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Ukraine flag is shown on flag pole. // Image from Piqsels

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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Snow covers the ground and trees stand in the Quad in winter 2022, with Tier Building in the background. // Photo from Jack Rach

Arbitrator shares decision with UM and UMFA

March 29, 2022 — 
President Benarroch committed to stability for students and rebuilding relationships

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An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

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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Ukraine flag is shown on flag pole. // Image from Piqsels

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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People in traditional Ukrainian clothing hold a flower

Supports available for anyone impacted by invasion of Ukraine

February 28, 2022 — 
Message from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Ukrainian flag against a blue sky

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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Distinguished Professor Tina Chen

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.

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Fort Garry campus in winter, showing Tier Building. // Photo from Chris Reid

UM moving the start of Winter Term to remote

December 20, 2021 — 
Update from Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

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