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Manitoba Student Aid - 2025/26 online application is now live
by Jane Lastra 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Good morning collegues, The 2025/26 fall-winter MSA application is now live at: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ While there is no formal deadline to apply for funding for the start of fall, it is always highly recommended that students apply early to avoid delays! Please share this message widely with your teams and students. Have a great day, ….Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 UMSU University Centre Building Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. I acknowledge that 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. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature]

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May 2025 Music Summer Course - MUSC 1010 Music Matters
by Samuel Kidd 04 Jun '25

04 Jun '25

Hi everyone, I am hoping you can share this with your students who may be interested in taking a Music course this summer. We are very excited to be offering this course for the first time in the Summer schedule - so we would like your help in spreading the word about it! Please see the attached poster and our Instagram reel for more information: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIUmUhFyKvf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igs… MUSC 1010 – Music Matters: Excursions in Western Musical Culture 3 credits Summer 2025 (CRN 3853) May 5 - June 13, 2025 Monday/Wednesday 2:00-4:45pm This course introduces and explores selected western musical phenomena from aesthetic, social, and historical perspectives. Topics will include art and vernacular musics; style and genre; social function and context; the nature and varieties of musical experience. May not be held with MUSC 1050. This course may not be used for credit towards the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Jazz Studies degree. Thanks so much! Sam [cid:image003.png@01DBA494.32F2CE50] Samuel Kidd B.A., M.Sc.A. Undergraduate Student Advisor Desautels Faculty of Music 326 Tache Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙ Canada Tel. 431-293-5435 samuel.kidd(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sarah.rout@umanitoba.ca>

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RO Connections - follow up email to May 22, 2025
by Amy Franck 03 Jun '25

03 Jun '25

You are receiving this message as a member of the RO - Advisor Network<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-communications-with-stud…>. Please distribute within your unit, as necessary. This email is for information only, no response is necessary. ________________________________ Dear university partners, Thank you for joining us for May 22 Connections meeting, where we learned about the Operational Data Store (ODS) retirement project, explored existing reports available through Aurora Self-Service, and shared some important dates and information. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the [?mp4 icon] recording<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/EScZZv8zkqlLsKD0NOr2RS…>, and or check out the written re-cap, [?pdf icon] attached<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ROConnections/EYU9Cr0iUCZLsOsR0zTDP5…>. Thanks again for your continued support and ongoing collaboration. We will be in touch again. Meeting recording [?mp4 icon] RO Connections Meeting _2 - May 22 from 3-4 p.m.-20250522_150153-Meeting Recording.mp4<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/EScZZv8zkqlLsKD0NOr2RS…> Warm regards, RO Connections Team Amy, Dianne, Kerri, Liz, Wendy Registrar's Office | 400 UMSU University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB | R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-6955 | Fax: (204) 269-1065 Amy.franck(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Amy.franck@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image002.png@01DBD470.CC73AC00] Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. 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.

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Aurora Modernization Project Updates for June 2025
by Elfie Smith 26 May '25

26 May '25

Hello everyone, We want to provide you with an important update regarding the Launch Date of the Major, Minor, Declaration Workflow being developed as part of the Aurora Modernization Project. We continue working hard to provide students with a smooth and seamless experience. Given the complexity of this customization in Self-Service 8, we need a bit more time to achieve this goal. As such, the launch date for this Workflow will be pushed out to later this fall. In the meantime, students will continue using existing functionality in Self-Service 8 (Aurora Classic) to declare a Major, Minor or Concentration online. More information to follow on upcoming consultation sessions and demo of the new Workflow. A reminder that the online Major, Minor, Concentration declarations will open for students on Monday, June 9th. We have a few new features using Workflow that will be going live for students in June: * Transit from University 1 * Requests for College Membership * Completion of the Gym Waiver As always, refer to the Aurora Modernization Project SharePoint site to find helpful information or report an issue: Aurora Modernization Project<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernizati…> Take care, Elfie Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her) Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records University of Manitoba https://umanitoba.ca/registrar Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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Go2Knowledge Updates
by Advisor Exchange 23 May '25

