The following is sent on behalf of the Canadian National Student Loan
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REPAYING YOUR STUDENT LOAN(S)
Are you graduating or leaving school? Then it's time to take charge of your
finances!
Your government student loan(s) may come from the federal government and or
your provincial/territorial government. This means you could have more than
one loan to pay back.
The National Student Loan Service Centre (NSLSC) will send your
Consolidation Agreement by mail before you are required to start making
payments. The Agreement sets the terms for the repayment of your Canada
Student Loan; this is the federal portion of your loan. You'll have to make
a number of decisions, including the type of interest rate and how long
you'll take to repay your loan. Depending on your situation, you might also
receive another Consolidation Agreement by mail for your provincial or
territorial student loan.
You don't have to make any payments on your student loan(s) for the first
six months after you leave school; however, interest will be added to your
Canada Student Loan during these six months.
Helping you repay your loan
Missing payments can have serious and long-term consequences. Contact the
NSLSC before you miss a payment. The federal government can provide you with
a number of options, such as the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Visit
CanLearn.ca to use the
<http://tools.canlearn.ca/cslgs-scpse/cln-cln/40/rae-ear/rae-ear-1-eng.do?>
Repayment Assistance Estimator.
Stay connected!
Sign up for an online NSLSC account on <http://www.canlearn.ca/>
CanLearn.ca and ensure that the NSLSC has your up-to-date contact
information.
For information on your student loan(s), contact the NSLSC at 1-888-815-4514
(TTY 1-888-815-4556).
For information on your provincial student loan(s), contact your provincial
student financial aid office.
Visit <http://www.canlearn.ca/> CanLearn.ca for more information.
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The collective agreement in place between the University of Manitoba and the
533 CAW (Canadian Auto Workers( Local 3007 workers (representing caretakers,
food service workers, groundskeepers, skilled trades and powerhouse workers)
has expired. Despite regular bargaining sessions between the union and the
university, an agreement has not yet been reached.
The University of Manitoba continues to negotiate with the union and remains
hopeful an agreement will still be achieved. The union has set a meeting
for its membership for the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at which
time its possible they may decide to take strike action immediately.
Strike action could occur therefore as early as Wednesday, February 16.
There may be traffic delays getting to the University due to picketing
activity.
The University will continue to operate as normal to the extent possible.
Classes will continue as scheduled. The libraries will remain open.
Picket Line Information
Students have the right to choose whether or not they will cross the picket
line. The University will make efforts to accommodate students to ensure
they are not discriminated against as a result of their decision. However,
students are responsible for materials covered in class. Students not
wanting to cross the picket line should contact their instructors to discuss
reasonable accommodation.
All parties, including employees on strike and individuals crossing the
picket lines, are responsible for refraining from illegal behavior. Please
exercise patience and caution in crossing picket lines. Picket line activity
will be videotaped and recorded for safety and security purposes and will be
made available to Winnipeg Police Services, if necessary. If difficulties
are experienced, please contact Security Services at 474-9312. Rogers and
MTS Mobility cellular customers can also reach Security Services by dialing
#555.
Food Services
In the event of a strike, food services will be reduced; however some
locations will remain open as identified below. Students are encouraged to
bring their own lunch should a strike occur.
· Campo Centre Café (limited menu)
· Noodles & Soup
· Tim Hortons Campo main floor
· Fresh Food Company (closed during reading week as previously
scheduled)
Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate and have indicated they will cross the picket
line. However, staff and students are encouraged to allow extra time to get
to work and classes. The on-campus shuttle bus will also operate but may
experience some delays. Special arrangements have been made to continue
on-campus (Fort Garry) transportation for students with disabilities.
Custodial Services
Regular custodial services will not be available in the event of a strike.
Arrangements have been made to ensure that washroom facilities will be
maintained. Garbage bins will be placed on campus and they will be emptied
on a regular basis. Cleaning of individual offices will not be provided.
Staff and student support in caring for the campus is appreciated. Maps
showing the location of the garbage bins will be posted across campus and on
the University web site.
