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Fee Payment Information for UM 2012 Fall Term
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

Dear UM students, The Fall 2012 Fee Payment Deadline is Wednesday, September 5. Avoid the lines - pay online! Refer to the Financial Services website<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm> for payment options. Late Fees<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/827.htm> will apply if you are registered for Fall 2012 term and do not pay the balance in full by the deadline, or if your initial registration and payment is after September 5. Reminder: You are responsible for tuition and general fees for all courses in which you are registered. Note: The University of Manitoba will not cancel/de-register students from current term courses for non-payment. 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 Deadline to Opt-Out: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Steps... * Check your Aurora student fee account to ensure you were assessed the health and dental fees. * Fill out the online opt-out from. In order to opt-out you must have a plan/policy number for alternate extended coverage. (not Provincial Health or International Student Health insurance) * Print and hold on to the confirmation email you will receive from the auto generator when you complete your opt-out. You may be asked to provide this confirmation as proof at a later date. * With a successful opt-out , you do not have to include payment for UMSU Health & Dental in your fee payment. If you have opted out the UMSU Health & Dental fee will be reversed off your tuition after the opt-out deadline and by the end of September. To opt out visit www.umsu.ca<http://www.umsu.ca> or click here: https://studentplans.ca/U/25 For more information about your Health & Dental plan visit the UMSU website. Registrar's Office Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Road Closures on Campus Sunday, June 17h 2012 - Manitoba Marathon
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

The annual Manitoba Marathon is being held Sunday, June 17th, 2012. Again this year, the 2.6 mile Super Run will follow the ring road around campus between 7:00am and 9:00am. The Super Run route begins in front of the Max Bell Centre, heads north, and turns immediately onto Sifton Rd and follows the Dysart and the ring road to Freedman Crescent, University Crescent, Chancellor Matheson then finishes at the Pan Am stadium. To accommodate the Super Run as well as the regular half and full marathon routes, you should take note of the following campus access route closures: * 5:00 am University Crescent closed to vehicle traffic from Pembina Highway to Dafoe Road. The crescent will re-open around 1:00 pm. * 5:00 am Chancellor Matheson closed to vehicle traffic (except buses). It will re-open at approximately noon. * 5:00 am vehicle access to the campus at all intersections along Freedman Cr and Dafoe Rd (including King's Drive) will be closed and will re-open at 9:00 am to accommodate the Super Run. * Volunteer traffic marshals will be stationed at all campus intersections to control traffic before, during and shortly after the Super Run ends. * Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. * Campus Police, City of Winnipeg Police and Emergency Services will be on site. * If any of the above listed closures/restricted access will affect anyone in your unit please contact Tannis Campbell at 474-7822 or Tannis.Campbell(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tannis.Campbell@ad.umanitoba.ca> For more information about the event you can visit www.manitobamarathon.mb.ca<http://www.manitobamarathon.mb.ca> ----- Tannis Campbell Executive Assistant to 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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UM Student Health 101 - June Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

[Description: ?June2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> U of M students, June's Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> is now ready! So why should you read Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>? First, you can enter to win $1,000 for reading U of M's health and wellness magazine, online at http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html. Plus, there are some great articles in June's issue<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>: [Description: June 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: June 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: June 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Recharge, Refresh, Refocus<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Students are finding "me" time - learn why and how it's helping Are You Ready to Go Organic?<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Why more and more students are going local and organic Put Your Phone Down...Really, You Can<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> How students are unplugging and connecting with real-life activities Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Image<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> How a positive view of your body can lift your self-confidence How's Your Health?<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Some of the most important exams to take aren't academic UCookbook: Meals without Cooking<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> & FitnessU: Pool Workouts<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: U of M Health 101 on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Don't miss out! Like U of M Health 101 on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> for exclusive videos, articles, and much more. Read U of M Student Health 101 today<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> - and be sure to enter to win $1,000! Thanks for your time, Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs, University of Manitoba marci_davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marci_davies@umanitoba.ca> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student Student Affairs creating opportunities for student success

