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Canada Open Sessions - Application Support (McCall MacBain Scholarships)
by Jane Lastra 22 Jul '24

22 Jul '24

Good morning colleagues, Please share as appropriate. Many thanks, ….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] The McCall MacBain Scholarship Foundation is in the application period and inviting students to open sessions for Canadian universities to support their application questions and encourage them to complete their references. I would like your support in sharing this invitation with students from all faculties. Here you can find the three sessions available for August: Canadian Universities Open Information Sessions: Pacific Time Central Time Atlantic Time Date: Thursday, August 8th Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-pacific Date: Thursday, August 15th Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-prairies Date: Wednesday, August 21st Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm AT Format: Online RSVP: https://bit.ly/CA-atlantic Also, we are offering sessions with Faculties McGill admission officers and Deans for candidates who have questions about McGill’s application process: Faculty co-hosted: Education Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/education> EDT Faculty co-hosted: Medicine and Health Sciences Friday, August 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM EDT<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/mhs> Faculty co-hosted: Music Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM<https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/music> EDT Thanks in advance for sharing this information, and let me know if you need anything else. Warm regards, Lorena Sora (she/her) Marketing and Outreach Officer / Agente de marketing et recrutement McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill 772, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 4e étage, Montréal (QC) H3A 1G1 mccallmacbainscholars.org<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/>

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FW: Supports for Bangladeshi Students
by Ali Wood-Warren 19 Jul '24

19 Jul '24

Please see the message that was sent to Bangladeshi students earlier this week. From: International Centre <International(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:International@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM To: International Centre <International(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:International@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Supports for Bangladeshi Students Good afternoon, It is our hope that this message finds you and your family well and safe. We are aware of the escalation of violence in Bangladesh and recognize that this must be a difficult time for you, your family, friends, and community. We encourage you to reach out to the International Centre, and/or mental health support services on campus if you are feeling distressed or need emotional support. Your health and well-being are priorities for us. The International Centre is here to support you and connect you with resources, either on or off campus. If you are an international student, the International Student Advisors are available Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. If you’d like to be connected with an ISA, you can contact our Receptionist at international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-8501, book an appointment online<https://3615.waitwell.ca/> or drop-in at 541 UMSU University Centre. The University of Manitoba has excellent mental health supports through our Student Counselling Centre (SCC)<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-students>. The SCC offers a variety of options, which include individual counselling. Their services are confidential and free of charge to UM students. Should you wish to talk to one of their professionals, please call their front desk 204-474-8592 to schedule an appointment with one of their confidential intake and triage workers to discuss your situation and gain support. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST. The above website also includes off-campus counselling, should you need to seek help outside of their business hours. The Empower Me mental health and wellness service is also available to you if you have UMSU health coverage. This service can be accessed by calling connecting with their website at: https://www.studentcare.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_EmpowerMe…. Additional resources also include Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services>, Student Advocacy and Case Management<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy> and Student Services at Bannatyne Campus<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-services-bannatyne-campus> (only for students studying at the Bannatyne campus). Affected students who could benefit from special academic arrangements, such as deferrals or extensions, are encouraged to reach out to their professors directly or an Academic Advisor<https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising> in their faculty of registration as soon as they are able to. For programs and services offered by Financial Aid and Awards, please see here<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards>. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any help or have concerns about how the current situation might impact your studies or well-being. We are here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need to continue your education successfully. Take care and stay safe. We are thinking of you and are here for you during this difficult time. Warm regards, The International Centre International Centre, Student Affairs University of Manitoba | 541 UMSU University Centre | Winnipeg MB, R3T 2N2 (p)204-474-8501 | (f) 204-474-7562 umanitoba.ca/international Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um.international/> @um.international. Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, 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 our 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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Student Services Coordinator: Price Faculty of Engineering
by Karen Dow 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

