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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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John Kearsey (Vice-President, External)

VP External says farewell after 12 years of phenomenal impact

November 22, 2021 — 
'John Kearsey has been a tremendous contributor during his 12 years with us'

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Tier Building with autumn leaves in yellow on Fort Garry campus.

Bargaining to continue following UMFA strike mandate

October 19, 2021 — 
A message from President Michael Benarroch

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Dr. Digvir S. Jayas.

Search for a Vice-President (Research and International)

October 19, 2021 — 
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

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UM admin building and sunrise

Homecoming reminds us we are part of something greater

September 17, 2021 — 
From Sept. 22 through Sept. 25, UM is hosting Homecoming 2021, a time for our alumni and university community to come together in celebration of being a part of something greater

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Alumni

From Pandemic to Endemic: What does the future hold?

September 15, 2021 — 
President Benarroch speaks with local thought-leaders at this engaging Homecoming 2021 event

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UM Campus During Fall

Hope and hesitation at the start of Fall Term

September 14, 2021 — 
COVID update and welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Michael Benarroch

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The turtle, where sacred fires were lit in front of the NCTR

UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 1, 2021 — 
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott

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A view of the administration building with green space in front

University of Manitoba to require COVID vaccine for everyone on campus

August 19, 2021 — 
The University of Manitoba will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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