March 2025 - Advisor-exchange - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

NEW! RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force)Scholarship- live April 22, 2025 (External)
by Linnea Taylor 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

Hello Advisors, FAA was notified by RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) of an award they created for post-secondary students. Please share this communication with all your eligible students. Exciting News! The RCAF Scholarship application will go live on April 22, 2025—mark your calendars! Student Scholarships – RCAF Foundation<https://rcaffoundation.ca/student-scholarships/> Designed to support Canada’s future aviation and aerospace leaders, these $1,000 scholarships are open to students 25 years old or younger who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada. The scholarships aim to encourage students pursuing S.T.E.M. studies in college or university with aspirations for a career in aviation or aerospace. Application Requirements To apply, students must submit an essay or video answering the following questions: 1. Tell us about yourself and why you are pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace. 2. How will your career path and goals make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field or community? Subscribe to our RCAF Foundation Newsletter to be notified when the application link goes live! 🔗Newsletter – RCAF Foundation<https://rcaffoundation.ca/newsletter/> Bourses d’études – Fondation de l’ARC Grande nouvelle! Le lien de candidature pour la bourse d’études de l’ARC sera disponible à partir du 22 avril 2025—inscrivez cette date à votre agenda! Destinées à la prochaine génération de leaders de l’aviation et de l’aérospatiale au Canada, ces bourses de 1 000 $ sont ouvertes aux étudiants de 25 ans ou moins qui entrent ou poursuivent leurs études postsecondaires au Canada. Elles visent à soutenir les étudiants en STIM qui envisagent une carrière dans ces secteurs. Critères de candidature Les candidats doivent soumettre une dissertation ou une vidéo répondant aux questions suivantes : 1. Parlez-nous de vous et des raisons pour lesquelles vous souhaitez faire carrière dans l’aviation et l’aérospatiale. 2. Comment votre parcours professionnel et vos objectifs contribueront-ils de manière significative à votre domaine ou à votre communauté? Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre de la Fondation de l’ARC pour être informé dès que le lien de candidature sera disponible! 🔗 Infolettre – Fondation de l’ARC<https://rcaffoundation.ca/newsletter/> -- Glenda Galarza Outreach & Administration Coordinator RCAF Foundation www.rcaffoundation.ca<http://www.rcaffoundation.ca/> [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4x9Wy_j27SHco7aXt3WnYE05Ltt…] Thank you, Linnea Taylor, B.A. (She/Her) Award Establishment Lead, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba 422 University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: (204) 474-9261 Linnea.Taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Linnea.Taylor@umanitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. 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]

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NO MEETING TOMORROW
by Ali Wood-Warren 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Microsoft Teams [cid:logo] [cid:40defecf-1c9c-4460-bbd8-ed6bdb649b20] Ali Wood-Warren 4 minutes ago NO MEETING TOMORROW Hi UMAE Members, In December I sent a save the date for a UMAE meeting tomorrow morning, but an invitation was not sent. We're still confirming details and topics for our next meeting, but I expect that we'll have the invitation ready to send to the group early next week, for a meeting to take place the week of April 7-11. See you soon! Ali Go to Teams ><https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:lbeGEhr2lAQYRpYva27CvCwDBD2X3USjaZ…>

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FW: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application
by Ali Wood-Warren 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Morning Advisors, As we get ready for Summer registration next week, please see message from Jane Lastra re Mb Student Aid. Have aa great day! From: Jane Lastra <Jane.Lastra(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:05 AM Subject: FW: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application Importance: High For your information, colleagues. Please share widely. Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 UMSU University Centre Building Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs: Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences. I acknowledge that 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. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. [UMLogoSignature] From: +WPG114 - Student Aid Advisors <studentaidadvisors(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:studentaidadvisors@gov.mb.ca>> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM To: +WPG114 - Student Aid Advisors <studentaidadvisors(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:studentaidadvisors@gov.mb.ca>> Subject: Manitoba Student Aid 2024-2025 Spring-Summer application Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good morning,   We are pleased to advise the 2024-2025 Spring/ Summer application is now available in the Manitoba Student Aid website. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ Please share with your staff members and students who will be registering to your spring and summer programs. Thank you!   Kind regards, Program Advisors / Conseillères et conseillers de programme Manitoba Student Aid / Aide aux étudiants du Manitoba Advanced Education and Training / Éducation postsecondaire et Formation 401-1181 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3G 0T3 / 1181 avenue Portage, bureau 401, Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3G 0T3 Phone / Télé: 204-945-6321 manitobastudentaid.ca<http://www.manitobastudentaid.ca/> / aideauxetudiantsdumanitoba.ca<http://aideauxetudiantsdumanitoba.ca/> For answers to frequently asked questions, visit Frequently asked questions - Manitoba Student Aid | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/applying-for-student-aid/frequently-asked-que…>. Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission may contain legally privileged or confidential information and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, disclosure and use of, or reliance on, the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or email and permanently delete the original message, attachments and all copies. Thank you. / Avis de confidentialité : Le présent courriel et tout fichier joint pourraient contenir des renseignements privilégiés ou de nature confidentielle destinés uniquement à la personne ou à l'organisme à qui ils sont adressés. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire prévu, vous êtes informé qu'il est formellement interdit de distribuer, de copier ou de diffuser le contenu de ce courriel et de tout fichier joint, ou de s'en servir à quelque fin que ce soit sans la permission expresse de l'expéditeur. Si vous avez reçu le présent courriel par erreur, veuillez en aviser immédiatement l'expéditeur par téléphone ou par courriel et supprimer le message original, tout fichier joint et toute copie. Merci. CB

