Campus News News Archive
Accessibility checklist: What you need to know for May 1
April 16, 2024 —
Mandatory training for all employees, prioritization for updating documents, info on PDFs, and more
New EFAP offers diverse mental health resources for UM employees
April 16, 2024 —
Starting May 1, the University of Manitoba is switching from Telus Health to Kii by CloudMD for their Employee and Family Assistance Program. EFAP is a program available to all UM employees and provides free access to mental health and wellness services.
Nominate an outstanding scholar for the 2024-25 Knight Distinguished Visitor program
April 15, 2024 —
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould is the latest in a long line of thought-provoking speakers – which includes Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Mark Garneau and The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair – who have enriched the discourse at UM through the Knight Distinguished Visitors program. Now, UM wants your ideas on who the 2025 Knight Distinguished Visitor should be.
What is ‘Duty to notify’ or an active offer?
April 9, 2024 —
Breaking down accessibility requirements, including alternate or accessible formats
Libraries
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
April 5, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
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.