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H1N1 Influenza (Flu) and YOU

H1N1 INFLUENZA (FLU) and YOU

WHAT IS H1N1 INFLUENZA?
The term pandemic influenza refers to a worldwide spread of a new influenza virus. The current virus of
concern is the H1N1 virus. Because it is new, most people do not have immunity to it. It is a respiratory
illness that causes symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu.
HOW IS H1N1 INFLUENZA SPREAD?
It is believed that it spreads the same way as regular seasonal flu. Influenza and other respiratory infections
go from person to person when germs released from coughing and sneezing enter the nose and / or throat.
Germs can also rest on hard surfaces like counters and doorknobs, where they can be picked up on hands
and transmitted to the respiratory system when someone touches their mouth and/or nose.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
The symptoms include:
• Sudden Fever (100.4ºF / 38ºC);
• Cough;
• Runny nose;
• Sore throat;
• Body aches;
• Fatigue / physical exhaustion; and
• Lack of appetite.
In some cases, these symptoms are accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.

HOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF AND OTHERS?
The Province of Manitoba through the Manitoba Health and Health Living (MHHL) recommends the following
precautions:
• Cover your cough by coughing into your elbow or sleeve or use a tissue to cover your nose and
mouth when coughing or sneezing.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizers
are also effective.
• Reduce the spread of germs by limiting touching your eyes, nose or mouth and by washing your
hands frequently.
• Maintain your health by taking care of yourself and those in your care including eating a healthy
balanced diet, avoiding cigarette smoke and other harmful substances, being active and getting
enough rest and sleep.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET SICK?
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should:
• Stay home from school or work and limit unnecessary contact with others.
• Contact your health-care provider or visit your nearest health-care centre if you are concerned that
you may need care – especially if your symptoms are severe or worsening (e.g. shortness of breath,
dehydration, or worsening fever, cough or weakness).
• Should major disruptions to University activities occur as a result of a pandemic, the course content,
marks breakdown and other provisions in course outlines may be adjusted as the circumstances
warrant.

Students seeking medical advice can contact University Health Service (UHS) by calling (204) 474-8411 or
visit their web site: www.umanitoba.ca/student/health.

For personal advice on self-care or when to seek further care, those who cannot contact their primary healthcare
provider can phone Health Links–Info Santé at any time at 788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.

IF I AM SICK CAN A PROFESSOR / INSTRUCTOR ASK ME TO LEAVE THE CLASS?
Yes, if you have influenza symptoms your professor or instructor can ask you to leave the class and not
return until your symptoms are gone. If this occurs professors / instructors have been asked to accommodate
and be flexible to allow you to complete your course work.

DO YOU HAVE A STUDY BUDDY?
If you are unable to attend class do you have a Study Buddy within your class that will share notes and hand
outs after you have recovered. If you do not have a Study Buddy please ask a classmate to become yours.
And if you are asked to be a Study Buddy please assist your fellow student because you may need their help
if you are ill.

DO YOU HAVE A HEALTH BUDDY?
Many of our students come from other provinces and other countries, which means they are away from their
support network of friends and family. If you are in this situation please make friends with someone who can
be your Health Buddy. A Health Buddy is someone who will keep in touch with you regularly to see if you are
healthy and if they cannot reach you they would be expected to find you to ensure you are healthy or to find
out if you need assistance.

WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DOING ABOUT H1N1?
The University of Manitoba has been involved in pandemic planning and has developed an institutional plan.
Deans, Directors, and Heads of Administrative Units have also been requested to develop their own unit
plans. A Pandemic Planning Committee is actively involved in overseeing and communicating the planning
activities, which includes an awareness campaign and provision of hand sanitizing stations.

