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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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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.

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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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Continue to THRIVE at UM this fall

September 15, 2021 — 
Similar to THRIVE week, the fall sessions will be organized into three streams: Individual, Operational and Leading.

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Hope and hesitation at the start of Fall Term

September 14, 2021 — 
COVID update and welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Michael Benarroch

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UM staff at the Awards of Excellence celebration.

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Wow! Awards of Excellence honours the contributions of over 1,000 support staff during COVID-19 pandemic

June 23, 2021 — 
The annual Awards program that recognizes excellence in the work of support staff is now in its fifteenth year, and saw a record number of nominations this year.

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