Dear UMAE Members, I am excited to share that the Price Faculty of Engineering is hiring a Student Services Coordinator<https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=33660>. We are searching for a strong, positive leader with a passion for undergraduate student engagement and success to lead our Faculty Student Services and Advising team. This position has 3 direct reports in the Student Services Team (Preliminary Program Advisor, Awards and Data Coordinator, and Room Booking Coordinator) and provides leadership to the Faculty Advising Team of 7 (Civil, Biosystems, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, ENGAP, Preliminary Program, Awards/Data Coordinator). This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a hard working team of faculty and staff whose goal is to create the best possible student experience while maintaining the integrity of an accredited professional degree program. Our students are typically high achievers who are strongly motivated and work hard in our relatively prescribed accredited undergraduate programs. We are also expanding, increasing our current undergraduate enrolment in our Department programs by 25%, so we are also focused on recruitment efforts to support that growth as well as attracting a diverse student population to the profession. I welcome any questions you may have about the position and I look forward to seeing interest and applications from across the UM advising community. Yours sincerely, Karen Dr. Karen Dow, P.Eng. (she/her) Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor (Hydraulic Engineering) Price Faculty of Engineering E2-290 Engineering & Information Technology Complex University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5V6 T: 204-474-9821

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Summer University Advantage
by Ali Wood-Warren 09 Jul '24

09 Jul '24

Hi All, Please see the message below from Jim Honeyford and Monique Dumontet from Academic Learning Centre The Summer University Advantage Arts 1110 course that starts later this month has space available and we're wondering if it might help to remind advisors (FYC and elsewhere) about the course. The course runs for 5 weeks (July 22 to August 22), and it carries W credit, so it is very writing intensive. It would be a good fit for newly admitted students (no more than 6 credit hours completed when the course begins) who are in town/on campus, looking for a course to take, and ready to work hard for 5 weeks. Because of the unusual timing of the course, registration is handled differently than other summer courses; students must apply to the Summer University Advantage (SUA) program in order to be registered for the course. The deadline to apply to SUA is July 12. More information on the benefits of the course, along with the registration form, is available here:https://umanitoba.ca/summer-university-advantage Ali Wood-Warren (she) Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre 205 Tier Building [cid:image003.png@01DAD22B.CDA72180]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, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene, and the Red River Metis peoples, on whose home lands I live. I am also grateful to the people of Shoal Lake 40 in Treaty 3 territory, whose water I drink. UPCOMING VACATION NOTICE: JUNE 20 -JULY 8

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job opportunity deadline July 17 2024
by Connie Korchak 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Hi there, Experiential Learning Partnerships is hiring for an Experiential Learning and Industry Liaison. Please find a copy of the posting here. Connie *********************************************** Connie Korchak Lead, Experiential Learning Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre 326 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Tel: 431-279-5594 Fax: 204-474-7516 Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [cid:image001.png@01DACDFC.E1201600]

