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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

While the start of the new school year at the University of Manitoba always offers new hope and new opportunity, this fall will be especially memorable because of changes we are making to better serve a new generation of trailblazers, visionaries and innovators. The transformations bearing fruit this fall are part of a vision to revitalize the physical spaces where we live, work, study and play. In addition to bringing new excitement to our university, these changes are also contributing to the impressive vibrancy already being experienced in our city and province. One of the most visible signs of progress is the completion of the new Pembina Hall Residence, which will provide a student experience like no other. All 360 units at Pembina Hall are single rooms with an exterior glass wall providing plenty of natural light and excellent views of the Fort Garry campus to the north and the Red River to the south. Each room is complete with its own private bathroom and shower. Our School of Art will have a new home this fall when it moves into the stunning new 70,000 square foot ARTLab. It will serve as home for visual artists to learn and create and will be the new home to Gallery One One. It is designed by Vancouvers Patkau Architects, founded by University of Manitoba alumni John and Patricia Patkau. The ARTLab is a cornerstone of our plan to develop an innovative nurturing ground for visual and performing arts that takes advantage of the space made available when Taché Hall was closed as a student residence in the spring. The Taché Arts Complex will give the iconic building new life while preserving its historic façade. The space will be transformed into a new music complex, housing the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music, classroom space, and a 500-seat concert hall with an orchestra pit. When completed, it will be a hub of cultural activity that will enhance our universitys reputation for inspiring the creative spirit of our students. This fall marks the last season for our Bisons football team to play its home games in University Stadium. Next year, they will play in one of the best football stadiums anywhere a 33,000 seat facility that will offer one of the best game day experiences in North America. This facility will help recruit athletes and will be a great location where students, staff, alumni and other fans can cheer on the Bisons. Further improvements will come to the facilities our athletes, students, staff and the community use when construction begins on the New Active Living Centre. There will also be more positive innovations in the year ahead. We have recently created a new Office of Campus Planning to facilitate discussions about how to make best use of assets such as the former Southwood Golf Course. There will be some challenges along the way. I want to thank you all for your patience if and when construction projects require some short-term disruptions in traffic, pedestrian movement or temporary relocations of office or classroom space. However, the improvements in our campus spaces will more than make up for those challenges. We congratulate our innovative staff who have overseen the design and have executed the plans that are coming to fruition. We are also grateful for the visionary support of our provincial and federal partners and our generous benefactors. So as we begin the fall term, I am proud to welcome new students to our community of trailblazers, visionaries and innovators. I also want to wish everyone great success in the year ahead. 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 cid:image002.jpg@01CAEBD7.78870110

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Advisory - Upcoming Traffic Delays and Transit Route Changes
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

This email is sent on behalf of Alan Simms, Associate Vice-President (Administration). Please see attached memo. ----- Tannis Campbell Assistant to the Associate Vice-President (Admin.) University of Manitoba 202 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8265 Fax: (204) 261-1318

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Message from President David Barnard, University of Manitoba
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Aug '11

26 Aug '11

This message is delivered by President David Barnard, University of Manitoba Last fall, a matter arose involving a University of Manitoba doctoral student which garnered a great deal of public attention. At the time, I committed to providing you with an update on this case when it was prudent to do so. A court ruling was issued on the matter yesterday which brings some closure to the case and allows me to comment further. A full version of the ruling can be found attached to my statement at www.umanitoba.ca. The matter revolved around a doctoral student, who cannot be named to protect their privacy, who was provided with an accommodation by the University of Manitoba to complete a degree based on consideration of a documented disability. Under the Manitoba Human Rights Code and according to the universitys own policies, the University of Manitoba was obligated to accommodate this proven, professionally-diagnosed disability and did so. A University of Manitoba professor, Dr. Gábor Lukács, who did not teach or advise this student and was not involved in the decision to accommodate their disability, disagreed with the accommodation and chose to take the matter to the Manitoba Court of Queens Bench where it was adjudicated over the last year. A ruling in the matter was released late yesterday. The question before the court was whether Dr. Lukács, given his lack of direct involvement with the student, had the legal standing to challenge the universitys decision to accommodate the students disability. In her ruling, Justice Deborah McCawley determined that Professor Lukács does not have such standing and does not have the legal right to challenge the universitys decision. I fail to see any direct, legitimate personal or private interest as defined by the authorities which would grant Dr. Lukács private interest standing, wrote Justice McCawley in her ruling. He did not teach the student in question, he was only laterally a member of the Committee, he himself does not hold a degree from the University of Manitoba nor does he represent in any official capacity anyone but himself. Neither has he demonstrated any damages other than unsubstantiated statements as to what he thinks will occur if he does not succeed in his mission. Justice McCawley also made it clear that the decision of how and when to confer academic degrees lies with universities, not courts of law. While I am pleased with the ruling, I want to reemphasize that the University of Manitoba encourages informed debate on issues related to academic policy, such as those in the case just heard. Where it is possible for us to improve our policies and improve transparency of our processes, we will do so. To this end, a committee has been established to review: · How to balance the Universitys legal obligation to offer reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while protecting academic standards; · What types of accommodations may be offered, without compromising academic standards; · Who should decide on whether accommodations should be offered, and if so, what type; · What types of evidence of disability should the decision-maker require; · With whom is the decision-maker required to consult; · How to ensure timely decisions on accommodations are made, so that a students academic progress is not compromised; and, · How to protect the privacy of students while assessing a case and implementing accommodations. Discussion of these matters is ongoing and involves students, faculty, staff and experts in these fields. A final report is expected from this committee later this year. The University of Manitoba will use their recommendations to reinforce our commitment to being a responsive and responsible academic institution. The University of Manitoba remains fiercely committed to the principles of academic integrity and excellence. Our dedication to the highest academic standards ensures that our graduates are well-regarded and highly sought-after in their chosen careers. We are confident that a degree from the University of Manitoba is widely respected and valued. David T. Barnard President and Vice-Chancellor University of Manitoba