23 May '25

Hi everyone, Exciting news! Our Go2Knowledge membership has been renewed through June 2026. Please take a moment to explore the platform and complete any trainings that interest you. Here is the link to access Go2Knowledge: https://www.go2knowledge.org/learn/dashboard. Please log in with your umanitoba email address and password. To encourage participation, each completed Go2Knowledge webinar or UMAE meeting attendance will enter you into a draw for a UM Bookstore or Starbucks gift card. A draw will take place once per term, beginning in Fall 2025 with the contest beginning on the first day of classes and ending on the last day of classes. As you complete webinars, we encourage you to share your insights with the UMAE by leading a facilitated discussion on what you've learned-what stood out, what was useful, and how it applies to our work. This is an open invitation. If you're interested, please reply to this email so we can coordinate. As the summer rush begins, we will not hold another UMAE meeting until Fall. Our goal is to resume with recurring monthly meetings starting then. Stay tuned for more details. Wishing you all a wonderful and restful summer! UMAE PD Community of Practice Nicole Laurila Jennifer McLaren Alejandra Cano Acting Student Services Supervisor Jr. Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Faculty of Ag. and Food Sciences Faculty of Science First Year Centre [University of Manitoba logo] Student Affairs - University of Manitoba Advisor Exchange The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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UMAE PD: Dr. Lauren Goegan
by Advisor Exchange 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hi everyone, Save the date! On May 27th, Dr. Lauren Goegan from the Faculty of Education will be joining us to deliver a presentation on key student development theories, to provide us with valuable insights and practical strategies on these theories that we can apply directly to our work supporting students through various developmental stages. Her research and teaching focuses on important inclusive pedagogies, the transition from high school to postsecondary education and adaptive motivation. For more information on Lauren and her work, please visit the following link https://umanitoba.ca/education/lauren-goegan Look forward to seeing you then 😊 Best, UMAE PD Community of Practice Nicole Laurila Jennifer McLaren Alejandra Cano Acting Student Services Supervisor Jr. Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Faculty of Ag. and Food Sciences Faculty of Science First Year Centre [University of Manitoba logo] Student Affairs – University of Manitoba Advisor Exchange The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTU2MzllYjQtM2Y4Ny00…> Meeting ID: 262 158 075 154 9 Passcode: fa3xU9zu ________________________________ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca Video ID: 119 751 358 7 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1197513587> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=eee50c86-0e1c-4bcd-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Message from Rosanna Caruso to UMAE
by Ali Wood-Warren 15 May '25

