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Digital for all

July 3, 2025 — 
Digital tools offer some of the most intuitive ways to improve equitable access. Here are some of ones currently available to UM students and employees.

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New Employer Series to Help Students Connect with Career Opportunities

July 3, 2025 — 
Connect directly with employers and explore career opportunities through UM Behind the Hire, a monthly lunchtime information session series developed by Experiential Learning Partnerships within the Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC).

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Bright futures begin here: UM welcomes 2025 BMO Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship recipients

June 24, 2025 — 
Meet some of the top high school grads who will will soon be stepping onto the UM campus

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Occupations in the Immigration Industry

June 23, 2025 — 
There is a diverse range of occupations in immigration and each has unique duties, responsibilities and educational requirements. Not only is it important to note similarities and differences when navigating career options, it’s also important to consider your preferences… Are you interested in work that is more administrative, analytical or helping? This article provides an overview of career options in the immigration industry, along with tips for success.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Strategic Support Fund initiatives drive progress on UM’s shared goals

June 20, 2025 — 
As UM moves forward with implementing MomentUM: Leading Change Together, Strategic Plan 2024-2029, innovative projects supported through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF) are bringing the plan’s vision to life. With the 2024–2025 funding cycle concluding, several impactful initiatives have successfully wrapped up, while a new round of funding recipients have just been announced. Learn about three projects that illustrate the kind of transformative work that is taking place at UM..

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Sharing Course Materials? Know the Guidelines

June 20, 2025 — 
The Copyright Office has updated UM's copyright guidelines to clarify the appropriate use of course materials created by faculty and instructors.

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UM’s wildfire support winds down as state of emergency ends

June 8, 2025 — 
Evacuees have now left UM residences, transitioning to hotels or returning to their home communities.

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Prepare for Registration: Accept Your Aurora User Agreement

June 6, 2025 — 
To register, accept the Aurora User Agreement annually. Keep contact info updated, check UM email regularly, inform UM if registered at other institutions, ensure SIN is listed for tax forms, and follow UM and Faculty rules.

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A group of grads in black caps and gowns and colourful stoles smile excitedly on Convocation day

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Celebrate every step, every story as UM’s newest graduates cross the stage

May 30, 2025 — 
UM Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From first lectures to final exams, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of friends, family and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Spring Convocation 2025.

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The highest standing

May 29, 2025 — 
Six students have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.

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