Hello Graduate Students!

For the latest COVID-19 updates for the UofM community, please visit the UofM Website at http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus.

Click the button below for the University of Manitoba COVID-19 Mental Health information


Food Hampers: If you are in need of food, the University of Manitoba Food Bank is delivering hampers of non-perishables. You may request a Hamper once every 3 weeks.

Requests must include:

  • Full name
  • Student number
  • Contact phone number
  • Delivery address

Students may be full- or part-time, but must be enrolled in the term they are seeking support in.


UMGSA Updates

We at the UMGSA know this is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us, and we are doing what we can to limit risks while continuing to maintain our essential operations.

In keeping with the advice of public health experts, we are putting social distancing measures into place.

The UMGSA Office and the UMGSA Lounge will be closed until further notice.  Executives’ official office hours are also suspended during this time.

UMGSA Council and Committee Meetings will be held by video-conference. The UMGSA will likewise not be holding any in-person events or meetings until further notice. 

Conference grant applications can be submitted through our online application system as per usual.

Department grant applications should be submitted by the April 1st, 2022 deadline to Ruth at gsa@umgsa.org

All of our executives and staff remain accessible by email as follows:

Please keep an eye out for additional updates from the UMGSA and from the University.

Everyone should avoid close contact with others, and wash their hands thoroughly and often.

If you are ill, please stay at home.  Call ahead before seeking medical treatment or testing.

Please stay safe, and we wish you all the best.