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You're invited to Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference
by Karin Nowak-Bailey 18 Oct '24

18 Oct '24

Let's get together! We're hosting a new event, and we'd love to see you there. Join us for Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference, November 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Register soon because space is limited. We hope you're able to join us! [Event Logo] https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-advising-professionals-26th-annual-con…

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Referral to ELC – international students on academic/disciplinary suspension
by Alicia Franco Espinosa 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Dear Academic Advisors: I am writing to provide information about an option for International students whose first language is not English and who are facing or on academic or disciplinary suspension. These students may benefit from a referral to the English Language Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre> to explore enrolment in the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP)<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/intensive-academic-english> as a way to maintain their full-time student status, for IRCC purposes. These students should be advised to make an appointment with a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) from the International Centre before making a decision about the IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf>. It is important that international students understand the impacts of transferring from a degree program to an ELC program on their study permit conditions; eligibility to work in Canada while studying at the ELC; and their eligibility to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after the eventual completion of their degree program. The IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf> provides international students with the language and academic skills necessary to succeed in their degree studies. Students learn how to: * Write summaries, essays and research papers with a focus on academic integrity * Develop listening skills through lectures * Develop reading and vocabulary strategies * Practice pronunciation and speaking strategies to improve comprehensibility * Give presentations * Participate in discussions * Review English grammar For more curriculum information, please review the course content<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/course-information#course-cont…>. Benefits of the IAEP include: * In-person, remote and hybrid delivery options * September, January and May start dates * Average class size is less than 12 students per class * Highly qualified and experienced instructors For more information about the IAEP, and how we can support international students, please contact the ELC at elc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elc@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9251. Thank you, Alicia Alicia Franco-Espinosa, BA, MBA (She/Her) Director, English Language Centre Student Engagement & Success University of Manitoba 520 University Centre<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> CANADA<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Tel: 204-474-9325<tel:204-474-9325> Cell: 204-227-0010<tel:204-227-0010> Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/elc<http://umanitoba.ca/elc> 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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Academic Advisor / Awards Coordinator posting
by Taylor Friesen 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Hello Advising Exchange, The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has posted an 18-month term position for an AA2 - Academic Advisor / Awards Coordinator. Please see job posting for more details: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=32301. The deadline to apply is May 7th. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! Thanks, Taylor Taylor Friesen (she/her) | B.Sc. (HNS), RD Student Services Supervisor Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Taylor.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Taylor.Friesen@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA9659.153D0FF0]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> 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

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Next steps: unpaid fall 2024 tuition fees
by Jane Lastra 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

Hello everyone, This message is being sent to you in collaboration with Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office. We wanted to provide you with an update on upcoming processes to handle outstanding fall term fees. As you are regularly in touch with students, please encourage them to check their UM email accounts as this information will be sent to them via email over the next few weeks. This information is for advisors only, please do not repost on social media sites. To ensure you have information at your fingertips, here are some important pieces for you: 1. The fall term fee payment deadline was October 2nd. 2. The first late fee was applied to student accounts on October 7th, in the amount of $50. 3. An email will be sent to students who have an outstanding balance, and holds will be placed on accounts by approximately October 10th. 4. On approximately October 16th, Finance will send a ‘deregistration’ notice to students who still owe. The email will advise that students must clear up all owing fees by October 31st or they will be subject to deregistration. 5. The second late fee will be placed on November 1st: * $50 on balances between $500 and $1,000 * $100 on balances over $1,000 1. De-registration from winter 2025 classes (and winter/summer spanned classes) will begin the week of November 4th. Students who are on hold or de-registered from classes due to an outstanding balance should make arrangements to pay their fees as soon as possible. To learn more, visit the this page<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/pay-your-tuition#what-if-i-dont…>. 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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Hiring Academic Integrity Coordinator (AA2--AESES)
by Monique Dumontet 07 Oct '24

07 Oct '24

Hello friends, Good news! The Academic Learning Centre is hiring an Academic Integrity Coordinator (AA2--AESES). This is a New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time position. The new Academic Integrity Coordinator will join current Academic Integrity Coordinator, Francois Jordaan, in supporting UM students with educational outreach, educational programming, educational resources, and individual post-discipline triage appointments with students. The position was not filled over the summer and this is a slightly revised re-posting. Please share the attached job description with anyone you think would be a good fit for the position. The position is up on UM Careers<https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default>, position # 35443. Deadline to apply is October 15, 2024. Proposed start date is November 18, 2024. Thank you, Monique Monique Dumontet, Ph.D. Director, Academic Learning Centre 201 Tier Building Tel:204-474-6102 monique.dumontet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:monique.dumontet@umanitoba.ca> Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. With humility and respect, I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National 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 moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [cid1566350552*image001.png(a)01D92526.6BDD23E0]