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UM Sneaker Day
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 May '12

14 May '12

This message is sent on behalf of Deborah McCallum, Vice-President (Administration). Dear Colleagues: Put your best foot (sneaker) forward! The University of Manitoba is dedicated to promoting vibrant, healthy living and quality of life through programs and services. As part of this initiative, the U of M community will continue its commitment to healthy active living by presenting the 23rdnd annual Sneakers in motion Day. Sneakers in motion Day will take place on Thursday June 7th at 12pm on the Fort Garry and the Bannatyne campuses. Sneakers in motion Day June 7th , 2012 12:00pm-1:00pm Sneakers in motion Day will be held at the: * Fort Garry Campus - Curry Place Pedway (rain location Max Bell Fieldhouse) * Bannatyne Campus - Brodie Atrium Hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Sneakers in motion Day is a fun and exciting event that includes a short or long walk around campus, prize give-a ways, entertainment and a healthy lunch. Prizes will be awarded to groups and individuals who participate in Fort Garry Campus event activities and dress in costume. At the Bannatyne Campus, 50/50 tickets will be sold and proceeds will go to the Osborne House Inc., a safe and supportive environment for women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse. Walk participants on both campuses are asked donate their gently used shoe. Shoe donations will be given to the women and children of Osborne House who are striving to become or remain active during this difficult transition period in their lives. Lunch tickets for Sneakers in motion Day are $6.00 and they must be pre-purchased at the Answers Booth in University Centre, the Frank Kennedy Centre Customer Service Desk. New this year lunches can also be purchased by completing and emailing the lunch order form (with credit card information) to event organizer, who will arrange delivery of tickets to Fort Garry campus offices only. At the Bannatyne Campus, tickets can be purchased at the Joe Doupe Centre and the Bookstore. Deadline for purchasing lunch tickets is Monday June 4th 12:00pm (noon). For further information, please visit the following website http://umanitoba.ca/sneakerday This year, we invite each department to appoint a "Wellness Champion." Wellness Champions facilitate event information and coordinate ticket sales among staff in their department. Are you up for the Wellness Champion challenge? Please email kdorge(a)cc.umanitoba.ca and identify yourself as a Wellness Champion for your chance to win great prizes and take part in a fun and exciting event! I look forward to your participation in any or all of these activities.

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UM Student Health 101 - May 2012 Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 03 May '12

03 May '12

[Description: ?May]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> U of M students, May's Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> is now ready! So why should you read Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>? First, you can enter to win $1,000 for reading U of M's health and wellness magazine, online at http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html. Plus, there are some great articles in May's issue<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>: [Description: May 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: May 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: May 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> How NOT to Diet<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Adopt a healthy eating plan and never diet again Your Core Conditioning Guide<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Key exercises you can do to build core strength Uncertain About Your Career Choice?<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> How to find your passion and dive into the career of a lifetime Planning Ahead for Paying Student Loans<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Steps you can take now to ease your future financial burden Positive Steps to Help You Beat the Blues<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Steps you can take to give your mental health a boost UCookbook: Mocktails<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> & FitnessU: Great Aerobic Workouts<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: U of M Health 101 on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Don't miss out! Like U of M Health 101 on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> for exclusive videos, articles, and much more. Read U of M Student Health 101 today<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> - and be sure to enter to win $1,000! Thanks for your time, Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs, University of Manitoba marci_davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marci_davies@umanitoba.ca> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student

