Things to Know News Archive
Libraries
MSpace improvements benefit researchers
May 16, 2022 —
MSpace has recently had a renovation that improves functionality and includes features will increase discovery to deposited works and help researchers meet funder open policy mandates.
Why does equity, diversity and inclusion matter?
May 11, 2022 —
Plan to attend the THRIVE keynote and other EDI offerings
Coming soon! Digital distribution of University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) pension statements
May 11, 2022 —
Access through secure log-in to ESS
Information Services and Technology
All student accounts now enrolled in Duo MFA
May 9, 2022 —
All student accounts were enrolled in Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) on May 4. By Friday, May 6, 20,000 students had already added their second-factor device(s) to Duo. Adding a second-factor device completes the Duo enrolment so you can access all MFA-protected services.
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: Our Urban Forest
May 5, 2022 —
Take a stroll with guide, Kevin Handkamer, UM campus planner, and learn about our oldest trees, our expanding arboretum, and some of the history, challenges and future opportunities for urban forestry on campus.
Human Resources
New support for UM leaders
May 3, 2022 —
Leaders in our community have a new learning opportunity, as Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) launches a new certificate called UM LEAD, which stands for Learn, Engage, Adapt and Develop.
Information Services and Technology
New Microsoft 365 training sessions through LOD
May 3, 2022 —
IST Engagement Services has added more Microsoft 365 training sessions for staff and faculty starting May 4 to the end of June.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New Webex app launches May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022 —
New Webex app launches May 2, 2022. Be sure to update before the first day of class.
Libraries
Libraries summer hours begin May 9
May 2, 2022 —
UM Libraries on the Fort Garry campus open to the public on May 9th. Libraries hours change for for summer term.
Sustainability
UM Waste Reduction: Recap as we return to campus
April 26, 2022 —
By limiting waste and changing our habits, we can reduce our environmental impact by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) being produced by the University. We've provided a recap of all the exciting initiatives at UM that focus on waste reduction, education and engagement to help us all lessen our impact.