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Message from Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost & Vice-President (Academic), and Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
Dear UM community, Like many of you, we are deeply saddened by the tragic events that took place this weekend at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. Our hearts are with the families, friends, and communities affected by this devastating incident. We know that news like this can have a profound impact, particularly for members of our Filipino community and all those who feel a close connection. The University of Manitoba is committed to fostering a supportive and caring environment. We want to remind all members of our community that resources are available for studentshttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports#health-and-wellness and employeeshttps://umanitoba.ca/wellness-and-mental-health who need support during this difficult time:
* Students:
* Student Counselling Centre (SCC)https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness/student-counselling-centre-scc * Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centrehttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services * Student Services at Bannatyne Campushttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-services-bannatyne-campus * International Centrehttps://umanitoba.ca/international
* Faculty and staff:
* Employee wellnesshttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-employee-wellness (UM Intranet) In times of sorrow, the strength of our UM community lies in the compassion and support we offer one another. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Sincerely,
Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Laurie M. Schnarr Vice-Provost (Students)