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Important information about the observance of Ramadan
by Ali Wood-Warren 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Good Afternoon, Please see the message from Laurie Schnarr below. Best, Ali [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with low confidence] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) Good afternoon, 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 Ramadan season is upon us. It began on March 1, ends on March 29, and culminates in the 3-day celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which begins on the evening of March 29th. The UM Spiritual Care & Multi-Faith Centre is offering the following information to assist faculty and educators when responding to students who are requesting deferred mid-term exams or quizzes, and extensions on their assignments (such as essays, projects) due to their religious observance: During Ramadan, students will be fasting during the day (no food or drink) from dawn to dusk. [1] For exams and quizzes scheduled in the evenings at times that overlap with the breaking of the fast at dusk (see footnote), please permit students to defer those exams/quizzes or, if they choose to write the exam/quiz, to be allowed to eat and drink accordingly. Students’ needs will vary from student to student. In addition, sleep is greatly impacted as religiously observant individuals will be engaging in nightly prayers (which could finish as late as 10:30pm-11pm). They then need to wake up to start the fast before dawn (see footnote below). In combination with daily fasting, the shortened nights often contribute to feelings of fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which may negatively impact students’ ability to write early morning exams, be attentive at or attend early morning classes (before 10am). Please give care and consideration to the needs of these students. Finally, Eid ul-Fitr is the most important holiday in the Muslim calendar, signifying the end of Ramadan. It 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 variation in the Muslim community about which date is Eid ul-Fitr, with some celebrating on March 29th, others on March 30th, and others on March 31st. If you receive deferred exam/quiz requests or assignment extensions on these grounds, please consider them as valid circumstances. If you have questions about a deferral or extension 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>. [1] Dawn (the beginning of the fast) starts anywhere from 6:20 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. depending on the day. Dusk (the ending of the fast) starts anywhere from 6:11 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. With the time change and longer days, dusk extends later and later as the month progresses. Thank you. …Laurie 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 Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marcia.Davies@umanitoba.ca>: 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, Ininew, Anisininew, 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 through meaningful action 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]

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Changes to Registration Overrides - March 17th
by Elfie Smith 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

Hello UMAE, Following up on an email sent in February, and based on discussions held with the FLOW group, we are moving forward with changes to registration overrides, effective March 17, 2025. In SSB9 (New Aurora), Advisors will no longer be able to use self-service for registration overrides; all overrides will need to be entered in Banner admin pages. We will be making the switch to use Banner admin pages prior to summer registration, removing it from Aurora Classic on March 17th. This will allow staff to adjust to this change during the summer registration period to prepare for the fall/winter registration period. If you require any guidance, please see the updated protocol for [?pdf icon] Registration Overrides<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/um-intranet-student-records-ma…> found on SharePoint: Student registration<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-student-records-ma…>. Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her) Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records University of Manitoba https://umanitoba.ca/registrar Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the National 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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Follow-Up: RO Connections Meeting and Key Resources
by Amy Franck 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

You are receiving this message as a member of the RO - Advisor Network<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-communications-with-stud…>. Please distribute within your unit, as necessary. This email is for information only, no response is necessary. _____ Team, Thank you for attending our first RO Connections meeting! Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your participation. Please feel free to view and share the recording as needed. RO Connections meeting v2.mp4<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/ERftycG5jeFCuSZxwB1ibb…> https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ROConnections/ERftycG5jeFCuSZxwB1ibb… Our team will now review your feedback and gather insights that will help determine future RO Connections topics. For those who are not aware of some of the online resources available to staff regarding key RO functions, please visit the following sites: Staff common sites Grades<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-final-grades> Registration<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-student-records-manageme…> Scheduling<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-classroom-scheduling-and…> Aurora<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-aurora#aurora-student> Student resources Registration<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration> Registration Steps<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/registration/registration-steps> Estimated Tuition fees page<https://umanitoba.ca/explore/student-experience/tuition-and-financial-suppo…> (Undergrad only) Aurora<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/aurora> Aurora how tos<https://www.umanitoba.ca/registrar/aurora/aurora-how-to> If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you Wendy, Micheal, Liz, Kerri, and Amy Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. 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. 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.

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RO Connections meeting
by Amy Franck 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

The Registrar’s Office is excited to announce RO Connections, a meeting that will bring together the Registrar’s Office and the UM advising and academic support community. This session is a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and build a shared understanding of how we collaborate to support students. An agenda will be provided closer to the scheduled date. Agenda: * Welcome to RO Connections * Registrar's Office Overview * Data Integrity * Wrap up and what's next Best regards, RO Connections Team: Wendy, Micheal, Liz, Kerri, and Amy ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a5lzCjTq5hNiVI0du7Hh47MYsQYlk…> Meeting ID: 212 923 904 481 Passcode: yy2i6Uq7 ________________________________ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca Video ID: 113 146 527 4 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1131465274> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=cfd9c2eb-3ab5-4972-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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