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December 20, 2023
University of Manitoba
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UM Today News
‌ Billy the Bison saying 'this is a mask-friendly community!' ‌
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Week at a Glance

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Dr. Catherine Cook created systemic change

UM community invited to celebration of service for the inaugural Vice-President (Indigenous), who retires in January

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Nine unique ways UM alumni made an impact in 2023

Celebrating alumni who affected the world in extraordinary ways this year

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UM’s path toward zero-emission vehicles

Achieving our climate goals through fleet transformation

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Righting the bias

How Mikayla Hunter and friends formed UM’s first Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group

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Engineering ingenuity unveiled during ENG 1430 Design Showcase

The challenge? Build a scaled prototype of a smart irrigation system for an on-campus client

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Creating family at the Daily Bread Cafe

Where students, staff and community come together

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Things to Know this Week

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What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break

Plus, how to secure and prepare your spaces

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Our savvy online holiday shopping guide

Tips for staying safe and secure in the season of giving

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Banner Administration pages upgrade coming in January

Aurora and Banner upgrade brings important security enhancements and improves quality for users

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Upcoming payroll changes for 2024

Rate changes for CPP, new tax forms

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Last chance: Apply for the Green Investment Fund by Dec. 22

Receive up to $50,000 in funding for your sustainability project

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Crews working to remove diseased trees from Fort Garry campus

Arborists will prevent further spread of Dutch elm disease

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Microsoft Entra Multifactor Authentication (MFA) replaces Duo MFA Jan. 29, 2024

Don't forget to set up early for a seamless transition

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Upcoming Events

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UM Family Resources Open House

Dec. 20 | noon to 1 P.M. | Room 319 Administration Building, Fort Garry campus

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Rady Parents Meet-up

Dec. 20 | noon to 1 P.M. | RFHS Family Centre, 280 Brodie Centre

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Winter Solstice Celebration

Dec. 21 | 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. | Buhler Atrium, Bannatyne Campus

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Winter Break: University closed

Dec. 23 to Jan. 2

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‘What’s The Big idea?’ podcast live taping: In Conversation with Dr. Joss Reimer

JAN. 11 | 6:30 P.M. | ROBERT B. SCHULTZ LECTURE THEATRE, ST JOHN'S COLLEGE

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Community Links

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