The primary method of communication will be via the University of Manitoba’s web site, visit
www.umanitoba.ca and follow the H1N1 Flu Virus link.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
• Faculty specific instructions will be coordinated and communicated through faculty specific dean’s
offices.
• Internet resources include:
- U of M pandemic planning web site: www.umanitoba.ca/pandemic;
- Province of Manitoba: www.gov.mb.ca/flu;
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): www.fightflu.ca;

New Course Offering

The Department of Native Studies is offering two new graduate courses this year:

NATV 7220 - Critical Theories in Native Studies, fall contact Dr. Peter Kulchyski

NATV 7290 - Seminar in Aboriginal Economy, winter contact Dr. Wanda Wuttunee

This October, Yukon College in Whitehorse is pleased to host the 9th ACUNS International Student Conference on Northern Studies and Polar Regions Communities of Change – Building an IPY Legacy – in partnership with the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS).

This special event marks several “firsts” for an ACUNS Student Conference.

It is the first time the conference will be hosted north of 60 and is the first to highlight an international focus that includes both Polar Regions.

Communities of Change – Building an IPY Legacy will give you – students and young researchers – the opportunity to develop professional experience, exchange ideas and connect with established scholars, government partners, northern community stakeholders, national and international contacts.

This conference will highlight International Polar Year (IPY) activities and changes to human and other communities as a result of factors such as climate change, increased development and changes in scientific culture.

We anticipate that 200 delegates from around the world will attend this important conference.

Communities of Change – Building an IPY Legacy will consist of plenary talks, student presentations, discussion sessions and a dynamic roster of speakers and panelists.

For conference details and registration, please visit www.communitiesofchange.ca

Canada West Foundation

The Jim Hume Memorial Student Essay Contest 2009/10

$10,000 in Prize Money!

US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger have all argued that the economic growth and jobs of tomorrow will be found in a green economy fueled by renewable energy. 

What has to be done to ensure that Canada’s economy benefits from the transition to a low-carbon world?

FIRST PRIZE: $5,000
SECOND PRIZE: $3,000
THIRD PRIZE: $2,000

The winning essays will be published on the Canada West Foundation website.

Rules and Instructions
The Canada West Foundation 2009/10 Jim Hume Memorial Student Essay Contest is open to students attending a post-secondary institution in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba during the fall 2009 or Winter 2010 semester.  Proof of student status will be required to receive prize money.

The essay should be between 750 and 1,000 words in length.  The essay must be submitted to the Canada West Foundation via EMAIL no later than March 15, 2010.  Please send the essay as a standard Microsoft Word file.  The author’s name, mailing address, email address, phone number, post-secondary institution and field of study must appear at the beginning of the essay.  Please include a title for the essay.

Essays should be sent to roach@cwf.ca.  Please write “Jim Hume Essay Contest” in the subject line.  One entry per student, please.

Employees of the Canada West Foundation, its Directors, and their immediate families are not eligible for this contest.  Past cash prize winners are not eligible for this contest.

The three best essays will be chosen by a panel of judges.  To ensure that the judging is unbiased, the judges do not see the author’s name, address, post-secondary institution or field of study during the judging process.  Essays will be judged on both style and content.  Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized.  Decisions of the judges are final.

The essay must be solely the work of the entrant. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.  Include standardized citations and a bibliography.

The winners will be announced by May 31, 2010.

James Borden (Jim) Hume was an ardent supporter of the Canada West Foundation.  He served on the Foundation’s Board from 1995 until his death in 2009.  He believed  that a strong public policy voice from western Canada was of benefit to all Canadians and that a prosperous West had both the opportunity and obligation for constructive national leadership.  The Essay Contest is part of The Next West: A Youth Engagement Program in Recognition of Jim Hume.  More information can be found at www.cwf.ca.

Useful Information on the FGS website

Awards FAQ
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm
Admissions FAQ:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm
Admissions Fee Information:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm
Registration
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html
Important dates and deadlines
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html
Thesis questions:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm
Graduate Studies Forms e.g. masters’, phd; transfer of credit, etc.
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html
2009-2010 Academic Calendar and other publications
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html
Please note that our office does not deal with course fees, the Registrars’ office does – 4th Floor Univ. Ctre, but some information can be found here:
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm