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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (April 8 - 14)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

April 8 - 14 CHECK OUT OUR AWARDS DATABASE FOR UPCOMING AWARDS & DEADLINES For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/ ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: Variable http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Community Engagement Fellowship in First Nation Communities Working together with remote First Nations & Inuit communities in northern Canada, Engage North and IC-IMPACTS provide real-world experiences for students to identify and implement long-term, community-based solutions in conjunction with host communities. Read more » ( http://ic-impacts.com/engagenorth/poster/ ) Application Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2015 The 2015 Tel Aviv Global Research Scholarships The Tel Aviv Global & Tourism Administration is offering scholarships to support research students (Masters and Doctoral) who bring forward innovative research on the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and, in particular, on Tel Aviv’s stance as a Global City. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Proposals_Global.pdf ) Unique Research Opportunities he new Active Living Centre is more than just a fitness facility. The new space includes a new research centre that will be used to support people striving to begin or sustain an active lifestyle. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/unique-research-opportunities/ ) Recreation Services Spring/Summer Registration NOW OPEN Get Active! Registration for Recreation Services spring and summer programs is now open. Our programming season includes Adult Instructional Programs, Spring Intramural Sports, REC Clubs, Training and Certifications and Personal Training and Fitness Assessments. Learn more at uofmactiveliving.ca. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/index.html ) Registration Open Now The 2nd Annual Beyond the Professoriate, a Virtual Conference for PhDs in Career Transition Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://beyondprof.com/ ) Saturday, 2 May 2015 & Saturday, 9 May 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus How to Collaborate April 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fa4… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) May 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Winter 2015 Distance & Online Education Exams Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html ) 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 (April 1 - 7)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 01 Apr '15

01 Apr '15

April 1 - 7 FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES TRAVEL AWARD $750.00 North America/$1000.00 International - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1st, 2015 ARTHUR V. MAURO SENIOR STUDENT AWARD $1000.00 approx. - Undergraduate students seeking admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the first year of graduate studies Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 1, 2015 JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS $13,000 approx. - PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals Deadline: May 14, 2015 McCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH $3,000 approx. - PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Alzheimer Disease Deadline: May 18, 2015 PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Number of awards and value to be determined. Total available $8.300 approx. - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: June 4, 2015 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 cash prize & Citation Certificate Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2015 SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,075 approx. - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Grad Student Research Yields Left-Handed Hammers Studies have shown that left-handed people die, on average, 9 years earlier than the average population. A combination of factors are cited, but the number one cause is attributed to a lack of proper instruments created specifically for lefties. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/grad-student-research-yields-left-handed-hammers/ ) The 2015 Tel Aviv Global Research Scholarships The Tel Aviv Global & Tourism Administration is offering scholarships to support research students (Masters and Doctoral) who bring forward innovative research on the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and, in particular, on Tel Aviv’s stance as a Global City. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Proposals_Global.pdf ) Active Living Centre Grand Opening Celebration! After experiencing some of what the Active Living Centre has to offer, join the excitement and be a part of the celebration that is the official opening of the Active Living Centre! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/activelivingcentre/ ) Tuesday, April 7 at 11am Recreation Services Spring/Summer Registration NOW OPEN Get Active! Registration for Recreation Services spring and summer programs is now open. Our programming season includes Adult Instructional Programs, Spring Intramural Sports, REC Clubs, Training and Certifications and Personal Training and Fitness Assessments. Learn more at uofmactiveliving.ca. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/index.html ) Registration Open Now The 2nd Annual Beyond the Professoriate, a Virtual Conference for PhDs in Career Transition Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://beyondprof.com/ ) Saturday, 2 May 2015 & Saturday, 9 May 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Thesis: Structure and Organization April 8, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778c6… ) Bannatyne Campus CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus How to Collaborate April 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fa4… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html April 3 Good Friday, University Closed APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) 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 (March 25 - 31)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 25 Mar '15