15 May '25

Please see the message below from Rosanna about upcoming changes within the B.Ed. program. Should you have questions, please contact Rosanna directly. Have a great evening! Go Jets Go!! Approved Changes to B.Ed. Admission Criteria for 2026-27 Intake Dear Colleagues, On October 30, 2024, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning announced significant changes to teacher certification requirements in the province. In response to these changes, the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Education engaged in an extensive and thorough consultative process with all internal and external stakeholders. We are pleased to share that, at the May 14, 2025 meeting of Senate, the faculty's proposed updates to B.Ed. admissions were approved. These changes will take effect for the 2026-27 application cycle (with a deadline of February 1, 2026). Summary of Updated B.Ed. Admission Criteria Early & Middle Years Streams * A bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (minimum 90 credit hours) * A minimum 2.50 Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) * Applicants wishing to declare a specialization in Music Education or Physical Education (in Early Years), or a specialization in Music Education, Physical Education, Art, or Human Ecology (in Middle Years) must present 18 credit hours of specific coursework if their first degree is outside of these specialization areas. A minimum grade of 'C' is required in all specialization course work. Senior Years Stream * A bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (minimum 90 credit hours) * A minimum 2.50 Adjusted GPA * 24-credit hours in a first teachable subject area (formerly "teachable major") * 15-credit hours in a second teachable subject area (formerly "teachable minor") * Applicants declaring a specialization in Music Education, Physical Education, Art, or Human Ecology without a matching degree will require additional coursework. * A minimum grade of 'C' is required in all coursework used towards a first and second teachable subject area and specialization, if applicable. See Full details here: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/educatio… Student Information & Support All relevant information has been updated on our website, including: * Education Banner Page www.umanitoba.ca/education<http://www.umanitoba.ca/education> * Admission at a Glance document * Updates to the First Year Planning Guide and Admission Bulletin (available by the end of May) We will also be offering two virtual information sessions for students who are interested in applying to the B.Ed. program. These sessions will focus exclusively on the updated admission criteria: * May 21, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm| via Zoom https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OvnIAtqIQKiNUvL1VvTTrQ * June 3, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm | via Zoom https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4Q4UO-7-TzWV3PY1vF2_9g A recording of the June session will be made available on our website for those unable to attend. Our Communications Coordinator will be sending media graphics and messages regarding the new Bachelor of Education admission requirements and the upcoming information sessions to all U of M faculty marketing departments for promotion and distribution. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. With appreciation, Rosanna Caruso (she/her) Academic Development Officer, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba 237 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (204) 474-6638 Rosanna.Caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rosanna.Caruso@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From: Ali Wood-Warren <Ali.Wood-Warren(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ali.Wood-Warren@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:18 AM To: Justin Bouchard <Justin.Bouchard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Justin.Bouchard@umanitoba.ca>>; Rosanna Caruso <Rosanna.Caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rosanna.Caruso@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Request to mailing list "Advisor-exchange" rejected Hi All, Not sure what happened...Rosana, can you re-send and I'll approve right away? Sorry!! Ali Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building Tel: 431 275-0984 [cid:image004.png@01DBC5A7.AA164C80] Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! Follow us on Instagram! @UMFirstYearCentre<https://www.instagram.com/UMfirstyearcentre/> I am grateful to the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene, and the Red River Metis peoples, on whose home lands I live. I am also grateful to the people of Shoal Lake 40 in Treaty 3 territory, whose water I drink. From: Justin Bouchard <Justin.Bouchard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Justin.Bouchard@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:05 AM To: Rosanna Caruso <Rosanna.Caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rosanna.Caruso@umanitoba.ca>>; Ali Wood-Warren <Ali.Wood-Warren(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ali.Wood-Warren@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Re: Request to mailing list "Advisor-exchange" rejected Great question. I'm no longer in the moderating role, but my guess is the moderator thought this was spam(we got a few overnight) Ali - Did Zach moderate these? Justin ________________________________ From: Rosanna Caruso <rosanna.caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rosanna.caruso@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:53:14 AM To: Justin Bouchard <Justin.Bouchard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Justin.Bouchard@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: FW: Request to mailing list "Advisor-exchange" rejected Hi Justin, Hope you are well. I received the email notification below indicating my request was rejected. Can you let me know why? Thanks, Rosanna Caruso (she/her) Academic Development Officer, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba 237 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (204) 474-6638 Rosanna.Caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rosanna.Caruso@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: advisor-exchange-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:advisor-exchange-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <advisor-exchange-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:advisor-exchange-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:38 AM To: Rosanna Caruso <rosanna.caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rosanna.caruso@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Request to mailing list "Advisor-exchange" rejected Your request to the advisor-exchange(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:advisor-exchange@lists.umanitoba.ca> mailing list Posting of your message titled "Approved Changes to B.Ed. Admission Criteria for 2026-27 Intake" has been rejected by the list moderator. The moderator gave the following reason for rejecting your request: "[No reason given]" Any questions or comments should be directed to the list administrator at: advisor-exchange-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:advisor-exchange-owner@lists.umanitoba.ca>

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RO Connections Meeting – May 22 from 3–4 p.m.
by Amy Franck 08 May '25

08 May '25

Hi everyone, Our next RO Connections meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Agenda: * Reports – ODS Featuring guest speakers Terry Bunio and Jade Tanner * Updates from the Registrar’s Office Key information for the upcoming registration cycle and important project updates. Anyone who attended our last RO Connections meeting has already been added to the invite list. If you have not received a calendar invite, please see the meeting details below: Thursday, May 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a5lzCjTq5hNiVI0du7Hh47MYsQYlk… Meeting ID: 215 640 292 705 8 Passcode: yz7D3s3q Share with anyone who may be interested in attending. We look forward to connecting with you! RO Connections Team: Wendy, Liz, Kerri, and Amy [cid:image001.png@01DBBDAC.EE7A5220] Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. 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.

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Term Advising Position - College of Nursing
by Karla Blackwell 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

