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Tomorrow is We Day and we are very excited that the University of Manitoba
is a Platinum Sponsor of this inspiring event. It will bring 18,000 students
and teachers to the MTS Centre to focus on how they can help build a better
world.
The values of local and global social activism and outreach that are at the
heart of the We Day experience are part of our daily life at the University
of Manitoba. This event gives us the opportunity to showcase our mission,
our values and our programs to an audience of outstanding young people that
we would be proud to have as students.
We have a lot to offer them. University of Manitoba students have the
opportunity to travel and learn through 138 exchange agreements with
institutions in 35 countries. There are more than 100 campus groups where
students can pursue their passion in community development, the arts,
scientific discovery, leadership and entrepreneurship. The opportunities we
can offer our students lead to fuller and richer lives for those of us who
work here as well. We help build bigger futures for our students and
contribute to the cultural, social and economic well-being of our community,
province, country and world.
We are proud that members of our community are contributing to We Day in a
variety of ways. Tito Daodou, a fourth-year student in the Faculty of
Medicine and recent winner of the Nahlah Ayad Prize for Global Citizenship,
will join former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, alumnus Justice Murray
Sinclair and Ladybug Foundation founder Hannah Taylor as speakers who will
inspire young people to take action at home and abroad. Olympic bronze
medallist and proud Bison Desiree Scott will also be at the University of
Manitoba booth at We Day to sign autographs and share her story of triumph
this summer on the soccer fields of London, England.
In addition, 20 of our staff are volunteering at We Day and their
contributions will help ensure the success of the event. The response to our
call for action was overwhelming and it is gratifying to know that the
university community shares our enthusiasm.
Although we won't all be there in person, we hope our entire community can
participate in We Day. We are installing a Pledge Wall at University Centre
that will allow students, faculty and staff the opportunity to post and
share their commitment to social change.
I encourage you to show your We Day spirit by posting your pledges tomorrow
and Wednesday.
Sincerely,
David
David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor
202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Canada
Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318
Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca
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Are you Interested in Exploring Careers in:
Medical and Scientific Research, Medicine, Natural Resources Management, Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Agriculture, Mathematics, Public Health Inspection and many other exciting options?
Join us for the:
3rd Annual Graduate and Professional Schools Expo
Wednesday, October 24
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Floor University Centre
Meet with representatives from the University of Manitoba and many schools from around the globe.
Participate in a FREE mini-workshop:
To Be or Not to Be ...A Graduate Student (David Ness, Student Counselling and Career Centre)
10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Applying to Graduate School (Doug Barkman, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba)
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a snack! All are welcome.
Brought to you by the Student Counselling and Career Centre and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
For more information go to: http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/
The following is sent on behalf of Paul Kochan, Vice-President (Administration)
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Paul A. Kochan, CPA (Ill.), CBV, FCA
Vice-President (Administration)
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Phone: 204-474-9777 FAX: 204-261-1318
This message is sent on behalf of the University of Manitoba Financial Aid and Awards Office....
Work Study Program - Application Deadline Friday October 5
The 2012/2013 Work Study Program is now live! The first deadline to apply is Friday, October 5th....don't miss out on this great opportunity for on-campus part-time work experience!
For information on the program, please visit our website at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/1464.htm
If you have any questions, please contact us at work_study(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:work_study@umanitoba.ca>
Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success
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October's U of M Health 101 is now ready - check it out online at http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html -
First, be sure to enter to win $1,000<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> - and check out what's happening this month:
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Train Your Brain
How staying active can lead to better grades this year
Sucrose, Glucose or Fructose?
Eat Right NOW: Answers to your most common nutrition questions
The Drinking Myth
You'll be shocked to find out what's true and false about students and alcohol
Still Fetching Coffee?
How to jump-start your career with a meaningful internship now
UCookbook: Vegetarian Dishes Everyone Will Love
FitnessU: Building Stamina and Lung Capacity
Thanks for your time,
Marcia Davies
Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students)
Student Affairs, University of Manitoba
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http://www.umanitoba.ca/student
Student Affairs creating opportunities for student success