Greetings Students,

This message is to remind you of the opportunity to participate in the 2025 UM Community Experiences Surveyhttps://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5umJRCnc4aEMUZw. Tell us how you feel about being part of the UM community. The survey will help us:

* Understand how students, staff, and faculty experience UM * Identify areas of systemic inequity and necessary actions * Measure progress on university goals and priorities * Ensure the university remains accountable to the UM community

Link to access survey: https://cssrp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5umJRCnc4aEMUZw Students can also access the survey through Aurora ("Resources" section).

Support the UM Food Bank Your participation also supports the UM Food Bank. For every 1,000 people who take part in this survey, the UM Food Bank will receive $500, up to a maximum of $4,000. The deadline to complete the survey is October 6, 2025.

Contact Information The UM Community Experiences Survey is being conducted by the Office of Equity Transformationhttps://umanitoba.ca/equity-transformation/office. If you experience difficulties accessing the survey and need immediate assistance, please contact Dr. Jennifer Dengate, Director of EDI Research and Projects at Jennifer.Dengate@umanitoba.camailto:Jennifer.Dengate@umanitoba.ca. If you have general questions or any concerns about this survey, please feel free to contact the Office of Equity Transformation at UMCES@umanitoba.camailto:UMCES@umanitoba.ca.

Thank you! Your insights will support our efforts to build a university where all community members are supported and valued. Sincerely, Tina Chen (Vice-Provost Equity) and Jennifer Dengate (Director of EDI Research and Projects)

Jennifer Dengate, PhD (she/her)

Director

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research & Projects

Office of Equity Transformation

University of Manitoba

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