Good morning, The College of Nursing currently has a term Advisor position posted, closing May 2. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested or have any questions. https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=38270 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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UM Advisor Exchange
by Ali Wood-Warren 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Hi UMAE! We've scheduled a time for our next meeting and hope you can join us! We don't have a formal agenda, but we'll be welcoming Shanda Vitt from Student Accessibility Services to provide updates and to answer the questions posed by the members through the recent survey. We'll meet virtually and record the session for those who may not be able to attend. Looking forward to seeing everyone! UMAE Training and Development CoP ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGE4NTQwMjQtNjg2MC00…> Meeting ID: 278 117 502 996 Passcode: 5MX3FE9e ________________________________ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca Video ID: 112 186 395 2 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1121863952> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=40defecf-1c9c-4460-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Jun/July Career Choices wkshps for incoming students
by Lisa MacPherson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Hi everyone, happy spring! Again this summer CS will be offering Career Choices workshops for incoming students. Prospective students may also attend these workshops, though content is geared to students starting at UM in the fall. Thanks in advance for your support promoting these sessions and referring individuals. Also attached is a poster with the dates. https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning/career-choices * Friday, June 13th from 2:00 to 4:00pm (virtual) * Wednesday, June 18th from 1:30 to 3:30pm (in-person) * Thursday, June 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm (virtual) * Monday, June 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00pm (in-person) * Thursday July 3rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm (virtual) * Tuesday, July 8th from 1:30 to 3:30 (in-person) * Wednesday, July 9th from 2:00 to 4:00pm (virtual) Have a great day, Lisa Lisa MacPherson (She/Her) Career Services Lead Coordinator, University of Manitoba, Career Services 474 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8629 | Front desk: (204) 474-9456 [cid:image001.png@01DBA79F.D8C59E30] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. 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.

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Prairies Online Information Session
by Jane Lastra 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

The McCall MacBain Foundation is hosting an online information session about their scholarships for the Prairies on May 2nd at 12 PM CDT, and I was wondering if you might be able to share the invitation widely with students. I have attached a promotional graphic and some text that can be shared. Please let me know if you have any questions – and we hope to see some Bisons there! Thank you for your time and continued support. …Jane -- Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 UMSU University Centre Building Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. I acknowledge that 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. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature]

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FW: Message to UM Students April 10, 2025
by Advisor Exchange 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Subject: Message to UM Students April 10, 2025 Please note that the following message will be sent to all UM students this morning. Thank you. [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Hello Bisons! The end of Winter term is here, and I wanted to touch base to wish you well and to share some information that I hope is helpful during the exam period and beyond. See this article<https://news.umanitoba.ca/finals-prep-winter-2025/?utm_source=student-weekl…> for strategies to help you prepare for exams, self-care tips, and to find dates and locations for exam outreach events where snacks, drinks, and well wishes will be shared! The Academic Learning Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning> team is here to support you during the exam period. Book some time with a tutor<https://manitoba.mywconline.com/> in person and online for content studying, writing support, and study skills help. Depending on your needs, you can book an appointment with a content tutor who can help you understand concepts specific to your area of study, a Writing tutor who can provide feedback on your academic writing, or a Study Skills tutor who can help with time management. The Academic Learning Centre also has tip sheets<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning#t…> available. Unexpected circumstances<https://news.umanitoba.ca/exam-deferral-selfdeclaration-2/> may arise during the exam period. If you consider requesting a deferred exam by submitting a Self-Declaration Form for a Brief or Temporary Absence<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy/se…>, please be aware of the following examples of non-valid reasons for submitting a Self-Declaration form: attending a personal or family event, optional travel, technological difficulties, competitions or events related to personal interests, or employment-related commitments. There are some circumstances in which documentation may be required by your faculty. Remember, submitting a self-declaration form either dishonestly or for a non-valid reason is the same as submitting any other false document, which may result in disciplinary action under the UM Student Discipline Bylaw.<https://umanitoba.ca/governance/governing-documents-students#student-discip…> Be sure to check with an advisor<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> to confirm which reasons are valid and for help navigating the form. Dedicated 24-hour quiet study space<https://news.umanitoba.ca/24-7-study-space-winter-2025/?utm_source=student-…> is available this exam period in St. John's College Library on a first come, first served basis. Student ID will be required to enter and exit. The space will be available from Friday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. A reminder that the Libraries<https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/locations-and-facilities> remain open during the exam period. If you are experiencing anxiety concerning your academic obligations, please use the student supports<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports> available to you. All UM services remain available during regular hours throughout the exam period. We are here for you. For those looking for employment, whether just for the summer or as a recent graduate, UM Career Services<https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/> has resources! Attend one of their many workshops, check out the UM Job Boards on UMConnect<https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/home/home.htm> or visit the general job boards<https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/employment-resources-students/job-…>. If you're looking for help covering costs while attending university this spring and summer, check out the Spring and Summer Term General Bursary<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> application. Log into your Aurora account and access all the information you need to apply. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2025. The Office of Equity Transformation<https://umanitoba.ca/equity-transformation/office> is holding an information session on April 23 at 12:30 about how to make the University a more equitable place through engagement in the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program<https://umanitoba.ca/equity-transformation/office/fellows>. I encourage you to attend. Applications are due May 2. UM is looking for friendly, enthusiastic students to provide campus tours for future students and their families at this year's Preparing for University orientation event<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/um-commons/preparing-university#curre…> on Sunday, May 4. Sign up to add hours to your Experience Record, and if you haven't volunteered before, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the UM community and get your foot in the door for other on-campus opportunities. Over the next two months, we are celebrating the accomplishments of all UM graduates. Please visit spring Convocation<https://www.umanitoba.ca/convocation> for ceremony details. Mark your calendars for the 36th Annual UM Graduation Pow Wow<https://umanitoba.ca/indigenous/student-experience/annual-traditional-gradu…> on Saturday, May 3 at Investors Group Athletic Centre, 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Indigenous graduates (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) are invited to participate. We look forward to honouring you as you mark the successful completion of your programs. The deadline to register is April 20. To those who are graduating - congratulations, and I can't wait to join you in celebrating your achievements at Convocation. To those who are returning in the Summer term, I'll look forward to seeing you on campus. And to those who are working, travelling and playing this summer, I'll see you when you return in September! My best for a successful end to Winter term. Be well. ...Laurie Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside Indigenous students, colleagues, friends, and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth, and contribute through meaningful action to lasting positive change. 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] [signature_4028178315]

