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The Canadian Flag on the Tier building flies at half mast following the tragic events of flight PS752

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Instagram favourites of 2020

December 22, 2020 — 
It's been a strange year on campus

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Dr. Bruce Chown on a stamp

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UM Today editors pick their top stories of 2020

December 22, 2020 — 
Here are some stories that caught the attention of the UM Today editors

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Holiday graphic with admin building in snow globe.

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A year end message from President Benarroch

December 17, 2020 — 
'This year, 2020, has demanded that we let go of so many daily practices and cherished traditions that brought meaning and connection to our lives'

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Update on T2200 Form

December 16, 2020 — 
Temporary Flat Rate Method will help taxpayers access deductions they are entitled to receive and simplify the tax filing process.

Tools from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may help manage unpleasant emotions during lockdown stress. (Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto)

The Conversation: Beyond self-care –Try these 5 therapeutic tools to manage stress better during COVID-19 restrictions

December 16, 2020 — 
Here are five key Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) strategies that validate difficult emotions invoked by the pandemic and make the case for changing automatic reactions that may be driven by strong emotions, such as self-medicating with substances, starting an argument or eating a pint of ice cream to feel better.

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Winter on Fort Garry campus, looking at walkway along UMSU University Centre and towards the Administration Building.

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Search begins for new Vice-President (Administration)

December 16, 2020 — 
President and Vice-Chancellor Michael Benarroch is pleased to announce the membership of the committee he has asked to advise on candidates for the position of Vice-President (Administration) and more generally, on the role

UM assisting Shared Health for first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Manitoba

December 16, 2020 — 
The first Manitobans to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are receiving them at the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences today.

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UM celebrates the career and contributions of public affairs lead, John Danakas

December 15, 2020 — 
He retired in November 2020 after serving four UM presidents: Dr. Arnold Naimark, Dr. Emőke J. E. Szathmáry, Dr. David T. Barnard, and Dr. Michael Benarroch.

Eugene Arcand speaking at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Ceremony

Statement on the five-year anniversary of the TRC closing ceremony

December 15, 2020 — 
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reflects on the progress that has been made, and what still needs to be done to move towards reconciliation, healing, and justice for Survivors, their families, and communities

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(L-R) Commissioners Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild.

Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners gather for first time in five years to raise alarm

December 15, 2020 — 
The three Commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are issuing a public statement expressing their concern about the slow and uneven pace of implementation of the Calls to Action

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