have questions. The primary purpose of this message today is to provide you with the answers that I have now, with further updates to be communicated to you as they become available. The University of Manitoba is a research-intensive university comprised of diverse disciplines, some of which must provide significant opportunities for hands-on learning in order to achieve core learning outcomes. Certain courses and labs in Engineering, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Music, and the Faculty of Science, for example, must be delivered in-person to support students in developing the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to advance in their programs and, ultimately, to graduate. As always, the University's decisions are guided by public health advice that prioritizes the health and safety of faculty, students and staff while also considering academic requirements. Deans are working with their teams to determine which courses are essential for in-person delivery. Winter Term courses currently being delivered remotely will remain remote. Some courses that were originally planned to be delivered in-person may shift to remote learning (RL). How do I know if my course will be delivered remotely or in-person after the winter break? By February 11th, we will make an announcement regarding courses that will be delivered in-person and those that will now be offered remotely. This information will also be available in Aurora to view. As a reminder, when you registered for Winter Term courses in Aurora, the delivery method was indicated: * Courses marked RL are courses that are being delivered entirely remotely * Courses marked DE are distance education courses that are being delivered entirely online * Courses marked TBA are courses that will be delivered in-person with the physical location to be announced before February 28th Extension of the Drop Date and Winter Tuition Fee Payment Deadline In light of this announcement, the University has extended the drop date for Winter Term and Winter/Summer spanning courses without financial penalty to Monday, February 28th, 2022. The fee payment deadline has also been extended to Tuesday, March 8th. Visit the Registrar's website for more information about important dates and deadlines<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines#winter-term-2022> for the Winter Term. There has been no change to the "Add" date. Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Date As a reminder, an announcement was made several weeks' ago that the VW date was shifted to the last day of Winter Term classes - Monday, April 25th, 2022. UM is taking every precaution to keep you safe. Health and safety protocols are being reviewed continuously. Please check the COVID-19 health and safety protocols website<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/health-safety> for up-to-date information. Effective this week, over 90% of registered students have uploaded proof of vaccination. Those who have not done so have been de-registered from in-person courses. A second wave of de-registrations will occur after the last day to add Winter Term courses and following the conclusion of the registration revision period. As a reminder, everyone who comes to campus must be fully vaccinated<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/vaccine-information>, masks must be worn<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/health-safety#masks-are-required-on-campus> at all times, and UM has enhanced ventilation and cleaning processes<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/health-safety#preparation-and-prevention> to align with COVID-19 public health requirements and recommendations. Doing your part as a member of the UM community to keep others safe I encourage all students to get your booster shot<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/clinics.html> if you haven't already done so. If you test positive<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/health-safety#testing-and-illness> for COVID-19, please follow all directives from Manitoba Public Health and do not travel to the university. Those who test positive are asked to fill out the COVID-19 Reporting Form<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/case-reporting>. There is no obligation for you to report your test result. However, anyone that is symptomatic and does not report their test results must stay off-campus for at least ten days. If you will be absent from class, contact your instructors. More details can be found in the Resources for students section<https://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/students#resources-for-students> of the COVID-19 student website. What if I need to find housing? If you are coming to Winnipeg for in-person courses and don't have accommodations, this website can help you find off-campus housing<https://www.places4students.com/Places/School?SchoolID=hEdpDLbh3d8%3d>. The International Centre website has additional information for international students<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/international#accommodations-and-hous…> that is very helpful. If you would like to connect with a member of the International Centre team, email international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> with your name and student number. Study space on campus If your schedule is such that you will have a mix of in-person and remote classes, we are working hard to ensure there are spaces for you to go between classes, and there is availability over extended hours. The Libraries will have locations open for study space with extended hours commencing February 28th. I will provide you with more details about study spaces and the reopening timeline for library locations as soon as that information is available. Technology Fund In recognition of the fact that some students will be navigating between in-person and remote learning courses following the winter break, the university has re-opened the Student Technology Fund. To be eligible for this program, students must be registered full-time and taking at least one in-person course for the Winter 2022 term and lack consistent access to a laptop that meets requirements for remote studies at UM. In addition, students must declare a lack of financial resources to purchase a computer that meets the stated requirements, be in good academic standing (for undergraduate students minimum 2.0-degree GPA, for graduate students 3.0-degree GPA), and have a good financial standing with the university (no financial holds for overdue fees or fines). There are a limited number of subsidies available. Students in need of support should apply by emailing student.tech.fund(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:student.tech.fund@umanitoba.ca> and indicate your intention to apply. You will automatically be sent an online application form and notified of results via email if successful. These have been challenging times for all of us, but together we have weathered the many ups and downs since the pandemic began. I continue to be impressed by your resiliency, patience and ability to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances we are facing. As always, your academic and personal success are vitally important to all of us. If you need to access supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> at any point, I encourage you to do so. Leading up to February 28th, please continue to check your UM email account for messages from me, and the @umstudent Instagram account for updates, resources and supports. Take good care and I will be in touch again soon. All 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 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that 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. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside my 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. 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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UM will resume partial in-person teaching and learning
by Safe Return 02 Feb '22

