August 2013 - all-students - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Take note: important information and upcoming dates
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

You are receiving this email because you are currently registered for Fall 2013 courses at the University of Manitoba. This email contains important information for the start of your year! Some students may have received this message twice; we apologize for any inconvenience. [X] Registrar's Office To all U of M students, Welcome (back) to the University of Manitoba! Please read below for important information for students returning to the U of M for Fall Term 2013. REMINDER: If you are not attending the U of M this Term, you must withdraw from your courses before September 18th*. Students who do not withdraw from their Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses by September 18th will be required to pay the full tuition and fees for all courses in which they are registered even if they do not attend classes. *Most students will use Aurora Student to withdraw from courses. If you have any difficulty, please contact your faculty/advising office<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/tutorial/academic-advisors.html>. Did you know...? There is a new Electronic Communications with Students Policy at the U of M - when communicating with you electronically, the university will only use your U of M email account. * Check your inbox often to avoid missing important messages. * The university has also introduced a new and improved email system for students. * Find out more and activate your new myumanitoba email account umanitoba.ca/studentemail<http://umanitoba.ca/ist/email/studentemailindex.html>. Fee Dates and Deadlines: Wednesday, September 4 Last day for regular registration and Fall 2013 fee payment deadline * Avoid the lines - pay online! * Fees are due by 4:30pm. * Late Fees will apply if: o you are registered for the Fall 2013 Term and do not pay the balance in full by the deadline. o you are a sponsored student and your Tuition Sponsorship arrangements have not yet been made. o you expect to receive a Government Student Loan** and have not yet requested a fee payment deferral. **Current loans only. o your initial registration and payment is after September 4. Resources: Fee Payment<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm>, Non-Payment<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/828.html>, Late Fees<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/827.htm>, Sponsorship Information<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/sponsorship.htm>, Financial Aid & Awards<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/> Wednesday, September 18 Last day to make changes to Fall 2013 and Fall 2013/Winter 2014 spanned courses * The Fall 2013 registration revision period is September 5 to September 18; students may make changes to their course registration during this time. Don't forget to check your fee assessment after any changes! * Fees resulting from registration during these dates are due by September 18 or late fees will apply. * This is the last date to withdraw from a Fall Term 2013 or Fall 2013/Winter 2014 spanned courses without financial penalty. * No refund will be given for the Fall 2013 portion of courses dropped after this September 18; course dropped after this date will be recorded as Voluntary Withdrawals (VWs). Resources: Academic Schedule<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…>, Late Registration<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/1061.html>, Withdrawal from Classes<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/leave_return/695.html>, Changing/Dropping Courses<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/963.html> Wednesday, September 30 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health & Dental Plan * Most students are automatically assessed fees for the UMSU Health & Dental Plan. o For those not automatically assessed, the opt-in deadline is also September 30. * Opt-out period: September 1 to September 30. Resources: General Provisions<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…>, Health & Dental Fees<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…>, Opt-Out<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…>, Opt-In<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…>, Family Coverage<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> Registrar's Office umanitoba.ca/registrar<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/index.html> (p) 204 474 9420 Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service on Fort Garry Campus
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

[cid:image001.jpg@01CE57D0.23225630] August 27, 2013 To: All Employees and All Students Early this afternoon Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a report of a suspicious package received at the Fort Garry campus. Tests conducted on site have all proven negative. The item has been taken away for further analysis (as an additional safety precaution) before destruction by Province of Manitoba Environmental Compliance and Enforcement agency. Police indicate that there is no cause for concern to the University of Manitoba community. Andrew Konowalchuk, Associate Vice-President (Administration) on behalf of Paul Kochan, CPA (Ill.), CBV, FCA | Vice-President (Administration) University of Manitoba Administration Building | Room 202 | Winnipeg, MB | R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.9777 | Fax: 204.261.1318 paul.kochan(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:paul.kochan@ad.umanitoba.ca> | umanitoba.ca

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Call Pilot Voice Mail System Outage
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Call Pilot Voice Mail System Outage Information Services & Technology will be performing system maintenance on the Call Pilot Voice Mail system tonight Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. During this time you will not be able to access or receive voice mail. Thank you for your patience during this required maintenance. Contact the Help and Solutions Centre at 204 474 8600 for further information. IST Help & Solutions Centre 123 Fletcher Argue 204-474-8600 support(a)umanitoba.ca To sign up for IST-Alerts please visit the following link: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/ist-alerts Updated information is also available on Facebook, Twitter and the IST Blog. Please visit http://umanitoba.ca/ist/help and click on the corresponding links. {CMI: UM390881}

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Help & Solutions Centre Early Closure
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Information Services & Technology would like to inform you that due to a scheduled power outage affecting the Fletcher Argue building the Help & Solutions Centre will be closing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st 2013. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the Help and Solutions Centre at 204 474 8600 for further information. IST Help & Solutions Centre 123 Fletcher Argue 204-474-8600 support(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:support@umanitoba.ca> To sign up for IST-Alerts please visit the following link: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/ist-alerts Updated information is also available on Facebook, Twitter and the IST Blog. Please visit http://umanitoba.ca/ist/help<%20http:/umanitoba.ca/ist/help> and click on the corresponding links.