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The 2011/12 University of Manitoba General Bursary Application is now live!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

This message is sent on behalf of Mrs. Jane Lastra, Director, Financial Aid and Awards. Dear Student: The 2011/12 University of Manitoba General Bursary application form is now available! Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries - student funding which does not need to be repaid - range in amounts from $100 to $1,000, with over $3 million awarded annually. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need (as opposed to scholarships which are primarily based upon your academics/marks). General bursary criteria: * International students in their first year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply to the general bursary program. * All students must complete courses in both fall & winter terms to be eligible. * In most cases, students must register for and complete at least 60 percent of a full course-load per term (i.e., a minimum of 9 credit hours per term). Graduate students do not have to adhere to credit hour minimums but must be registered as full-time students with the Faculty of Graduates Studies. * As always, financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who will have 2011-2012 government student loans have an easier way of documenting financial need. Student aid recipients will be required to submit copies of their current "official" government loan assessment (not 'quick assessments') to support their declaration of financial need. * Students must meet minimum G.P.A requirements. Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. Results are finalized in mid-December of each year and money is applied to tuition fees for successful students. Please check your tuition account in Student Aurora in mid-December to find out if you have been awarded a bursary. Apply now...we have moved away from a paper-based bursary application to a fully integrated, ON-LINE application process! Please visit our site at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/bursaries/index.html

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Changes to the University of Manitoba General Bursary Application Process!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

This message is sent on behalf of Mrs. Jane Lastra, Director, Financial Aid and Awards. Effective August 2011, we will be moving away from a paper-based bursary application, to a fully integrated ON-LINE application process! (The current application is available on-line but must be printed off before completion where the new application can be completed and submitted on-line.) Applications become accessible in late August at http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ Basic bursary criteria: * all students must complete courses in both fall & winter terms to be eligible. * students must register for and complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term (graduate students do not have to adhere to a credit hour minimum but must be listed as full-time students with the Faculty of Graduate Studies). * financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who will have 2011-2012 government student loans will need to provide copies of their current "official" government loan assessment (not 'quick assessments') with the general bursary application. * students must meet minimum G.P.A requirements. For continuing students, you must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. * International students may only apply in their second year of full-time studies at the university. If you have any questions, please contact us at (204) 474-8917, or stop by!

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Copyright Office
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Jun '11

28 Jun '11

The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the establishment of a Copyright Office. Issues relating to copyright have become increasingly complex and are evolving rapidly. There have been, and will likely continue to be changes in the law, technology, and practice which impact the University as a major creator and user of copyrighted material. The University has established this new office to ensure that faculty, staff, and students have the supports they require to be successful in their teaching, research, and studies. The Copyright Office's mandate will include four major functions: . Providing educational programs and general advice on copyright issues. . Providing a centralized service for obtaining clearance for the use of copyrighted materials. . Monitoring the University's compliance with copyright rules, and encouraging appropriate practices. . Assisting with the posting of materials to electronic learning systems. Ms. Juliette Nadeau has been selected as the University's Copyright Officer and will head the new office. Juliette can be contacted at 474-8644, or juliette_nadeau(a)umanitoba.ca. General inquires, clearance requests, and requests for educational programing may be sent to um_copyright(a)umanitoba.ca. Remember, use it fairly - keep it legal. Deborah J. McCallum Vice-President (Administration) Debbie_McCallum(a)umanitoba.ca Phone: 204-474-9777 FAX: 204-261-1318

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UM Student Health 101 - June 2011 Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

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ALERT: UM Phone Lines Down June 8th
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Information Services & Technology would like to remind you of the maintenance to be performed on the telephone system on June 8th. This maintenance will impact all telephone services on both campuses. From approx. 10 P.M until 2 a.m., the phone services that will be impacted are: No 911 service from a university phone No 555 service No local calls No long distance calls No voicemail service No internal calls on campus Code blue stations will not work during this time. Panic alarms will have periodic outages between 10 P.M. until 4 A.M. Elevator Emergency phone service will be out from 10 P.M. until midnight IP Telephone sets will be unavailable until 3:00 a.m. IP telephones are usually connected to the faceplate with a blue patch cord. In the case of an emergency please call 911 from a CELLULAR phone. For non-emergency assistance please call University of Manitoba Security at 269-3363 from a CELLULAR phone.

