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Top tips for finding community at UM

September 29, 2020 — 
UM offers many programs that can help you get connected, meet other students with similar interests and make the most of your post-secondary education. Just because you’re learning remotely, doesn’t mean you are going through your university journey alone.

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Carolyn Christie, SAS director

Student Accessibility Services meeting new needs during time of COVID

September 29, 2020 — 
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) promotes accessibility and implements academic accommodations for students with disabilities, such as different paths to completing tasks, helping students to work more efficiently, and using strengths to work around any perceived barriers.

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A message on mandatory masks and group sizes on our campuses

September 29, 2020 — 
Important information people visiting our campuses must know and follow

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President’s message on Winter Term

September 27, 2020 — 
University of Manitoba’s Winter Term 2021 will be delivered primarily remotely, with the exception of a small number of in-person courses

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Masks now required at UM, even while physical distancing

September 25, 2020 — 
In order to protect our UM community, the wearing of masks is now mandatory on all UM campuses. This applies when indoors at all times on UM campuses even when physical distancing is possible.

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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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2019 Pride Parade.

Community discussion: Being Queer in the time of Covid-19

September 22, 2020 — 
Join us at 11:30 a.m. (CDT) on on Oct. 7, 2020, via Zoom for an open discussion

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Your guide to health and wellness at UM

September 22, 2020 — 
Health and wellness play a critical role in academic success and UM offers a wide range of services to support your wellbeing. While you may not be physically on campus, you can still access these resources, just in a different way.

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Hey Grads – get the full virtual convocation experience and fill out your slide!

September 22, 2020 — 
Fall Convocation will be held virtually on October 22. During the live-streamed virtual event, you will be able to remotely share this moment with your family and friends, engage with your graduating class on social media, and download your slide as a memento.

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Smartphone in need of repair?

September 21, 2020 — 
Cell Mechanics opens location in UCentre

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