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Interns from previous Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program

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Faculties and units can participate in the 2022 Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program

February 4, 2022 — 
The program will run for a total of 16 weeks, commencing May 9. Interns will work 35 hours per week in their respective internship.

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UM admin building and sunrise

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Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2022/2023

February 2, 2022 — 
The vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase five to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment

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Join us for THRIVE

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Welcome the new year with learning and wellness events to help you thrive

January 12, 2022 — 
Learning and wellness sessions will share resources, tools and supports for how to work effectively and stay healthy—to flourish as a community.

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COVID-19 vaccine vials, syringes and a blue mask on a green table.

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Return to in-person working and learning, only fully vaccinated allowed on campus

November 26, 2021 — 
After almost two years, we are excited to be returning to in-person working, coming together as an on-campus community.  In-person classes for students will begin at the start of Winter Term. To support this, all employees and students are required to be fully vaccinated and upload their proof of vaccination to be on campus.

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Remote work program for Winter Term 2022

November 17, 2021 — 
Newly announced program will allow some eligible support staff to work remotely

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Join us for THRIVE

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Make the most of your winter break

November 16, 2021 — 
The upcoming THRIVE session will share tools and tips that will help us become more intentional with our time, so we can ultimately spend more time doing the things we want to.

University of Manitoba administration buildin, with the sun rising behind it in autumn.

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‘Real growth, great insights and real skills’: UM Management Fundamentals Program nurtures leaders

October 14, 2021 — 
The program is offered through Learning and Organizational Development and strengthens leadership abilities and provides valuable skills for current managers and supervisors and others who want to prepare for future leadership roles.

Administration Building

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Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff

September 29, 2021 — 
Speakers will provide information on a number of topics including an overview of the Pension Plan, the pension benefit payout options available, wills and estate planning and retiree benefits.

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People practicing yoga outside

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Prioritize your health and wellbeing during Healthy Workplace Month

September 28, 2021 — 
October is Healthy Workplace Month in Canada. Here are some ideas to celebrate your wellbeing at work by taking time to relax, learn, laugh and connect with colleagues.

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Administration Building - July 2019

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Settlement reached between UM and AESES on behalf of employees laid off in Summer 2020

September 15, 2021 — 
Over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges for the University of Manitoba community. Within days of the arrival of COVID-19 in Manitoba, UM’s campuses were shut down forcing the temporary suspension of many operations. We switched to remote learning and most employees began working from home. This was a drastic and sudden change for all employees at UM.

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