Week at a Glance

Naomi Andrew appointed UM’s new VP (Administration)

Has served the UM community for the past 18 years in numerous roles

President’s message on becoming an anti-racist community

Working towards dismantling racism in all its forms

UM Together: Reflecting on a year of COVID-19

Watch the video of the anniversary event

Finding new ways to protect water

Research and initiatives contributing to the goal of clean water for all

Nominate a UM grad today

Tell us who inspires you by nominating them for a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

New look for UM Libraries website

Access materials, help, and services with greater ease

Latest COVID-19 Recovery updates

As of March 24

Things to Know this Week

Actions to dismantle racism

Workshop explores how to recognize and break down systemic racism using an anti-racist lens

You need to see this

What the path to Reconciliation requires

Indigenous students invited to apply for summer internships

Eight opportunities across UM; deadline April 2

Looking to recycle that pile of disposable masks?

New PPE recycling bins now on both campuses

Microsoft OneDrive: Convenient new file request feature

Files can be uploaded to folder from request link

What's open on both campuses

A current list of available services and hours

Upcoming Events

Anti-Racism Week

from March 21 to 27 | Multiple events and times

Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series – Dr. Mylene Gamache

March 25 | 12 p.m. | Via Zoom

Acakosuk…The Stars – Discover the night sky with Elder Wilfred Buck, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

March 26 | 3:30 p.m. | Via YouTube

Preserving COVID Experiences: Royal Society of Canada webinar

March 30 | 12 p.m. | Online event

James W. Burns Leadership Institute presents Israel Idonije on leadership

March 30 | 4 p.m. | Via Zoom

T.K. Cheung Lecture in Animal Science: Handling Cattle, Pigs, and Sheep at Meat Plants, presented by Dr. Temple Grandin

March 30 | 11:30 a.m. | Via Zoom

Virtual Learning for Life: Alumni Scholar Series in conversation with 5468796 architecture partners Sasa Radulovic, Johanna Hurme and Colin Neufeld

March 31 | 1 p.m. | Via YouTube

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