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UMAE Training and Development Survey
by Advisor Exchange 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hello University of Manitoba Advising Exchange, As a brief introduction, we are members of the UM Advisor Exchange Professional Development Community of Practice (CoP). Our role, within the CoP, is to explore and create opportunities for advisors (and those who work in similar roles), to increase competencies while learning practical strategies that we can implement to better support our diverse student population. For the next virtual meeting on April 29 at 9:00 am, we have reached out to Student Accessibility Services to be our first speaker in what we hope will be a bimonthly Advising Training and Development Speaker Series with various speakers from the campus community. As part of planning towards this meeting, we are contacting you, the Advising Exchange, to request your input on what you would like to learn at this session, as well as further information on what the advising community would like to learn about through invited speakers to our meetings. Please use the following link to provide us with your ideas and feedback on upcoming training and development activities. UM Advisor Exchange Training and Development Survey<https://forms.office.com/r/WUmgtNjxa2> There is a deadline of Wednesday, April 16 at noon for answering this survey and we look forward to reading your responses. Thank you, UMAE PD Community of Practice Nicole Laurila Jennifer McLaren Alejandra Cano Acting Student Services Supervisor Jr. Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Faculty of Ag. and Food Sciences Faculty of Science First Year Centre

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New 2025 Music Summer Course - MUSC 1010 Music Matters
by Samuel Kidd 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Hi everyone, I am hoping you can share this with your students who may be interested in taking a Music course this summer. We are very excited to be offering this course for the first time in the Summer schedule - so we would like your help in spreading the word about it! MUSC 1010 – Music Matters: Excursions in Western Musical Culture 3 credits Summer 2025 (CRN 3853) May 5 - June 13, 2025 Monday/Wednesday 2:00-4:45pm This course introduces and explores selected western musical phenomena from aesthetic, social, and historical perspectives. Topics will include art and vernacular musics; style and genre; social function and context; the nature and varieties of musical experience. May not be held with MUSC 1050. This course may not be used for credit towards the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Jazz Studies degree. Thanks so much! Sam [cid:25969277-6c3c-40e8-b81e-43f59fdf7237] Samuel Kidd B.A., M.Sc.A. Undergraduate Student Advisor Desautels Faculty of Music 326 Tache Arts Complex 150 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 ∙ Canada Tel. 431-293-5435 samuel.kidd(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sarah.rout@umanitoba.ca>

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NEW! RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force)Scholarship- live April 22, 2025 (External)
by Linnea Taylor 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

