Campus News News Archive
What is ‘Duty to notify’ or an active offer?
April 9, 2024 —
Breaking down accessibility requirements, including alternate or accessible formats
Libraries
Try this five-part workshop series on knowledge synthesis & systematic reviews
April 5, 2024 —
Are you considering starting a systematic, scoping, or other knowledge synthesis project but don’t know how to get started? Attend UM Libraries’ five-part series beginning May 7 and explore all aspects of comprehensive searching for a systematic review project. If you are a grad student about to begin a project or just have questions, this series is a great place to start.
Information Services and Technology
VP Evolution Project enables Entra MFA for VIP/ESS access on April 3
April 1, 2024 —
The VIP Evolution project is a multi-year project, with dedicated resources from Information Services and Technology (IST), Human Resources and Payroll, led by a project board of leaders from across the UM community. The project’s focus is leveraging VIP functionality, reducing risk, and improving the user and employee experience.
Communications, marketing and advancement support at your fingertips
March 26, 2024 —
Access to External Relations toolkits is available on UM Intranet
Ellis building to reopen April 1
March 25, 2024 —
Please be advised that Ellis Building has been evacuated and will be closed until further notice.
Information Services and Technology
Recognizing and combating fraud this tax season
March 25, 2024 —
Tax season is a heady time for fraudsters who hope to take advantage of seasonal anxiety to scam Canadians out of their money. Of course, tax season isn't the only time scammers have their way. Two common types of fraud that often threaten organizations are phishing and business email compromise (BEC) scams. These frauds are meticulously designed to appear credible, often leaving individuals and businesses vulnerable to significant losses.
Tier Building to reopen Monday
March 24, 2024 —
Normal use of Tier will resume Monday morning, and all scheduled classes can proceed as planned. Tier was temporarily closed following a small fire that took place in a fifth-floor washroom the evening of Thursday, March 21.
UM named one of MB’s Top Employers for 13th consecutive year
March 19, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba has been named among Manitoba’s Top 100 Employers (2024), as well as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024) by Mediacorp Canada inc., Canada’s largest employment periodicals publisher. This is the thirteenth consecutive Manitoba’s Top Employer designation and eighth consecutive Canada’s Best Diversity Employer designation for UM.
Mandatory training for employees will make UM more accessible for all
March 18, 2024 —
Complete your Accessibility Training (Information and Communication Standard) by May 1
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Accessibility in UM’s digital spaces
March 12, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is the university for Manitobans. And in Manitoba, 29.2% of people over the age of 15 have at least one disability, according to Statistics Canada. That’s why UM is committed to accessibility not only in its physical spaces, but also in its digital spaces.