November 2010 - all-students - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Problems with Aurora PINs
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

As indicated previously, all users of Aurora Self Service are required to set up new Security Questions and Answers on your next log in to Aurora. The PIN used prior to the upgrade is the same one as you used prior to the upgrade and if entered correctly will work. Several staff and students have reported problems with their Aurora PIN not working. Based on information from these users it is evident that some of the PINs being entered are more than six digits. What we have learned is that, although prior to the upgrade the PIN limitation was six digits, some users believed they had created PINs with more than six digits. If a user typed in more than six digits prior to the upgrade, the system only used the first six entered. So, a user may have thought they were entering an eight digit PIN, for example, when in fact the Aurora system only stored and used the first six digits. The post-upgrade PIN limit is now a combination of 10 digits and characters. So now if a user types in an eight digit PIN there will be a PIN mismatch as the PIN stored in the system was only six digits. If you thought your PIN was greater than six digits prior to the upgrade last weekend, please be sure to type in only the first six digits. After your first log in you can change the PIN to a combination of 6 to 10 digits and characters. If you choose to create a new PIN, please remember the PIN must include a least one number and if you choose to include letters that these are case sensitive. Please report PIN problems to our student help line 474-9420. Registrar's Office Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Message from President David T. Barnard: University of Manitoba Rhodes Scholars
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

It is my great pleasure to announce that two University of Manitoba students have been named Rhodes Scholars for 2011. That two of three Prairie region Rhodes Scholars for 2011 are University of Manitoba students speaks volumes about the quality of students we attract to this institution; the high-calibre of faculty who teach and mentor them in research opportunities; and the abundance of support services in place at this university to help nurture and encourage students to be the best they can be. The Rhodes Scholarships do not focus exclusively on academic achievement. Applicants also are assessed on their dedication and commitment to the betterment of their community and the people who live there. These students consistently demonstrate excellence, not only in the classroom and laboratory, but on our campus and in our cities, towns and neighbourhoods. They are outstanding students and tremendous people. The University of Manitoba has produced a total of 95 Rhodes Scholars since the award was created in 1904. That's more than any other university in Western Canada and is, particularly given our relatively small population, something in which we should all take great pride. This year, we are honoured to celebrate two exemplary students. Melissa Bailey is in the process of completing a B.Sc.(Hons.) in genetics and microbiology. She has taken full advantage of the opportunities placed in her path during her studies at the University of Manitoba. She has conducted research in genetics and stem cell biology and has worked at both the National Microbiology Laboratory and at the Max Planck Institute of Microbiology in Germany. Outside of her academic pursuits, Ms. Bailey is an accomplished athlete in aerial dance. Her commitment to her community is evident in her work as a coordinator of the Let's Talk Science program in public schools and her development of dance programs for disadvantaged youth in Winnipeg. Ms. Bailey intends to use her scholarship to pursue her interest in stem cell research through a M.Sc. in Clinical Medicine. Jody Reimer is completing her B.A. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Religion. In addition to her academic excellence, Ms. Reimer is also active in language studies, hiking, cycling and community outreach. She has taught as an assistant at the university, as well as a volunteer in India with the Ten Thousand Villages program. She has studied in Finland as part of her degree program, and has been a dedicated leader in recreational programming. Ms. Reimer intends to use her scholarship to pursue an M.Sc. in Mathematics through research in the application of mathematics to problems in biology. Both of these exceptional students will now have the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England for two or three years, beginning in October, 2011. They take with them all they have learned and experienced here at the University of Manitoba. It makes me very proud to know that this institution, and the people who work here, have helped these two women attain this prestigious distinction. I also wish to congratulate Braden O'Neill, a recent graduate of the University of Alberta, who was the third Prairie region recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship for 2011. While I send my congratulations out to our two new Rhodes Scholars, I also wish to take this opportunity to offer my heart-felt thanks to the dedicated members of the President's Advisory Committee on Rhodes Scholarships who work diligently to identify prospective applicants, help mentor them through the application process and assist in preparing the applicants for the rigorous interview process. Indeed, my thanks go out to the entire university community. Each of you, in your way, help to support and nurture these leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for your commitment to this process. Congratulations again to our most recent Rhodes Scholars. Their accomplishments make me very proud to be a member of this university. David T. Barnard President and Vice-Chancellor University of Manitoba

