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Manitoba Advising Professionals
by Kirk Dowson 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good morning U of M friends. It was suggested that I send this to the U of M Advisor Exchange in the event that there are some of you who don't know about M.A.P. or did not receive my previous emails. If you do, and you did, please accept my apology for yet another email to hit your inbox. I am writing to let you know that the 2024 M.A.P. Conference is just one week away and yes, there are still tickets left. With topics such as Generative AI, Truth and Reconciliation, Career Advising, 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion, and Volunteerism, plus a full 90 minute lunch for catching up with old colleagues and networking, it is sure to be a rewarding day. Full conference details and registration can be found here<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1038324144467?aff=oddtdtcreator> We are looking forward to seeing you next week. You can learn more about MAP here<https://mbadvisors.ca/> I am also writing to remind you that the current Board of Directors 2-year term is coming to an end and I am appealing to the membership to consider volunteering for MAP's Board of Directors. MAP believes that providing professional development and networking opportunities for personnel of Manitoba's post-secondary institutions is as important today as MAP's founders did in 1997. Serving on MAP's Board of Directors allows you to have a say in what those opportunities are. Registering for the 2024 conference as a new or non-current member includes a 2024 membership so you are able to join the Board of Directors for 2025 and/or vote for any members who are seeking a spot of the Board. Typically, the MAP board meets for two hours once a month with bi-weekly meetings during the later conference-planning time in September and October. Typical tasks outside of the meetings are contacting potential presenters, arranging for conference or workshop locations and catering, updating membership lists, sending emails. The same type of tasks that most of us do every day. So, please consider volunteering for a spot on the Board of Directors and help keep the Manitoba Advising Professionals going strong by filling out and submitting a nomination form by clicking this link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqBqKhjtUK3DqPT2wWK_mbL3Na3WiwpMQ…> If the link does not work, try copying and pasting the full URL into your browser https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqBqKhjtUK3DqPT2wWK_mbL3Na3WiwpMQ… If you have any questions about what it is like to work with a great group of people doing great things, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Kirk Kirk Dowson, Chair Manitoba Advising Professionals Board of Directors c/o The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 204.258.2966 Manitoba Advising Professionals<https://mbadvisors.ca/> [logo_tagline]

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Get to know New Aurora Registration: Hands-On Sessions
by Elfie Smith 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Hello everyone, This message is intended for academic advisors who assist students with registration. As part of the Aurora Modernization Project, registration functionality will be moving to New Aurora on November 21st. The Advising community is invited to try out the registration functionality in New Aurora at hands-on sessions. Advisors will be given access to a test environment where they can familiarize themselves with the new registration system with Aurora Modernization Project team members available to answer any questions and help troubleshoot any issues. Please sign up for one or both of the following sessions, using this form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uK7…>: * Thursday, November 7th 9:00 - 10:30 (virtual) * Wednesday, November 13th 1:30 - 3:00 (in-person on the Fort Garry campus - bring your own laptop) Once you sign up, you will receive an Outlook invitation for your calendar. Sign-up is required three (3) business days prior to the session to ensure access to the test environment. If you missed the Aurora Modernization Project Town Hall held on October 28th, please see the recording available on SharePoint<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernizati…>. If you are also interested in reviewing draft "how-to" videos being prepared for students, please find them on this site<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora/SitePages/a…>. These are still being refined but will give you an idea of what we are working on. We look forward to having these sessions to answer your questions and build your familiarity with the new functionality! 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 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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Foodbank Event on October 31, 2024
by Jane Lastra 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Sent on behalf of the UM Food Bank Team! We are getting closer to the UofM Food Bank SPOOKTACULAR CANDY SALE, and we would love your support to make this event a huge success! This fun and exciting fundraiser will help us raise essential funds for the students who rely on our food bank every month. We also want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has already donated candy to support this cause! If you would like to purchase some spooky treats, here are the details for the candy sale: Candy Sale Details: * Dates: October 31st * Location: University Centre (UMSU)* and Armes Building (SSA Lounge) *Please note: The Food Bank will now be accepting card payments at our University Centre table! * Times: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Our dedicated volunteers have been hard at work preparing spooky candy bags, which will be available for purchase during the event for as little as $3! You can also surprise your colleagues at UofM by purchasing a candy bag and arranging a fun, spooky delivery with our volunteers. Every dollar raised will directly support the purchase of food and hygiene products for students in need. As Halloween approaches, we want to remind you that it is not too late to contribute! We are still accepting candy donations until October 29th. If you would like to donate a bag or box of your favorite Halloween treats, please drop them off at the following locations: Candy Drop-Off Locations: * 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: 422 University Center (Financial Aid and Awards Office) * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: 518 University Center (Food Bank) If your office or group would like to make a larger donation, just send us an email at foodbank(a)umanitoba.ca, and we will arrange a pick-up with our team of volunteers. Thank you so much for your continued support in making this event a success! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @uofm_foodbank<https://www.instagram.com/uofm_foodbank/> to stay updated on the sale and other initiatives. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We are looking forward to a spooky and successful event! Best, Food Bank Team foodbank(a)umanitoba.ca | 204-474-9850 University of Manitoba Food Bank 518 University Centre | UM Fort Garry Campus Hours of operation | Monday to Friday| 10:00am-4:00pm Website: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/u-m-food-bank Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! 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.

