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What's open and closed at UM during Winter Break 2024
by Jacqueline Hayward 14 Dec '24

14 Dec '24

Sent on behalf of: From: Tatjana Blazevska <Tatjana.Blazevska(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2024 9:27 AM Subject: What's open and closed at UM during Winter Break 2024 [cid:image002.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break The holiday season is upon us, and with it, our annual Winter Break at University of Manitoba campuses. That means the campus will effectively close and some services will shut down over the period between Dec. 21, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about what's open and closed at UM throughout winter break. [cid:image003.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] What's open, what's closed General closures<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> All UM campuses are generally closed beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024, though some services will remain open, noted in sections below. Please inform the Operations and Maintenance customer service desk at 204-474-6281 of any special access requirements relating to animal care, accessibility, research projects or equipment prior to Dec. 20, 2024. Information Systems Technology<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The IST Service Desk will close Friday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2025. If you require urgent support or to report a major system outage during this period, call 204-474-8600 and press 2. If your call is not urgent and you would like to leave a message for the Service Desk, please press 1 or email servicedesk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:servicedesk@umanitoba.ca>. All voice and email messages will be responded to when our offices re-open in January. Dining services<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Fresh Food Company will remain open from Dec 21st to Jan 1st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Staff will be on site from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. during this period, and regular hours will resume on Jan 2. Campo will be closed from Dec 21st to Jan 5th, reopening Jan 6th. Libraries<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The Dafoe Library will be open until 5 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024 to provide study space for exams. After that, all Libraries will be closed during the holiday break from Dec. 21, 2024 and reopening on Jan. 2, 2025. The St. John's College 24/7 study space will be open until 4:30pm on Dec. 20. This space will be closed after that time and will open with regular business hours on Jan. 2. Student residences<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Student Residences will remain open during Winter Break. This includes Arthur Mauro, Mary Speechly, University College and Pembina Hall residences. During this time, approximately 400 students will remain in residence, but University services and staff are limited. Residence security staff remain on duty, 24 hours a day from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 inclusive and the AVM customer service desk will be staffed most days for limited daytime hours. Caretaking staff will be present 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily throughout the break ensuring general cleanliness. Additional caretaking will be present on Dec. 27, 30 and 31 to complete room turnover. The Fresh Food Company will also be open daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for dinner service. Several Dining Services staff will be present to accommodate meals for residents staying over the break. Recreation facilities<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The Active Living Centre, Frank Kennedy Centre, Joyce Fromson Pool and Joe Doupe Recreation Centre Bannatyne campus) will remain open to the public during the holiday break, per the following days and hours: * Dec 21 to Dec 23: Open 8:00am-8:00pm * Dec 24 and Dec 25: Closed * Dec 26 to Dec 30: Open 8:00am-8:00pm * Dec 31 and Jan 1: Closed All recreation facilities will resume regular hours on January 2. [cid:image003.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] Preparing spaces for the break With facilities closing and limited staff available on campus, students, staff and faculty should prepare themselves accordingly. Lock up and secure your space<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Ensure doors and offices are locked over the holiday closure. Door opening requests over the holidays should be sent to Security Services by December 18, 2024. These requests should be approved in advance by the Dean/Director or Unit Head. All departments should ensure that contact information on lab doors and critical pieces of equipment is up to date. Having accurate contact information for someone who will be available during the break is vital in the event of equipment failure. Other preparations to consider include: * Turning off all lights and computers * Closing all windows before leaving offices, labs, and classrooms * Making sure all taps and faucets are in the closed or off position * Shutting down any unnecessary lab equipment * Securing and store all chemicals in a safe manner * Unplugging all small appliances and space heaters * Unplugging all extension cords Security, safety and emergencies<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> University Security Services personnel are onsite 24/7 during the holiday break. Should a Safety, Security or Building emergency arise, please call any of the following: * 204-474-9341 (UM Security Services emergency line) * 555 from university land lines * #555 from Rogers and Bell MTS cell phone customers * or 911 for police, fire or ambulance The Safe Walk program will be available over the holiday break. To request a Safe Walk: * Bannatyne Campus: 204-789-3330 * Fort Garry Campus: 204-474-9312 Snow clearing<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> During the closure, campus snow clearing needs will be assessed by Operations and Maintenance. Fire lanes, emergency access routes, Winnipeg Transit routes, loading docks and entrances at animal holding facilities, and Smart Park will be cleared. All other locations, including parking lots and entrances to buildings will be assessed if snowfall occurs unless arrangements have been made with Operations and Maintenance. Campus access and transit during break<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> If you have special access requirements relating to animal care, accessibility, research projects/equipment, this needs to be requested prior to Dec. 20, 2024. Please inform the Customer Service Desk, Operations and Maintenance at 204-474-6281. The University Shuttle at Fort Garry Campus will not be operating Dec 21, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. Operations and Maintenance service reminders<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Please be advised that there will be no routine caretaking, trades, general grounds keeping or delivery/ loading dock services. Excluding the above-mentioned facilities, all other buildings will be locked with limited access during the holiday break. Central Energy Plant (Fort Garry campus) and Power Engineers (Bannatyne campus) will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the holiday closure. Emergencies can happen during the holiday break. Therefore, please ensure your building single point of contacts are updated and available during the holiday break. Elevators will remain functional in operational buildings. All passenger elevators are equipped with an emergency telephone and University Security Services are onsite during the holiday break. Have a wonderful winter break! Tatjana Blazevska Manager, Office of the Associate Vice-President (Administration) [University of Manitoba logo] 416 Administration building University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8265 Email: Tatjana.Blazevska(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tatjana.Blazevska@umanitoba.ca>