Services will be provided so that the following sports facilities are
operational:
· Max Bell Ice Rink and Field House
· Investors Group Athletic Centre
· Joyce Fromson Pool
Additional information can be obtained by checking the University of
Manitoba website. Log on to http://www.umanitoba.ca for regular updates on
the labour situation.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Deborah J. McCallum
Vice-President (Administration)
Debbie_McCallum(a)umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9777 FAX: 204-261-1318
This email is sent on behalf of Alan Simms, Associate Vice-President
(Administration)
The collective agreement in place between the University of Manitoba and the
533 CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) Local 3007 workers - representing
caretakers, food service workers, groundskeepers, skilled trades and
powerhouse workers - has expired. Despite regular bargaining sessions
between the union and the university, an agreement has not yet been reached.
The University of Manitoba has presented the union with a proposal and
remains hopeful that an agreement still will be achieved. The union has set
a meeting for its membership for the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2011,
at which time it's possible they may decide to take strike action
immediately.
Strike action could occur therefore as early as 6:00 a.m. Wednesday,
February 16, and there may be traffic delays getting to the University due
to picketing activity.
Classes will continue as scheduled. Libraries will remain open. Limited food
services and custodial services will be available.
Please check the University of Manitoba website for regularly updated
information on the labour situation: <http://www.umanitoba.ca>
www.umanitoba.ca.
Media inquiries should be directed to Public Affairs at 474-8346.
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The University of Manitoba Sustainability Strategy and You!
The University of Manitoba is committed to improving sustainability and
operating in a way which respects and supports our environment. In an effort
to become a leader in this regard and in keeping with the newly adopted
Sustainability Policy, we are undertaking to develop a comprehensive
Sustainability Strategy and we need your help to ensure this effort is a
success.
Since June, the University of Manitoba Sustainability Committee has been
working on an action plan to develop the comprehensive Sustainability
Strategy for the University that will set goals and actions with respect to
campus operations, planning and community engagement.
The action plan includes soliciting ideas and feedback from the University
community. Over the next few months, the Committee will be reaching out to
the community for assistance in the development of the strategy. There will
be various opportunities for participation such as working groups, focus
groups and surveys. We hope you will join us in one of these many
opportunities.
Your contribution to this process is critical and it will help to formulate
a strategy that is relevant and meaningful to you and to the University of
Manitoba community. Thank you in advance for your interest and
participation in this very exciting endeavour.
For more information, please visit
<http://www.umanitoba.ca/campus/physical_plant/sustainability>
www.umanitoba.ca/campus/physical_plant/sustainability or visit University of
Manitoba - Sustainability on Facebook or contact Maire McDermott,
Sustainability Coordinator, at <mailto:sustainability@umanitoba.ca>
sustainability(a)umanitoba.ca.
Sincerely,
Deborah J. McCallum
Vice-President (Administration)
Joanne Keselman
Vice-President (Academic) and Provost
John Sinclair
Professor
Chair, Sustainability Committee
Dear University of Manitoba Student:
The University of Manitoba is committed to a quality experience for all
students. President David Barnard has identified enhancing the student
experience as a major goal in the Strategic Planning Framework for the
University of Manitoba. In keeping with this, we are very excited to be able
to share with you the plans for the Active Living Centre. This 100,000 sq.ft
Active Living Centre will be a world class fitness facility attached to the
south side of the Frank Kennedy Centre at the corner of Dafoe Road and
University Crescent.
Please join us at the following Open Houses to learn more about the Active
Living Centre and associated projects including artificial turf fields,
tennis courts and a tunnel connecting the athletic facilities to the campus
tunnel system:
Thursday Feb 10: Brodie Atrium: Bannatyne Campus : 11 am to 2pm
Monday Feb 14: Campo at University Centre: 11am to 2 pm
Tuesday Feb 15: Frank Kennedy Centre: 11 am to 2 pm
Thank you for getting involved in this exciting project that will have a
positive impact on student life for decades to come!
Sincerely,
Debbie McCallum
Vice-President (Administration)