Hello Advisors, FAA was notified by RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) of an award they created for post-secondary students. Please share this communication with all your eligible students. Exciting News! The RCAF Scholarship application will go live on April 22, 2025—mark your calendars! Student Scholarships – RCAF Foundation<https://rcaffoundation.ca/student-scholarships/> Designed to support Canada’s future aviation and aerospace leaders, these $1,000 scholarships are open to students 25 years old or younger who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada. The scholarships aim to encourage students pursuing S.T.E.M. studies in college or university with aspirations for a career in aviation or aerospace. Application Requirements To apply, students must submit an essay or video answering the following questions: 1. Tell us about yourself and why you are pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace. 2. How will your career path and goals make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field or community? Subscribe to our RCAF Foundation Newsletter to be notified when the application link goes live! 🔗Newsletter – RCAF Foundation<https://rcaffoundation.ca/newsletter/> Bourses d’études – Fondation de l’ARC Grande nouvelle! Le lien de candidature pour la bourse d’études de l’ARC sera disponible à partir du 22 avril 2025—inscrivez cette date à votre agenda! Destinées à la prochaine génération de leaders de l’aviation et de l’aérospatiale au Canada, ces bourses de 1 000 $ sont ouvertes aux étudiants de 25 ans ou moins qui entrent ou poursuivent leurs études postsecondaires au Canada. Elles visent à soutenir les étudiants en STIM qui envisagent une carrière dans ces secteurs. Critères de candidature Les candidats doivent soumettre une dissertation ou une vidéo répondant aux questions suivantes : 1. Parlez-nous de vous et des raisons pour lesquelles vous souhaitez faire carrière dans l’aviation et l’aérospatiale. 2. Comment votre parcours professionnel et vos objectifs contribueront-ils de manière significative à votre domaine ou à votre communauté? Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre de la Fondation de l’ARC pour être informé dès que le lien de candidature sera disponible! 🔗 Infolettre – Fondation de l’ARC<https://rcaffoundation.ca/newsletter/> -- Glenda Galarza Outreach & Administration Coordinator RCAF Foundation www.rcaffoundation.ca<http://www.rcaffoundation.ca/> [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4x9Wy_j27SHco7aXt3WnYE05Ltt…] Thank you, Linnea Taylor, B.A. (She/Her) Award Establishment Lead, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba 422 University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: (204) 474-9261 Linnea.Taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Linnea.Taylor@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. 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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NO MEETING TOMORROW
by Ali Wood-Warren 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Microsoft Teams [cid:logo] [cid:40defecf-1c9c-4460-bbd8-ed6bdb649b20] Ali Wood-Warren 4 minutes ago NO MEETING TOMORROW Hi UMAE Members, In December I sent a save the date for a UMAE meeting tomorrow morning, but an invitation was not sent. We're still confirming details and topics for our next meeting, but I expect that we'll have the invitation ready to send to the group early next week, for a meeting to take place the week of April 7-11. See you soon! Ali Go to Teams ><https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:lbeGEhr2lAQYRpYva27CvCwDBD2X3USjaZ…>

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FW: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application
by Ali Wood-Warren 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Morning Advisors, As we get ready for Summer registration next week, please see message from Jane Lastra re Mb Student Aid. Have aa great day! From: Jane Lastra <Jane.Lastra(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:05 AM Subject: FW: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application Importance: High For your information, colleagues. Please share widely. Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 UMSU University Centre Building Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. I acknowledge that 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. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature] From: +WPG114 - Student Aid Advisors <studentaidadvisors(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:studentaidadvisors@gov.mb.ca>> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM To: +WPG114 - Student Aid Advisors <studentaidadvisors(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:studentaidadvisors@gov.mb.ca>> Subject: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good morning,   We are pleased to advise the 2024-2025 Spring/ Summer application is now available in the Manitoba Student Aid website. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ Please share with your staff members and students who will be registering to your spring and summer programs. Thank you!   Kind regards, Program Advisors / Conseillères et conseillers de programme Manitoba Student Aid / Aide aux étudiants du Manitoba Advanced Education and Training / Éducation postsecondaire et Formation 401-1181 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3G 0T3 / 1181 avenue Portage, bureau 401, Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3G 0T3 Phone / Télé: 204-945-6321 manitobastudentaid.ca<http://www.manitobastudentaid.ca/> / aideauxetudiantsdumanitoba.ca<http://aideauxetudiantsdumanitoba.ca/> For answers to frequently asked questions, visit Frequently asked questions - Manitoba Student Aid | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/applying-for-student-aid/frequently-asked-que…>. Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission may contain legally privileged or confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, disclosure and use of, or reliance on, the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or email and permanently delete the original message, attachments and all copies. Thank you. / Avis de confidentialité : Le présent courriel et tout fichier joint pourraient contenir des renseignements privilégiés ou de nature confidentielle destinés uniquement à la personne ou à l'organisme à qui ils sont adressés. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire prévu, vous êtes informé qu'il est formellement interdit de distribuer, de copier ou de diffuser le contenu de ce courriel et de tout fichier joint, ou de s'en servir à quelque fin que ce soit sans la permission expresse de l'expéditeur. Si vous avez reçu le présent courriel par erreur, veuillez en aviser immédiatement l'expéditeur par téléphone ou par courriel et supprimer le message original, tout fichier joint et toute copie. Merci. CB

