UM Today Archives

February 18, 2022 —  A message from Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration)

February 18, 2022 —  Seven UM libraries, along with our print collections, will be opening for students, faculty and staff beginning February 28, 2022, with extended hours. 

February 18, 2022 —  A new initiative at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences opens the door for all students to explore the province while refining their skills as health-care professionals without financial stress.

February 18, 2022 —  The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation

February 18, 2022 —  With the end of February in sight, we at the Registrar’s Office wanted to take some time to review the upcoming deadlines and tax information with you.

February 18, 2022 —  After nearly two years operating primarily in an online environment, the Price Faculty of Engineering is excited to welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus for in-person learning and work beginning February 28, 2022.

February 17, 2022 —  Most of us have heard the term “anti-racist”—in the media, in social settings, on our Instagram feeds—but what does this term really mean?

February 17, 2022 —  Students, alumni, and academic and support staff of the Faculty are welcome to apply for special project funding.

February 17, 2022 —  The Federal Government has extended the “temporary flat rate method” to claim home office expenses for the calendar year 2021.  The amount has also been increased from $400 in 2020 to $500 in 2021. Through their website, the CRA has provided additional information on how employees will be able to claim remote work expenses. Employees continue to have the option of using the “Temporary Flat Rate Method” or the “Detailed Method” which requires employees to track allowable expenses based on defined use criteria and the employer to provide a T2200 Short Form.  Full information regarding the two options can be found here.

February 16, 2022 —  The Winnipeg Foundation’s Martha Donovan Leadership Fund has been awarded to 13 faculty members, students or trainees in 2021