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Attention students registered in Summer Session courses!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Dear UM students, The May Day and May Evening classes for the 2012 Summer Session commence the week of April 30. The Fee Payment deadline for courses in these time periods is Tuesday, May 1. If you have an outstanding balance after May 1, you will be assessed a Late Payment Fee. Check your account in Aurora for the specific payment dates that apply to your course registrations. Reminder: 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 due to non-payment. If you have registered for Summer 2012 courses and have decided not to attend, you must drop these courses by the applicable Registration Revision deadlines to avoid financial obligations for the course registrations. Please see the Summer Session website: Important Dates <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/summer/dates/index.html> for the dates that apply to the courses you are registered in. You will be subject to all associated fees for courses in which you are registered after the Revision Deadline. Although you may Voluntary Withdraw from courses after the Revision Deadline, you will not receive a refund of fees. Courses are dropped using Aurora Student. If you are currently on Hold contact your faculty for assistance in dropping a course(s). For further information, please refer to the Summer Session website: Fees/Refunds <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/summer/fees/index.html> . Registrar's Office Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Campus Beautification Day May 24, 2012
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAY will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012. This is the 15th year of this highly successful event which is made possible by the great leadership of the Physical Plant staff. Staff, students, faculty and retirees are invited to participate on a voluntary basis to help beautify the campus. Each department is requested to designate a CONTACT PERSON who will be responsible for coordinating the volunteers from their department. The name, department, address and phone number of the contact person should be forwarded by Friday, April 27, 2012 to: Fort Garry Campus - campbeau(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:campbeau@cc.umanitoba.ca> Bannatyne Campus - jerry_wind(a)aramark.ca<mailto:jerry_wind@aramark.ca> If you have any questions, please contact Lyle Morin at 474-6286 or email lyle.morin(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:lyle.morin@ad.umanitoba.ca>. Questions from the Bannatyne Campus can be directed to Jerry Wind at 789-3792 or email jerry_wind(a)aramark.ca<mailto:jerry_wind@aramark.ca>. The campus will once again be divided into zones. Jobs such as picking up paper, raking, sweeping, pulling weeds and planting flowers will be identified. The Department of Philanthropy will be approaching garden centres for donations of flowers and plants. Physical Plant staff will be assigned to each zone to work with the contact people to coordinate the projects. A brown bag meeting of all contact people will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor, University Centre at noon on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 to finalize the arrangements. Refreshments will be provided. On Campus Beautification Day, a barbecue lunch sponsored by ARAMARK will be held at noon in the quadrangle on the Fort Garry Campus and in front of the Brodie Centre on the Bannatyne Campus for all volunteers. Pepsi will be providing the refreshments. The Bookstore as well as various other business on Campus will be donating "door" prizes for the event. This year the Grand Prize is two airline tickets donated by West Jet. Teams are encouraged to propose projects which will be judged and the best gardens will be awarded with first, second and third prizes. Last year many innovative ideas were presented so please submit your ideas to campbeau(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:campbeau@cc.umanitoba.ca> (Fort Garry Campus) or jerry_wind(a)aramark.ca<mailto:jerry_wind@aramark.ca> (Bannatyne Campus). Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes and spades from home although some will be provided by Physical Plant. Physical Plant will be hiring additional grounds staff during the summer to maintain the work. The project will commence at 9:00 AM and continue throughout the day. Everyone is invited to participate for as much time as their schedules permit. In the event of rain, the rain date is Friday, May 25, 2012 so please keep that date open as well. Please join us for another fun and rewarding Campus Beautification Day on May 24. Deborah J. McCallum Vice-President (Administration) Debbie.McCallum(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Debbie.McCallum@ad.umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-474-9777 FAX: 204-261-1318

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Ever woken up not feeling like yourself? Welcome to the club.
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Ever woken up not feeling like yourself? Welcome to the club. So has the rest of Canada. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Almost every single person in every community across this country has felt anxious, stressed, even depressed at some point, including many of your friends. So you're in good company. What's important is to pay attention to those feelings. That's part of dealing with your mental health. And the more you look after it, the healthier your life will be. Sadly, some people live with those feelings all the time. You may even know someone. Now imagine having to live with the shame, discrimination and lack of treatment and support that goes with it. It's time for change. The University of Manitoba recognizes the importance of raising awareness of the issue and encourages you to find out more with Partners for Mental Health<http://www.notmyselftoday.ca/>. They are a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to transform the way we think about, act towards and treat mental health in Canada. If you're looking for support, we provide counselling services to students on campus. Find out more at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling Dr. Lynn Smith Executive Director, Student Services

