president News Archive
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Update on fall term at UM from President Benarroch
July 23, 2021 —
'As we see vaccine rates increase and case counts drop, we are on track for a phased return to in-person work and learning that respects the needs of our diverse community'
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Best wishes for the long weekend from President Benarroch
June 30, 2021 —
'I want to wish you all a restorative break. You certainly deserve it. Thank you for everything you have done throughout this pandemic.'
![President Michael Benarroch](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Michael-Benarroch-150x150.jpeg)
A message from President Michael Benarroch on the recent discovery at Cowessess First Nation
June 25, 2021 —
'This breaks my heart and reminds me of the responsibility I have, and that we all have to learn more and to support the process of Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action'
![A photo of the Convocation stage in the Investors group athletic center, at the Fort Garry Campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1-Convocation-Fort-Garry-1-150x150.jpg)
President’s address to Class of 2021
June 15, 2021 —
'The world as we know it is changing before our very eyes and you have an opportunity to shape this new world with your sense of global justice, your ideas and passions'
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Indigenous
A reminder of the responsibility we have
June 14, 2021 —
We cannot say we support Truth and Reconciliation without a commitment to learn the truth.
![Candles lighted in mourning](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tea-lights-2223898_1920-150x150.jpg)
Expression of solidarity with Muslim community
June 11, 2021 —
A message from UM President Michael Benarroch
![Fort Garry campus, looking along the pedway with Engineering and Admin buildings in sight.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Fort-Garry-Campus-Pedway-and-Engineering-150x150.jpg)
Thank you: New initiatives to thank you for your dedication and perseverance
June 9, 2021 —
In recognition of all the ways our community has gone above and beyond to continue working throughout the pandemic, the University will be closing on Friday, July 2, in addition to the regular Canada Day closure on Thursday, July 1.
![Admin building with flag at half mast](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/admin_bldg_half-mast-150x150.jpg)
UM lowers flag to honour children of Kamloops Indian Residential School
May 30, 2021 —
UM lowered its flag over the Administration Building to honour the children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
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Extended Education
Working together to educate and train tomorrow’s professionals
May 19, 2021 —
“Flexibility is the future." - Cynthia Leach, senior director of economic thought leadership at RBC