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Halloween Spooktacular Event - in support of the UM Food Bank
by Jane Lastra 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Hello, The UofM Food Bank invites you to participate in our upcoming fundraising event to support students in need of our campus food bank. With over 500 students visiting each month, we are calling on the entire UofM community to come together for this important cause. This time, we are hosting a SPOOKTACULAR CANDY SALE! We would love your help by contributing a bag (or box!) of your favorite Halloween candy. Our team of dedicated volunteers will sort and pack the candies into spooky bags to sell across campus, with all proceeds going directly to the purchase of food and hygiene products to support students who rely on the food bank. We will send our details in the following weeks on how to surprise your colleagues across the Fort Garry campus! Candy Drop-Off Details: * Dates: October 3rd to October 29th, 2024 * Drop-Off Locations: * 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: 422 University Center (Financial Aid and Awards Office) * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: 518 University Center (UM Student Food Bank) *Peanut-free candy only please Note: If your office would like to contribute as a group, please email us, and a team of volunteers will arrange a scheduled pick-up of your generous donation. Contact us at foodbank(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:foodbank@umanitoba.ca> for more details. We will share more information about the candy sale as we approach the event dates (October 30 and 31), so stay tuned! To keep updated on other initiatives and events, follow us on Instagram @uofm_foodbank. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at foodbank(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:foodbank@umanitoba.ca> Thank you for your support! The Food Bank Team 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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Aurora Modernization Project Update
by Elfie Smith 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Hi everyone, Attached is an update on the Aurora Modernization Project with important information about the roll-out approach for 2024. This memo, along with additional information is also available on the project SharePoint site<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernizati…>. My apologies if you have received this through another source already, but we wanted to make sure to reach this group. Please submit any questions through the SharePoint Site<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernization-pro…> and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. Take care! 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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Advisor Posting - Desautels Faculty of Music
by Sydney Sabourin 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a terrific week! I'm reaching out today with information on a new employment opportunity in the Desautels Faculty of Music. The DFoM is seeking an Undergraduate Advisor (AA2) - a permanent/full-time position. The posting is now live on UM Careers (#35345), closing on September 26. This is a multifaceted role, perfect for those with a background in both advising and administration. Check out the details at the link below: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=35345 Take care, Sydney Sabourin (she/her) Student Advisor - Undergraduate School of Art | University of Manitoba 330 Taché | 150 Dafoe Road | Winnipeg, MB (431) 278-1464 umanitoba.ca/art<https://umanitoba.ca/art/advising-undergraduate> [cid:image001.png@01DB0AA9.A3563BD0] 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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Harvesting your gardens in support of the UM Food Bank!
by Jane Lastra 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

Hello colleagues, If your gardens have been bountiful this year, and you are looking for ways to use your fresh vegetables….look no further! The UM Foodbank would appreciate your support. Please feel free to drop off your garden veggies to the Foodbank Monday through Friday (located in room 518 UMSU University Centre). We are open 10-4 daily, but ideally, if you can drop off donations in the morning we can circulate them to our students before the end of the day! We will gladly accept items that can sustain shelf storage for 2-3 days (for example, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers). Please ensure they are in good shape for our students. With much appreciation in advance…. 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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Faculty of Science AA2 position
by Kathy Synkiw 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Good Morning Everyone, The Faculty of Science currently has a posting for an Academic Advisor, AA2. Please see the UM Careers posting (Req #35129) which is live now and closes on Sept 11th. Please note this position leverages the UM Flexible Work Program with two mandatory evening shifts/week (working from home, 1:00-9:00 pm), and three days/week of on-campus work (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Sincerely, Kathy Synkiw, B.A., B.Sc. (she/her) Academic Undergraduate Advising Officer, Faculty of Science 55 Chancellors Circle, room 404 Kathy.Synkiw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kathy.Synkiw@umanitoba.ca> [Faculty of Science University of Manitoba logo] 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. 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. Here's a pronunciation guide: Ininiwak - Ron Cook, Misipawistik Ininew Nation, MB in Land acknowledgement pronunciation guide (soundcloud.com)<https://soundcloud.com/umfm1015/sets/land-acknowledgement-pronunciation-gui…> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umanitobascience> X<http://twitter.com/umanitobasci> Instagram<http://www.instagram.com/umanitobasci> YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltV_PkiTr7KWeYzH7NZAeA> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/47193353/>

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Faculty of Arts - Posting for Academic Advisor positions
by Lesley Wiebe 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Hi everyone, Student Services in the Faculty of Arts currently has multiple postings for Academic Advisor positions, and I wanted to share the opportunity widely. Please see the UM Careers posting (Req #35038) which is live now and closes on Sept 9th. Link to posting: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=35038 Sincerely, Lesley Wiebe, B.H.Ecol. Undergraduate Program Manager Faculty of Arts 134 Fletcher Argue/Fort Garry Campus Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Email: arts.inquiry(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:arts.inquiry@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DAF799.CC588060]