02 Feb '22

[cid:image001.png@01D81850.952D64A0] Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) To our UM community, UM will resume partial in-person teaching and learning based on course requirements In light of the continued impact of the Omicron variant, the University of Manitoba has asked Deans to support the safe, partial return of priority in-person teaching and learning for the second half of Winter Term, beginning February 28. Deans are currently working with their teams to determine what activity is most essential for in-person delivery. Faculties and Schools will determine which courses will remain remote for the duration of the term and which courses will be delivered in-person. Courses currently being delivered in-person will continue as such. Some courses that were originally planned to be in-person may continue with remote delivery. As always, we will be guided by public health advice and prioritize the health and safety of faculty, students and staff while working to meet the pedagogical demands of programs. Full details will be shared by February 11 Faculties will confirm their plans in the coming days, and we will make a detailed announcement regarding the partial return by February 11. We will extend the course drop date so that students can withdraw from courses after the announcement without facing academic or financial consequences. Some staff will be required to return to campus to support in-person academic activities. Supervisors will continue to work with staff to determine who will return and how they will be supported. Balanced approach to support student success We have listened to a range of perspectives on the matter of our operations and believe this approach is the most prudent given UM's mandatory vaccine policy, stringent COVID protocols, and commitment to an outstanding student experience. Thank you to our entire community for continuing to ensure students are safe and feel supported and enabled to thrive. We also want to remind everyone to take care of yourself. We appreciate that this era of continuous uncertainty can be deeply challenging and we encourage anyone who needs support to use the resources available to students<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students> and employees<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-employee-wellness/SitePa…>. Please continue to follow health orders and get vaccinated<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/clinics.html>, including your COVID booster<https://news.umanitoba.ca/get-your-covid-19-booster/>, if you are able. Thank you for your patience and constant adapting. Sincerely, [cid:image002.jpg@01D81850.952D64A0] Michael Benarroch, President and Vice Chancellor [cid:image003.png@01D81850.952D64A0] Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Reminder - survey on Open Access at UManitoba
by Janet Rothney 02 Feb '22

02 Feb '22

Dear University of Manitoba community member, There are two days left to participate in our survey, Advancing Open Access at the University of Manitoba. If you haven’t yet, please take a moment now to share your experiences regarding Open Access publishing. As described in our initial invitation (below), the survey is expected to take 15 minutes of your time and will be used to gather baseline data from the University of Manitoba research community - faculty with research responsibilities, administrators who support research, students who practice research, and the many others who are involved in various capacities. To engage in the survey please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/openaccess2022 The Survey will close on Friday, February 4th at 11:59 PM. Thank you, Advancing Open Access Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Libraries From: Janet Rothney <Janet.Rothney(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 2:24 PM To: "all-students(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <all-students(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Survey invitation: Advancing Open Access at the University of Manitoba Dear member of the UM community, We invite you to respond to our survey, Advancing Open Access at the University of Manitoba. The UM Senate has identified the advancement of open access as a priority. UM faculty, students (undergraduate and graduate) as well as administrative staff are more frequently working with open access publishers, open access repositories, and open access resources. At the same time, grant agencies are also requiring that the research they fund be made available online without charge to the public. The purpose of the survey is to get a baseline understanding of how the UM community currently understands and engages with Open Access publishing. The Advancing Open Access Subcommittee is affiliated with the Senate Committee on Libraries, and was formed by Senate approval in June, 2020. Members include faculty representatives, research administrators, library staff and student representatives. We invite members of the UM research community from all areas to participate; faculty with research responsibilities, administrators who support research, students who practice research, and the many others who are involved in various capacities. Your voice is important and valued. This survey is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey is hosted on the SurveyMonkey platform. Information will be held in confidence and handled in a confidential manner. Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/openaccess2022 Survey will close on Friday, February 4th at 11:59 PM. We plan to send one email reminder, two days before the survey closes. Thank you, Advancing Open Access Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Libraries

