March 2024 - Advisor-exchange - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Aurora Modernization Project Update
by Elfie Smith 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Hi everyone, Attached is an update on the Aurora Modernization Project with important information about the roll-out approach for 2024. This memo, along with additional information is also available on the project SharePoint site<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernizati…>. My apologies if you have received this through another source already, but we wanted to make sure to reach this group. Please submit any questions through the SharePoint Site<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernization-pro…> and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. Take care! Elfie Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her) Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records University of Manitoba Mobile: (431) 338-3049 elfie.smith(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elfie.smith@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature]

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FW: NURS 2100 - Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan
by Karla Blackwell 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

Hello, Advisors! I would like to share the following elective course that is being offered this summer: NURS 2100: Introduction to Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan. Important to note, this is an interdisciplinary and intergenerational course - it is applicable to and we welcome students from any department or discipline to register! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Karla [cid:2dbcb18b-7357-4bd0-be0e-d9ff2d54132f] Karla Blackwell, BSc (HNS) Coordinator Student Services and Advising Team College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 269 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [Text Description automatically generated] Phone: 204.474.6733 karla.blackwell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:karla.blackwell@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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FW: Important information about the observance of Ramadan during the 2024 Winter term exam period
by Ali Wood-Warren 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Please see the message below sent from Laurie Schnarr. Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DA739D.65EF1D00]Tel: 431 275-0984 Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! Follow us on Instagram! @UMFirstYearCentre<https://www.instagram.com/UMfirstyearcentre/> I am grateful to the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, Dene, and Red River Metis peoples, on whose lands I live and to the people of Shoal Lake 40, in Treaty 3 territory, whose water I drink. ________________________________ [cid:cea46847-2c10-4864-a03f-ea35d8fb033d] Dear Colleagues, Please forward this email to members of your team who provide advisement and support to students in your faculty/college/school. As you may be aware, the upcoming exam period overlaps with the conclusion of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The UM Spiritual Care & Multifaith Centre is offering the following information that we hope is helpful when responding to students who are making deferred exam requests due to their observance of Eid: * Ramadan begins on March 11th, [1] culminating with Eid on April 10th this year (note- the dates vary year to year and may not always overlap with the final exam period). * During this time, students will be fasting during the day (no food or drink), only breaking their fast daily at sundown (approx. 8:00 p.m.). [2] For exams scheduled in evenings that may overlap with this, students should be permitted to defer exams or, if they choose to write the exam, be allowed to eat and drink accordingly. This could vary from student to student. * In addition, sleep is greatly impacted as individuals will be waking at 5:00 a.m.[3] daily and also engaging in nightly prayers. In combination with the daily fasting, this can contribute to feelings of fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which may impact their ability to write morning exams. * Finally, Eid is the most important holiday in the Muslim calendar and should be considered in the same way as Christmas Day or Good Friday. Muslim students should not be expected to write exams on this date. Please note that there is some division in the Muslim community about which date Eid is to be celebrated on, with some celebrating on April 10/11 and others on April 11/12 or April 12/13, depending on the sighting of the New Moon. If you receive deferred exam requests on these grounds, they should be considered valid circumstances. If you have questions about a deferral request, please feel free to contact Heather Morris<mailto:Heather%20Morris%20%3cHeather.Morris@umanitoba.ca%3e>, Edgar French<mailto:Edgar%20French%20%3cEdgar.French@umanitoba.ca%3e>, or Natasha Ali<mailto:Natasha%20Ali%20%3cNatasha.Ali@umanitoba.ca%3e>. Thank you. ....Laurie _________ 1 According to Manitoba Islamic Association, Monday, March 11 is the first day of fasting. 2 The breaking of the fast will vary each day, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. throughout the month. 3 The starting of the fast will also vary each day throughout the month, from 6:20 a.m. to 5:15 a.m. Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.6919 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: 204.474.6917 Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside Indigenous students, colleagues, friends, and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth and contribute to lasting positive change. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner. [UMLogoSignature] [signature_4028178315] ________________________________ ________________________________ [1] According to Manitoba Islamic Association, Monday March 11 is the first day of fasting. [2] The breaking of the fast will vary each day, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. throughout the month. [3] The starting of the fast will also vary each day throughout the month, from 6:20 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.

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