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Career Compass Survey - 5 min
by Lisa MacPherson 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Hi UM colleagues, Career Services and the Student Affairs Communications team has created a survey to learn more about how staff have used/are currently utilizing the UM Career Compass<https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-planning#career-compass>. Paper copies of the degree specific guides have not been printed since 2019, though we have been receiving inquiries and understand there might be interest in some sort of paper material to provide to students and prospective students. The goal of this survey is to learn more to support our planning: https://forms.office.com/r/DdtDL61p3R. We would appreciate feedback by Friday, July 19. This survey takes only 5 min or less and we truly appreciate your input! Please do participate and share with your teams and any individuals who utilize this resource with students. I have set the survey so that anyone can respond... If you know of guidance counsellors or other folks external to UM using the resource with prospective or non-UM students, feel free to forward along. Thanks and happy summer, 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@01DAC6DC.836FFBF0] 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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First Year Planning Guide Launch and Get Ready to Register
by Liza Haines 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Good morning, We are pleased to announce that the First Year Centre has completed the updates to the online version of the 2024-2025 First Year Planning Guide<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning> (FYPG). In collaboration with our faculty partners and the Admissions office, we have worked together to create a user-friendly product for newly admitted students as they navigate course selection, timetabling and registration. All incoming direct entry students will be directed to the online guide prior to registration via emails sent by our Recruitment team and will be invited to attend the Get Ready to Register series<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning#get-ready-to-regi…> where they will learn how to use the Guide to plan and register for first year courses. Please feel free to direct students to this resource as they prepare for course registration. The Guide continues to be available at https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year/planning in both an interactive and PDF format. Should you find the 2023-2024 version appears in your browser, please refresh the page, or clear your cache. Please forward this email to all staff (advisors, reception staff, communications specialists, etc.) who provide information to first year students. If you have any questions about the FYPG, feel free to contact any of the First Year Centre team members. Thanks! Liza Haines, B.Ed. Advising Lead First Year Centre 205 Tier Building umanitoba.ca/firstyear <https://umanitoba.ca/firstyear> [University of Manitoba logo] Student Affairs - Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Faculty of Education Announcement of Introduction to Teaching Course- Information for Academic Advisors
by Rosanna Caruso 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, I hope you are doing well. As we approach student orientation sessions and registration for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, I wanted to bring your attention to a new course developed by the Faculty of Education; Introduction to Education: What does it mean to Teach? I know that our Communication Coordinator, Alejandra González had sent some information via your coordinators but thought I would share a bit more information about the course. The faculty will be offering two sections of the course this Winter (EDUB 1790 A01 and EDUB 1790 A02). The course has been approved for the RIC list and is open to all UM students seeking or thinking about a career in teaching. This course may be used for credit in a student's first degree subject to the regulations of their faculty however, it cannot be applied to the Faculty of Education's programs. Also note, that the grading scale will be that of the Faculty of Education. The minimum passing grade of C (70-74%) is required. There will be limited space (class maximum 35) as we want to ensure that the course offers ample opportunity for student engagement and exploration through in class learning groups. If you have students interested in a teaching career, they may want to register for the course as soon as their window opens. The course sections will have a wait list. The faculty has created a landing page where interested students can learn about the course, the course instructor(s) and hear from instructors about it. We will be updating this page regularly as we develop new content. We are currently working on information about our second instructor and it should be available soon. You can find the links here: Website: https://umanitoba.ca/education/introduction-education-what-does-it-mean-tea… UM Today Article: https://news.umanitoba.ca/new-course-to-explore-teaching-as-a-career/ Updated Text: Think Teaching! Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? The class; Introduction to Education: What Does It Mean To Teach? is here to help you explore what it means to be a teacher, what teachers do, and why someone might want to become one. I have also attached the updated graphics for digital screens, an Instagram story and Instagram post. We would be happy if you could send them out to your students as you see appropriate. If you have any questions about the course or would like to provide any feedback, please feel free to contact me directly. With appreciation, Rosanna Caruso (she/her) Academic Development Officer, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba 237 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (204) 474-6638 Rosanna.Caruso(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rosanna.Caruso@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Manitoba Student Aid Application 24/25 - now live!
by Jane Lastra 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, The 2024/25 Manitoba Student Aid application is now available online. Please encourage students to apply earlier, than later! If advisors have any questions, please feel free to reach me directly. Thankyou ….Jane [Image] Manitoba Student Aid | Province of Manitoba<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/> edu.gov.mb.ca<https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/> Jane Lastra Associate Registrar and Director, Financial Aid & Awards University of Manitoba Room 422 University Centre Office: (204) 474-9532 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. 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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If students are looking for on-campus housing
by Sherry Peters 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

Hi everyone, I hope this email finds you well! As incoming students begin to accept offers of admission for the 2024/25 academic year, some will be looking for residential accommodation on campus. I'm reaching out to you to highlight availability in St John's Residence (located centrally on campus at 17 Sifton Rd.) and to ask if you would be able to assist in encouraging your students to consider our Residence. About St John's Residence St John's Residence is a small, 100-bed community-focused on-campus residence. Each year the Residence hosts a diverse mix of students for all faculties studying at both undergraduate and graduate levels, along with occasional post-doctoral researchers and visiting scholars. The Residence features single-occupancy rooms and includes a comprehensive meal plan, offering students a home away from home where they can feel safe and secure, and focus on their academic studies. The community includes students of all ages and locations, including those from Manitoba, other provinces, and other countries. A well-trained student staff of Residence Dons are on-call every night, ready to respond to emergencies, and counsel students through issues such as homesickness, interpersonal conflict, and connecting with on-campus resources. The St John's College Residence Council provides leadership opportunities and organizes education and social events. As the University community welcomes the incoming 2024/25 cohort to campus, I would greatly appreciate if you could inform your students about Residence<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/residence>. Questions and Further Information If you have questions about Residence, please contact me at (204) 474-8363 or matthew.bowman(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:matthew.bowman@umanitoba.ca>. I would happily arrange a tour of the College and Residence for you or a group of interested students. To request print materials (posters, brochures, etc.) about our Residence, student membership, and scholarships, please contact Marissa Naylor, Marketing and Communications Officer, at marissa.naylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marissa.naylor@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you for all the work that you do for UM students. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sherry Sherry Peters Registrar 214 St John's College, University of Manitoba 92 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 Phone: 204-474-8520 Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/> about St John's College [A close up of letters Description automatically generated] [A white rectangular object with brown text Description automatically generated] St John's College is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, 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.

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