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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nine grad students receive Rady Faculty Dean’s Prize
February 12, 2021 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to nine exceptional graduate students in 2020.
Faculty of Education
Faculty to host forum on surveillance in PSE assessment
February 12, 2021 —
The Faculty of Education is hosting the second of two online forums on Wed., Feb. 24, to address concerns about educational assessment that have gained increasing attention during the pandemic.
Flag at half-mast for Mark Thibert
February 12, 2021 —
The flag will be lowered on Friday, Feb. 12 in memory of Mark Thibert
Faculty of Law
Ottawa Citizen Op-Ed: Law Professors Shariff and Trask: COVID triage protocols could hurt marginalized people most
February 10, 2021 —
Ontario’s Critical Care COVID Command Centre recently released an “emergency standard of care for major surge” protocol, which is intended to “save the most lives in the most ethical manner possible” if the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
Two UM libraries reopen for limited study space
February 10, 2021 —
Limited study space available starting Feb. 16
Non-essential travel discouraged, 14-day quarantine in place
February 10, 2021 —
Travel checklist: Insurance and HR implications for post-travel quarantine
Students
What you should (and shouldn’t) do for Winter Term break
February 9, 2021 —
Winter Term break is just around the corner! While the mid-term break is intended to support you in catching up on your studies, it is also an opportunity to focus on your personal well-being by kicking back and having fun. Of course, keep your health and safety top of mind (maintain physical distancing, wear your mask, follow provincial guidelines).
Human Resources
Online accessible employment training modules now available
February 9, 2021 —
Newly launched UM accessibility training will cover the requirements of the provincial Employment Standard of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The standard came into effect on May 1, 2019 and must be fully implemented by May 1, 2021.
Students
February photo contest #umTakeABreak
February 8, 2021 —
Good news, it’s almost reading week! The days are getting longer, and we are nearing warmer weather. We know that this year has been tough in so many ways, so we think that it’s important to keep celebrating the little things that get us through our days. In the spirit of celebrating the small things, we want to see how you take a break! Do you go on your daily walk? Do you make yourself a cup of coffee? Do you take a cozy afternoon nap? We want you to take a break and post a photo of it on Instagram using the hashtag #umTakeABreak for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the bookstore.