COVID-19 News Archive
Important things to know the week of April 15 to 22
April 22, 2020 —
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information
UM alumnus on front lines of COVID-19 research in China
April 21, 2020 —
A UM alumnus who was instrumental in helping find a vaccine for Ebola several years ago is now working with an international team to better understand COVID-19
Faculty of Science
Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
President Barnard’s message to students, April 21
April 21, 2020 —
'We are as committed as ever to ensuring you have an outstanding student experience by finding new ways of teaching, learning, and coming together as a community'
Students
Staying connected while staying home
April 20, 2020 —
The balance of studying, self-care, spending time with friends and family, volunteering and other obligations looks different for everyone, this article will give you a few ways to stay connected!
President Barnard’s message to staff, April 20
April 20, 2020 —
Although many things are uncertain at the moment, let us remain clear in our knowledge that our work to support UM’s mission, vision and values remains critical to the success of this institution and this province
Living in the High Arctic, UM researcher didn’t know COVID’s scope
April 20, 2020 —
Coming back from a world of complete darkness into a world fighting a pandemic.
Postpone Olympics until 2022, suggest disease experts
April 20, 2020 —
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.
This is not the time for austerity, says Asper prof
April 19, 2020 —
In an editorial on CBC News, Dr. Shiu-Yik Au, assistant professor of finance at the UM Asper School of Business, says that a pandemic is not the time to introduce austerity measures.
Safety, well-being first for students living in residence
April 17, 2020 —
The current COVID-19 reality requires consideration of the safety of students and Public Health directives.