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Fort Garry campus in winter, showing Tier Building. // Photo from Chris Reid

Welcoming René Ouellette as Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) 

January 11, 2023 — 
Sees importance of connecting and collaborating, building on inclusion and diverse employment initiatives, attracting a large talent pool 

Mentoring and fostering Black spaces and connections

January 9, 2023 — 
Creating a space for open discourse among Black students and alumni, faculty and staff is a foundational aspect of University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA).

Students

Need Academic English Support? Enroll in Part-Time Academic English Courses

January 9, 2023 — 
Part-Time Academic English Courses are affordable, non-credit language courses which support students by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to master academic English language skills.

Libraries

Representation Matters: Transforming UM Libraries Through Indigenous Art and Engagement

January 6, 2023 — 
On October 26, the Elizabeth Dafoe Library unveiled “Skoden & Stoodis,” the latest art piece by renowned Métis artist Val Vint. Located on 1st Floor of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library at the Fort Garry campus, “Skoden & Stoodis,” echoes Vint’s previous work “Chi-kishkayhitamihk si te li neu Biizon” (“Education is the New Bison”), a 12-foot steel sculpture constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and other articles by Indigenous authors, currently on display at the Forks.

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School of Art

Leadership announcements for January 2023

January 4, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following appointment and extension: Dr. Edward Jurkowski has been appointed Director, School of Art for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027.

A Cape ground squirrel grooming in Namibia // Photo: Jane Waterman

UM Today editors pick their top stories of 2022

December 23, 2022 — 
The UM community has achieved some incredible things over the last 12 months.

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Payroll changes for 2023

December 21, 2022 — 
A brief overview for employees

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Human Resources

Flexible work program moves forward

December 21, 2022 — 
After extensive consultation process

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The Administration Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2022.

Thank you for your commitment

December 14, 2022 — 
To the highest standards of honesty, ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibility

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Students walk the path in front of Tier Building on Fort Garry campus in winter 2020.

Sexual Violence Policy updates you should know about

December 13, 2022 — 
Every university community member has the right to a respectful work and learning environment, free from all forms of sexual violence – including sexual harassment and assault.

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