Faculty and Staff News Archive
Students
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre is open and ready to help
April 30, 2020 —
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) remains open throughout the University’s COVID-19 response, providing individualized support services to students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by sexual violence
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physical therapy department revamps clinical exams to ensure graduation
April 29, 2020 —
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Manitoba in March, UM students were soon facing a “new reality” of online exams from home. For some health-related programs, where students also needed to be tested on practical skills to graduate, it was particularly challenging.
CTV News: Manitoba physician among five Canadians awarded for improving resident wellness
April 28, 2020 —
Dr. Cheryl ffrench, a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor and emergency room physician in Winnipeg has been honoured with the Resident Doctors of Canada's Puddester Award for Resident Wellness.
Sustainability
UM Students Contributing to a More Sustainable Future – Volunteer Week
April 24, 2020 —
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2020), we recognize some of the undergraduate and graduate students who not only have displayed their commitment to sustainability but have also made an impact on campus, in their city and within their communities.
Libraries
Unpaywall quickly locates free open access articles for you
April 24, 2020 —
It’s now easier to get free open access journal articles in your Libraries Search results.
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
Information Services and Technology
New policy and procedure prioritize data protection
April 14, 2020 —
New Information Security policy, procedure and standards have been developed to better protect the information used and shared by the university community, both within and outside the university.
2019-2020 University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship
March 27, 2020 —
Applications for the 2019-2020 University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship are now open
Essential services and access to UMSU University Centre and other buildings
March 26, 2020 —
During the university closure for COVID-19 pandemic