25 Mar '15

March 25 - 31 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1st, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html INDIGENOUS GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT SESSION All Indigenous graduate students at the University of Manitoba are welcome to attend and share their experiences in their programs. Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Indigenous_Stud… ) CANDID: Q&A WITH GRAD STUDENT LEIGH MCCLARTY She'd hate being a dentist, loves live music, and runs a non-profit in Uganda. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/candid-qa-with-grad-student-leigh-mcclarty/?utm_so… ) Surviving Severed Ties A therapy group for those with any kind of relationship struggles including difficulties with past, present, and future interpersonal relationships. Members gain increased self-awareness, coping strategies, interpersonal skills, and social and emotional support through group interactions. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/26/2015&todate=3/26/20… ) March 26th (Noon-2:00 PM) | 474 University Centre Luck Isn't Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/1/2015&todate=3/31/201… ) March 27 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 PM Google Visits the University of Manitoba Two U of M Alumni who now work at Google are coming to Winnipeg next week Thursday. Students will get the chance to talk with representatives from Google at four information sessions throughout the day. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/news-events.html ) Thursday April 2, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities March 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778a2… ) Fort Garry Campus Thesis: Structure and Organization April 8, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778c6… ) Bannatyne Campus CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) April 3 Good Friday, University Closed APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) 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 (March 18 - 25)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 18 Mar '15

18 Mar '15

March 18 - 25 FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES TRAVEL AWARD $750 North America/$1000 International - Master’s & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: STARTS April 1, 2015 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP $2,000 - Master's & PhD 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, 2015 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: APRIL 1, 2015 DR. KARL C. IVARSON SCHOLARSHIP $1,850 - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-soils/ ) Research Field(s): Agriculture, Environment, Geology, Agro-ecology or other related disciplines Deadline: APRIL 22, 2015 MITACS ACCELERATE PHD FELLOWSHIP Three-year PhD fellowship valued at $30,000 per year ($12,000/year partner funds matched by $18,000/year from Mitacs) Read more » ( http://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/accelerate-phd-fellowship ) Research Field(s): OPEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES Deadline: MAY 6, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html INDIGENOUS GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT SESSION All Indigenous graduate students at the University of Manitoba are welcome to attend and share their experiences in their programs. Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Indigenous_Stud… ) Grad Student in Top 40 Under 40 Jason Syvixay, a graduate student in City Planning in the Faculty of Architecture, has been named a finalist in CBC’s Top 40 Under 40. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/cbc-first-batch-of-top-40-finalists-revealed-grad-… ) SCRAWL ON THE WALL Your opportunity to join discussions about respect, integrity, equity and inclusion on campus Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/your-opportunity-to-join-discussions-about-respect… ) MARCH 16 – 20 MFA OPEN STUDIOS Master of Fine Art students at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art are pleased to welcome you to the annual MFA Open Studios Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/youre-invited-mfa-open-studios/ ) MARCH 20, 2015 - 1:00 - 3:00PM Vote & Share Science, Action! Video Finalists Four graduate students from the University of Manitoba have made it to the first round with their videos showcasing an exciting research story in 60 seconds or less. Vote before March 20 and share on Twitter and Facebook. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/1/2015&todate=3/31/201… ) Voting Closes: March 20, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships During Busy Times March 18, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ef6… ) Fort Garry Campus Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities March 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778a2… ) Fort Garry Campus Thesis: Structure and Organization April 8, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778c6… ) Bannatyne Campus CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) April 3 Good Friday, University Closed APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) 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 (March 11 - 17)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 11 - 17) March 11 - 17 CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION Amount Varies - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Liver Cancer, Paediatric, Hepatitis & Tyrosinemia Deadline: March 31, 2015 CD Howe Memorial Foundation Fellowships in Creative Writing & Oral Culture $10,050 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/centres/ccwoc/howe_fellowships/cd_howe_fellowships.html ) Research Field(s): Students with lived experience of indigenous & other oral cultures Deadline: March 16, 2015 V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research n/a - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/environment/awards/vebarber.html ) Research Field(s): Arctic Deadline: April 29, 2015 Graduate Initiative Prize $1,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/environment/awards/gradinitiativeprize.html ) Research Field(s): Global warming, Poverty, Resource exploration & Environmental pollution Deadline: April 24, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (CRERAR, THOMAS ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIPS) 2 awards | $5,000 each - Master's Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Humanities Deadline: April 15th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (FRANK, HEINZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP) $1,450 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Humanities Deadline: April 15th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (E.B. KERNAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP) $3,700 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Business & Engineering Deadline: April 15th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (KRISTJANSSON, ADALSTEINN TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP) $14,900/yr for up to 2 years - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 15th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (SNIDER, DONALD VERNON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP) $8,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Arts & Science Deadline: April 15th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD (UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP) $3,000 - Master's Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Arts & Women Deadline: April 15th, 2015 Irene Knysh Grad School in Ukrainian Issues $4,900 Approx - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies Deadline: April 15, 2015 Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship $8,100 Approx - Master's Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences & Public Health Deadline: April 16, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 3MT Finalists Inspire Audience Congratulations to Rebecca Dielschneider, Immunology (Doctoral) student who took home the First Place trophy & the People’s Choice Award at the Three Minute Thesis for her presentation. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/rebecca-dielschneider-takes-first-place-and-people… ) Indigenous Awareness Week We Are All Treaty People. But what are Treaties? Why are they still relevant? And how they will shape our future? Join us for Indigenous Awareness Week for a series of important discussions on Treaties, Traditional Knowledge and Elders. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/indigenous_connect/5590.html ) Begins: Monday, March 16 Vote & Share Science, Action! Video Finalists Four graduate students from the University of Manitoba have made it to the first round with their videos showcasing an exciting research story in 60 seconds or less. Vote before March 20 and share on Twitter and Facebook. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/1/2015&todate=3/31/201… ) Voting Closes: March 20, 2015 Mitacs Accelerate PhD Fellowship The Mitacs Accelerate PhD fellowship offers PhD students three years of funding and the opportunity to apply their specialized expertise to various research challenges. Read more » ( https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/accelerate-phd-fellowship?utm_… ) Application Deadline: April 15, 2015 Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship Build your career through this competitive two-year postdoctoral fellowship. You’ll focus on management training, while completing an industry research-based project. Read more » ( http://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/elevate?utm_source=Mitacs+Calls+for+Propos… ) Application Deadline: April 23, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Writing for Poster Presentations March 12, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577642… ) Fort Garry Campus Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships During Busy Times March 18, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ef6… ) Fort Garry Campus Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities March 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778a2… ) Fort Garry Campus Thesis: Structure and Organization April 8, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778c6… ) Bannatyne Campus CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) April 3 Good Friday, University Closed 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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IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship) - Deadline Extended to April 1st, 2015
by Sara Sealey 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