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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

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: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca Description: cid:image002.jpg@01CAEBD7.78870110

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Resolved: April 19 JUMP System problems
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Information Services & Technology has resolved the April 19th JUMP problem. The JUMP system is now available. If you are still having login issues you will need to close your web browser and try again. Should you continue to have problems you will need to clear your browser cache. Please contact the IST Help & Solutions Centre if you require assistance. The root cause of today's failure was that session management data got confused. This is a known bug and it has been about eight months since IST has experienced this bug. Typically IST is able to restore service with a ten minute outage. IST continues to investigate this known bug as we now have new log files from today's system failure. IST is working towards permanently resolving this bug and we apologize for today's outage. We thank you for your understanding. 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. -- Robert V. Dvorski Shared Services Supervisor Help & Solutions Centre - Client Services Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba robert.dvorski(a)ad.umanitoba.ca (204) 474-9865

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April 19 JUMP System problems
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Please be advised that Information Services & Technology is currently experiencing an incident with the JUMP system. IST is investigating the root cause and is working towards restoring service as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience as we work towards restoring service. 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. -- Robert V. Dvorski Shared Services Supervisor Help & Solutions Centre - Client Services Information Services & Technology University of Manitoba robert.dvorski(a)ad.umanitoba.ca (204) 474-9865

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UM Student Health 101 - April 2012 Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

[Description: ?April]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> U of M students, April's Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> is now ready! So why should you read Student Health 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>? First, you can enter to win $1,000 for reading U of M's health and wellness magazine, online at http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html. Plus, there are some great articles in April's issue<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html>: [Description: April 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: April 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: April 2012 U of M Health 101]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Ready for Finals?<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Finish the year strong with our tips on prepping for the big tests. Making Safer Sex Really Fun<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Students share why fun and safer sex are not mutually exclusive. Interviewing 101<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Take a short course on aceing your next job interview. Top 10 Nutrition Questions Answered<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Answers to your top questions about food, healthy eating, and more. Get Ready for Summer<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Tips to help you shape up and get fit for the warmer months ahead. UCookbook: Sweet Treats<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> & FitnessU: 5 Mistakes to Avoid<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> [Description: U of M Health 101 on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Don't miss out! Like U of M Health 101 on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> for exclusive videos, articles, and much more. Read U of M Student Health 101 today<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> - and be sure to enter to win $1,000! Thanks for your time, Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs, University of Manitoba marci_davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marci_davies@umanitoba.ca> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student

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REMINDER: Stephen Lewis Speaks-March 28 & 29
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Hi everyone: This is just a reminder that one of the country's most passionate and inspiring speakers, Stephen Lewis, will be here at the U of M later this week. He's an advocate dedicated to turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa with a long career in politics and at the United Nations, plus much more. Check out his bio and details here: http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/leader d i s t i n g u i s h e d v i s i t i n g l e c t u r e r stephen lewis. March 28 & 29, 2012 Hear one of the world's most influential speakers on human rights, social justice and international development in a series of free lectures. Open to the public. Sponsored by Alumni Association Inc. of the University of Manitoba President's Office Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Fund Graduate Students' Association University of Manitoba Students' Union Community Health Sciences Student Affairs Teknion Health Sciences Graduate Students' Association. Wednesday, March 28 GLOBAL ISSUES, LOCAL IMPACT 6 pm-8 pm, doors open at 5 pm university centre 2nd FLOOR multi-purpose room. thursday, March 29 GLOBAL HEALTH 12 pm-1 pm bannatyne campus basic medical sciences building Frederic gaspard theatre a. Presented by Student Life For further information: umanitoba.ca/student/leader