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Announcement: Director, Career, Community and Experiential Learning
by Ali Wood-Warren 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Brandy Usick, Executive Director, Student Engagement & Success. [cid:image001.jpg@01DAF249.FC77E060] Dear colleagues and friends, I am pleased to announce Rebecca Brooks as the Director of the Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC). Rebecca has over thirteen years' experience in post-secondary education and has held progressive leadership roles at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, which included Dean of Academic Programs. Recently they were the Team Lead for Programs and latterly for Teaching Initiatives and Innovation at the UM's Centre for Advancement of Teaching and Learning. Rebecca holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan. They will be starting doctoral studies in Education this fall with a focus on inclusive assessment practices and its intersection with competency-guided learning. Rebecca's career in post-secondary has centered on experiential learning. This includes leading learner-centred EL program development; collaborating with industry and community partners to enhance and expand programming; embedding career development learning within academic programming; and developing and implementing competencies frameworks to enable the articulation of transferable skills between work, life and educational contexts. Rebecca was a vital partner in the development of the UM competencies framework. For the past three years they have worked collaboratively with Student Affairs on the Experiential Learning initiative and is well poised to take a leadership role in this area. Rebecca is a strategic leader and innovator and is adept at building partnerships and finding connections. They value relationships and take an empathetic, inclusive, and developmental approach to working effectively with colleagues and teams. I am thrilled that Rebecca will be joining CCELC and the Student Engagement and Success leadership team within Student Affairs. Their official start date is August 26. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Rebecca! Brandy Brandy Usick, EdD Pronouns: she/her Executive Director, Student Engagement and Success

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UM General Bursary Application is now available
by Jane Lastra 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Hello everyone, The UM General Bursary Application is now live. The due date to apply is October 1st, with all awards being applied to student fee accounts by December 1st. Students can apply through their Aurora Student accounts. More information can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries Hope you are all enjoying summer! Cheers, ….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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Hiring Academic Integrity Coordinator
by Monique Dumontet 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Hello friends, Good news! The Academic Learning Centre is hiring an Academic Integrity Coordinator (AA2--AESES). This is a New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time position. The new Academic Integrity Coordinator will join current Academic Integrity Coordinator, Francois Jordaan, in supporting UM students with educational outreach, resources, post-discipline triage, and educational programming. Please share the attached job description with anyone you think would be a good fit for the position. The position is up on UM Careers, requisition #34255. Deadline to apply is August 11, 2024. Thank you, Monique Monique Dumontet, Ph.D. Director, Academic Learning Centre 201 Tier Building Tel:204-474-6102 monique.dumontet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:monique.dumontet@umanitoba.ca> Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. With humility and respect, I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National 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 moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [cid1566350552*image001.png(a)01D92526.6BDD23E0]

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Reusable grocery bags needed for the UM foodbank
by Jane Lastra 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Hi colleagues, I hope this note finds you all well! The Food Bank is in dire need of gently used (and clean) re-usable grocery bags (non-plastic) for our student visitors. If you have some at home that you are ready to get rid of, please drop them by the foodbank Monday through Friday, 10-4 pm. We are located in room 518, UMSU University Centre Building. A huge thanks in advance for your support!! …..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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Advanced Entry Asper School of Business - Winter 2025 intake
by Jody Dewbury 23 Jul '24

23 Jul '24

Asper School of Business has been approved for an Advanced Entry intake for Winter 2025. Please review the information below carefully and share with appropriate candidates: Winter 2025 Intake - Asper School of Business (Advanced Entry) Application Deadline: October 1, 2024 All Documentation & Syllabus Deadline: October 15, 2024 Requirement Deadline: ALL requirements for admission must have been completed by the end of April 2024. No Summer/Spring or Fall course work will be used to meet admissions requirements for Winter 2025 entry. https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/business… International Students: Students are expected to start in January 2025. Decisions will not be made until mid-November which may not permit sufficient time for study permit application and approval. Please consult with IRCC regarding the timeframe for approval. NOTE: Selection will be competitive as limited seats are available. Jody Dewbury (she/her) Associate Director Undergraduate Admissions University of Manitoba 424 UMSU University Centre 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca/> 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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Canada Open Sessions - Application Support (McCall MacBain Scholarships)
by Jane Lastra 22 Jul '24

22 Jul '24

Good morning colleagues, Please share as appropriate. Many thanks, ….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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature] The McCall MacBain Scholarship Foundation is in the application period and inviting students to open sessions for Canadian universities to support their application questions and encourage them to complete their references. I would like your support in sharing this invitation with students from all faculties. Here you can find the three sessions available for August: Canadian Universities Open Information Sessions: Pacific Time Central Time Atlantic Time Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-pacific Date: Thursday, August 15th Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-prairies Date: Wednesday, August 21st Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm AT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-atlantic Also, we are offering sessions with Faculties McGill admission officers and Deans for candidates who have questions about McGill’s application process: Faculty co-hosted: Education Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/education> EDT Faculty co-hosted: Medicine and Health Sciences Friday, August 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM EDT<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/mhs> Faculty co-hosted: Music Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/music> EDT Thanks in advance for sharing this information, and let me know if you need anything else. Warm regards, Lorena Sora (she/her) Marketing and Outreach Officer / Agente de marketing et recrutement McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill 772, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 4e étage, Montréal (QC) H3A 1G1 mccallmacbainscholars.org<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/>

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FW: Supports for Bangladeshi Students
by Ali Wood-Warren 19 Jul '24