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Aurora Student is back online - new security features in effect
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

To all UM students Following a successful system upgrade, Aurora Student Self Service is now available. As part of the upgraded system, you will see enhanced security features. These include enhanced PIN functionality that allows a PIN to be 6 to 10 digits plus characters. Your PIN must contain numbers and may contain letters. Note: your current PIN will continue to work - you are not required to set a new PIN. The other change you will see is that you are now required to set two Security Questions. You must choose questions from the list provided and may not create your own question. You will be required to select your new Security Questions and set your answers on your next log in to Aurora. To verify your identity or if you forget your PIN you may be required to answer one or both of these questions, either online or when talking to the Registrar's Office. * The answer to your security question must be a minimum of 2 characters. * Answers are not case sensitive. * It is recommended that you do not use punctuation in your answers. * Keep the answers simple and memorable. * Avoid using answers that friends and parents can guess. Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Memo from Drs. John (Jay) Doering and Mark Whitmore
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

This message is being sent to all students on behalf of Drs. Doering & Whitmore.

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Message from President David Barnard
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

This message is delivered by President David Barnard, University of Manitoba to alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Manitoba community. I am taking this opportunity to speak directly about a matter involving a University of Manitoba doctoral student that is garnering a great deal of public attention. I know many of you have been following developments regarding this case in the media and likely have many questions. I first want to state my unequivocal support for the student involved in this matter. It is my understanding that this student is an exceptional student who has achieved outstanding success and is fully deserving of the PhD conferred by the University of Manitoba. Unfortunately, a lot of misinformation about this case has been widely broadcast, most notably in the mass media, and it has all too easily and readily been accepted by some as fact. This rush to rash conclusions and finger-pointing can do serious harm to the reputation of all those involved in the case. It is incumbent upon all of us to wait for the case to work its way through the process before drawing conclusions; to presume innocence, not guilt; to understand that there are at least two sides to a story, and that if we have heard only one, we have nowhere near enough information to condemn our colleagues or fellow alumni. Having received permission from the student involved in this matter to release limited information, the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Dean of Science have prepared a statement. I encourage you also to read their message found at <http://www.umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca. I also want to take this opportunity to emphasize that the University of Manitoba encourages informed debate on issues related to academic policy, such as those in the case before us. Where it is possible for the university to improve its policies, and where it is possible for the university to improve its transparency with respect to these policies, so that decisions and actions can be clearly accounted for, we will do so. To this end, the administration and Senate have already commenced discussions relating to the accommodation of students with disabilities, including a review of: - how to balance the University's legal obligation to offer reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while protecting academic standards; - what types of accommodations may be offered, without compromising academic standards; - who should decide on whether accommodations should be offered, and if so, what type; - what types of evidence of disability should the decision maker require; - with whom is the decision-maker expected to consult; - how to ensure timely decisions on accommodation are made, so that a student's academic progress is not compromised; and, - how to protect the privacy of students while assessing a case and implementing accommodations. Discussion of these matters will involve students, faculty, staff and experts in these fields and will take place through the university Senate, our academic governing body, in the spirit of our institutional commitment to continuous improvement. The University of Manitoba will learn from this experience, and it is our intention to do so as a responsible, responsive academic community. I will provide you with an update when it is possible to do so. However, for now, I plan not to comment further and allow the legal processes to unfold. Your comments and perspectives are welcome. I have created the following email address and invite you to comment: <mailto:umfeedback@umanitoba.ca> umfeedback(a)umanitoba.ca. Thank you for your continued commitment to and support of the University of Manitoba. David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-275-7925 Cell: +1-204-509-0026 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca cid:image002.jpg@01CAEBD7.78870110

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Nominations for outstanding teaching awards
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

