Things to Know News Archive
Students
Webex Audio Launched
June 16, 2020 —
If you are a student who has difficulty with your internet connection, two new options in Webex will allow you to connect by phone to the audio portion of the teaching session.
What to know about UM construction this summer
June 9, 2020 —
Including Transit and parking changes
Information Services and Technology
5 tips to keep your data secure while working remotely
June 9, 2020 —
University staff and faculty are now entering our fourth month of working remotely, and it’s important to keep your computer and our university data and systems safe and healthy.
UM facilities remain closed, essential activity to proceed with approval
June 8, 2020 —
The health and safety of the University community is paramount
A message from the Vice-President (Administration) on VPP days
June 5, 2020 —
Lynn Zapshala-Kelln shares details about the voluntary Vacation Purchase Plan
Road renewal construction on Fort Garry campus has begun
May 29, 2020 —
Dafoe reconstruction will be the most impactful project of the 2020 road renewal work.
Students
UM Virtual Convocation to be held Monday, June 29
May 29, 2020 —
On Monday, June 29, we will celebrate the spirit of convocation and community as we come together virtually to honour the graduating class of 2020 and to confer their hard-earned degrees.
New working groups to advise on academic planning and safe return of on-campus activity
May 21, 2020 —
The health and safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is the over-arching priority for these working groups
Human Resources
Employees can use premium payments for Healthcare Spending Account reimbursement
May 19, 2020 —
This year you can now submit these statements digitally through Canada Life’s Groupnet site.
Updates for the week of May 6 to May 13
May 13, 2020 —
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information