Please see below to be sent to all students later today.
Ali Wood-Warren (she)
Director Student Transitions and Success Centre
205 Tier Building
431 275-0984
Student Affairs – Leaders in cultivating exceptional student experiences!
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.
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Subject: Message to UM Students: November 17, 2025
Please notes that this message will be sent to all students this morning. Thank you.
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
Welcome back, Bisons!
I hope you enjoyed a restful reading week. As you return to your studies, I thought I would feature some upcoming events, services, and reminders to help you explore campus life, get connected with supports, and end the Fall term strong.
November has many exciting events taking place at the UM campuses.
International Education Week
is happening this week November 17-21 and features many events to celebrate global learning and connection. The event kick-off is today at the Fireside Lounge, UMSU University Centre 10:00am – 1:00pm. Drop in any time throughout
the day, and participate in the many activities being offered all week long!
See the
International Education Week website for more information.
Check out the many career workshops and special events during
Career Month, including Arts Career Round Table on November 19 and
Employer Advice Café on November 25. Visit the
Career Month website for more information and links for registration.
Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month
is taking place with many events, including the Indigenous Winter Market on November 20.
Visit the
Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month website for more information.
Opening today is a
Child Feeding Room in
532 UMSU University Centre. This space, brought to you by Student Affairs, provides a quiet and private environment
with comfortable seating, a sink area, electrical outlets, and a change table. Caregivers can access the space by signing out the key from the
International Centre, 541 UMSU University Centre.
This is a busy time of year, and you are balancing many priorities, including course requirements and life commitments. Here are some
supports to check out to help you achieve your academic goals while navigating life’s demands:
The Academic Learning Centre
offers one-to-one tutoring,
workshops,
Supplemental Instruction
and other resources that will help expand your writing, learning, and study skills.
Charge Ahead provides workshops and individual appointments with peer mentors who understand what you're going through. Drop
in to 107 Tier to learn practical skills and connect with other students.
One-to-one appointments
with Librarians across a wide variety of subject areas, a live chat feature, and online resources are available through
UM Libraries.
Connect with
Student Support
services and off-campus resources to give your health and wellness a boost.
Get active through the facilities and programs offered by
UM Recreation Services.
Important reminders
The deadline to Voluntarily Withdraw (VW) from Fall Term courses is
tomorrow, November 18. If you are thinking about a VW, speak to an
academic advisor in your home faculty or the First Year Centre to help you make the best decision.
I encourage all students to download the
UM Safe App for instant access to campus safety resources, and to receive alerts from the University’s Security Services. It is an invaluable resource for all members of the UM community.
Stop by my office hours with Tina Chen, Vice-Provost (Equity) on
November 24th 11:30am-12:30pm and December 8th 11:00am-12:00pm at Degrees. These office hours provide students with the opportunity to connect informally, to share your ideas or concerns, and to engage in conversation about issues
that are meaningful to you. We hope to see you there.
Check your inbox Tuesday for the
Student Weekly, follow
@umstudent on Instagram
and TikTok, and check out
UM Today.
Take care over the next few weeks, and I look forward to reconnecting before we head into the December exam series.
My best,
... 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
Tel: 204.474.6919
Confidential Assistant
–
vp.students@umanitoba.ca Phone: 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, 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.
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