Week at a Glance

Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information

Important things to know from the week of May 6 to May 13

Message from President David Barnard on changes to provincial operating grant

President shares what UM has been told by provincial government

Message from Dr. Janice Ristock, Provost and VP (Academic), on Fall Term 2020

Offering robust Fall Term through remote delivery

UM researchers co-leading global clinical trial to help COVID-19 patients

The blood thinner heparin has potential to save lives

Student Technology Fund announced to help students with online learning

Will help provide essential tools for those who need it most during COVID-19

Intertwined with Manitoba’s story

UM important part of province's growth, prosperity and contributions to the world

Leadership and integrity for Bisons and beyond

'Together, we are all expected to uphold, defend and be exemplars of the values that guide our Bisons family'

In Focus: Nursing Week

College of Nursing will introduce a bachelor’s degree program in midwifery; May 14 marks Indigenous Nursing Day in Canada

Contributing to the fight against COVID-19

How UM community members are responding to the pandemic

Things to Know this Week

Contingencies for Teaching

Support for developing your June 2020 remote learning courses

A guide to caregiving during COVID-19

Working-from-home supports can include sharing the load, prioritizing self-care

New online learning opportunities to successfully work from home

Registration open to UM employees

Join the conversation about inclusion, diversity and equity

UM community experiences survey extended to end of May

Upcoming Events

Online retirement celebration for Dr. Fred Shore

Thursday, May 21 | 12 p.m. | Department of Native Studies Facebook

Framework Support Workshops from The Centre – Moving a Face-to-Face Course to an Online Platform

Ongoing – new sessions added for June

Cisco Webex Workshops for Instructors

Learn how to use Cisco Webex for delivering online classes as well as how to create and manage breakout sessions

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