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Changes to the University of Manitoba General Bursary Appliction Process
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

This message is sent on behalf of Mrs. Jane Lastra, Director, Financial Aid and Awards, Enrolment Services. Effective August 2011, we will be moving away from a paper-based bursary application to a fully integrated ON-LINE application process! (The 2010/11 application was available on-line but had to be printed off before completion while the new application can be completed and submitted on-line.) The new on-line application will become available in late August. Please check the Financial Aid & Awards website throughout the summer for updates. http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ Basic bursary criteria: * All students must complete courses in both fall & winter terms to be eligible. * In most cases, students must register for and complete at least 60 percent of a full course-load per term (i.e., a minimum of 9 credit hours per term). Graduate students do not have to adhere to credit hour minimums but must be registered as full-time students with the Faculty of Graduates Studies. * As always, financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who will have 2011-2012 government student loans have an easier way of documenting financial need. Student aid recipients will likely be required to submit copies of their current "official" government loan assessment (not 'quick assessments') to support their declaration of financial need. * Students must meet minimum G.P.A requirements. Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office by telephone at (204) 474-8197, or by email at awards(a)umanitoba.ca

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Message From Dr. David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 31 May '11

31 May '11

Convocation is a celebration of the most important investment we make in our lives, the investment in education. I am extremely proud of all of our graduates and am confident their hard work and determination will be rewarded as they begin their careers or pursue graduate studies. I recognize that many contribute to the investment of education. The student, their families, their professors, the university community and the public at large all make contributions - some large, some small - that ultimately lead to graduation day. While the students are justifiably in the spotlight, convocation gives us the opportunity to gather as a community of learning and share that success. Convocation does not signal the end of a journey. In many ways, it is just the beginning. The graduates we celebrate with this ceremony will share their talents and skills with their community in ways which will enrich us all. I invite and strongly encourage them to play an active and permanent role in our university as they move from student to alumni. The University of Manitoba alumni family is critical to the success of the institution and of students who are yet to arrive here to study. They act as ambassadors, proving to prospective students, their families, and employers that the University of Manitoba plays a vital role in the successes of individuals and our community. I am constantly inspired by our University of Manitoba alumni and how they have used what they have learned on this campus to achieve personal success while making their communities, their provinces or states, their countries and the world a better place. Eight of our nine honorary graduates this year are University of Manitoba alumni who have achieved great personal success and have made great contributions to the university following graduation. They include: * Allan Ronald, a pioneer in the field of infectious disease research who helped establish the U of M's team of world-renowned infectious disease experts; * Claude Bernier, who has been recognized for his work as a distinguished researcher and trailblazer with respect to improving global wheat production; * Catherine "Kiki" Delaney, a philanthropist and Member of the Order of Canada. Ms Delaney was one of the first women to conquer the male-dominated Bay Street status quo before establishing her own successful investment council firm; * Stu Clark, a successful Calgary-based entrepreneur whose vision and generosity have been driving forces in helping make the I. H. Asper School of Business a world-class hub of entrepreneurial activity; * Gary and Janice Filmon, who have made contributions to this province that extend far beyond Mr. Filmon's tenure as Manitoba premier. As distinguished alumni of the U of M, the Filmons have consistently risen to the challenge of helping promote and advance the reputation of their alma mater; * Terry Sargeant, the former chair of the U of M Board of Governors and one-time MP. Mr. Sargent has been integral to trendsetting causes such as the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission as well as lending his support to the arts through his involvement on various local boards; and * Philip Lee, Manitoba's first Chinese-Canadian lieutenant-governor and, for more than three decades, a staunch supporter and defender of Chinese Canadians across the country. Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian doctor and fertility expert who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip and has dedicated his life to the search for peace in the Middle East rounds out or list of inspiring honorary degree recipients. While the alumni we are celebrating are an impressive group, I am confident the class of 2011 will meet and exceed the success of the graduates that came before them in ways we cannot possibly imagine. They will serve as new ambassadors for our university as they make their mark in the world. They are the next generation of alumni and benefactors who will contribute to our university and our community. Once again, I offer my heartfelt congratulations and wish them all the success in the world. Sincerely, David T. Barnard President and Vice-Chancellor

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