19 Jul '24

Please see the message that was sent to Bangladeshi students earlier this week. From: International Centre <International(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:International@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM To: International Centre <International(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:International@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Supports for Bangladeshi Students Good afternoon, It is our hope that this message finds you and your family well and safe. We are aware of the escalation of violence in Bangladesh and recognize that this must be a difficult time for you, your family, friends, and community. We encourage you to reach out to the International Centre, and/or mental health support services on campus if you are feeling distressed or need emotional support. Your health and well-being are priorities for us. The International Centre is here to support you and connect you with resources, either on or off campus. If you are an international student, the International Student Advisors are available Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. If you’d like to be connected with an ISA, you can contact our Receptionist at international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-8501, book an appointment online<https://3615.waitwell.ca/> or drop-in at 541 UMSU University Centre. The University of Manitoba has excellent mental health supports through our Student Counselling Centre (SCC)<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students>. The SCC offers a variety of options, which include individual counselling. Their services are confidential and free of charge to UM students. Should you wish to talk to one of their professionals, please call their front desk 204-474-8592 to schedule an appointment with one of their confidential intake and triage workers to discuss your situation and gain support. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST. The above website also includes off-campus counselling, should you need to seek help outside of their business hours. The Empower Me mental health and wellness service is also available to you if you have UMSU health coverage. This service can be accessed by calling connecting with their website at: https://www.studentcare.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_EmpowerMe…. Additional resources also include Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services>, Student Advocacy and Case Management<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy> and Student Services at Bannatyne Campus<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-services-bannatyne-campus> (only for students studying at the Bannatyne campus). Affected students who could benefit from special academic arrangements, such as deferrals or extensions, are encouraged to reach out to their professors directly or an Academic Advisor<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> in their faculty of registration as soon as they are able to. For programs and services offered by Financial Aid and Awards, please see here<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards>. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any help or have concerns about how the current situation might impact your studies or well-being. We are here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need to continue your education successfully. Take care and stay safe. We are thinking of you and are here for you during this difficult time. Warm regards, The International Centre International Centre, Student Affairs University of Manitoba | 541 UMSU University Centre | Winnipeg MB, R3T 2N2 (p)204-474-8501 | (f) 204-474-7562 umanitoba.ca/international Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um.international/> @um.international. Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, 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 our 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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Student Services Coordinator: Price Faculty of Engineering
by Karen Dow 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

Dear UMAE Members, I am excited to share that the Price Faculty of Engineering is hiring a Student Services Coordinator<https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=33660>. We are searching for a strong, positive leader with a passion for undergraduate student engagement and success to lead our Faculty Student Services and Advising team. This position has 3 direct reports in the Student Services Team (Preliminary Program Advisor, Awards and Data Coordinator, and Room Booking Coordinator) and provides leadership to the Faculty Advising Team of 7 (Civil, Biosystems, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, ENGAP, Preliminary Program, Awards/Data Coordinator). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a hard working team of faculty and staff whose goal is to create the best possible student experience while maintaining the integrity of an accredited professional degree program. Our students are typically high achievers who are strongly motivated and work hard in our relatively prescribed accredited undergraduate programs. We are also expanding, increasing our current undergraduate enrolment in our Department programs by 25%, so we are also focused on recruitment efforts to support that growth as well as attracting a diverse student population to the profession. I welcome any questions you may have about the position and I look forward to seeing interest and applications from across the UM advising community. Yours sincerely, Karen Dr. Karen Dow, P.Eng. (she/her) Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor (Hydraulic Engineering) Price Faculty of Engineering E2-290 Engineering & Information Technology Complex University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5V6 T: 204-474-9821

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Summer University Advantage
by Ali Wood-Warren 09 Jul '24

09 Jul '24

Hi All, Please see the message below from Jim Honeyford and Monique Dumontet from Academic Learning Centre The Summer University Advantage Arts 1110 course that starts later this month has space available and we're wondering if it might help to remind advisors (FYC and elsewhere) about the course. The course runs for 5 weeks (July 22 to August 22), and it carries W credit, so it is very writing intensive. It would be a good fit for newly admitted students (no more than 6 credit hours completed when the course begins) who are in town/on campus, looking for a course to take, and ready to work hard for 5 weeks. Because of the unusual timing of the course, registration is handled differently than other summer courses; students must apply to the Summer University Advantage (SUA) program in order to be registered for the course. The deadline to apply to SUA is July 12. More information on the benefits of the course, along with the registration form, is available here:https://umanitoba.ca/summer-university-advantage Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DAD22B.CDA72180]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, 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. UPCOMING VACATION NOTICE: JUNE 20 -JULY 8

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job opportunity deadline July 17 2024
by Connie Korchak 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Hi there, Experiential Learning Partnerships is hiring for an Experiential Learning and Industry Liaison. Please find a copy of the posting here. Connie *********************************************** Connie Korchak Lead, Experiential Learning Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre 326 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Tel: 431-279-5594 Fax: 204-474-7516 Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [cid:image001.png@01DACDFC.E1201600]

