Staff News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Simulation training creates lifelike scenarios for students
April 25, 2022 —
The Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility (CLSF), a key component of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Clinical Learning and Simulation Program, helps to make the transition from classroom to hospital more comfortable for students.
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Sustainability
Let’s Pot a Plant and Talk About Climate Anxiety
April 19, 2022 —
This year, to celebrate Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability is hosting an eco-anxiety wellness event on April 22.
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Sustainability
Celebrating our UM Sustainability Award Winners
March 17, 2022 —
The UM Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance UM’s commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. The following winners of the 2022 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Day on March 10.
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Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff
March 16, 2022 —
Registration now open for virtual sessions on May 30, May 31, June 1 and June 2
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Sustainability
UM Literacy and Culture of Sustainability Survey now available
February 28, 2022 —
The Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you! The Literacy and Culture of Sustainability survey is now available to assess the knowledge that student, staff and faculty have of both general sustainability awareness and University of Manitoba-specific initiatives and information. This survey aims to provide baseline data on the UM community and act as a guide for future sustainable education efforts on our campuses.
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Sustainability
Sustainability Day: Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals
February 24, 2022 —
UM community invited to participate in virtual sustainability program
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Join in discussion about EDI strategy across our institution
February 8, 2022 —
UM's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice meeting takes place Feb. 28
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Human Resources
Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2022/2023
February 2, 2022 —
The vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase five to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment
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UM Awarded on the Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2022 List
January 31, 2022 —
In a recent survey, the University of Manitoba was rated as one of Canada’s Top Employers by noted business icon Forbes Magazine