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TODAY! There's Popcorn, Prizes and our Grand Prize Winner in University Centre
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Mar '12

23 Mar '12

Join us TODAY, Friday, March 23 at noon in University Centre where we will unveil the winners of the Define Your Future video contest. The top 10 finalists will be there and the Grand Prize and Secondary Prize winners will be announced by U of M President Dr. David T. Barnard. Take a photo with Billy the Bison and check out prize giveaways, free popcorn and music from UMFM. Come see which Grand Prize will be selected ? the Northern Experience, the India Experience or the Human Rights Experience! Hope to see you there!

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You're invited to Stephen Lewis Speaks - March 28 & 29
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

distinguished visiting lecturer stephen lewis. Hear one of the world's most influential speakers on human rights, social justice and international development in a series of free lectures. Open to the public. Wednesday, March 28 GLOBAL ISSUES, LOCAL IMPACT 6 pm-8 pm, doors open at 5 pm university centre 2nd FLOOR multi-purpose room. thursday, March 29 GLOBAL HEALTH 12 pm-1 pm bannatyne campus- basic medical sciences building. Frederic gaspard theatre a. Sponsored by Alumni Association Inc. of the University of Manitoba President's Office Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Fund Graduate Students' Association University of Manitoba Students' Association Community Health Sciences Student Affairs Teknion. Presented by Student Life For further information: umanitoba.ca/student/leader

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UM Student Health 101 - March Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: ?March U of M students, March's <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Student Health 101 is now ready! So why should you read <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Student Health 101? First, you can enter to win $1,000 for reading U of M's health and wellness magazine, online at <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html. Plus, there are some great articles in <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> March's issue: <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: March 2012 U of M Health 101 <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: March 2012 U of M Health 101 <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: March 2012 U of M Health 101 <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Cooking with Superfoods Get ways to incorporate great-tasting, nutrient-packed foods into your eating plan. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Thinking of Getting Inked? Find out why some students get tattoos, and their tips if you're thinking about ink. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Job Hunting 101 How you can get the jump on your employment search, with steps you can take today. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Avoid Getting Stressed Out Steps you can take today to deal with the challenges in your life. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Special Report: Are You Too Plugged In? <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> UCookbook: Healthy Breakfasts & <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> FitnessU: Building Your Stamina <http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Description: U of M Health 101 on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Don't miss out! Like us on Facebook for the latest on U of M health and wellness. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Read U of M Student Health 101 today - and be sure to enter to win $1,000! Thanks for your time, Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs, University of Manitoba <mailto:marci_davies@umanitoba.ca> marci_davies(a)umanitoba.ca <http://www.umanitoba.ca/student> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student

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Nominate an outstanding professor!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Dear 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 Awards. 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 currently valued at $2,000. This year's deadline has been extended to March 5th.so you still have time! This is the 46th year that nominations have been invited for the Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the 43rd 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 awards(a)umanitoba.ca Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Wondering what to do after grad? Check out Learning to Earning, March 5-8
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

Enter to win $1,000 tuition at Learning to Earning. March 5-8, 2012.. Career Services.. 474 University Centre.. Sessions start at 10 a.m. daily.. Attend a session for your chance to win two tickets to the Winnipeg Jets, March 14.. Join us for a Kickoff Breakfast on March 5th - 10am to 12pm. First floor, University Centre. Explore your career, DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. Open to all students. Learning to Earning is a series of sessions designed to help you prepare for life after graduation. Sessions include: What can I do with my degree? What is graduate school? Is it for me and do I want it or need it? Resumes that get attention How to impress: Interview, dressing, dining, social media and more! Luck isn't everything: Creating your own career opportunities How to stand out Presented by Career Services, Alumni Association, Office of Student Life and UMSU. For more info: umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices.