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ALERT: Cannot send or receive email from some of your devices?
by IT Service Desk 01 Feb '22

01 Feb '22

ALERT: Cannot send or receive email from some of your devices? You will need to remove and re-add your email account if you are experiencing one of the following issues: * You cannot send or receive email on some of your devices * You are continually prompted to enter your login information on one or more of your devices Please make sure to check all devices you use for UM email. Instructions to remove and re-add email account Windows * Remove an email account<https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/remove-or-delete-an-email-accoun…> * Add an email account<https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-an-email-account-to-outlook-…> Mac and iOS devices * How to remove and re-add your account<http://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-09/configuring-microsoft-365-e…> (PDF) Android * Add or remove an account on Android<https://support.google.com/android/answer/7664951?hl=en-GB> Please contact the IST Service Desk at 204-474-8600 if you require assistance with resetting your email account. Thank you, Service Desk Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba 123 Fletcher Argue 230 Neil John MacLean Library 204-474-8600 Servicedesk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Servicedesk@umanitoba.ca> ************************************************************************************************************* This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information. Please contact us immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Dr. Tina Chen named as the inaugural Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM: A Message from President Michael Benarroch
by President's Office 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

[cid:image005.png@01D8120B.D23C5860] Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor I am extremely pleased to announce that at its meeting on Jan. 25, 2022, the Board of Governors approved the appointment of Distinguished Professor Tina Chen to the newly created position of Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at the University of Manitoba. When her inaugural two-year term begins on Feb. 1, 2022, Dr. Chen will report directly to me and will work with our community to implement the seven recommendations provided in the Final Report of the President's Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/presidents_task_force_on_e…>, including recommended structure and resourcing. She will provide overall leadership of the university's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and analyze the issues raised by the Task Force Report, ensuring we continually question our systems and processes in an effort to eradicate all systemic inequities and biases. Dr. Chen joined UM in 1999 as an Assistant Professor of history and has since led a research program focused on Asian experiences and alternatives to colonialism, militarism, and systems of oppression, as well as feminism and cultural politics in China. Within the department of history, Dr. Chen has served as Honours Chair (2004-2006) and Associate Head (2006-2012), and was the first racialized person to be named Head of the history department in 2013, a role she held through 2020. Under Dr. Chen's leadership, the history department integrated equity, diversity, access and inclusion into its strategic planning, initiatives, program review and everyday administrative processes. Dr. Chen has also provided leadership to Faculty and University EDI initiatives, including serving on the Joint Committee on Sex Based Salary Differentials, aiding the UM in developing equitable COVID-19 policies, and as a long-serving elected member of Senate Executive and Senate who has spoken to our internal community on topics such as administrative activism and equity-based decision making. She has also lent her leadership to bodies outside UM, most recently through her involvement in two National Forums on Anti-Asian Racism, participation in the Community Advisory Board on Covid-19 Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity data, and as a national leader for anti-racism and EDI in figure skating. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Chen has been lauded with numerous honours, including the rank of Distinguished Professor, the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award, the Rh Award for Outstanding Contributions to Scholarship and Research, the City of Winnipeg's Community Service Award, the YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Award, Canada Race Relations Foundation Community Champion Award, and being named as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network. She also recently received a teaching award to co-create and co-teach the first course at UM on, "Histories of Race and Anti-Racism in the Modern World." Dr. Chen received her bachelor's degree with distinction from the University of Toronto, and earned her master's and PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a highly regarded historian and champion of human rights and inclusion, Dr. Chen will fulfill her duties with great insight, integrity and passion. I am thankful she has taken on this new role and I look forward to working closely with her on these important matters. Sincerely, [cid:image003.png@01D8120B.661804E0] 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:image004.png@01D8120B.661804E0]

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