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What's open and closed at UM during Winter Break 2024
by Jacqueline Hayward 14 Dec '24

14 Dec '24

Sent on behalf of: From: Tatjana Blazevska <Tatjana.Blazevska(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2024 9:27 AM Subject: What's open and closed at UM during Winter Break 2024 [cid:image002.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break The holiday season is upon us, and with it, our annual Winter Break at University of Manitoba campuses. That means the campus will effectively close and some services will shut down over the period between Dec. 21, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about what's open and closed at UM throughout winter break. [cid:image003.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] What's open, what's closed General closures<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> All UM campuses are generally closed beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024, though some services will remain open, noted in sections below. Please inform the Operations and Maintenance customer service desk at 204-474-6281 of any special access requirements relating to animal care, accessibility, research projects or equipment prior to Dec. 20, 2024. Information Systems Technology<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The IST Service Desk will close Friday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2024. If you require urgent support or to report a major system outage during this period, call 204-474-8600 and press 2. If your call is not urgent and you would like to leave a message for the Service Desk, please press 1 or email servicedesk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:servicedesk@umanitoba.ca>. All voice and email messages will be responded to when our offices re-open in January. Dining services<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Fresh Food Company will remain open from Dec 21st to Jan 1st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Staff will be on site from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. during this period, and regular hours will resume on Jan 2. Campo will be closed from Dec 21st to Jan 5th, reopening Jan 6th. Libraries<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The Dafoe Library will be open until 5 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024 to provide study space for exams. After that, all Libraries will be closed during the holiday break from Dec. 21, 2024 and reopening on Jan. 2, 2025. The St. John's College 24/7 study space will be open until 4:30pm on Dec. 20. This space will be closed after that time and will open with regular business hours on Jan. 2. Student residences<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Student Residences will remain open during Winter Break. This includes Arthur Mauro, Mary Speechly, University College and Pembina Hall residences. During this time, approximately 400 students will remain in residence, but University services and staff are limited. Residence security staff remain on duty, 24 hours a day from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 inclusive and the AVM customer service desk will be staffed most days for limited daytime hours. Caretaking staff will be present 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily throughout the break ensuring general cleanliness. Additional caretaking will be present on Dec. 27, 30 and 31 to complete room turnover. The Fresh Food Company will also be open daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for dinner service. Several Dining Services staff will be present to accommodate meals for residents staying over the break. Recreation facilities<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> The Active Living Centre, Frank Kennedy Centre, Joyce Fromson Pool and Joe Doupe Recreation Centre Bannatyne campus) will remain open to the public during the holiday break, per the following days and hours: * Dec 21 to Dec 23: Open 8:00am-8:00pm * Dec 24 and Dec 25: Closed * Dec 26 to Dec 30: Open 8:00am-8:00pm * Dec 31 and Jan 1: Closed All recreation facilities will resume regular hours on January 2. [cid:image003.png@01DB4D3D.16765840] Preparing spaces for the break With facilities closing and limited staff available on campus, students, staff and faculty should prepare themselves accordingly. Lock up and secure your space<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Ensure doors and offices are locked over the holiday closure. Door opening requests over the holidays should be sent to Security Services by December 18, 2024. These requests should be approved in advance by the Dean/Director or Unit Head. All departments should ensure that contact information on lab doors and critical pieces of equipment is up to date. Having accurate contact information for someone who will be available during the break is vital in the event of equipment failure. Other preparations to consider include: * Turning off all lights and computers * Closing all windows before leaving offices, labs, and classrooms * Making sure all taps and faucets are in the closed or off position * Shutting down any unnecessary lab equipment * Securing and store all chemicals in a safe manner * Unplugging all small appliances and space heaters * Unplugging all extension cords Security, safety and emergencies<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> University Security Services personnel are onsite 24/7 during the holiday break. Should a Safety, Security or Building emergency arise, please call any of the following: * 204-474-9341 (UM Security Services emergency line) * 555 from university land lines * #555 from Rogers and Bell MTS cell phone customers * or 911 for police, fire or ambulance The Safe Walk program will be available over the holiday break. To request a Safe Walk: * Bannatyne Campus: 204-789-3330 * Fort Garry Campus: 204-474-9312 Snow clearing<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> During the closure, campus snow clearing needs will be assessed by Operations and Maintenance. Fire lanes, emergency access routes, Winnipeg Transit routes, loading docks and entrances at animal holding facilities, and Smart Park will be cleared. All other locations, including parking lots and entrances to buildings will be assessed if snowfall occurs unless arrangements have been made with Operations and Maintenance. Campus access and transit during break<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> If you have special access requirements relating to animal care, accessibility, research projects/equipment, this needs to be requested prior to Dec. 20, 2024. Please inform the Customer Service Desk, Operations and Maintenance at 204-474-6281. The University Shuttle at Fort Garry Campus will not be operating Dec 21, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. Operations and Maintenance service reminders<https://umanitoba.ca/facilities/whats-open-and-closed-um-during-winter-break> Please be advised that there will be no routine caretaking, trades, general grounds keeping or delivery/ loading dock services. Excluding the above-mentioned facilities, all other buildings will be locked with limited access during the holiday break. Central Energy Plant (Fort Garry campus) and Power Engineers (Bannatyne campus) will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the holiday closure. Emergencies can happen during the holiday break. Therefore, please ensure your building single point of contacts are updated and available during the holiday break. Elevators will remain functional in operational buildings. All passenger elevators are equipped with an emergency telephone and University Security Services are onsite during the holiday break. Have a wonderful winter break! Tatjana Blazevska Manager, Office of the Associate Vice-President (Administration) [University of Manitoba logo] 416 Administration building University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8265 Email: Tatjana.Blazevska(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tatjana.Blazevska@umanitoba.ca>

