campus community News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty dean encourages participation in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2021 —
On Thursday, Sept. 30, the University of Manitoba will be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday.
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Price Faculty of Engineering
Biosystems program recognizes outstanding alumni at Homecoming 2021
September 26, 2021 —
5 notable alumni from the Biosystems Engineering program are the recipients of the department’s inaugural Alumni of Influence Award.
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Nominate a colleague for UM honours
September 25, 2021 —
Call for nominations for: Distinguished Professor; Emeriti; Distinguished Service; Honorary Degree; Peter D. Curry Chancellor’s Award
![Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Fort-Garry-Campus-Pedway-and-Engineering-150x150.jpeg)
COVID-19 safe return important update
September 21, 2021 —
Effective Sept. 22, 2021, employees and students who are not fully vaccinated are required to undergo COVID-19 asymptomatic rapid testing prior to participating in any activity on campus
![University of Manitoba (UM) student Shirley Wang [BSc/17].](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shirley-wang-mh-ad2h7854-1200x800mh-150x150.jpg)
UMRA bursary provides relief, opportunity
September 21, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba Retirees Association bursary is awarded to a deserving UM student pursuing an academic program who is facing financial challenges
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Sustainability
UM ReShop moving online
September 20, 2021 —
Through the ReShop Online, UM can continue to reduce its waste and serve our community in a sustainable way
![UM admin building and sunrise](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Admin-150x150.jpg)
Homecoming reminds us we are part of something greater
September 17, 2021 —
From Sept. 22 through Sept. 25, UM is hosting Homecoming 2021, a time for our alumni and university community to come together in celebration of being a part of something greater
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Students
In-person and virtual events supported new UM students as they kicked off the Fall Term
September 14, 2021 —
Over the last month, Student Engagement and Success has presented a suite of virtual and in-person programming designed to ensure that UM’s newest students have the tools and resources they need to thrive during their time in university.
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Students
Proof of vaccination process rolls out
September 14, 2021 —
Message from Dr. Todd Mondor, Chair, COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee
![UM Campus During Fall](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall_campus_Helm_2014-17-150x150.jpg)
Hope and hesitation at the start of Fall Term
September 14, 2021 —
COVID update and welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Michael Benarroch