Staff News Archive
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UM Intranet launches this spring
March 3, 2021 —
An updated communications and work tool that will help you do your work better, faster, and more securely
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T2200S form for employees working from home in 2020
February 26, 2021 —
To claim remote work expenses, employees have the option of using the Temporary Flat Rate Method or the Detailed Method
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2020 T4 and T4A are now available on ESS
February 17, 2021 —
Quick and easy access to your information
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Sustainability
Sustainability Day: Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals
February 17, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in full-day virtual program
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Saliva samples from UM dental personnel to aid COVID-19 research
January 27, 2021 —
Students, faculty and support staff in dentistry and dental hygiene at UM will soon be asked to contribute their saliva to a research study of COVID-19 at Canada’s 10 dental schools.
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Sustainability
Gather your virtual team for the Jack Frost Challenge
January 26, 2021 —
The Office of Sustainability is inviting the University of Manitoba (UM) community to get outside and enjoy the winter weather during the Jack Frost Challenge
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Sustainability
UM commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
December 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba has officially signed the Global University and Colleges Climate Letter, which acknowledges that our planet and climate are in a state of emergency.
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Sustainability
Buy nothing, or buy local
November 24, 2020 —
Our planet’s natural resources are being exhausted to meet the demand of over-consumptive societies, rather than being conserved to sustain future generations and ourselves.
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Students
It’s your career and you’re the main character
November 20, 2020 —
Your career story will have twists and turns. And when you’re in the middle of the action, it can sometimes feel difficult to make sense of it all or envision what you want to happen next. That’s where your Career Consultant comes in.
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Wellness tips for staff and faculty during COVID-19
November 4, 2020 —
It is more important than ever to pay attention to your well-being.