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President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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Staff attending a conference

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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An excited student stands outside on the Fort Garry campus holding a UM clipboard. A bus retreats in the background.

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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A student works on a laptop on the UM campus

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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Maia Bacchus receiving her award via Zoom

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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Student on laptop.

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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Karan Saxena

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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