president News Archive
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Students
President’s message to students ahead of exams
April 18, 2022 —
Know that everyone in this community is rooting for you.
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UM pledging up to $1M to emergency bursaries for students impacted by extraordinary life events
March 30, 2022 —
Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Arbitrator shares decision with UM and UMFA
March 29, 2022 —
President Benarroch committed to stability for students and rebuilding relationships
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Update on vaccine, mask and illness protocols for Summer Term
March 21, 2022 —
Message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Benarroch
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UM expands supports for students impacted by conflict in Ukraine
March 15, 2022 —
Working group established to identify issues and explore next steps
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Supports available for anyone impacted by invasion of Ukraine
February 28, 2022 —
Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
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The University of Manitoba stands in support with members of the Ukrainian community
February 24, 2022 —
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
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A message from President Michael Benarroch on Black History Month
February 4, 2022 —
During Black History Month, UM joins with others to celebrate the richness of the achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world
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UM will resume partial in-person teaching and learning
February 2, 2022 —
Faculties will confirm their plans in the coming days, and we will make a detailed announcement regarding the partial return by February 11
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Tina Chen named as the inaugural Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM
January 26, 2022 —
She will provide overall leadership of the university’s EDI initiatives, working to eradicate all systemic inequities and biases.