student affairs News Archive
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Investing in academic support staff at UM
June 20, 2024 —
On May 30 and 31, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), hosted the Academic Support Staff Conference bringing together over 250 program administrators, student advisors and other academic support staff from across UM to participate in a day of learning and professional development.
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Students
New student absence policy makes difficult situations easier
September 12, 2022 —
With UM’s updated policy, students can fill out a self-declaration form instead of needing a medical note for unexpected absences.
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Students
Top 10 tips for a successful Fall Term 2022
September 1, 2022 —
New and returning students, welcome to Fall Term!
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Students
The show must go on
July 12, 2021 —
Reflecting on the “pandemic year” in Student Affairs and offering insight to others as we look towards continued remote delivery in the fall
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Students
Community and good grades for the win
June 21, 2021 —
When Maia Bacchus first started getting involved in her community, she had no idea where it would eventually lead her.
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First Year Experience leaves UM’s newest students confident, prepared
September 22, 2020 —
Although COVID-19 has transformed the university experience, students starting their first year at UM this fall are confident and prepared thanks to UM’s First Year Experience: a series of new online initiatives aimed at readying them for university life.
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Students
Addressing basic needs: Student Affairs offering help virtually
April 23, 2020 —
Top of mind for many students is their basic needs – housing, food, lost income and where to access mental and other on- and off-campus services
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Students
Tips for a successful Career Fair
January 14, 2019 —
Students, alumni and employers will connect at the annual Career Fair
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Students
Why you should apply for an Emerging Leader Award
December 12, 2018 —
The Emerging Leader Award recognizes the outstanding contributions that students make to the enhancement of the University of Manitoba and our community.
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Faculty of Architecture
Students and Professionals Gather for Annual Meet and Greet Event
March 19, 2017 —
Students and Professional interact at the annual Manitoba Association of Architects Meet and Greet