Hello Awards Contacts, We have extended the application deadline for the 2015-2016 IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship) to April 1st, 2015. You are welcome to forward this email to your students to encourage them to apply for this award, if they have not done so already. This award is for International Graduate Students - the full criteria for this award can be found by clicking here<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/104.html>. They can apply online via the UM Grad Connect<https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp…> system. The information at the following link will assist them in submitting their IGSS application online: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/igssfaq.html The application takes approximately 15 minutes for students to complete online, so it is easier than ever to apply! If students are unsure if they are eligible, they are welcome to apply and we will be happy to assess their eligibility when their application is received. Students are welcome to direct IGSS inquiries to me at sara.sealey(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sara.sealey@umanitoba.ca> should they have questions that are not answered the information at the link above. Hope you are all enjoying the Spring weather...take care! -Sara -- Sara Sealey, B.A., B.Sc. Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 204-474-6703 Email: sara.sealey(a)umanitoba.ca

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RE: UMGF GPA calculation workshop
by Rowena Krentz 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Hi Pamela, My role primarily deals with UMGF and awards. As I wouldn't want to usurp on admissions and their process, the workshop will be geared towards UMGF calculations and only transcripts for the UMGF competition will be considered. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices. From: Pamela Gordon Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 3:19 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn; Support Staff; Awards Contacts Cc: Rowena Krentz Subject: RE: UMGF GPA calculation workshop Hi is this only for UMGF apps or is this workshop for GPA calculations in general? From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 2:56 PM To: Support Staff; Awards Contacts Cc: Rowena Krentz Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] UMGF GPA calculation workshop Dear support staff and awards contacts, We are holding a two hour UMGF GPA calculation workshop for staff and faculty contacts. This workshop is being held to give participants the opportunity to review samples of weird/tricky transcripts that are being given UMGF consideration. Each attendee may submit a maximum of two samples for review. Please complete the GPA calculation for the transcript, then email the transcript(s), with your calculation included, to rowena.krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rowena.krentz@umanitoba.ca> by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 12. A final calculation and review will be provided at the workshop. Transcripts with completed calculation MUST be emailed by March 12 in order to be considered. Workshop details: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:00 - 11:00 am 319 Education Building Register at https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577457… Registration closes Thursday, March 12, at 4:00 pm. Space is limited to 25 registrants. We hope to see you there! - FGS Awards

