Faculty and Staff News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
All welcome at farewell event for Dr. Brian Postl
June 16, 2022 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community is invited to attend the retirement celebration for Dean Brian Postl on Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Brodie Centre Atrium.
Students
Meet the 2022 Emerging Leader Award Winners – Undergraduate
June 15, 2022 —
After 16 years it is an honour to recognize this year’s cohort of student leaders for their commitment to furthering UM’s educational mission by contributing to the social, cultural and economic well-being of communities on or off-campus. These students encourage cross-cultural understanding and demonstrate sustained leadership and initiative. Today we feature one of our outstanding Emerging Leaders: Gillian Laninga, fifth-year College of Nursing student.
Sustainability
Ready, set, (EV) charge!
June 9, 2022 —
University of Manitoba (UM) community members who drive electric vehicles now have more charging options on campus.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM Zoom and YuJa Video now work together
June 8, 2022 —
Once you set up the UM Zoom to YuJa Video integration, you can store, share and edit your UM Zoom recordings in YuJa Video.
Information Services and Technology
All staff and faculty accounts now enrolled in Duo multi-factor authentication
June 6, 2022 —
All staff and faculty accounts are now enrolled in Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA). If you have not done so already, please complete your enrolment by adding your second-factor device.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
YuJa Video contest awards prizes to YuJa users
June 2, 2022 —
Instructors and staff who used YuJa Video within the first month were entered into a contest to win a prize that includes a UM tote bag and products from YuJa, Dell and D2L. Entrants poured in and now the winners have been announced.
Information Services and Technology
Recording meetings in Teams? Auto-expiration is now available
May 31, 2022 —
Microsoft recently implemented an auto-expiration setting for all Teams recordings to help users manage their files.
Sustainability
Assessing UM Literacy and Culture of Sustainability: Survey Results
May 5, 2022 —
Open to all UM students, staff and faculty, the survey assessed the knowledge of the UM community regarding both general sustainability awareness and UM-specific initiatives and information. It aims to provide baseline data on the UM community and act as a guide for future sustainable education efforts on our campuses.
Redesigned UM printed campus map brings fresh perspective
May 4, 2022 —
Starting this summer semester, UM students, faculty, staff and visitors will discover a new way to navigate the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses — with a modern, reimagined printed campus map.
Faculty of Arts
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff
May 3, 2022 —
This summer, University of Manitoba faculty and staff have the opportunity to explore the cultural and historical context of Indigenous peoples in Manitoba and across Canada – virtually.