Week at a Glance

COVID-19 vaccinations and steps to keep people safe

'Becoming vaccinated not only benefits you, it protects your family, friends, classmates and co-workers'

President's message on Earth Day

UM has made progress in sustainability practices, and there is much more to do

3MT final competition set for tonight

Watch grad students showcase cutting-edge research

Meet Indigenous Scholar Melanie MacKinnon

Head of Ongomiizwin’s community connections helps guide COVID-19 First Nations response work

Introducing spring 2021 edition of UM Today The Magazine

New issue brings stories of optimism and big ideas

Faculty, staff and retirees provide critical student support

Nearly $400,000 raised this year

UM researchers develop handheld test for chronic kidney disease

Compact and inexpensive device will let patients take test at home

Community of Practice for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

Join to develop EDI best practices and skills, group discussion and community-building

Responding to Disclosures workshops offered virtually

Designed to give faculty, staff knowledge and skills to respond in compassionate, supportive way

Latest COVID-19 Recovery updates

As of April 21

Things to Know this Week

Mini U Programs, Junior Bisons registration pre-sale

Happening now until April 22

Board of Governor nominations for support staff

Deadline for nominations is noon on April 30

'We’re proud of the steps UM is taking to create an inclusive and accessible environment'

Employees must complete required training by May 1

Spring webinars to explore advanced learning and the need for upskilling

Extended Education hosting webinars in May and June

Instructor support for Winter Term 2021 online final exams

Experienced teams to assist students and instructors

Do you use digital signatures? Tell us why or why not

IST is reviewing how digital signatures are used in the university

Microsoft 365 project update

Users have a range of new tools available

What's open on both campuses

A current list of available services and hours

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Earth Day all week long

From April 19-23 | Multiple times | Online event

Centre on Aging - Spring research symposium

May 3 and 4 | Multiple times | Online event

Virtual Indigenous Graduation Celebration

May 8 | 12 p.m. | Via Facebook

Café Scientifique: Combatting multiple sclerosis from different angles

May 12 | 7 p.m. | Online event

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