To UM Students: Do you know an outstanding professor or instructor who deserves recognition for their teaching skills? If so, you may be interested in nominating someone you consider to be an exceptional faculty member for the Saunderson & Stanton Excellence in Teaching Award. Nominations are accepted all year for these annual awards provided by the Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award fund and from the bequest of Mrs. Olive Beatrice Stanton. Each award is valued at $2000, two from the Saunderson Fund and one or two from the Stanton Fund. This is the 44th year that nominations have been invited for the Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the 41st year for the Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching. Instructors may be nominated in any year but those who have received either the Saunderson or the Stanton awards in the previous 10 years are not eligible for selection. Please note: all students, both continuing and graduating, can nominate an outstanding teacher. You can only nominate one professor per year. Note the nomination deadlines listed on the nomination form below. If you are a registered student, an upcoming or recent graduate, or a colleague of an outstanding teacher and wish to make a nomination, submit the online nomination form <http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=87&too=600&eve=29&fid=949> or print the nomination form (pdf) <http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/ss_awards_excellence_applicati on.pdf> and mail or fax it to: Saunderson & Stanton Awards Committee Financial Aid & Awards 422 University Centre The University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 fax (204) 474-7543 If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid and Awards at 474-8197 or via email at <mailto:awards@umanitoba.ca> awards(a)umanitoba.ca. Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Call for Submissions Original Artwork
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

The attached revised notice is being sent on behalf of the Office of the President, University of Manitoba. Holly Campbell, BA/85, Correspondence Secretary to the President 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9077 FAX: +1-204-275-7925 Email: holly_campbell(a)umanitoba.ca cid:image001.jpg@01CAD7F7.9D3B3EC0

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Call for Submissions Original Artwork
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

The attached notice is being sent on behalf of the Office of the President, University of Manitoba. Holly Campbell, BA/85, Correspondence Secretary to the President 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9077 FAX: +1-204-275-7925 Email: holly_campbell(a)umanitoba.ca cid:image001.jpg@01CAD7F7.9D3B3EC0

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Survey: How can we improve the M and W Requirement?
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

The University Written English (W) and Mathematics (M) Requirement for Undergraduate Students All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics. The link at the bottom of this message will direct you to an important survey that is designed to help improve the quality of undergraduate education at the University of Manitoba. We are two student representatives on a University Senate Subcommittee looking at how the M and W requirements can be improved and your opinion as an undergraduate student is crucial for our results. We are making a student-to-student appeal to ask you to complete the survey in order to give students a voice. As identifiers are NOT collected, your responses will be anonymous and kept confidentially secure, so please feel free to be completely honest. By participating in this survey, you are consenting to having your responses used by the University of Manitoba. If you have any questions about the survey itself or are having technical issues, please send an email with the subject heading 'M & W requirement' to Brett Kolesnik at <mailto:umkolesb@cc.umanitoba> umkolesb(a)cc.umanitoba or Angela Tittle at <mailto:tittleam@cc.umanitoba.ca> tittleam(a)cc.umanitoba.ca. Please complete the survey by December 1, 2010. To begin the survey, click on the link below, and your internet browser will open a window that contains the evaluation form. If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL listed below into your Internet browser address bar and press enter. Here is the link to the survey: University of Manitoba Student Survey Concerning the M/W Requirement <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YB5QL29> URL - <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YB5QL29> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YB5QL29 Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, Joanna Graham (Department of English Student Representative) & Brett Kolesnik (Department of Mathematics and Statistics Student Representative)

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2010 Fall Term VW deadline & Temporary Shutdown of Aurora Student
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

Description: bw_horizontal[1] Registrar's Office November 9, 2010 To all U of Manitoba students. Reminder: Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline for Fall Term Courses is Wednesday, November 17, 2010 The deadline for Voluntary Withdrawal from Fall Term courses taught during the standard term is Wednesday, November 17. VW's must be done through Aurora Student. Courses taught outside the standard term will have different VW deadlines. Note - The UMSU Daytimer incorrectly lists the Fall Term VW deadline as Thursday, November 18. Note - if you are On Hold for outstanding tuition, library books, parking fines, etc. you will not be able to access the Registration function in Aurora to VW a course. If you are On Hold and plan to VW, you must either first clear your Hold so that you can access the Registration functions in Aurora, or you must contact your Faculty (University 1) advising office for assistance in dropping the course. Notice of Aurora System Shutdown Due to a major upgrade of the Aurora system, Aurora Student Self Service will be unavailable from Thursday, November 18 to Monday, November 22 inclusive. Aurora Student is planned to be available for use as of Tuesday, November 23. Registrar's Office Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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