Faculty and Staff News Archive
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Students
Unforeseen circumstances during the exam period? We have supports for you
April 1, 2024 —
Be sure to check with an advisor in your home faculty (or your faculty’s website) to confirm which events and other reasons may be supported by the Self-Declaration form.
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Communications, marketing and advancement support at your fingertips
March 26, 2024 —
Access to External Relations toolkits is available on UM Intranet
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Sustainability
UM Sustainability Awards: Nominate someone today!
March 20, 2024 —
Do you have a co-worker, faculty member or student who shows leadership, creativity and dedication to sustainability on campus? If so, nominate them for a 2024 UM Sustainability Award.
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Enhancing the Aurora Experience: A New Chapter Begins
March 8, 2024 —
We're excited to introduce the New Aurora Launch page, aimed at enhancing your user experience with a range of exciting features and enhancements
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Kayla Barnabé
March 1, 2024 —
Starting university was a daunting challenge. As a first-generation university student, the range of paths and choices to make were both invigorating and overwhelming.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Mathea Belluk
February 29, 2024 —
Do the things that challenge and scare you, and lean into the discomfort that may come with it. Not to be totally cliché, but there’s this saying, “life begins at the end of your comfort zone”, and I feel as though they are good words to live by.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Sheri Shorting
February 28, 2024 —
The theme that helped balance all the aspects within my life as a full-time student was learning how to prioritize self-care and wellness to avoid burnout.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Haylyn Agacer
February 27, 2024 —
Attend workshops. There are a variety of workshops that are hosted by different offices on campus that can help you, not just as a university student but also as a preparation to enter the workforce.
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Students
Unveiling New Aurora: Transforming the UM Student Experience
February 26, 2024 —
Get Ready, Aurora Users! Exciting Changes Are Coming Your Way! This March, UM is introducing a much-needed upgrade to enhance the student journey through the Aurora Modernization Project.
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Students
Student Success Week Spotlight: Gabrielle Oprea
February 26, 2024 —
Feeling anxious about what the future holds is thankfully a normal part of life. When I felt anxious about my degree trajectory, I made sure to connect with an Academic Advisor to see if I was on-track (thank you UM Achieve for spelling it all out for me!).