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Career Compass Survey - 5 min
by Lisa MacPherson 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Hi UM colleagues, Career Services and the Student Affairs Communications team has created a survey to learn more about how staff have used/are currently utilizing the UM Career Compass<https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning#career-compass>. Paper copies of the degree specific guides have not been printed since 2019, though we have been receiving inquiries and understand there might be interest in some sort of paper material to provide to students and prospective students. The goal of this survey is to learn more to support our planning: https://forms.office.com/r/DdtDL61p3R. We would appreciate feedback by Friday, July 19. This survey takes only 5 min or less and we truly appreciate your input! Please do participate and share with your teams and any individuals who utilize this resource with students. I have set the survey so that anyone can respond... If you know of guidance counsellors or other folks external to UM using the resource with prospective or non-UM students, feel free to forward along. Thanks and happy summer, 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@01DAC6DC.836FFBF0] 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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First Year Planning Guide Launch and Get Ready to Register
by Liza Haines 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Good morning, We are pleased to announce that the First Year Centre has completed the updates to the online version of the 2024-2025 First Year Planning Guide<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning> (FYPG). In collaboration with our faculty partners and the Admissions office, we have worked together to create a user-friendly product for newly admitted students as they navigate course selection, timetabling and registration. All incoming direct entry students will be directed to the online guide prior to registration via emails sent by our Recruitment team and will be invited to attend the Get Ready to Register series<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning#get-ready-to-regi…> where they will learn how to use the Guide to plan and register for first year courses. Please feel free to direct students to this resource as they prepare for course registration. The Guide continues to be available at https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning in both an interactive and PDF format. Should you find the 2023-2024 version appears in your browser, please refresh the page, or clear your cache. Please forward this email to all staff (advisors, reception staff, communications specialists, etc.) who provide information to first year students. If you have any questions about the FYPG, feel free to contact any of the First Year Centre team members. Thanks! Liza Haines, B.Ed. Advising Lead First Year Centre 205 Tier Building umanitoba.ca/firstyear <https://umanitoba.ca/firstyear> [University of Manitoba logo] Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! 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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Faculty of Education Announcement of Introduction to Teaching Course- Information for Academic Advisors
by Rosanna Caruso 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, I hope you are doing well. As we approach student orientation sessions and registration for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, I wanted to bring your attention to a new course developed by the Faculty of Education; Introduction to Education: What does it mean to Teach? I know that our Communication Coordinator, Alejandra González had sent some information via your coordinators but thought I would share a bit more information about the course. The faculty will be offering two sections of the course this Winter (EDUB 1790 A01 and EDUB 1790 A02). The course has been approved for the RIC list and is open to all UM students seeking or thinking about a career in teaching. This course may be used for credit in a student's first degree subject to the regulations of their faculty however, it cannot be applied to the Faculty of Education's programs. Also note, that the grading scale will be that of the Faculty of Education. The minimum passing grade of C (70-74%) is required. There will be limited space (class maximum 35) as we want to ensure that the course offers ample opportunity for student engagement and exploration through in class learning groups. If you have students interested in a teaching career, they may want to register for the course as soon as their window opens. The course sections will have a wait list. The faculty has created a landing page where interested students can learn about the course, the course instructor(s) and hear from instructors about it. We will be updating this page regularly as we develop new content. We are currently working on information about our second instructor and it should be available soon. You can find the links here: Website: https://umanitoba.ca/education/introduction-education-what-does-it-mean-tea… UM Today Article: https://news.umanitoba.ca/new-course-to-explore-teaching-as-a-career/ Updated Text: Think Teaching! Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? The class; Introduction to Education: What Does It Mean To Teach? is here to help you explore what it means to be a teacher, what teachers do, and why someone might want to become one. I have also attached the updated graphics for digital screens, an Instagram story and Instagram post. We would be happy if you could send them out to your students as you see appropriate. If you have any questions about the course or would like to provide any feedback, please feel free 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 Denesuline, 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.

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Manitoba Student Aid Application 24/25 - now live!
by Jane Lastra 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, The 2024/25 Manitoba Student Aid application is now available online. Please encourage students to apply earlier, than later! If advisors have any questions, please feel free to reach me directly. Thankyou ….Jane [Image] Manitoba Student Aid | Province of Manitoba<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/> edu.gov.mb.ca<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/> Jane Lastra Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 University Centre Office: (204) 474-9532 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. 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, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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If students are looking for on-campus housing
by Sherry Peters 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

