UM Today Archives
Information Services and Technology News
Microsoft Teams breakout rooms are here! : Network News
December 15, 2020 — The new breakout rooms feature in Microsoft Teams was released on Friday, December 11.
Statement on the five-year anniversary of the TRC closing ceremony : In Focus
December 15, 2020 — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reflects on the progress that has been made, and what still needs to be done to move towards reconciliation, healing, and justice for Survivors, their families, and communities
Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners gather for first time in five years to raise alarm : In Focus
December 15, 2020 — The three Commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are issuing a public statement expressing their concern about the slow and uneven pace of implementation of the Calls to Action
National Geographic: He may have found the key to the origins of life. So why have so few heard of him? : UM in the News
December 15, 2020 — Synthetic biologist Nediljko Budisa weighs in
Students News
Final Grade Appeal goes online through Aurora! : Network News
December 14, 2020 — Fall Term 2020 is coming to an end, and it’s possible that you’re not happy with your final grades.
Students News
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – December 10 : Network News
December 14, 2020 — We are so close to the end of Fall Term! You have worked hard and persisted – great work! It’s been an unusual year, and you have handled it with grace and tenacity. As you complete final assignments and enter the final exam period, I encourage you to remain focused on your studies. The holiday break is right around the corner!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM study discovers new targets for MS treatment and potential early disease marker : Featured
December 14, 2020 — UM researchers have discovered that a specific protein has the potential to be used as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) and could one day predict whether someone may develop the disease
3MT® 2021 applications are now being accepted : Campus News
December 14, 2020 — Applications for the 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition are now being accepted, so start preparing your presentations!
Students News
Top student success stories of 2020 : 2020 in review
December 14, 2020 — 2020 is coming to an end, and while it has certainly has its downs, it’s also had some big ‘ups’, especially in terms of the success of our UM students. Here’s a recap of just some of the top student success stories of 2020.
Information Services and Technology News
Information Systems and Technology holiday hours : Network News
December 14, 2020 — The IST Service Desk will close Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.