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Campus Transportation and Parking on August 16
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

[cid:image003.jpg@01CE99CB.7A104320] The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kick-off against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Investors Group Field. Vehicle access to the Fort Garry campus and on-campus parking restrictions will begin at 5:30 p.m., while traffic set-up could begin as early as 4:30 p.m. Please watch for signage indicating traffic flow changes as you enter and exit campus. Once again, there are no access restrictions for those travelling to and from campus on foot, by bike or by bus. Those students, staff and faculty members travelling to campus by car between 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. will require a valid U of M parking permit and must enter via Kings Drive. This dedicated entrance is for U of M permit holders only, providing a shorter, easier route of entry. After 5:30 p.m., permit holders wishing to access campus via University Crescent or Chancellor Matheson will be rerouted to the Kings Drive entrance. If you are unsure where the Kings Drive entrance is located, or how to access it, please follow this link to view a detailed map: http://goo.gl/maps/rh4qI Those with a U of M parking permit can use any of the following lots, regardless of the letter that appears on their pass: - A Lot - B Lot - L Lot - AC Lot (southeast corner of Freedman Crescent) - CTC Lot at the Crop Technology Centre - D Lot (June-August only) - R Lot (June-August only) Students who are registered for a class on Friday evening should have already received an email outlining how to obtain a temporary evening parking pass through Parking Services. For more information about access to campus and parking on event days, please visit http://investorsgroupfield.ca/ Find regular updates on Twitter at https://twitter.com/UMoutstanding I encourage all of you to take in an event at the new stadium. Cheer on your own University of Manitoba Bisons football team on August 30 at 7 p.m. during their first game in the new stadium. Having superior spaces like Investors Group Field serve the students, staff and faculty of our university, making for a more dynamic, innovative and community-focused campus. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this opening season at Investors Group Field. Next Event Day: Sunday, September 8, 2013, Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Banjo Bowl. Event starts at 3 p.m., access and parking restrictions begin at 1:30 p.m. Sincerely, Andrew Konowalchuk Associate Vice-President (Administration) ------- Janice Yates Assistant to the Associate Vice-President (Administration) 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8265 Fax: 204-261-1318 Email: Janice.Yates(a)ad.umanitoba.ca

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Find out your Fall 2013 tuition fees and mark your calendar for upcoming deadlines
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Welcome (back) to the University of Manitoba! You are receiving this email because you are currently registered for Fall 2013 courses. If you have changed your plans and no longer plan to attend the U of M this year, please ensure that you withdraw from your courses using Aurora Student. If you have any difficulty, please contact your faculty/advising office. You are responsible for tuition and general fees for all courses in which you are registered. The University of Manitoba will not cancel/de-register students from current term courses for non-payment. Fall 2013 tuition fees are now available on Aurora Student! Visit the Fee Information website<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/index.html> for details about fee assessment and for instructions on viewing your fee assessment. The Fee Payment Deadline for Fall 2013 is Wednesday, September 4, 4:30 pm. Avoid the lines - pay online! Refer to the Financial Services website<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm> for accepted payment methods. Late Fees<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/827.htm> will apply if you are registered for Fall 2013 term and do not pay the balance in full by the deadline, or if your initial registration and payment is after September 4. Note: You are responsible for tuition and general fees for all courses in which you are registered. The University of Manitoba will not cancel/de-register students from current term courses for non-payment. Sponsored Students: If your fees are to be paid by an outside agency, you must have your sponsoring agency complete and submit a Tuition Sponsorship form. These arrangements must be made before the fee payment deadline to avoid late payment penalties or Holds on student accounts. The form may be obtained from the Revenue, Capital and General Accounting website<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/sponsorship.htm>. Invoices to third parties are mailed out at the end of the revision period. Late receipt of sponsor payments may result in Holds on student accounts. Fee Payment Deferrals for Student Aid recipients: If you are expecting a Government Student Loan, you may be eligible for a fee payment deferral. Tuition fee deferrals may be arranged prior to the fee payment deadline when students have unforeseen delays in receiving their government student loans. Deferrals are only for students with current Government student loans; no other payment extensions/plans are available through the Financial Aid & Awards Office<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/>. UMSU Health & Dental Plan: Most students are automatically assessed fees for the UMSU Health & Dental Plan. Deadline to Opt-Out: Wednesday, September 30, 2013. Visit umsu.ca<http://www.umsu.ca> for details, including: * General Provisions<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> * Health & Dental Fees<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> * Opt-Out<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> * Opt-In<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> * Family Coverage<http://www.umsu.ca/services-a-programs-umsumenu-3/health-a-dental-plan-umsu…> Registrar's Office www.umanitoba.ca/registrar Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Aurora Student Update
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

