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Danger! Stay off the river ice

December 7, 2021 — 
Conditions on the river are extremely hazardous

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Verify your SIN in Aurora

December 6, 2021 — 
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made it mandatory for the University of Manitoba to collect the Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) of students. This information is required to produce your Canadian tax form, T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate).

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Get back to active with UM Recreation Services

November 30, 2021 — 
As you make your way back to the gym, either at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campus, remember that a few changes have been made due to COVID-19, and there are a few things to note about booking workouts and pricing [for UM staff].

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Jumpstart your career in research

November 30, 2021 — 
Are you considering a career in research? Join small group discussions and ask questions from researchers in various fields such as cell biology, environmental epigenetics, physiology, immunology/virology, epidemiology, and nanotechnology.

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Mark World AIDS Day by learning something new about HIV

November 29, 2021 — 
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, an international event dedicated to raising awareness about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and its impacts

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Get the kind of support you need: Mental health resources for students

November 29, 2021 — 
Whether you are looking to add some tools to your coping toolkit or are in need of immediate help, we want you to know that there is support for you, right at this moment, regardless of your level of need

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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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Get Yourself a Mentor

November 22, 2021 — 
Through the Welcome Mentors program, mentees receive one-on-one personal, intercultural, and academic support from a mentor throughout their entire academic term. 

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News for students: Academic schedule scenarios 3 and 4 approved by Senate

November 19, 2021 — 
On November 17, Senate Executive on behalf of Senate, the academic governing body of the university, met and approved several motions related to the academic schedule as a result of the strike. As the strike continues, there will be significant changes required to the academic schedule to maintain the integrity of our courses and programs, and to ensure requirements for accreditation are met. The modifications to the academic schedule depend on the length of the strike.

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Job search through the EDI Lens

November 19, 2021 — 
With current advancements in EDI hiring practices and policies used by employers, it has become imperative for job seekers to adjust their job search strategies.

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