September 2013 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

SSHRC Doctoral application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming SSHRC Doctoral competition. Please let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Please note that information related to the CGS-Master's<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSHarmonization-Harmonizat…> competition will be circulated shortly. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553 Please note that effective immediately, all University of Manitoba communications will be through an official UM email account. Ensure you check your UM email account regularly from this time forward. http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sep 25 - Oct 1)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2013 TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS Uup to $60,000 per year (plus an additional $20,000 annually for research-related travel) for up to 4 years - for PhD students Read more » ( http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/scholarships ) Deadline: November 6, 2013 CANADA'S NEW NOAHS PROGRAM Full scholarship includes travel, living and training expenses - for Bachelors, Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Biology, zoology, veterinary, or related studies Deadline: December 31, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 HONESTY IS THE BEST (UM) POLICY All graduate students are strongly encouraged to complete the online Research Integrity course. It is free, easy to complete and will be added to your co-curricular record at the U of M. This course is an integral part of your graduate training, irrespective of your particular discipline. Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/researchintegrity/ ) NON-ASPER STUDENTS WANTED FOR BUSINESS VENTURE ANALYSIS COURSE Are you looking for an opportunity to work with graduate students from other faculties to create a new business? And compete against other Universities from across North America? Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) WELCOME TO WINNIPEG! POPULATION 1,000,000 Join our panelists to discuss how Winnipeg will reach a population of one million, when it will happen and what it will mean for economic and community development, health and safety. Read more/RSVP » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) September 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Robert B. Schultz Theatre, St. John's College CIHR INFORMATION SESSION Information for students (Master’s and Doctoral) and university staff. Attend in person or via online webinar. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html ) September 26, 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Room S211, Medical Services Bldg (Bannatyne) TERRY'S CAUSE ON CAMPUS 5K fun walk, roll or run! Help raise awareness and funds for the Terry Fox Foundation as we host Terry’s CAUSE on campus, a national event that honours Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause ) September 28, 9:00 am, Curry Place Pedway http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 30, 2013 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan Read more » ( http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_Home ) October 1, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Writing at the Graduate Level (Fort Garry) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) OCTOBER 9, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Workshop: Intro to Libraries (Bannatyne) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) October 14, 2013 Deadline for distribution of Master’s theses/practica (to examining committee) by students expecting to graduate in February 2014 Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) OCTOBER 16, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Workshop: Respectful Work and Learning Environment (RWLE) (Bannatyne) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) October 16 and 17, 2013 46th Annual Fall Convocation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/convocation_dates_and_times… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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RE: NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Sorry, guess you all need the attachment. Thanks Tracy From: Tracy Sobotkiewicz Sent: September 19, 2013 12:52 PM To: 'awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; 'gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; 'gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' Subject: NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming NSERC competition. Let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553

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NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming NSERC competition. Let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 18 - 24)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

September 18 - 24, 2013 GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS FOR DISARMAMENT, ARMS CONTROL AND NON-PROLIFERATION 8 awards at $3,000 CDN each - for Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Disarmament, arms control, non-proliferation issues Deadline: October 15, 2013 KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 @ $10,000 Master's level, 1 @ $15,000 PhD level Read more » ( http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson_Agr.cfm ) Research Field(s): Agricultural science Deadline: October 18, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 WHOSE DEMOCRACY IS IT? Attend this free interactive workshop consisting of TED-style presentations on how to become more engaged in the democratic process Read more » ( https://www.facebook.com/events/470521969712998/ ) September 19, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Marshall McLuhan Hall (204 UC) WHAT SHOULD UNIVERSITIES DO FOR THEIR CITIES? Urban design panel discussion featuring jurors from the Visionary (re)Generation Open International Design Competition moderated by President Dr. David Barnard Read more » ( http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html ) September 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Robert B. Schultz Theatre ALUMNI LEADERS AND YOU Alumni from our local community will share their stories of how they went from students to national leaders in their field Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/speakers/index.html ) September 24, 7:00 pm, MPR (RSVP by September 20) CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS TRAILBLAZERS Come and celebrate U of M’s Indigenous alumni and connect with the Indigenous community on campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/people/alumni/homecoming/HC_Homecoming_Event_Listing.ht… ) September 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge (114 Sidney Smith St) IMPORTANT REMINDER Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your U of M email account for all communications. This includes messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors, and other administrative offices. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 18, 2013, 11:59 pm REGISTRATION REVISION PERIOD ENDS TODAY Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/18/2013&todate=9/24/20… ) SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2013 Team Player and Free Agent Registration for intramurals Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/ ) September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 PM Workshop: Avoiding Procrastination and Getting it Done - Completing Your Thesis on Time (Bannatyne) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/ ) September 30, 2013 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan Read more » ( http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_Home ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 11 - 17)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

