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Information Services and Technology News

Recording meetings in Teams? Auto-expiration is now available : Network News

May 31, 2022 —  Microsoft recently implemented an auto-expiration setting for all Teams recordings to help users manage their files.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Family Centre opening after COVID delay : Network News

May 31, 2022 —  After two years of delay, the Family Centre has opened its doors to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students, staff and faculty.

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Pride Parade 2021

Let’s come together for Pride 2022, a message from President Michael Benarroch : Campus News

May 30, 2022 —  Progress Pride Flag to permanently fly on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses; join us at the Pride Parade

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Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie meets with a patient.

Donor Relations News

World Multiple Sclerosis Day marks the importance of funding health research : Network News

May 30, 2022 —  Researchers are making important discoveries about Multiple Sclerosis with support of donor funding.

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New recruitment tools introduced to acquaint prospective students with UM : Campus News

May 30, 2022 —  The virtual 360° campus tour and virtual chat tool are now available, offering a more immersive experience for those interested to learn about UM.

Fort Garry campus, looking along the pedway with Engineering and Admin buildings in sight.

UM indoor air quality report now available : Campus News

May 30, 2022 —  To ensure the continued safety of the University of Manitoba community, UM recently undertook indoor air quality (IAQ) testing within a representative sample of learning spaces across the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022 : News

May 30, 2022 —  Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7

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Stephen Lecce, minister of education for Ontario, was challenged for his anti-Black behaviour in college. THE CANADIAN PRESS-Nathan Denette

Faculty of Arts News

Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic : Network News

May 27, 2022 —  The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

EDI office hosts positive change in health care panel during Pride 2022 events : Network News

May 27, 2022 —  The Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is hosting a community of practice event to discuss advocacy and positive solutions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have been marginalized and discriminated against when seeking health-care services. 

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Get to know UM’s new Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) : Campus News

May 27, 2022 —  Dr. Greg Smith began in this new role in April. Previously a professor in the Faculty of Arts’ Department of History, and Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Curriculum, Space, Internationalization). We chatted with him about his academic path, and his Netflix binge list.

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