Information Services & Technology would like to inform you that the intermittent issues with Aurora Student have been resolved. Aurora Self Help Services have been restored and are now available. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please contact the Help & Solutions Centre for further information and assistance. IST Help & Solutions Centre support(a)umanitoba.ca 204-474-8600 123 Fletcher Argue {CMI: UM386053}

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Campus Transportation and Parking on August 12
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

[cid:image001.jpg@01CE945E.7F91A090] On Monday, August 12, 2013, Sir Paul McCartney will perform live at Investors Group Field, beginning at 8 p.m. Vehicle access to the Fort Garry campus and on-campus parking restrictions will begin at 6:30 p.m., while traffic set-up could begin as early as 4:30 p.m. Please watch for signage indicating traffic flow changes as you exit campus. Once again, there are no access restrictions for those travelling to and from campus on foot or by bike or bus. Those students, staff and faculty members travelling to campus by car between 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. will require a valid U of M parking permit and must enter via Kings Drive. This dedicated entrance is to be used only by U of M permit holders, providing a shorter, easier route of entry. After 6:30 p.m., permit holders accessing campus via University Crescent or Chancellor Matheson will be rerouted to the Kings Drive entrance. If you are unsure where the Kings Drive entrance is located, or how to access it, please follow this link to view a detailed map: http://goo.gl/maps/rh4qI Those with a U of M parking permit can use any of the following lots, regardless of the letter that appears on their pass: - A Lot - B Lot - L Lot - AC Lot (southeast corner of Freedman Crescent) - CTC Lot at the Crop Technology Centre - D Lot (June-August only) - R Lot (June-August only) For more information about access to campus and parking on event days, please visit http://investorsgroupfield.ca/ Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate this opening season at Investors Group Field. I encourage all of you to take in an event at the new stadium. Cheer on your own University of Manitoba Bisons football team on August 30 at 7 p.m. during their first game in the new stadium. Having superior spaces like Investors Group Field serve the students, staff and faculty of our university, making for a more dynamic, innovative and community-focused campus. Next Event Day: Friday, August 16, Winnipeg Blue Bombers game. Event starts at 7 p.m., access and parking restrictions begin at 5:30 p.m. Sincerely, Andrew Konowalchuk Associate Vice-President (Administration) ---- Tannis Campbell Manager, Office of the Associate Vice-President (Admin.) University of Manitoba 202 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-7822 Fax: (204) 261-1318

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Aurora Student System Issues
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

Information Services and Technology would like to inform you that there are intermittent issues with Aurora Student, there may be degradation of service as we work to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this service interruption. Please contact the Help and Solutions Centre at 204 474 8600 for further information and assistance. ----------------------------------------------------------------- IST would like to encourage all members of the university to sign up for the IST Alert Mailing list so that we may inform you of current and planned outages and problems. IST Alerts is intended to quickly communicate information that may impact your ability to access network or computer resources. Recent events show that communicating this information is important to all university members. This list is open to everyone; staff, students and faculty, who wish to subscribe. To subscribe go to: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/ist-alerts ----------------------------------------------------------------- Information Services and Technology EMail: support(a)umanitoba.ca Help and Solutions Centre Phone: (204) 474-8600 123 Fletcher Argue Building Fax: (204) 474-7983 For our hours of operation please visit: http://umanitoba.ca/ist/help/schedule.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Manitoba IST Help and Solution Centre does not send attachments without prior user contact and approval. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- {CMI: UM385694}

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Desire2Learn System Maintenance
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Information Services & Technology would like to inform users of upcoming Desire2Learn scheduled system maintenance. Desire2Learn will be unavailable on Sunday, August 11th from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this service interruption. Contact the Help and Solutions Centre at 204 474 8600 for further information and assistance. ----------------------------------------------------------------- IST would like to encourage all members of the university to sign up for the IST Alert Mailing list so that we may inform you of current and planned outages and problems. IST Alerts is intended to quickly communicate information that may impact your ability to access network or computer resources. Recent events show that communicating this information is important to all university members. This list is open to everyone; staff, students and faculty, who wish to subscribe. To subscribe go to: <http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/ist-alerts> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Information Services and Technology EMail: support(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:support@umanitoba.ca> Help and Solutions Centre Phone: (204) 474-8600 123 Fletcher Argue Building Fax: (204) 474-7983 For our hours of operation please visit: <http://umanitoba.ca/ist/help/schedule.html> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- {CMI: UM383686}

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