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Event Day Plan Open House - February 29, 2012
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

The following message is being sent on behalf of Deborah McCallum, Vice-President (Administration): To: Students, Faculty and Staff: From: Deborah McCallum, Vice-President (Administration) Date: February 22, 2012 Re: Event Day Plan Open House - February 29, 2012 As the Investors Group Field takes shape on our campus, we are excited by the opportunities the new, world-class stadium will bring to our university community. The new stadium brings with it a number of significant benefits to University of Manitoba staff, students and surrounding community residents. Our new Active Living Centre, two lighted artificial turf soccer fields and the football field to be shared by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Bisons and the community, combined will mean the University of Manitoba will be home to some of the best sports and recreation facilities in the country. While these facilities provide great benefits to students, faculty, staff and the City of Winnipeg, we also recognize our responsibility to ensure game and event days are positive experiences and involve minimal disruption to our community members. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Canadian Football League were mindful of the need for that balance when they developed the schedule for the upcoming season. In total, there are nine home games slated for 2012. Of those, four are weekend games scheduled on Saturday or Sunday. Of five weekday games, four are scheduled during July and August when there are fewer students, faculty and staff members on campus. Weekday games will also start at 7 p.m. or later to ensure efficient traffic and transit access to the Fort Garry Campus. To minimize any negative impact on our university community, we are working closely with the Winnipeg Football Club and the City of Winnipeg to draft a comprehensive event day plan. This plan outlines access to campus during events, transit opportunities, parking options and a variety of other elements which we believe will make the event day experience a positive one for all. The University of Manitoba is hosting an Open House to present details of the plan and to solicit feedback on its contents from our community. The President and I encourage you all to attend. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd Floor University Centre. Facilitators will be available at the open house to discuss the plan and address any concerns or questions. In addition, a new website will be launched on Feb. 29 that will provide on-going updates and further information. The City of Winnipeg is also hosting an Open House for area residents to obtain information on the plan on February 29 from 4 to 8:30 pm in the library at Dalhousie School, 262 Dalhousie Drive, Winnipeg. Interested area residents are also invited to attend that event. A second City of Winnipeg Open House will be held at the Canad Inn Fort Garry on Saturday, March 3 from 10 to 3 pm. Additional open house events will be hosted at a variety of locations around the city in the coming weeks and months. We believe Investors Group Field at the University of Manitoba will become a focal point for the positive transformational change in the spaces where we live, work, study, discover and play. Together, we can ensure a seamless transition into this positive new era for sports and recreation in our city and province.

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UM Student Employment: Mini U 2012 Instructor
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Hello! Are you a current University student who is looking for the best summer job ever? Bison Children's Programs is currently accepting applications for Mini U Instructors. Apply now to join our team and develop your leadership skills, make great friends, be part of a team, and best of all be a kid all summer long with fun games and activities. Interested applicants must complete our Instructor application form which can be downloaded from our website ( <http://www.miniu.ca> www.miniu.ca) or found at either of our customer service desks in the Frank Kennedy Centre and Max Bell arena. Applications must be submitted to the Frank Kennedy Centre, Customer Service Desk by Friday, March 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact Kate Amey for any questions related to these positions. Her contact information is found below. Good luck to all of the applicants! Kate Amey Special Interest Program Coordinator Bison Children's Programs University of Manitoba Ph: (204) 474-8631 Fax: (204) 474-7503 <http://www.miniu.ca> www.miniu.ca

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Pedestrian Bridge Interactive Public Display Session
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 31 Jan '12

31 Jan '12

This e-memo is sent on behalf of Deborah McCallum, Vice-President (Administration): On February 8th and 9th, MMM Group Limited and the City of Winnipeg will be hosting Public Interactive Display Sessions (PIDS) for a conceptual design study of a river crossing from St. Vital to Fort Garry near the University of Manitoba. The PIDS will provide community members an opportunity to discuss the project. The goal of the PIDS is to help identify design options and locations for a pedestrian and cycle crossing over the Red River. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Deborah J. McCallum Vice-President (Administration)