Hi everyone, I hope this email finds you well! As incoming students begin to accept offers of admission for the 2024/25 academic year, some will be looking for residential accommodation on campus. I'm reaching out to you to highlight availability in St John's Residence (located centrally on campus at 17 Sifton Rd.) and to ask if you would be able to assist in encouraging your students to consider our Residence. About St John's Residence St John's Residence is a small, 100-bed community-focused on-campus residence. Each year the Residence hosts a diverse mix of students for all faculties studying at both undergraduate and graduate levels, along with occasional post-doctoral researchers and visiting scholars. The Residence features single-occupancy rooms and includes a comprehensive meal plan, offering students a home away from home where they can feel safe and secure, and focus on their academic studies. The community includes students of all ages and locations, including those from Manitoba, other provinces, and other countries. A well-trained student staff of Residence Dons are on-call every night, ready to respond to emergencies, and counsel students through issues such as homesickness, interpersonal conflict, and connecting with on-campus resources. The St John's College Residence Council provides leadership opportunities and organizes education and social events. As the University community welcomes the incoming 2024/25 cohort to campus, I would greatly appreciate if you could inform your students about Residence<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/residence>. Questions and Further Information If you have 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 you or a group of interested students. To request print materials (posters, brochures, etc.) about our Residence, student membership, and scholarships, 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. 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, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, 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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Science Advising Services during Machray Hall Redevelopment
by Kathy Synkiw 22 May '24

22 May '24

Good Afternoon, Please share the following with your staff as needed. I am sure as you are all aware, the Faculty of Science advising office is moving! Beginning Tuesday, May 28th, we will be seeing students in our new location: 55 Chancellors Circle, room 404, for the foreseeable future as Machray Hall undergoes redevelopment<https://umanitoba.ca/science/machray-hall-redevelopment>. There will be a short disruption to our advising services while we re-locate. Starting on Thursday, May 23rd at 3pm, our office in 230 Machray Hall will be closed to students. Our phone queue will also be turned off at 3:00 pm on May 23rd until 8:30 am on May 28th. The outgoing message will direct students to various other supports on campus. However, if there is an emergency/time sensitive situation and a student needs our assistance, please email Kathy Synkiw<mailto:Kathy.Synkiw@umanitoba.ca> and we will do our best to address the situation. We are hoping this move goes smoothly for us and that we can get back to normal operations on the 28th of May. Once we are settled, please feel free to come by for a visit! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Kathy Kathy Synkiw, B.A., B.Sc. (she/her) Academic Undergraduate Advising Officer, Faculty of Science 231 Machray Hall Kathy.Synkiw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kathy.Synkiw@umanitoba.ca> Effective May 28, 2024 - new Science Advising office location: 55 Chancellor's Circle (room 404) [Faculty of Science University of Manitoba logo] 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. Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umanitobascience> X<http://twitter.com/umanitobasci> Instagram<http://www.instagram.com/umanitobasci> YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltV_PkiTr7KWeYzH7NZAeA> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/47193353/>

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Manitoba Advising Professionals Spring Workshop
by Sydney Sabourin 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Good morning, Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you're all looking forward to a restful weekend. Please see the following message from Manitoba Advising Professionals regarding our upcoming workshop. All are welcome to register for this event, which will focus on mental health supports for both advisors and students. If you're already a 2024 MAP member, this workshop is available to you at no additional cost! Interested in attending, but not yet a member? Register under Workshop + New MAP Membership for 2024 to join us! If you have questions about this event or MAP in general, please feel free to connect with me at any time. I look forward to seeing many of you on Friday, May 10 at RRC! Take care, Sydney Sabourin (she/her) Student Advisor - Undergraduate School of Art | University of Manitoba 330 Taché | 150 Dafoe Road | Winnipeg, MB (431) 278-1464 umanitoba.ca/art<https://umanitoba.ca/art/advising-undergraduate> [cid:image001.png@01DA97B5.19882B00] 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. Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any and all attachments, is only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are advised that any dissemination, copying, or other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Please notify the sender of the error and destroy all copies of this e-mail. Thank you. [logo_tagline] Good afternoon. On behalf of the Board of the Manitoba Advising Professionals, I am pleased to invite you to our next professional development opportunity. MAP May 2024 Workshop Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Place: Prairie Lights dining room, Building C, Mall level, Red River College Polytech Notre Dame Campus 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9, Canada Join us for an afternoon with Fizza Rashid, Mental Health Specialist at RRC Polytech. Fizza will talk about advisor well-being and awareness of student mental health needs. A full workshop description and presenter bio will be provided shortly. The workshop is free for current MAP members. Non-members can purchase a 2024 membership at the same time they register for the workshop. To register for the workshop, click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/327293ee-1efd-4e2c-b680-e5dbebe60b83 Parking: West 1 parking lot Please promptly check-in at the Parking Security booth near the bus loop upon arrival. You will need to report your license plate details to be added to the Guest Parking list. Please note that failure to check-in and report your license plate details may result in a ticket being issued. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the 2024 MAP Conference, which is scheduled for November 8, 2024. We are currently in the process of putting together an slate of informative and interesting presenters and we seeking proposals from our members. If you have knowledge/skills/experiences that you would like to share with the MAP membership, or know of somebody who would be a great presenter for the MAP conference, please reach out to me. Feel free to share this with any colleagues who are not current members of MAP. I look forward to seeing everybody again. Kirk 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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UM Café Office Hour
by Lasha Stordeur 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hello, As some of you may already be aware, UM Café is an online networking and mentoring platform designed to introduce students, alumni and industry partners to one another who meet to exchange knowledge and advice. Please see information on UM Café’s upcoming virtual Office Hour on April 24th at 3:00 p.m. (see below) and feel free to circulate these details with the students that you work with. The virtual event is called “Land Your Dream Job: Top Career Skills Employers Are Looking For”. Attendees will learn from industry experts and researchers about the skills that are in demand which is helpful to have while considering today’s job market! Information on this event as well as a registration link is available on UMConnect. Please feel free to learn more about the event by clicking on this link: https://umanitoba.tenthousandcoffees.com/rsvp/university-of-manitoba-cafe/e… What you'll learn: • The skills employers REALLY want (and how to show you have them!). • How to develop these essential skills – whether you're a student or new grad. • Surprising skills that will give you an edge in your job search. Gain valuable insights from: • Moderator: Dave Wilkin, CEO & Co-founder, 10KC • Panelist 1: Selena Mangos, Manager, Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte • Panelist 2: Ilona Dougherty, Managing Director, Youth and Innovation Project, University of Waterloo 🎉Bonus! Every attendee could win one of seven $20 coffee gift cards! Thank you very much for circulating this information! If you or any of your students have any questions, please reach out anytime and I’d be happy to help you! Kind regards, Lasha Stordeur (She/Her) Career Consultant University of Manitoba, Career Services 474 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-6706 | Front desk: (204) 474-9456 [cid:image001.png@01DA9250.C68E3B60] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the national 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.