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Bake Sale & Craft Sale
by Jacqueline Hayward 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

[cid:image002.png@01DB47E7.1FB0CEA0]What a wonderful bake sale we had and very profitable for United Way/Student Food Bank - thanks to everyone's generosity we made $550.00. We would like to thank everyone who donated baking/jams etc to the Bake Sale and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came and bought the baking. It was great to have the craft tables outside and we have such talented people who work in our building! Casual Friday will still be in place for the next 2 Fridays - remember the tin and the bin. From all of us - Happy Holidays, see you all next year! Jax Hayward Jax (Jacqueline) Hayward Confidential Assistant Office of the President The University of Manitoba 202 Administration Building Phone: 204-474-7215 Jacqueline.Hayward(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jacqueline.Hayward@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image003.jpg@01DB47E3.C2E88C10]

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Bake Sale, Festive Holiday Gathering and Creative Market!!!!!
by Jacqueline Hayward 05 Dec '24

05 Dec '24

This message is sent on behalf of VPRI and The United Way/Student Food Bank Group: [cid:image001.png@01DB4662.BBCAC8D0][cid:image002.png@01DB4662.BBCAC8D0]A reminder of what is coming up in our building! Seems we have very busy days coming up, what with our: Fort Garry Faculty and Staff Holiday Gathering on December 5th, 2024, and then our Festive Holiday Bake Sale and the VPRI Creative Market on December 6th, 2024! It is also Casual Fridays until 20th of December, and the bins need donations, and you could also put a wee bit money in the tin!! Thank you to everyone, in advance, for the donations. Many thanks, Jax Hayward Jax (Jacqueline) Hayward Confidential Assistant Office of the President The University of Manitoba 202 Administration Building Phone: 204-474-7215 Jacqueline.Hayward(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jacqueline.Hayward@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image011.jpg@01DB4662.BB9E1380]

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