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UM Student Health 101 - February Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 31 Jan '12

31 Jan '12

<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: http://read101.ca/imgload/UMANCA.jpg U of M students, February's <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Student Health 101 is now ready! So why should you read <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Student Health 101? First, you can enter to win $1,000 for reading U of M's health and wellness magazine, online at <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html. Plus, there are some great articles in <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> February's issue: <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: alt <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: alt <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Description: alt <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> How Healthy Are Your Relationships? Review these 7 critical elements for healthy relationships + take the relationships quiz. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Top Fitness Apps We review some popular fitness and nutrition apps and how students are using them. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> What to Do If Your Grades Are Slipping Great tips from professors for confronting the problem and getting back on track. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Striving for A's? Start By Getting Some Zzz's How improving your sleep habits can lead to better grades, better health, and more. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> UCookbook: Vegetarian Meals & <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> FitnessU: Strengthening Your Core <http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Description: alt <http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-of-M-Student-Health-101/163129317107687> Don't miss out! Like us on Facebook for the latest on U of M health and wellness. <http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Read U of M Student Health 101 today - and be sure to enter to win $1,000! Thanks for your time, Marcia Davies Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Students) Student Affairs, University of Manitoba <mailto:marci_davies@umanitoba.ca> marci_davies(a)umanitoba.ca <http://www.umanitoba.ca/student> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student

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DEFINE YOURSELF TO WIN AN AMAZING ADVENTURE - ONLY 1 MONTH LEFT TO ENTER!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

There is less than one month left to enter the U of M's Define Your Future contest for your chance to win! The grand prize winner will get to choose from one of these fabulous adventures. You could: . Travel Canada's Arctic waters aboard the CCGS Amundsen . Explore global public health projects in India . Meet and travel with visionary human rights leaders in Ottawa or New York Just complete a short video (1 minute or less) defining who you are and you could win this or other amazing prizes including: . An on-set film experience with Guy Maddin . A tour of the new Blue Bombers stadium and tickets to the 2012 season opener . A student-experience prize package, complete with an iPad, BookStore gift card, declining balance food card and 1-year gym membership For full contest details and to see other great video entries visit: <http://defineyourfuture.ca/webmailer> http://defineyourfuture.ca/webmailer. Not sure how to enter? Check out our step-by-step video that shows you how: <http://youtu.be/KGGIUCCdnGw> http://youtu.be/KGGIUCCdnGw If you have any questions leave them on our Facebook wall and we'll get back to you. Good luck!