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Career Month 2024 - Promotion to Students
by Lisa MacPherson 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Hello UM colleagues, hope you've had a great fall term so far! As you may already know, November is Career Month! We've partnered with UMSU and the Alumni Association again this year to host a range of events. A full schedule, along with career articles and more, can be found on our UM Career Month website: https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning/career-month. Please visit the event listing by week and click each title to view event details and for registration. As with past years, for each event attended, students can enter the $1000 tuition draw, courtesy of the UM Alumni Association. Students attending appts at Career Services in the month of November can also enter the draw. Some key events to note are: * Career Month Kick-off: Mon, Nov 4 - Visit the Career Month booth hosted by Career Services, Alumni Association and UMSU for refreshments, activities and to learn about events * Fort Garry campus - 10 am to noon (1st floor UMSU University Centre) * Bannatyne campus - 11:30 am 1:00 pm (2nd floor Brodie Centre) * Volunteer Fair - Wed, Nov 6, 10am to 2pm (1st floor, UMSU University Centre) - In partnership with Volunteer Manitoba organizations such as HSC, Canadian Blood Services, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. UMSU will also have a booth to speak to their volunteer opportunities. * Arts Career Round Table event - Wed, Nov 20, 5 to 8pm (Marshall McLuhan Hall, 2nd floor UMSU University Centre) - The Faculty of Arts, Arts Student Body Council, and Career Services are co-hosting an evening of "Speed Networking" where Arts students can network and discuss career options with alumni working in a wide variety of professions, from social service to business to government. Regisration is required. * Mini Indigenous Career Fair - Wed, Nov 27, 1 to 3pm (Main floor, Migizi Agamik) - Employers attending include BMO, Richardson International, St. Amant and SEED Winnipeg. As you connect with students, please do share information about Career Month. If you have space in your offices to include the poster or monitor ad (attached), we'd greatly appreciate it. Instructors and professors, if it's possible for you to share the slide at the start of classes, we've included this in a PPT doc. Career Month is also a great time to share career stories with students, including those about your own career journey. Thanks for your support, Lisa Lisa MacPherson (She/Her) Career Services Lead Coordinator, University of Manitoba, Career Services 474 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8629 | Front desk: (204) 474-9456 [cid:image001.png@01DB2550.58225CE0] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, 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.

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Food Bank Coordinator Position Vacancy
by Jane Lastra 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Hello colleagues, Kindly share with your students as you feel is appropriate. Many thanks on behalf of my Food Bank Team! …Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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CORRECTION: Referral to ELC – international students on academic/disciplinary suspension
by Alicia Franco Espinosa 21 Oct '24

21 Oct '24

Dear Academic Advisors: Please ignore my previous email and read this one. I am writing to provide information about an option for International students whose first language is not English and who are facing or on academic or disciplinary suspension. These students may benefit from a referral to the English Language Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre> to explore enrolment in the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP)<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/intensive-academic-english>. These students should be advised to make an appointment with a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) from the International Centre before making a decision about the IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf>. It is important that international students understand the impacts of transferring from a degree program to an ELC program on their study permit conditions; eligibility to work in Canada while studying at the ELC; and their eligibility to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after the eventual completion of their degree program. The IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf> provides international students with the language and academic skills necessary to succeed in their degree studies. Students learn how to: * Write summaries, essays and research papers with a focus on academic integrity * Develop listening skills through lectures * Develop reading and vocabulary strategies * Practice pronunciation and speaking strategies to improve comprehensibility * Give presentations * Participate in discussions * Review English grammar For more curriculum information, please review the course content<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/course-information#course-cont…>. Benefits of the IAEP include: * In-person, remote and hybrid delivery options * September, January and May start dates * Average class size is less than 12 students per class * Highly qualified and experienced instructors For more information about the IAEP, and how we can support international students, please contact the ELC at elc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elc@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9251. Thank you, Alicia Alicia Franco-Espinosa, BA, MBA (She/Her) Director, English Language Centre Student Engagement & Success University of Manitoba 520 University Centre<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> CANADA<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Tel: 204-474-9325<tel:204-474-9325> Cell: 204-227-0010<tel:204-227-0010> Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/elc<http://umanitoba.ca/elc> Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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You're invited to Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference
by Karin Nowak-Bailey 18 Oct '24

