[Happy Holidays in text is displayed beside an illustrated snow globe design that shows a herd of bison beneath animated falling snow and Northern Lights.]

Bisons,

As the holiday season arrives, we reflect on a year of growth-new faces, new ideas and new traditions. Strengthened by our unique journeys, we move forward, stronger, as one herd.

Watch us come together:

[Billy the Bison and UM President Michael Benarroch display paper cutouts: a string of bison shapes and a large snowflake. The link takes you to a video of them both cutting bison shapes then adding these to a large bison mural, where students and staff have also placed bison cutouts. The mural bison cutouts include words students and staff added to answer the question: "What kind of Bison are you during the holiday season?" Words like "thankful" and "caring" are displayed.]https://vimeo.com/1141517229/c1a94882b6

Thank you for the care and energy you bring to our community throughout the year.

Wishing you the best of the season and a happy new year.

Warmly,

Michael Benarroch, PhD President and Vice-Chancellor

[University of Manitoba Logo] Michael Benarroch, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9345 Email: president@umanitoba.ca

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