Things to Know News Archive
Travel Services & Expense Management Steering Committee – Post Implementation Review
January 27, 2020 —
'We continue to realize the benefits of the Steering Committee’s initial work and I look forward to their continued attention to this project'
Human Resources
Additional VPP days now available to staff in light of COVID-19
January 23, 2020 —
The vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase five to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
The 2021 Governance Master Schedule is now available
January 8, 2020 —
Includes all scheduled Senate, Board of Governors, and Committee meeting dates and submission deadlines
Human Resources
Nominate staff for awards of excellence
January 7, 2020 —
All staff in service, support and administrative roles are eligible for an award to recognize excellence in their work.
Students
Apply now for a Success Through Wellness Grant
January 6, 2020 —
Staff, faculty, and students can all apply for a grant to fund an initiative or program that will improve the mental health and wellbeing of the UM community during the 2020-21 academic year
Human Resources
Faculties and units can participate in the 2020 Indigenous summer student internship program
December 17, 2019 —
Fifty per cent of interns’ salary will be reimbursed through human resources, while the host faculties or units are responsible for covering the remaining cost.
Human Resources
Workplace accessibility FAQs: emergency response information
December 16, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff with a disability that may affect their ability to remain safe in an emergency are asked to fill out the confidential Employee Emergency Information Worksheet on the human resources website before January 3, 2020.
Sustainability
UM Sustainability Awards
December 8, 2019 —
The UM Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance our campus commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability.
Innovating Research Administration Systems
November 27, 2019 —
Research grants and contracts, both pre- and post-award management – will be moving to a paperless, single sign-on software system beginning in mid-2020.






