Students News Archive
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Students
Aurora Self Service Temporary Shut Down
January 29, 2021 —
Aurora Self Service is undergoing a maintenance shut down to support the upgrade of Banner Document Management Friday, February 19th from 5:00 pm CST to February 21st 8:00 pm CST. Please mark these dates in your calendar and plan ahead!
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Kinesiology student appreciates support and resources of Access Program
January 28, 2021 —
I definitely recommend "Access to anyone starting university. Access goes above and beyond to provide us with support. I can’t imagine my university experience without it." - Taylor Tutkaluke
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Students
3 reasons you should join the COVID-19 Virtual Community Centre
January 27, 2021 —
Learn more about a new Community Engaged Learning program where you can meet other students and learn new skills
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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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Students
Transcript delivery just got a little bit easier!
January 26, 2021 —
You can now have your Academic Transcript delivered by email to another Institution.
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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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Students
Find out how Student Accessibility Services (SAS) can support you
January 26, 2021 —
Providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all students is essential to success at the University of Manitoba, not only in academic standing but all elements of the post-secondary experience
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UM student-athlete creates platform to promote positive mental health
January 25, 2021 —
Émilie Massé, a Faculty of Architecture student and Bisons women’s hockey athlete, recently launched Fivefiftyfive, a clothing brand intended to advocate for changing the narrative around mental health
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students use infectious disease know-how during pandemic
January 25, 2021 —
Graduate students in the Max Rady College of Medicine’s department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases have been busy during the pandemic putting their expertise to excellent use
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Libraries
Increase your skills with Libraries online workshops
January 22, 2021 —
UM Libraries has expanded the number of online workshops being offered during Winter Term 2021.