Campus News News Archive
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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.
Development of The Garden for Wellbeing will nurture mental health
March 12, 2024 —
A Garden for Wellbeing is being created at UM. This unique, accessible and inclusive landscape will nurture community mental health and wellbeing on the Fort Garry Campus.
Information Services and Technology
March 2024 is the 20th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
March 8, 2024 —
Did you know that March 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada? Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. The theme of this year’s campaign is “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now.”
Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff
March 6, 2024 —
Current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) (Pension Plan) and are planning to retire in the next five years are invited to register for one of the upcoming retirement planning sessions taking place on May 27, 28, 29 and 30.
A shared responsibility: Employees to help ensure accessibility of UM information
March 5, 2024 —
Spring project will fulfill legislation compliance requirements
Sustainability Night 2024 is Mar. 13!
February 28, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba’s annual Sustainability Night is coming up on Mar. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall. This year’s theme is the UM Climate Action Plan (CAP), which will be the main focus of presentations from UM faculty, students and staff.