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Information Services and Technology
IST Service Desk Extending Weekend Hours
March 20, 2020 —
In order to support the university during these busy times, the IST Service Desk will be extending their hours this weekend to provide additional connectivity support for academics and those planning to work remotely.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Psychology meets dentistry
March 20, 2020 —
If someone had told Dr. Dieter Schönwetter when he graduated with his PhD in social psychology that one day he would be a worldwide expert in dental education, he would have shook his head in disbelief.
Desautels Faculty of Music
A Message from the Dean regarding the remainder of Winter Term 2020
March 20, 2020 —
The following adjustments are being made for the remainder of Winter Term 2020 as a result of COVID-19-related public health measures.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Focus on mental health and advocacy at graduate nursing event
March 19, 2020 —
Over 50 nursing students, educators and professionals recently attended the 10th annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference in Marshall McLuhan Hall at Fort Garry campus to examine the role advanced practice nurses play in mental health advocacy and care.
Faculty of Law
An Evening for Law Students to Remember: An Evening with Women Judges
March 18, 2020 —
On March 9th, 2020, Robson Hall welcomed four Manitoba judges for “An Evening with Women Judges.” Female law students in their second and third years attended dinner with the esteemed panel and had the opportunity to speak with each of the judges about their unique career paths and experiences.
Asper School of Business
Message from the Asper Career Development Centre for students and employers
March 18, 2020 —
In response to the COVID-19 threat, the University of Manitoba is minimizing contact between people and as of Wednesday March 18th, has moved all classes to an on line forum. The University is still open.
“It’s going to take time” says virus expert on getting through COVID-19 crisis
March 18, 2020 —
A Winnipeg virus expert who worked in West Africa during the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak said Canadians will be battling COVID-19 for weeks to come.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
3MT postponement won’t stop FKRM finalists
March 18, 2020 —
Although the University of Manitoba's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final is currently postponed, two of the finalists from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will be ready take the stage once their name's are called.
Information Services and Technology
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) phishing scams
March 18, 2020 —
A number of phishing and online scams surfacing seek to capitalize on the public concern surrounding the Coronavirus-COVID-19. Scammers often take advantage of health scares and this pandemic has spawned dozens of such campaigns, scaring recipients into clicking on harmful links or attachments in emails, text messages and social media posts.