September 11 - 17, 2013 NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC’s online system CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP $2000 - for Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Protection of minority or human rights in Canada Deadline: April 1, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET This public event provides a community space for sharing, where people bring what they have to give and take what they need. Read more » ( http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=208&too=100&eve=8&dat=8/26/2013&… ) September 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, U Lot CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Helping Parents Understand and Help Their Anxious Child or Teenager Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/anxious.html ) September 17, 7:00 pm, McNally Robinson GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE MASTERS OR PHD LEVEL The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is looking for energetic, hard-working and talented MSc and/or PhD students who are enthusiastic about cancer research and willing to pursue a research project. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) UNIVERSITY PARKADE BIKE STATION Located on the ground level of the University Parkade, the Bike Station is a covered and enclosed parking facility for 100 bikes that is secured with a card-lock system. Open to all U of M students, faculty and staff - register now! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/bike_station.html ) GET ACTIVE ON CAMPUS! Registration is now available for 2013 fall and 2014 winter adult programs. Drop in for FREE from September 9 - 13, 2013 for the FREE WEEK event then register with great student prices! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/index.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2013 Intramural Registration Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/ ) SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Urban Design Panel Discussion Read more » ( http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html ) September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/ ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Final Quotas for 2013/2014 UMGF
by Rosemary Visevic 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

This e-mail is sent on behalf of the John (Jay) Doering, Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) & Dean (Graduate Studies) *********************************************************************************** - Please find att. the final UMGF quotas for your dept. - All final recommendations need to be forward to FGS no later than Monday, September 30, 2013. - I will be out of the office the week of September 9-13 but would be happy to answer your questions upon my return. Given the type of information contained in this document please do not distribute/reproduce. Thank you, Rosemary Mrs. Rosemary Visevic Co-Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 Fax: (204) 474-7553 This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and / or privileged information and is intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send it to the sender and delete the original and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 5 - 11)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

September 5 - 11, 2013 PROSTATE CANCER CANADA (PCC) GRADUATE STUDENTSHIP AWARD $40,000 for 1 year - for PhD students Read more » ( http://www.prostatecancer.ca/Research/Information-for-Scientists/Graduate-S… ) Research Field(s): Prostate cancer Deadline: Registration - September 25, 2013; Full Application - October 15, 2013 MARIAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION $1,100 - for Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Human Nutritional Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Community Nutrition Deadline: October 18, 2013 NANCIE J. MAURO (nee TOOLEY) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH 2 awards valued at $4,550 each - for Master's, PhD, PGME residents or fellows Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Medicine, Nursing, Oncology Deadline: October 18, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE MASTERS OR PHD LEVEL The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is looking for energetic, hard-working and talented MSc and/or PhD students who are enthusiastic about cancer research and willing to pursue a research project. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) FREE PHOTOBOOTH Come get your picture taken in the FGS Photobooth during Orientation week! Props, costumes, and more...bring your friends! September 9 - 11, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sundown Room (112 University Centre) SPEAKEASY If you are teaching a U of M credit-course and want to practise your spoken English skills, the English Language Centre’s SpeakEASY program is only $50.00 for five 50-minute sessions. Sessions are one-on-one, with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/speakeasy.html ) THESISSPEAK Improve your thesis presentation skills by participating in ThesisSPEAK (Sessions to Practise English And communicate Knowledge clearly). The fee is $30.00 for three 50-minute sessions; one-on-one with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/thesisspeak.html ) COMPUTERIZED NOTE-TAKERS REQUIRED Student Accessibility Services is looking for 80 wpm or higher typists to take verbatim notes during classes. Variety of shifts available; starting rate of pay: $15/hr. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/jobs-and-opportunities.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 6, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm HSGSA Orientation Day Read more » ( http://www.hsgsa.org/current-events/orientation/ ) September 9 - 11, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Revisiting Quality Research presentation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html ) September 9 - 13 Graduate Orientation Week Read more » ( http://www.umgsa.org/our-services/orientation/ ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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