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Valentines Day Fundraiser for the UM Foodbank
by Jane Lastra 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce that the Foodbank team will be running the Love is in the Air, Show you Care - Valentines Fundraiser this week. Event Details: Date: February 14th and 15th Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: In front of the UMSU general office Payments: cash only Here's what we have in store for you: * Buy a Bar for a Buck: treat yourself to our delicious chocolates, available for just $1 each (donated by our local partner, Foodfare). * Guess How Many Candies in the Jar: take a guess and win the entire jar! Each guess is only $2. * UM Partner Raffle: exciting prizes from our UM partners! Raffle ticket prices start at $3. The UM Foodbank plays a crucial role in supporting our students, as we currently assist over 600 students every month. Your contributions enable us to continue providing this essential service throughout the year. Join us to meet our dedicated student volunteers and participate in this wonderful cause. Together, let's spread love and support to our community. Thank you for your continuous support! Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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McCall MacBain Scholarship Opportunity - Feb 14th Information Session!
by Jane Lastra 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

Good morning colleagues, Please see the attached advertising, to share with your students widely! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me. …Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Charge Ahead Peer Mentor Support
by Stephanie Young 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Hello UM Advisors! Charge Ahead is up and running again for the Winter 2024 term. There are 24 appointment slots available each week, so students are likely to find an appointment time that works for them. We have three undergraduate mentors and one graduate mentor available. The mentors are also running a workshop series on Tuesdays (1:00-2:15) from January 23 - February 14. Our website<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/charge-ahead> includes a link to our booking calendar as well as workshop registration information. Please pass this information along to any students you think would benefit! We have found the most common reason for students attending is staff referrals, so it very much makes a difference. Thanks again for your continued support! Stephanie Young, M.Ed. Student Transitions Lead Student Transitions and Success Centre Student Affairs University of Manitoba 205 Tier Building 204-474-7661 stephanie.young(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephanie.young@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-affairs Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. [cid:image001.png@01DA47B6.68977FB0]

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Position Announcement
by Ali Wood-Warren 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Happy Friday Everyone, I am pleased to share that Justin Bouchard has accepted the position of Academic Advising Data Visualization Specialist in the Student Transitions and Success Centre. As a longtime UM employee, and through his various roles (Dean of SJC Residences, Student Advocate, Academic Advisor in FAFS, and in the project for this role), I expect Justin is familiar to many reading this message. I am pleased to welcome him (permanently) to the Student Transitions and Success Centre, and back to the Student Affairs family. As the role is new, I'd also like to share a bit about the position and the work Justin will be doing. The Academic Advising and Data Visualization Specialist has two main responsibilities: (1) delivery of academic advising within the Student Transitions and Success Centre (STSC) and (2) development and implementation of academic advising tools and systems across the UM advising community. The position explores and furthers initiatives that support UM student retention and progression, including identification of student populations for whom intrusive academic advising strategies would be of benefit. In partnership with UM units and departments, including Student Affairs, faculty, and other advising offices, Justin will engage in data analysis activities to develop and implement analytical models in order to influence and support evidence-based academic advising strategies and best practices. Justin will continue his work (from the pilot position), including development and maintenance of user-friendly systems (eg, new DW process), interactive visualizations and dashboards, and data analysis in support of the UM advising community. Please join me in congratulating Justin in this new and exciting position! Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DA453B.2ED8AD30]Tel: 431 275-0984 Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! Follow us on Instagram! @UMFirstYearCentre<https://www.instagram.com/UMfirstyearcentre/> I am grateful to the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, Dene, and Red River Metis peoples, on whose lands I live and to the people of Shoal Lake 40, in Treaty 3 territory, whose water I drink.

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Nursing - Updated Application Deadlines for International Students
by Karla Blackwell 08 Jan '24

08 Jan '24

Hello and Happy New Year! A note that the application deadlines for international students applying to Nursing have recently changed, with the February 1st deadline for the Fall 2024 intake quickly approaching. Please note the new deadline dates below if working with any prospective Nursing students. Application Deadlines Fall 2024: International Applicants: February 1, 2024 Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents: April 1, 2024 Winter 2025: International Applicants: June 1, 2024 Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents: August 1, 2024 Summer 2025: International Applicants: October 1, 2024 Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents: December 1, 2024 Thanks, Karla Karla Blackwell, BSc (HNS) Coordinator Student Services and Advising Team College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 269 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [Text Description automatically generated] Phone: 204.474.6733 karla.blackwell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:karla.blackwell@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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Reminder about housing available at St John's College
by Sherry Peters 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