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Important information about the observance of Ramadan
by Ali Wood-Warren 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Good Afternoon, Please see the message from Laurie Schnarr below. Best, Ali [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Good afternoon, colleagues. Please forward this email to members of your team who provide advisement and support to students in your faculty/college/school. As you may be aware, the Ramadan season is upon us. It began on March 1, ends on March 29, and culminates in the 3-day celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which begins on the evening of March 29th. The UM Spiritual Care & Multi-Faith Centre is offering the following information to assist faculty and educators when responding to students who are requesting deferred mid-term exams or quizzes, and extensions on their assignments (such as essays, projects) due to their religious observance: During Ramadan, students will be fasting during the day (no food or drink) from dawn to dusk. [1] For exams and quizzes scheduled in the evenings at times that overlap with the breaking of the fast at dusk (see footnote), please permit students to defer those exams/quizzes or, if they choose to write the exam/quiz, to be allowed to eat and drink accordingly. Students’ needs will vary from student to student. In addition, sleep is greatly impacted as religiously observant individuals will be engaging in nightly prayers (which could finish as late as 10:30pm-11pm). They then need to wake up to start the fast before dawn (see footnote below). In combination with daily fasting, the shortened nights often contribute to feelings of fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which may negatively impact students’ ability to write early morning exams, be attentive at or attend early morning classes (before 10am). Please give care and consideration to the needs of these students. Finally, Eid ul-Fitr is the most important holiday in the Muslim calendar, signifying the end of Ramadan. It should be considered in the same way as Christmas Day or Good Friday. Muslim students should not be expected to write exams on this date. Please note that there is some variation in the Muslim community about which date is Eid ul-Fitr, with some celebrating on March 29th, others on March 30th, and others on March 31st. If you receive deferred exam/quiz requests or assignment extensions on these grounds, please consider them as valid circumstances. If you have questions about a deferral or extension request, please feel free to contact Heather Morris<mailto:Heather%20Morris%20%3cHeather.Morris@umanitoba.ca%3e>, Edgar French<mailto:Edgar%20French%20%3cEdgar.French@umanitoba.ca%3e>, or Natasha Ali<mailto:Natasha%20Ali%20%3cNatasha.Ali@umanitoba.ca%3e>. [1] Dawn (the beginning of the fast) starts anywhere from 6:20 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. depending on the day. Dusk (the ending of the fast) starts anywhere from 6:11 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. With the time change and longer days, dusk extends later and later as the month progresses. Thank you. …Laurie Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside Indigenous students, colleagues, friends, and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth, and contribute through meaningful action to lasting positive change. 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] [signature_4028178315]

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Changes to Registration Overrides - March 17th
by Elfie Smith 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

Hello UMAE, Following up on an email sent in February, and based on discussions held with the FLOW group, we are moving forward with changes to registration overrides, effective March 17, 2025. In SSB9 (New Aurora), Advisors will no longer be able to use self-service for registration overrides; all overrides will need to be entered in Banner admin pages. We will be making the switch to use Banner admin pages prior to summer registration, removing it from Aurora Classic on March 17th. This will allow staff to adjust to this change during the summer registration period to prepare for the fall/winter registration period. If you require any guidance, please see the updated protocol for [?pdf icon] Registration Overrides<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/um-intranet-student-records-ma…> found on SharePoint: Student registration<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-student-records-ma…>. Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her) Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records University of Manitoba https://umanitoba.ca/registrar Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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Follow-Up: RO Connections Meeting and Key Resources
by Amy Franck 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

You are receiving this message as a member of the RO - Advisor Network<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-communications-with-stud…>. Please distribute within your unit, as necessary. This email is for information only, no response is necessary. _____ Team, Thank you for attending our first RO Connections meeting! Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your participation. Please feel free to view and share the recording as needed. RO Connections meeting v2.mp4<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/ERftycG5jeFCuSZxwB1ibb…> https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/ERftycG5jeFCuSZxwB1ibb… Our team will now review your feedback and gather insights that will help determine future RO Connections topics. For those who are not aware of some of the online resources available to staff regarding key RO functions, please visit the following sites: Staff common sites Grades<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-final-grades> Registration<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-student-records-manageme…> Scheduling<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-classroom-scheduling-and…> Aurora<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora#aurora-student> Student resources Registration<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration> Registration Steps<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration/registration-steps> Estimated Tuition fees page<https://umanitoba.ca/explore/student-experience/tuition-and-financial-suppo…> (Undergrad only) Aurora<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/aurora> Aurora how tos<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/aurora/aurora-how-to> If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you Wendy, Micheal, Liz, Kerri, and Amy Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. 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.