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Deferred exams and final Admissions Document deadlines
by Jody Dewbury 04 Apr '24

04 Apr '24

Our understanding in Admissions is that last year there was a significant increase in deferred exams due to the new policies in place. At times students applying to professional programs forget that deferred exams might affect their admission. As you are meeting with students who are requesting deferred exams, we would ask that you remind them that if they are applying to any profession undergraduate programs they should do the following: 1. Applicants must inform the Admissions office via email to their program admissions address if they are writing a deferred exam (i.e. admissions.engineering(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:admissions.engineering@umanitoba.ca> or admissions.dentistry(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:admissions.dentistry@umanitoba.ca> etc.) 2. Admissions will need to know the course, the date the exam will be written, and when the grade can be received. 3. Deferred exams must be written, and the marks received in Admissions by the document deadline (typically June 1st). Document deadlines are posted in the program Bulletins. Below is the statement we have across all of our Bulletins: It is the applicant's responsibility to inform the Admissions Office in writing of any deferred exams or grade changes. All final grades, including grade changes must be submitted to the Admissions Office by the document deadline in order for them to be included in the final selection process. Grade changes will not be accepted after the documentation deadline date. If a grade is not available by the documentation deadline date, an 'F' grade will be used in the final admission determination and calculation. If you have any questions about our process or regarding a specific student, feel free to contact our office. Jody Dewbury (she/her) Associate Director Undergraduate Admissions University of Manitoba 424 UMSU University Centre 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca/> 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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UM Advisor Exchange Updates
by Ali Wood-Warren 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Hello to the UM Advising Community! It's been some time since we've had the chance to come together to share, learn, and grow our advising toolkits. The UMAE is an excellent resource and networking opportunity for Academic Advisors and those who offer direct support to students through their time at UM. In past, Brigitte Wiebe provided facilitation support for UMAE and other advising initiatives. As University Advising Services now falls within Student Transitions and Success Centre, we have explored and developed a new model for the Advising Community to come together around advising initiatives, systems and tools, sharing best practices, professional development, etc. In the coming weeks, you'll be invited to a MS Team where we'll be able to store resources, share information and more effectively communicate with each other. If there is information that folks feel is benefit to the UM Advising Community, please feel free to email your announcement to advisor-exchange(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:advisor-exchange@lists.umanitoba.ca> as well. I've tentatively booked May 6 at 1:00 pm for our next UMAE meeting. Once we have the MS Team up and running, we'll send the invitations and an agenda. See you then! Ali Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DA85E0.57B32E20]Tel: 431 275-0984 Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! Follow us on Instagram! @UMFirstYearCentre<https://www.instagram.com/UMfirstyearcentre/> I I am grateful to the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and the 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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FW: NURS 2100 - Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan
by Karla Blackwell 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

