Students News Archive
Students News
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre is open and ready to help
April 30, 2020 —
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) remains open throughout the University’s COVID-19 response, providing individualized support services to students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by sexual violence
April 30, 2020 —
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) remains open throughout the University’s COVID-19 response, providing individualized support services to students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by sexual violence
Students News
Your grading options for Winter Term 2020
April 29, 2020 —
Congratulations on completing Winter Term 2020! This has been a challenging time, and because of that, the UM has formulated a number of options for students whose grades may have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 situation. Here are some FAQs about this policy, and whether you should utilize it.
April 29, 2020 —
Congratulations on completing Winter Term 2020! This has been a challenging time, and because of that, the UM has formulated a number of options for students whose grades may have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 situation. Here are some FAQs about this policy, and whether you should utilize it.
Indigenous student advisor one of many giving support during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020 —
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation
April 29, 2020 —
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation
Students News
What are you doing while you’re #umHomeBound?
April 27, 2020 —
Feeling bored or lethargic while stuck at home? Why not take this opportunity to take some time for yourself or even spend time on that long-neglected hobby! Show us how you’re keeping yourself entertained while being practicing social distancing? Are you testing your cooking skills? Doing DIY projects? Living the island life in Animal Crossing? Share your favourite self-quarantine pastime with @umstudent on Instagram and use the hashtag #umHomeBound for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
April 27, 2020 —
Feeling bored or lethargic while stuck at home? Why not take this opportunity to take some time for yourself or even spend time on that long-neglected hobby! Show us how you’re keeping yourself entertained while being practicing social distancing? Are you testing your cooking skills? Doing DIY projects? Living the island life in Animal Crossing? Share your favourite self-quarantine pastime with @umstudent on Instagram and use the hashtag #umHomeBound for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card!
Students News
What’s happening with Summer Term?
April 24, 2020 —
When it became clear that courses would have to be delivered by online and alternative methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previously posted schedule was removed and restructured by the Registrar’s Office.
April 24, 2020 —
When it became clear that courses would have to be delivered by online and alternative methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previously posted schedule was removed and restructured by the Registrar’s Office.
Students News
Addressing basic needs: Student Affairs offering help virtually
April 23, 2020 —
Top of mind for many students is their basic needs – housing, food, lost income and where to access mental and other on- and off-campus services
April 23, 2020 —
Top of mind for many students is their basic needs – housing, food, lost income and where to access mental and other on- and off-campus services
Government steps up to support students through COVID crisis
April 23, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the government’s comprehensive support for post-secondary students and recent graduates.
April 23, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the government’s comprehensive support for post-secondary students and recent graduates.
Students News
New webpage with COVID-19 information for students
April 23, 2020 —
The UM is committed to supporting the academic success, health and well-being of all students, through this most difficult time. We recognize that during this time many students are experiencing additional pressures, including financial, employment, housing, food, or increased caregiving responsibilities. We are continuing to provide supports, programs and services even though we are not physically located on campus.
April 23, 2020 —
The UM is committed to supporting the academic success, health and well-being of all students, through this most difficult time. We recognize that during this time many students are experiencing additional pressures, including financial, employment, housing, food, or increased caregiving responsibilities. We are continuing to provide supports, programs and services even though we are not physically located on campus.
Students News
Students finishing Winter Term – with kids at home.
April 23, 2020 —
Finishing the Winter Term is everyone’s main goal right now. It’s more challenging than ever, but supports are available to you, and the end is in sight. But what about students who can’t make their studies their number one priority because that has to be their children? We asked two student-parents how they’re balancing the challenging task of finishing their studies with kids at home.
April 23, 2020 —
Finishing the Winter Term is everyone’s main goal right now. It’s more challenging than ever, but supports are available to you, and the end is in sight. But what about students who can’t make their studies their number one priority because that has to be their children? We asked two student-parents how they’re balancing the challenging task of finishing their studies with kids at home.
President Barnard’s message to students, April 21
April 21, 2020 —
'We are as committed as ever to ensuring you have an outstanding student experience by finding new ways of teaching, learning, and coming together as a community'
April 21, 2020 —
'We are as committed as ever to ensuring you have an outstanding student experience by finding new ways of teaching, learning, and coming together as a community'