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RO Connections meeting
by Amy Franck 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

The Registrar’s Office is excited to announce RO Connections, a meeting that will bring together the Registrar’s Office and the UM advising and academic support community. This session is a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and build a shared understanding of how we collaborate to support students. An agenda will be provided closer to the scheduled date. Agenda: * Welcome to RO Connections * Registrar's Office Overview * Data Integrity * Wrap up and what's next Best regards, RO Connections Team: Wendy, Micheal, Liz, Kerri, and Amy ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a5lzCjTq5hNiVI0du7Hh47MYsQYlk…> Meeting ID: 212 923 904 481 Passcode: yy2i6Uq7 ________________________________ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca Video ID: 113 146 527 4 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1131465274> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=cfd9c2eb-3ab5-4972-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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3 days left!!!......UM Food bank fundraising event - February 28, 2025
by Jane Lastra 25 Feb '25

25 Feb '25

Hello Advisor Network …… just a reminder of this fabulous fundraiser for this Friday! The UM Food Bank is hosting their Inaugural UM FOOD BANK CONCERT: ROCKING WITH A CAUSE on Feb 28, 2025. This is a crucial event for us to help raise awareness and financial support for the food bank. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting students in need. Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite (with limited numbers available at the door): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/um-food-bank-concert-rocking-with-a-cause-tick… All attendees (students, staff, friends, family) have a chance at winning one of three gift baskets worth over $200 each, plus a $500 tuition prize (for current UM students)! Wonderful entertainment, refreshments, drinks, snacks, and pizza are all included in the $10 ticket price! Students and staff are all welcome to attend, incredible performances are lined up for the night! Many thanks, ….Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 UMSU University Centre Building Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. I acknowledge that 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. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature]

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G2K Webinar: How To Navigate Difficult Conversations With Students
by Ali Wood-Warren 21 Feb '25

21 Feb '25

How To Navigate Difficult Conversations With Students Facilitated by Ali Wood-Warren, however, others interested in facilitating, please let me know before Feb 24. We'll review the material within the webinar, occasionally pausing to consider and discuss within UM context. Please be prepared to reflect upon and share your own experiences as you feel comfortable. Webinar Details<https://www.go2knowledge.org/courses/how-to-navigate-difficult-conversation…> Overview It is a guarantee that every faculty or staff member who works with students in an academic capacity will end up having to have a difficult student conversation at some point. Whether the topic is medical school requirements, and the related need to pick a new major, plagiarism, impending academic dismissal or how to manage academic responsibilities when the student's parent is dying of cancer, having the necessary skills to manage that conversation with the proper blend of authority and grace, are of paramount importance. When we first begin work at a new institution, we typically receive training related to school-specific policies, requirements and culture. Given that most people don't willingly engage in difficult or confrontational discussions, given that our work requires heavy interpersonal communication, that we don't tend to receive related training and support is unfortunate. However, it's never too late.This webinar is designed to assist faculty advisors/mentors and advising, student success and student service staff and administrators at the post-secondary level. The presenter draws on more than 15 years of experience as a college administrator to discuss the following areas: interpersonal communication during challenging moments, the ability to maintain a calm disposition under stress, and how to avoid common pitfalls when navigating difficult student situations. Objectives * Common pitfalls that arise when having a difficult student discussion * Practical tips to minimize difficulty on both sides in such discussions * Overview of how to diffuse a difficult situation that feels dangerous * Safety protocols to implement in any university setting * How to handle a situation where someone threatens self-harm * How to handle difficult conversations with parents * Related recommendations based on actual cases * Possible cases include: Explaining to an irate student and parent why the university cannot grant the student's policy exception request, telling a student that she is no longer qualified to remain in her major due to her poor academic performance, upholding a student's dismissal from the university, and working with someone who threatens self-harm in order to achieve an academic outcome Presenter Andrea Harris ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDBjNzliOTktZThmNS00…> Meeting ID: 211 253 722 993 Passcode: f3SN7yG3 ________________________________ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca<mailto:teams@cvi.umanitoba.ca> Video ID: 116 507 943 0 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1165079430> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=40defecf-1c9c-4460-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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