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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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If you have students looking for on-campus housing
by Sherry Peters 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Hi everyone, 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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Graduate Programs Advisor Position!
by Ilka Cudmore 24 Nov '23

24 Nov '23

Hello all, We recently posted the position for our Graduate Programs Advisor, AA2, in the Stu Clark Graduate School. It’s a permanent 0.5 position. You may find the link to the job here: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=30587 The deadline to apply is November 29th, 2023. Cheers, Ilka Ilka Cudmore, M.A. Senior Administrator (Manager), Graduate Programs Stu Clark Graduate School Asper School of Business Room 501A, Drake Centre 181 Freedman Crescent, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 5V4 Ilka.Cudmore(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ilka.Cudmore@umanitoba.ca> (204) 590-6128 [cid165*image001.png(a)01D979BC.9898BEE0]<http://umanitoba.ca/asper> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Deregistration Process - Winter 2024, has begun.
by Justin Bouchard 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Sent on behalf of Jane Lastra, Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards Good morning colleagues - I hope this email finds you all well. I wanted to share with you that the deregistration process from Winter 2024 courses due to outstanding fall term tuition fees will begin today. Students owing fees for fall, have been reached numerous times via their UM email accounts from the Cashiers Office, to advise them of their lateness and next steps. The deregistration process should not be a surprise to students at this point. However, I am sure you will have students reach you, so we thought it was important that you were aware. Students should arrange to pay for their fall fees immediately. Once paid and reflected in Aurora, the student should contact the Cashier's Office to request the hold on their account be removed. They will be eligible to register for winter term courses (with available space) the following day. For those students with government student aid or award concerns, please direct them to the Financial Aid and Awards Office<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards>. My best, ....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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Student Accessibility Services exam information
by Shanda Vitt 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Hello to all Advisory Exchange Members, I wanted to provide some information about the upcoming exam session. Please feel free to distribute this information to your faculty/school/college and instructors as needed. Student Accessibility Services We have a test/exam booking deadline of November 22, 2023 for any exams occurring December 1-22. We have sent this information via email to all students registered with our office. Please note that students have received multiple reminders of the deadline as we approach November 22. Due to the complexities of scheduling and room/invigilation logistics, students who do not book prior to the deadline may not be accommodated. December exam locations We will be using space in five buildings across Fort Garry campus and two buildings at Bannatyne campus to accommodate the number of in-person exams. Students will be notified by email of their exam location no later than the day before their test or exam. Online uploading of exam details The online scheduler is available 24/7 for students and faculty to use. Student instructions for the online scheduler: https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2021-09/scheduling-an-exam-on-the-… Online scheduler: https://sasclockwork.cc.umanitoba.ca/ClockWork/custom/misc/home.aspx Using the online scheduler, Instructors can enter test details, provide their contact information, and upload a secure copy of their test to the database. Please note that, due to the 30% increase in test bookings, our in-person service will be slower than usual during the exam period. Please try to avoid in-person visits to the Exam Centre at 9am, 1:30pm, and 6pm on final exam days. We will be starting individual exams for hundreds of students at these times and will not have staff immediately available to assist you. January We will be able to accommodate bookings for exam deferrals with one week's notice in the month of January. The regular two-week booking procedure will apply for the remainder of Winter Term. The booking deadline for exams occurring in the month of April will be March 15, 2024. New students We are ready to welcome new student referrals. However, due to the multiple steps and personnel involved, academic accommodations can take several weeks to implement. Students who have appointments in late November and December will have accommodations in place for the start of the Winter Term. Thank you and best wishes for the rest of the term. Thank you, Shanda Vitt Accessibility Coordinator Student Accessibility Services University of Manitoba 520 University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204-474-7441 Fax: 204-474-7567 http://umanitoba.ca/student/accessibility/ 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. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner. [UMLogoSignature]

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Thurs, Nov 16 - Career Services Open House - Career Month 2023
by Ali Wood-Warren 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Career Services would like to invite you to our Open House as part of Career Month 2023<https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning/career-month>! Please find the details below. We hope you and your colleagues can join us! Career Services Open House for faculty, staff & students <https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=4616> | Thurs, Nov 16, 10:30am to 2:30pm | Location: 474 UMSU University Centre Enjoy some refreshments while you explore UM career resources and learn how we support students, faculty and staff. Connect with our team to discuss potential partnerships and how we can support you all year round! UM Career Services is now part of the new Career, Community & Experiential Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/career-community-experiential-learning>. UM faculty & staff: Learn about our services to support strong student and industry referrals. Ask us about classroom visits and in-class workshops on the topics of career planning, resume development, job search and more. Collect posters and brochures for your offices. Learn how we can support you and your students through our resource development. UM students: Connect with your Career Services support team! Learn how we can support you throughout your studies. Check out our in-house resources. Learn more about some of the services you may not be familiar with, including our career planning assessments, the Career Mentor Program and Indigenous Career Mentor Program and UM Cafe: Ten Thousand Coffees. [cid:image001.png@01DA12ED.6A88F2C0]

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Thurs, Nov 16 - Career Services Open House - Career Month 2023
by Stefanie Books 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Career Services would like to invite you to our Open House as part of Career Month 2023<https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning/career-month>! Please find the details below. We hope you and your colleagues can join us! Career Services Open House for faculty, staff & students <https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=4616> | Thurs, Nov 16, 10:30am to 2:30pm | Location: 474 UMSU University Centre Enjoy some refreshments while you explore UM career resources and learn how we support students, faculty and staff. Connect with our team to discuss potential partnerships and how we can support you all year round! UM Career Services is now part of the new Career, Community & Experiential Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/career-community-experiential-learning>. UM faculty & staff: Learn about our services to support strong student and industry referrals. Ask us about classroom visits and in-class workshops on the topics of career planning, resume development, job search and more. Collect posters and brochures for your offices. Learn how we can support you and your students through our resource development. UM students: Connect with your Career Services support team! Learn how we can support you throughout your studies. Check out our our in-house resources. Learn more about some of the services you may not be familiar with, including our career planning assessments, the Career Mentor Program and Indigenous Career Mentor Program and UM Cafe: Ten Thousand Coffees. [cid:image005.png@01DA126C.FCFEB5D0] Stefanie Books (She/Her), B.Hecol., B.S.W., R.S.W. Career Consultant, Career Services Student Affairs University of Manitoba 474 UMSU University Centre (431) 336-2437 Stefanie.Books(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Stefanie.Books@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-affairs<https://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 the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. [cid:image004.png@01DA1194.67DA9060]

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FW: 2023 M.A.P. Conference
by ZACHARY LECLERC 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

[logo_tagline] Good afternoon UM Colleagues, We happy to announce the conference line-up for M.A.P.'s 2023 Conference has been finalized and registration is now open through Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-advising-professionals-25th-annual-con…> MAP's Board of Directors has worked very hard to bring quality presenters to this year's conference. Keeping with the theme this year, the conference is rooted in NACADA's Core Competencies - Conceptual, Informational, and Relational. As such, in addition to a great selection of related concurrent sessions, MAP has contracted with a premier keynote speaker from NACADA's Speaker Bureau - Dr. Mevash Ali. Dr. Ali has a solid background in post-secondary as well as being a clinical psychologist. Please, share this with any of your staff or colleagues who might not already be a M.A.P. member. I look forward to seeing everybody again. Karin Nowak-Bailey (sent on behalf of Kirk Dowson) Kirk Dowson, Chair Manitoba Advising Professionals Board of Directors c/o The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 204.258.2966 Manitoba Advising Professionals<https://mbadvisors.ca/>

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