August 2026 - Advisor-exchange - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Connecting with Care-2026-2027 Session Dates
by Jaclyn Angel 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

This email is being sent on behalf of Arlana Vadnais, Associate Director, Wellness & Prevention ______________________________________________________ You are invited to… Connecting with Care: Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-Being Within Your Role Mental health is integral to student success and overall well-being, and can be influenced by a myriad of individual, social, institutional and systemic factors. When students experience challenges to their mental health, they often seek support from UM staff with whom they are most often in contact…you! If you have questions about how to best support students, how to define your boundaries of care and stick to them, how to effectively refer students to available resources, and how to take care of yourself in the process - this conversation series is for you! Join David Ness and Arlana Vadnais from Student Counselling and Wellness to discuss common student mental health concerns and answer your questions about mental health resources and situations you’ve encountered. Dates: September 25, 2026 October 27, 2026 November 25, 2026 January 25, 2027 February 24, 2027 March 30, 2027 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Student Counselling Centre* (474 UMSU University Centre) Register<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…> to attend one or more conversations. For more information email Jaclyn.Angel(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jaclyn.Angel@umanitoba.ca> We look forward to seeing you! Arlana Vadnais, M.A. (she/her<https://pronouns.org/she-her>) Associate Director, Wellness & Prevention Student Counselling and Wellness Student Support University of Manitoba 474 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙R3T 2N2 (204) 918-9151 Student Affairs – We empower learners to achieve their highest potential Read our new Strategic Plan: Reimagining the Student Experience at UM (2025-2030)<Student%20Affairs%20–%20We%20empower%20learners%20to%20achieve%20their%20highest%20potential> The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. 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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Fw: REGISTER NOW: Exciting Offerings for MUSC electives
by DFoM Advising 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Advisors, We have a couple of exiting courses we still have room for registration that include those open to non-music students. Can you please circulate that we have the below offerings that still have room for registration: Thank you! Sam Fall 2026 term MUSC 3016 (A01) CRN 27518 The Business of Music with a local producer and musician This course will introduce students to the business side of music. It will provide a survey of music business topics including artist management, music marketing, rights and royalties, concert promotion, contracts, grants and funding, and financial planning. Students in all genres, including classical, jazz, pop, folk, and more, will learn from experienced industry professionals, gain insight into industry roles, and acquire skills required to succeed in the music business. The course will prepare students for a professional future in music with tools to navigate the sector as a songwriter/composer, performer, arts worker, or industry professional. May not be held with MUSC 3830 when titled Business of Music. Open to all UM Students MUSC 3830 (T50) CRN 26536 Intro to Game Audio with Mack Enns This course offers a hands-on introduction to how sound and music shape the experience of video games. Students will explore the creative, aesthetic, and technical roles of game audio through guided projects, critical listening, and real-world examples from contemporary games. No programming or prior audio experience is required. Through practical experimentation with intuitive, industry-standard tools such as FMOD Studio, students will learn foundational principles of game audio design, including interactive music, sound effects, and audio implementation. Projects will include creative exercises inspired by games such as Celeste and other accessible 2D titles, allowing students to explore how sound contributes to gameplay, storytelling, and player experience. Open to all UM Students.

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Resilient U - New UM Program for Students
by Bryanna Barker 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Good morning everyone, I am reaching out with some exciting news. Student Counselling and Wellness - Student Wellness<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-wellness> is launching a new program this year called Resilient U (RU)!<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-wellness/resilient-u> Resilient U is designed to help students build their capacity to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and connect with a network of support. Through the program, students will explore the concept of resilience and its role in academic success while developing practical strategies to support their well-being and academic journey. Participants will engage in a combination of online and in-person learning opportunities, including Healthy U<https://www.healthyuofm.com/> one-to-one coaching sessions and community connection events. The program will run from September 2026 through April 2027.Registration is now open and will close on September 18, 2026. We invite you to visit our new webpage<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-wellness/resilient-u> to learn more about the program. If you think it may benefit students you work with, we encourage you to share it with them and/or other members of your team! A promotional poster, TV/deck slide, and a link to our Instagram page<https://www.instagram.com/p/DbeAVvxmpbs/?img_index=1> are also attached for your convenience. We are excited about the potential of Resilient U and hope it will support students in developing and strengthening their personal resilience throughout their time at UM. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We would be happy to chat further! Have a great week. Bryanna Barker, RPN (she/her) Coordinator, Student Health and Wellness Education - Student Support University of Manitoba 469 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (p) 204 295 9032 Office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday. If you are in need of immediate mental health assistance, please utilize crisis resources by phoning 204 786 8686 or present to the Crisis Response Center at 817 Bannatyne Ave. Student Affairs - We empower learners to achieve their highest potential Read our new Strategic Plan: Reimagining the Student Experience at UM (2025-2030) here<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-affairs/strategic-plan> The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. 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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Admission Office Update
by Erin Stone 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Dear Faculty Advisors and Admissions Contacts: Hope you are doing well and enjoying the last few weeks before the start of the school year! I am reaching out to share a couple of updates from the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Over the past year, our office has been working on significant improvements to both our admission requirement pages and application portal. These changes are intended to provide a better experience for students while also improving our administrative processes for maintaining, updating, and ensuring consistency of information. New Admission Requirement Portal One of the changes is we have built a new admission requirement portal that will be embedded on our website. Using this new portal, students will be able to easily look up admission requirements by program and term, with a seamless transition from the requirements information directly into the application for the selected program. The information displayed on the portal pages is being pulled directly from Slate. This allows us to use the same information and details throughout the admissions process, reducing duplication and ensuring greater consistency. It will also make it easier for us to maintain and manage admission requirements as changes are made through the Senate processes. With this change, it is important to note that the current admission requirement pages on the Explore Drupal pages will no longer be used. We will keep the pages available for several weeks following the launch of the new portal but, they will eventually be removed. If you have linked any materials or communications to your program specific requirement webpages, please redirect them to this general website page as that is where the new requirement look up portal will reside: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements It is recommended to not link to the specific program once in the portal as they will be adjusted by term and year as we move forward. New Applicant Application Portal in Slate The second change, which will primarily benefit students, is our new application portal in the application system. The new portal has a much cleaner and more intuitive design and provides applicants with significantly more information throughout the application process. Students will be able to more easily see their application status, required documentation, outstanding items, and next steps, providing greater transparency and guidance throughout the admissions process. We are very excited to be rolling out these changes and believe they will provide a much-improved experience for applicants while also supporting more efficient and consistent admissions processes. Thank you for your continued support as we implement these improvements. The new changes are being implemented on Monday, August 17, 2026. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Please also feel free to share this with other people in your unit as appropriate. Thanks, Erin -- Erin Stone (she/her) Deputy Registrar and Director of Admissions Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services University of Manitoba 421 UMSU University Centre 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office: (204) 474-8815 Erin.Stone(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Erin.Stone@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca/> The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. [UMLogoSignature]