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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Students, For almost 135 years, the University of Manitoba has been shaping academic, business and community leaders, enhancing our community and conducting research that changes the world. Throughout our history, we have grown and evolved through a constant process of rethinking, re-evaluating and reassessing where we are, where we want to be and how we'll get there. Many members of the University of Manitoba community have heard me refer to the complex academic structure that exists here. Currently, we have 20 faculties and schools and 78 departments delivering programs to serve over 27,000 students. By comparison, the University of Toronto has the same number of faculties and schools, and only 14 additional departments, to serve 72,000 students. Almost 30,000 students at the University of Calgary are served by 13 faculties and schools encompassing 70 departments. At McMaster University, programs are delivered to its 27,000 students through 6 faculties and 49 departments. In fact, based on available data, no other medical-doctoral institution of our size and scope in Canada has as many free-standing faculties and schools or departments as we do. I believe that this overly elaborated academic structure impedes our academic work in at least three important ways. 1. It affects academic planning and decision making because academic leaders - especially deans and directors - are more removed from these processes than they should be. Put simply, this group is too large to bring together effectively on these and other matters. 2. This structure results in the inefficient use of our most precious resource, namely, our people, who should have the opportunity to use their skills more creatively to advance our learning, discovery and engagement missions. 3. Most importantly, the need to navigate within our highly articulated structure hinders progress on our Strategic Planning Framework priorities, notably, our commitment to providing an outstanding student experience and to enhancing our teaching and research programs in areas of strength and/or strategic importance to our province and nation. Students require more flexible program and course selection, and simpler academic regulations to achieve their educational and career goals; faculty, in turn, require greater opportunities for inter- and multi-disciplinary collaboration to develop and advance their teaching and research programs. I want to begin an important conversation within the University of Manitoba community about how we move forward and enhance our commitment to our students, our faculty and staff, and to the community we serve. It is my vision to see the University of Manitoba's academic structure better reflect our size and scope, enhancing rather than impeding our ability to deliver on our mandate. When the University of Manitoba's Strategic Planning Framework was adopted, I committed to ensuring that it would guide the decisions we make together and that we would use it to pursue our ultimate objective of achieving excellence. Initiatives like ROSE and OARs have been focused on transforming our organizational infrastructure and approaches, in order to improve the way the university conducts its work. It is now time to move forward with a plan to simplify and improve our university's academic structure, so that we can more effectively achieve our strategic vision. Some work designed to address our current academic structure is already underway. Late last year, we began a process where deans and directors of faculties and schools with natural affinities of various sorts began working in clusters to explore some new avenues of collaboration and interaction. Through this process, work on new cross-faculty academic programming, the sharing of administrative resources and facilities, and collaborative outreach activity has already begun. It has shown us that more and closer ties among units can be beneficial - to students, faculty and staff and to our community at large. This cluster mechanism, I believe, can serve as a useful starting point in the development of a plan to simplify and improve our academic structure. To this end, I have asked Dr. Joanne Keselman, Vice President (Academic) and Provost, to work with deans and directors through the cluster groups and they, in turn, with their faculty, staff, students, alumni and external stakeholders, to identify viable options for reducing the number of faculties and schools from the current total of 20 to a number closer to the national average of 13 by 2017. Based on discussions to date, it is clear that there are significant opportunities to improve our academic structure in the health sciences area. The move to interprofessional education and an increasing emphasis on multi-disciplinary research teams, combined with the need to address common issues including clinical education and program accreditation, provide compelling reasons to proceed with this cluster as a first step in the development of a plan. To this end, Dr. Keselman will work with the health sciences cluster to develop a proposal or set of options by December 2012 for consideration by our governing bodies. An interim report on this work will be provided in the spring of 2012. It is clear that other opportunities exist to improve our academic structure. I encourage faculties or departments that see possibilities where closer relationships among themselves would be beneficial to bring their ideas forward for discussion. We remain committed, as the only medical-doctoral institution in Manitoba, to contributing to our communities' and our province's cultural, social and economic well-being. This process will enhance our ability to meet the needs of our students, our faculty and our community as a whole. We want this change to be invigorating and exciting. We want it to be inclusive, and will engage the University of Manitoba in discussions about how this goal will be achieved. Finally, we will only move forward where it makes sense, and proposals will be advanced, discussed, improved and approved through the University of Manitoba's collegial governance processes. This institution will soon be 135 years old. We respect and honour our traditions but must adapt them to ensure a vibrant and prosperous future for the much loved University of Manitoba, its staff and students and the community it serves. David 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: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president(a)umanitoba.ca cid:image002.jpg@01CAEBD7.78870110

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Correction Re: Looking for work? Need career info? - No need to register for the Career Fair
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

UM Students.Please see the revised notice below regarding the Annual January Career Fair. There is no need to register for the Fair. You may register to receive the latest info on job postings.. Are you looking for full-time, part-time or summer work? Do you need more info about career options? Get the information you need at the Annual January Career Fair Wednesday, January, 18 9:30 am - 2:30 pm 2nd floor University Centre More information about the Career Fair at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/2855.html Register to receive job postings and information from Career Services at: www.umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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