Hi everyone, I know things are shutting down for the holiday break but I wanted to send you all a reminder that the St John’s College Residence has rooms available for the winter term so if you are aware of any students looking for housing on campus, please let them know we have spaces available. Below is a letter from Matthew Bowman, our Dean of Residence, with more details and contact information. Sherry Sherry Peters Registrar 214 St John’s College, University of Manitoba 92 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 Phone: 204-474-8520 Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/> about St John’s College [A close up of letters Description automatically generated] [A white rectangular object with brown text Description automatically generated] St John’s College is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. Hello to the Advisor Exchange, As the January 2024 semester approaches, students attending UM worldwide seek accommodations as they begin their studies. In helping these students find accommodations, we are reaching out today to encourage you to send students to St John’s College Residence. St John’s College Residence The College Residence is a small community of 100 students where we host students from various faculties, including Science, Arts, Business, Nursing, First Year Students, ICM, and other areas. Our Residence is all single rooms and includes a complete meal plan, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends. The community includes students of all ages and locations, including those from Manitoba, other provinces, and other countries. Residence dons are on call every night, ready to respond to emergencies and counsel students through homesickness, conflicts with friends, illness, etc., and the St John’s College Residence Council provides leadership opportunities and organizes education and social events. More information about Residence applications and rates can be found here<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/residence>. St John’s College Membership and Experience In addition to our Residence, St John’s College offers student memberships to those looking for a small community on the UM campus to study, meet friends, and receive financial support. Through our student membership, the College offers benefits such as $180,000 worth of scholarships and bursaries each year, discounts on our food and beverage services, monthly events held by our student council, and access to study carrels. Students can become members of the College here<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience#membership>. Scholarship and bursary information can be found here<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursa…'>. Questions and Further Information For questions about Residence, please contact me at (204) 474-8363 or matthew.bowman(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:matthew.bowman@umanitoba.ca>. I would happily arrange a tour of the College and Residence for yourself or with a group of interested students. To request that print materials (posters, brochures, etc.) about the College, Scholarships, and Residence be mailed to you, please contact Marissa Naylor, Marketing and Communications Officer, at marissa.naylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marissa.naylor@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you for all the work that you do for UM students. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Matthew Matthew Bowman, B.A., M.Div. (he/him) Dean of Residence St John’s College, University of Manitoba 92 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 Phone/WhatsApp: 204-474-8363 Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/> about St John’s College [A close up of letters Description automatically generated] [A white rectangular object with brown text Description automatically generated] If you are a resident in need of assistance outside business hours contact the Don on duty at (204) 291-5687. St John’s College is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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NACADA Region 6 Manitoba Liaison
by Kristin Suffield 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Hello, My term will be up as the Manitoba Liaison for NACADA Region 6<https://nacada.ksu.edu/Community/Regions/Region-6.aspx> at the end of March 2024, and we are looking for someone else to take over for the 2024-2026 term! I have served 2 consecutive 2-year terms, and it's been a wonderful learning experience with a lot of professional development with some very motivated advisors across the region. The time needed to be a part of the steering committee is very manageable, with there being a 1-hour virtual meeting once a month and some planning/goal-setting documents to review and contribute feedback to. Region 6 is a great team, and I'd highly recommend that anyone who is interested in getting some more experience with committee work and some professional development consider this opportunity. Please let me know if you have any questions, and/or if you're interested in putting your name forward and I will get you in touch with our region chair for the next steps. Take care, Kristin --------------------- Kristin Suffield, B.Ed (she/her) Academic Advisor Faculty of Science | University of Manitoba Phone: 204-474-8256 | umanitoba.ca/science Kristin.Suffield(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristin.Suffield@umanitoba.ca> [Text Description automatically generated with low confidence] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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New Aurora Demo Video
by Elfie Smith 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

Hi everyone, The Aurora Modernization Project team spent two weeks in November talking to students and gathering input to help shape the New Aurora system. At various locations, Pop-Up booths provided students with a video preview of the New Aurora hub and an opportunity to share feedback through a short survey. We received a lot of positive feedback from students based on what they saw in the video and heard ideas about which functions would be most helpful. Ultimately, we heard a lot of excitement about a new interface that is mobile-friendly. We would like to share the same short demo video with the Advising community, so encourage you to watch it on the Aurora Modernization Project SharePoint<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernization-pro…> site. The go-live plan will be a phased approach to rolling out new functionality for students in 2024, likely starting in March. This means that there will be incremental changes throughout the coming year. More details will be provided as the plan is developed and we will be working on opportunities to provide more details about what things will look like and how they will work. Stay tuned, Elfie Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her) Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records University of Manitoba Mobile: (431) 338-3049 elfie.smith(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elfie.smith@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature]

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Important update VAHC hours - Winter 2024
by Monika Sharma 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

Hi everyone, Hope you are doing well. I wanted to give you a heads up about a change in the work hours of Virtual Advising Help Centre. From the beginning of the winter term(January 2024), we will be only available during the regular UM work hours i.e. Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. This means VAHC will be closed during the evenings and weekends. We're changing our work hours because we have noticed significant drop in our evening and weekend traffic. Note that VAHC email umhelp(a)umanitoba.ca will remain available. Please ensure that this update is reflected on your website and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks a lot for your attention. Best, [cid:image001.png@01DA2834.B3E5E750] Monika Sharma Student Services Lead | First Year Centre First Year Planning Guide<http://www.umanitoba.ca/firstyear> | Important Dates<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/UMfirstyearcentre/> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Nursing Application Deadline Extended for Summer 2024 - December 15th
by Karla Blackwell 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

Hello and Happy December! Just a note to our advising partners who may be working with prospective Nursing students. Our deadline for our Summer Term 2024 applications has been extended to December 15th. Take care, Karla Karla Blackwell, BSc (HNS) Coordinator Student Services and Advising Team College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 269 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [Text Description automatically generated] Phone: 204.474.6733 karla.blackwell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:karla.blackwell@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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