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UMGF GPA calculation workshop
by Rebecca Tataryn 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Dear support staff and awards contacts, We are holding a two hour UMGF GPA calculation workshop for staff and faculty contacts. This workshop is being held to give participants the opportunity to review samples of weird/tricky transcripts that are being given UMGF consideration. Each attendee may submit a maximum of two samples for review. Please complete the GPA calculation for the transcript, then email the transcript(s), with your calculation included, to rowena.krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rowena.krentz@umanitoba.ca> by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 12. A final calculation and review will be provided at the workshop. Transcripts with completed calculation MUST be emailed by March 12 in order to be considered. Workshop details: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:00 – 11:00 am 319 Education Building Register at https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577457… Registration closes Thursday, March 12, at 4:00 pm. Space is limited to 25 registrants. We hope to see you there! - FGS Awards

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 4 - 10)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

March 4 - 10 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AIC) – Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship $3,000 to $5,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.aicfoundation.ca/projects ) Research Field(s): Agricultural business, Economics, Finance, Trade Deadline: April 8, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 2014 T2202A Forms Are Available The T2202A form is required to support your Tuition, Education and Textbook Tax Credit claim. You can access your form online through Aurora. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/951.html ) Q&A with a Grad Student Roughly 3,800 students are enrolled in the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Graduate Studies. They come from around the world to study here and UM Today is getting to know some of them on a more personal level. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/candid-qa-with-grad-student-alaide-vences-estudill… ) Q&A with grad student Alaide Vences Estudillo Indigenous Awareness Week We Are All Treaty People. But what are Treaties? Why are they still relevant? And how they will shape our future? Join us for Indigenous Awareness Week for a series of important discussions on Treaties, Traditional Knowledge and Elders. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/indigenous_connect/5590.html ) Begins: Monday, March 16 Visionary Conversations Are you Happy Now? The Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Age. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionaryconvers… ) March 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Robert B. Schultz Theatre ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE OPEN The new Active Living Centre has opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and the community. The building is opening in a phased approach, with users able to access to the 300 level and 400 levels [3rd and 4th floors] which houses the bulk of new cardio, resistance and free weight equipment, as well as a 200-metre indoor track. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-opens-february-25/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies March 5, 2015 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c2f… ) Fort Garry Campus Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills March 10, 2015 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d17… ) Fort Garry Campus Managing Your References With RefWorks (Social Sciences and Humanities) March 10, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577614… ) Fort Garry Campus Tips From REB Chairs on Getting Your Ethics Protocol Approved March 11, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577084… ) Fort Garry Campus Writing for Poster Presentations March 12, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577642… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) April 3 Good Friday, University Closed 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 (Feb 25 - March 3)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Feb 25 - March 3 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AIC) – Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship $3,000 to $5,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.aicfoundation.ca/projects ) Research Field(s): Agricultural business, Economics, Finance, Trade Deadline: April 8, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Cheer on our bright minds at 3MT final competition The public and the University of Manitoba community are invited to cheer on our innovative graduate students as they compete for the First Place ($5,000), Second Place ($2,000) and People’s Choice ($1,000) awards. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/20771/ ) February 25, 2015 | St. John's College - Robert Schultz Theatre @ 7pm ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE OPEN The new Active Living Centre has opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and the community. The building is opening in a phased approach, with users able to access to the 300 level and 400 levels [3rd and 4th floors] which houses the bulk of new cardio, resistance and free weight equipment, as well as a 200-metre indoor track. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-opens-february-25/ ) Computational / Mathematical Finance Workshop This workshop is organized under the new IRCI (Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Initiative) program of Faculty of Science. Presentations at this workshop will project many exciting finance and finance related research works done by professors from various Faculties. Read more » ( http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~cdcecf15 ) Workshop: Feb. 25, 2015 Winter 2015 Exam Locations Exam locations have been added to the Winter 2015 Schedule of Final Exams. Don’t forget, you must remain available until all exams and test obligations are complete! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) Visionary Conversations Are you Happy Now? The Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Age. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionaryconvers… ) March 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Robert B. Schultz Theatre http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Understanding and Navigating the Path of Research Using Animals February 26, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577670… ) Fort Garry Campus Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities February 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c94… ) Fort Garry Campus Intercultural Communication March 3, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d8e… ) Bannatyne Campus Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact March 4, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ea8… ) Fort Garry Campus Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies March 5, 2015 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c2f… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html February 25 Three Minute Thesis Final Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/finalists.html ) Wednesday, February 25, 2015 March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) 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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