Hello, Advisors! I would like to share the following elective course that is being offered this summer: NURS 2100: Introduction to Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan. Important to note, this is an interdisciplinary and intergenerational course - it is applicable to and we welcome students from any department or discipline to register! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Karla [cid:2dbcb18b-7357-4bd0-be0e-d9ff2d54132f] 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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FW: Important information about the observance of Ramadan during the 2024 Winter term exam period
by Ali Wood-Warren 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Please see the message below sent from Laurie Schnarr. Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DA739D.65EF1D00]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. ________________________________ [cid:cea46847-2c10-4864-a03f-ea35d8fb033d] Dear 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 upcoming exam period overlaps with the conclusion of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The UM Spiritual Care & Multifaith Centre is offering the following information that we hope is helpful when responding to students who are making deferred exam requests due to their observance of Eid: * Ramadan begins on March 11th, [1] culminating with Eid on April 10th this year (note- the dates vary year to year and may not always overlap with the final exam period). * During this time, students will be fasting during the day (no food or drink), only breaking their fast daily at sundown (approx. 8:00 p.m.). [2] For exams scheduled in evenings that may overlap with this, students should be permitted to defer exams or, if they choose to write the exam, be allowed to eat and drink accordingly. This could vary from student to student. * In addition, sleep is greatly impacted as individuals will be waking at 5:00 a.m.[3] daily and also engaging in nightly prayers. In combination with the daily fasting, this can contribute to feelings of fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which may impact their ability to write morning exams. * Finally, Eid is the most important holiday in the Muslim calendar and 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 division in the Muslim community about which date Eid is to be celebrated on, with some celebrating on April 10/11 and others on April 11/12 or April 12/13, depending on the sighting of the New Moon. If you receive deferred exam requests on these grounds, they should be considered valid circumstances. If you have questions about a deferral 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>. Thank you. ....Laurie _________ 1 According to Manitoba Islamic Association, Monday, March 11 is the first day of fasting. 2 The breaking of the fast will vary each day, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. throughout the month. 3 The starting of the fast will also vary each day throughout the month, from 6:20 a.m. to 5:15 a.m. 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 Tel: 204.474.6919 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: 204.474.6917 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, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, 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 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] ________________________________ ________________________________ [1] According to Manitoba Islamic Association, Monday March 11 is the first day of fasting. [2] The breaking of the fast will vary each day, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. throughout the month. [3] The starting of the fast will also vary each day throughout the month, from 6:20 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.

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Advisor Note Changes
by Justin Bouchard 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Hi everyone, Many of you were at the Aurora Modernization Project Town hall the other day but we wanted to share a snipped relating to Advising Notes. All other updates can be found here: https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernization-pro… Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DA6AE6.D9F6E670] Justin Bouchard, BSc (Agribusiness) MEd Academic Advising Data Visualization Specialist | Student Transition and Success 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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Please share: Student Success Week is February 26th - March 1
by Academic Learning 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hi folks in the UM Advising community, Now is a time of year where you might be seeing students who are struggling or discouraged. This week, Student Affairs is hosting Student Success Week: it's all about helping UM students gain momentum to help carry them forward through the rest of the winter term. Student Success Week (February 26 - March 1): * Offers over 30 events related to careers, academics, well-being, and community involvement * Helps students build awareness of the various services, supports, and opportunities available to them * Promotes strategies and skills for student success * Highlights student stories about their unique experiences at UM in UM Today Please see the events calendar online<https://news.umanitoba.ca/gain-momentum-student-success-week/> and encourage students to attend and participate. Share the attached poster or digital slide with students so they can learn more. We look forward to a great week celebrating student success! On behalf of our partners in Student Affairs, Academic Learning Centre

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Go2Knowledge - University of Manitoba
by ZACHARY LECLERC 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Sent on behalf of Crysal Byer and the Indigenous Student Centre Tansi, Hello everyone! The Indigenous Student Centre has purchased unlimited access to Innovative Educator<https://www.innovativeeducators.org/pages/events> webinars (live or recorded) for one year! This access includes institutional access, which means any UM staff can access this site. Our membership ends on October 31, 2024. I am sharing this with our campus partners and advising leads or unit contacts. Please share with your staff as you wish, and I invite you to browse and use as you like! Please note that by default, I will get usage reports. The University of Manitoba site for recorded webinars is: www.go2knowledge.com/umanitobaca<https://www.go2knowledge.com/umanitobaca> With this membership you can visit the above site to pick and choose which recordings meet your professional development needs. To begin, you will need to create an account, but from then on you can log in. Here are the two options for accessing webinars: 1. Order Live Webinars from the Live Webinar Calendar<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/e995fd8b95392c109d81a69ce19e63746408f6a8?ur…> 2. Access over 100+ on-demand webinars via the Digital Library Live Webinar Log In Information: Live Webinar Calendar<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/763888d043fac736ef55e50446c4b4489aabdf79?ur…> Use Code: umanitoba19 How to Order Live Webinars<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/36a8bfd754dabbaf96d1ab318d7c2262453b872d?ur…> To learn about upcoming webinars you can join the Innovative Educations email list: Join our Community<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/5268a3a7ce2a6e24196e904197fc0694811e1dc2?ur…> If you have any questions about log in, please contact Alex at alex(a)ieinfo.org<mailto:alex@ieinfo.org>. Miigwech, Kinanaskomitin, Thanks! Crystal Byer, B.A., B.Ed. (she/her) Student Advisor Indigenous Student Centre University of Manitoba 114 Sidney Smith Street, Winnipeg MB R3T 2M6 crystal.byer(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:crystal.byer@umanitoba.ca> https://umanitoba.ca/indigenous/student-experience 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. Zachary LeClerc Outreach Specialist, Student Engagement and Success Vacation Notice: * March 22 - 26 inclusive 107 Tier Building, 173 Dafoe Rd. W Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.8284 zachary.leclerc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:zachary.leclerc@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/<http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/> 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 homeland of the Red River Métis. [UMLogoSignature]

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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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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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