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Introducing One-At-A-Time counselling Sessions (OAATS) at the SCC
by Jaclyn Angel 13 Aug '26

13 Aug '26

This email is being sent on behalf of David Ness, Director, Student Counselling and Wellness ______________________________________________________ Beginning August 2026, the Student Counselling Centre (SCC)<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-counselling-centre> introduced a new way for University of Manitoba students to access mental health support: One-at-a-Time counselling Sessions (OAATS). OAATS is designed to provide students with timely, focused support for the issues that matter most. With OAATS, students can: * Access counselling sooner with appointments available throughout the week. * Focus on their most important concern in a single, meaningful counselling session. * Develop practical strategies and next steps they can begin using right away. * Receive compassionate, professional support in a welcoming environment. * Return for additional sessions when appropriate or be connected with ongoing counselling and other services (groups/workshops<https://umanitoba.ca/student%20counselling/groups-workshops>) if needed. * Choose in-person or virtual appointments (when appropriate) to meet their needs. OAATS is replacing traditional intake appointments and can be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance either in-person, by telephone or online<https://counselling-forms.ad.umanitoba.ca/TitaniumWeb/>. When referring a student, simply encourage them to contact the SCC. You do not need to determine what type of counselling the student requires. OAATS services are available to all University of Manitoba students, ICM and English Language Centre students as well as students on suspension or leave. The SCC will continue to offer traditional ongoing individual counselling services for students when appropriate and will also continue to offer counselling groups and workshops. Students do not need to attend an OAATS session to register in one of their groups or workshops. Please feel free to reach out to our reception desk at 204-474-8592 if you have any questions. Sincerely, David Ness, Associate Professor (He/Him) Director, Student Counselling and Wellness Student Affairs 474 UMSU University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph. (204) 474-8619 Reception. (204) 474-8592 Fax. (204) 474-7558 David.Ness(a)UManitoba.ca<mailto:David.Ness@UManitoba.ca> https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students Student Affairs - We empower learners to achieve their highest potential Read our new Strategic Plan: Reimagining the Student Experience at UM (2025-2030)<Student%20Affairs%20-%20We%20empower%20learners%20to%20achieve%20their%20highest%20potential> With humility and respect, I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, 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. The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. 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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FMLY 4300: Field Experience
by Karen Holmes 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Good afternoon advisors! I hope that you are all having a great summer. Family Social Sciences have asked me to share a course with you all. FMLY 4300: Field Experience. It is a 6 credit hour course that runs September to April. The only restriction for the course is Instructor approval. It is open to all faculties. If you would like to share among your students that would be great. There are still spots available for fall 2026 and winter 2027 for those students that want to gain practical experience in a community setting. If you have any questions about the course please contact chelsea.jalloh(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:chelsea.jalloh@umanitoba.ca> Have a great day. Thank you. Karen Holmes, B.A. (Adv.), B.Sc. (Hons.) Pronouns: she/her Senior Academic Advisor Interdisciplinary Health Program Family Social Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DD25A0.8C398D80] 202 Human Ecology Building | 35 Chancellor Circle | Winnipeg, MB | R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8992 | Email: IHP.Advisors(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:IHP.Advisors@umanitoba.ca> IHP Website <https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/interdisciplinary-health-program-ihp> Academic Calendar (IHP)<https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/health-sciences/interdis…> Academic Calendar (FSS)<https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/health-sciences/medicine…> Please note the following: All student emails should include your full name, student number and home Faculty information. All UofM student emails should come from your UofM email address. For more information - https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/student-email-policy The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Welcome Day Review
by Ali Wood-Warren 04 Aug '26

04 Aug '26

Hi Everyone, ***Please forgive multiple invitations to the event. We have invited folks from several lists and there may be duplicates. Please join Ali Wood and Ogechi Agba as we review our plans for UM Orientation events Prep Week and Welcome Day. We'll share some ways you can engage your students and opportunities to connect as we welcome our newest Bisons to the herd. Please feel free to share this invitation with staff, colleagues and supervisors who may be interested in what we have planned. Session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Hope to see you then! Ali _______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226404774729750?p=h7Hvrv8Lw6haDH6VoI Meeting ID: 226 404 774 729 750 Passcode: QS653ys9 ________________________________ Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> | System reference<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTI2NTIzODUtNjVmMi00…> Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: teams(a)cvi.umanitoba.ca<mailto:teams@cvi.umanitoba.ca> Video ID: 116 558 350 3 More info<https://pexip.me/teams/cvi.umanitoba.ca/1165583503> For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=40defecf-1c9c-4460-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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