July 2026 - Dentistry-year1 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

IMPORTANT-Opening Assembly-Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
by Melanie Froese 25 Aug '26

25 Aug '26

Dear Dental Students Classes of 2029 & 2027 (IDDP), School of Dental Hygiene Class of 2027, and School of Dental Hygiene Direct Entry Students: Opening Assembly (The White Coat Ceremony) will be held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:00 p.m. Brodie Centre Atrium (727 McDermot Avenue) If you are unable to attend the ceremony, please advise me ASAP; if I don't hear from you, I will assume you will be in attendance. Please bring your short white lab coat with you to the ceremony; be sure to have it unbuttoned and prepared to have it donned on you. You will be called onto the stage by the Dean and a Faculty member will donning your white coat on you and you will then button it up on your own. School of Dental Hygiene DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS: You will only need to stand when you name is announced; you will not be coming onto the stage. ***Please meet staff from Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene near the ATM/Answers booth in Brodie Centre no later than 5:15 p.m. so you can be lined up accordingly and given further instruction.*** Your family and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony, please note that it will commence at 6:00 p.m. sharp. If there are people with limited mobility attending, please let me know ASAP and I will be sure there is reserved seating for them and those accompanying them. Please provide number of people in the party... We look forward to officially welcoming you to the profession on Thursday, September 4, 2025. If you have any questions (none are too small), please don't hesitate to contact me. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Melanie Froese (she/her/hers) Office Assistant Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Out of Office: August 25-27 [cid:image001.png@01DC1115.C324B360] Tel. 204-789-3787 Melanie.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Melanie.Froese@umanitoba.ca> Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachment(s), is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain confidential information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments (if any) by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.

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FIRST DAY ITEMS - DMD Program
by Jean Lyon 29 Jul '26

29 Jul '26

Good morning, On the first day of class (August 17, 2026) please bring the following items: UM Student ID Card, these will be collected from you and then loaded to allow access to the building, labs and rooms within the College of Dentistry/School of Dental Hygiene. A locker padlock for your personal locker which will be assigned to you on that morning. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 - Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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TEST Email
by Melanie Froese 27 Jul '26

27 Jul '26

Good morning, Just sending a test email to see if everyone gets the email. See you all in a few short weeks! Melanie Froese (she/her/hers) Office Assistant Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.png@01DD1DA2.E56F0A70] Tel. 204-789-3787 Melanie.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Melanie.Froese@umanitoba.ca> Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachment(s), is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain confidential information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments (if any) by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.

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REMINDER - Yearly OFFICIAL CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK (with vulnerable sector screening)
by Susan Petras 19 Jul '26

19 Jul '26

Hello Dentistry and Dental Hygiene returning students, Please be reminded that, by August, you will need to provide us with your yearly OFFICIAL CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK (with vulnerable sector screening): The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and the School of Dental Hygiene require that all students submit official Adult Criminal Record Checks (including vulnerable sector screening) on a yearly basis. These checks must be provided to the School/College prior to the start date of classes for each year of registration in the two programs. Please see the following information on the application processes: Criminal Record Checks (including vulnerable sector screening): Winnipeg Police Services: Once you have received notice that your criminal record check, with vulnerable sector is ready, please email the pdf document to our office at jean.lyon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jean.lyon@umanitoba.ca> or susan.petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susan.petras@umanitoba.ca> Information on the new CRC process and the on-line application portal can be found at the following website: http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/pr/pic.stm Students who do not live in Winnipeg and will need to apply to their local police detachment for these checks and then email the document to our office at jean.lyon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jean.lyon@umanitoba.ca> or susan.petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susan.petras@umanitoba.ca> Note that you WILL NOT be allowed to participate in any clinical activities without having applied for, and the College/School being in receipt of these documents. Be aware that there can be delays in the processing of these forms, you need to take action on the application process as soon as possible. Have a great summer! Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba Office: P131c, Pathology Bldg. Mail: c/o D113 Dentistry Bldg, 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DAC626.7987F0E0] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca>

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