18 Oct '24

Let's get together! We're hosting a new event, and we'd love to see you there. Join us for Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference, November 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Register soon because space is limited. We hope you're able to join us! [Event Logo] https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-advising-professionals-26th-annual-con…

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Referral to ELC – international students on academic/disciplinary suspension
by Alicia Franco Espinosa 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Dear Academic Advisors: I am writing to provide information about an option for International students whose first language is not English and who are facing or on academic or disciplinary suspension. These students may benefit from a referral to the English Language Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre> to explore enrolment in the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP)<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/intensive-academic-english> as a way to maintain their full-time student status, for IRCC purposes. These students should be advised to make an appointment with a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) from the International Centre before making a decision about the IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf>. It is important that international students understand the impacts of transferring from a degree program to an ELC program on their study permit conditions; eligibility to work in Canada while studying at the ELC; and their eligibility to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after the eventual completion of their degree program. The IAEP<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-06/elc-english-flyer-web.pdf> provides international students with the language and academic skills necessary to succeed in their degree studies. Students learn how to: * Write summaries, essays and research papers with a focus on academic integrity * Develop listening skills through lectures * Develop reading and vocabulary strategies * Practice pronunciation and speaking strategies to improve comprehensibility * Give presentations * Participate in discussions * Review English grammar For more curriculum information, please review the course content<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/course-information#course-cont…>. Benefits of the IAEP include: * In-person, remote and hybrid delivery options * September, January and May start dates * Average class size is less than 12 students per class * Highly qualified and experienced instructors For more information about the IAEP, and how we can support international students, please contact the ELC at elc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elc@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9251. Thank you, Alicia Alicia Franco-Espinosa, BA, MBA (She/Her) Director, English Language Centre Student Engagement & Success University of Manitoba 520 University Centre<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> CANADA<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> Tel: 204-474-9325<tel:204-474-9325> Cell: 204-227-0010<tel:204-227-0010> Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/elc<http://umanitoba.ca/elc> Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Academic Advisor / Awards Coordinator posting
by Taylor Friesen 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Hello Advising Exchange, The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has posted an 18-month term position for an AA2 - Academic Advisor / Awards Coordinator. Please see job posting for more details: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=32301. The deadline to apply is May 7th. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! Thanks, Taylor Taylor Friesen (she/her) | B.Sc. (HNS), RD Student Services Supervisor Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Taylor.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Taylor.Friesen@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA9659.153D0FF0]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation

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Next steps: unpaid fall 2024 tuition fees
by Jane Lastra 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

Hello everyone, This message is being sent to you in collaboration with Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office. We wanted to provide you with an update on upcoming processes to handle outstanding fall term fees. As you are regularly in touch with students, please encourage them to check their UM email accounts as this information will be sent to them via email over the next few weeks. This information is for advisors only, please do not repost on social media sites. To ensure you have information at your fingertips, here are some important pieces for you: 1. The fall term fee payment deadline was October 2nd. 2. The first late fee was applied to student accounts on October 7th, in the amount of $50. 3. An email will be sent to students who have an outstanding balance, and holds will be placed on accounts by approximately October 10th. 4. On approximately October 16th, Finance will send a ‘deregistration’ notice to students who still owe. The email will advise that students must clear up all owing fees by October 31st or they will be subject to deregistration. 5. The second late fee will be placed on November 1st: * $50 on balances between $500 and $1,000 * $100 on balances over $1,000 1. De-registration from winter 2025 classes (and winter/summer spanned classes) will begin the week of November 4th. Students who are on hold or de-registered from classes due to an outstanding balance should make arrangements to pay their fees as soon as possible. To learn more, visit the this page<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/pay-your-tuition#what-if-i-dont…>. My best, ….Jane Jane Lastra (she/her) Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Office: (204) 474-9532 jane.lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jane.lastra@umanitoba.ca> 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. [UMLogoSignature]

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