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U-PASS - A Message from UMSU President Bilan Arte
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Hello Students! This is a message from the University of Manitoba Students' Union representing all undergraduate students at the University of Manitoba. Below is the referendum question being asked today, tomorrow and on Friday to all undergraduate students at the University. UMSU is interested in measuring student support for a U-PASS program and is inviting all students to learn more about the program at umsu.ca/u-pass and get involved in the decision making process by getting out and making an informed VOTE! "Are you in favour of a mandatory, universal bus pass that would: * cost each undergraduate student no more than $85 per semester, with the price to be adjusted by inflation yearly (using the Manitoba Consumer Price Index), * provide free transportation on Winnipeg Transit during the months of September to April, inclusive, and * include all undergraduate students who are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester?" Check out our website at umsu.ca/u-pass for all the information you'll need on the program. Have any questions? Email me at pres(a)umsu.ca<mailto:pres@umsu.ca> or feel free to drop by our offices at 101 University Centre and get informed! Polling will be happening across campus on all three dates: November 14th, 14th and 16th. If you'd like more specific details on each polling location, you can find out more about where they are on each of our three University of Manitoba campuses at elections.umsu.ca! Thanks for voting! Bilan Arte President University of Manitoba Students' Union Local 103 - Canadian Federation of Students tel: 204.474.6519 fax: 204.269.1299 front desk: 204.474.6822 101 University Centre, U of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 pres(a)umsu.ca<mailto:pres@umsu.ca> @UMSUPRES<http://twitter.com/#!/UMSUPRES> www.umsu.ca<http://www.umsu.ca/> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Desire2Learn Nov 7 System Outage
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Information Services and Technology would like to advise that Desire2Learn is encountering internal server errors. We are working with Desire2Learn Support to resolve this issue and hope to have access returned soon. Please be advised that all areas of Desire2Learn may not be available during this time period. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this incident. 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.

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Desire2Learn Nov 7 System Outage
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Information Services and Technology would like to advise that Desire2Learn is encountering internal server errors. We are working with Desire2Learn Support to resolve this issue and hope to have access returned soon. Please be advised that all areas of Desire2Learn may not be available during this time period. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this incident. 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: UM256043}

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2012 Fall Term Voluntary Withdrawal deadline November 14
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

[Description: bw_horizontal[1]] Registrar's Office November 7, 2012 To all U of Manitoba students... Reminder: Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline for Fall Term Courses is Wednesday, November 14, 2012 The deadline for Voluntary Withdrawal from Fall Term courses taught during the standard term is Wednesday, November 14. VW's must be done through Aurora Student and can be done up to 11:59 PM. Courses taught outside the standard term will have different VW deadlines - check with your faculty. 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 academic advising office for assistance in dropping the course. New: As part of the University of Manitoba's commitment to providing an excellent learning experience for students, we would like to know why you have chosen not to complete a course or courses. Students who choose to VW will be asked to complete a brief confidential survey on the reason(s) for withdrawal. The information gathered will help us to determine if there is information or resources that may have helped you complete your courses successfully. Think before you drop... You may decide to VW from a class for a variety of reasons. Common situations include: * The course subject matter was not the same as originally expected; * Your overall course load is too demanding - withdrawing from one class will leave more time for others; * Your program focus has changed and the course is no longer required; * Your mid-term grades were not satisfactory - and you think withdrawing is better than receiving a low or failed grade. Before you decide to VW from a class, be sure to: * Talk with your course instructor about your concerns and if there are strategies for improvement before the end of term; * Talk to an academic advisor about your course load, study strategies, and options for possibly repeating the course later; * Be aware of course load requirements and implications of VW - if you have a government student loan, are a sponsored student, a Bison athlete or are in any other type of situation that requires a minimum course load; * Refer to the U1 Start Book<http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/startbook/index.html> or the UM Calendar<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…> to make sure you know where that course fits into your intended or current program; * Check to see if the course is required as a prerequisite for upper-level courses within your program; * Look at the Winter Term schedule to see if the course is offered again this year. Please contact an academic advisor<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/tutorial/academic-advisors.html> to discuss your concerns and options. Registrar's Office Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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Work Study Program....still time to apply!
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

The University of Manitoba work-study program will close on Friday, November 9th. For information pertaining to this program please visit our website at www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/1464.htm<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/1464.htm> and click on "UM STUDENTS". All required documentation must be submitted by email to work_study(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:work_study@umanitoba.ca> no later than November 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM. Should you have any questions, please contact the Work Study Coordinator at work_study(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:work_study@umanitoba.ca> Mrs. Jane Lastra Director Financial Aid and Awards Enrolment Services Student Affairs University of Manitoba Jane_lastra(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jane_lastra@umanitoba.ca>

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Invitation from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor-Town Hall
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

cid:image001.png@01CDBC22.0CB04140 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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Protect your degree! Participate in a national survey on academic integrity
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Dear University of Manitoba Student, The University of Manitoba has agreed to participate in an important national study on academic integrity being conducted by Julia Christensen Hughes from the University of Guelph and Don McCabe of Rutgers University. The purpose of this study is to identify what types of questionable academic behaviours students most report engaging in and what types of behaviours are perceived to be most frequently occurring by students, faculty and TAs. Ideas for what can be done to enhance cultures of integrity on Canadian university campuses will also be solicited. It is important that such behaviours and ideas be identified so that policies and practices can be developed that will help to protect the integrity of the academic experience and ensure a level playing field amongst students. Your participation will contribute to the national study as well as help the University of Manitoba identify what more it can be doing to help protect the integrity of your degree! Please click on the below link if you are interested in the research. You will be taken to the consent form for the survey (including detailed information about the study), and then the survey itself, should you wish to participate. Participants are entitled to enter a prize draw for a U of M Bookstore gift card. A draw will be made for three gift cards valued at $300, $200, and $100. Click here to <http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/saa/student_advocacy/academicintegrity/ai-s…> visit the consent form<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/saa/student_advocacy/academicintegrity/ai-s…> http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/saa/student_advocacy/academicintegrity/ai-s… Thank you, Brandy Usick Director, Student Advocacy and Accessibility Project site coordinator 204-474-7423 Brandy.Usick(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brandy.Usick@ad.umanitoba.ca>

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UM Student Health 101 - November 2012
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

[U of M Health 101: November, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> November's U of M Health 101 is now ready - check it out online at http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html - First, be sure to enter to win $1,000<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> - and check out what's happening this month: [U of M Health 101: November, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Love Your Body Learn how to forgive the flaws and embrace the skin you're in Good, Quick Sex Discover how communication and safety can lead to better sex Snooze or Lose Find out how to turn fatigued F's to alert A's Sweat Out the Storm How to stay active in any weather UCookbook: Let's Get Fruity: Cooking With Dried Fruits FitnessU: Understanding and Reaching Your Optimal Heart Rate 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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Message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor-We Day
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

LH masthead.jpg Tomorrow is We Day and we are very excited that the University of Manitoba is a Platinum Sponsor of this inspiring event. It will bring 18,000 students and teachers to the MTS Centre to focus on how they can help build a better world. The values of local and global social activism and outreach that are at the heart of the We Day experience are part of our daily life at the University of Manitoba. This event gives us the opportunity to showcase our mission, our values and our programs to an audience of outstanding young people that we would be proud to have as students. We have a lot to offer them. University of Manitoba students have the opportunity to travel and learn through 138 exchange agreements with institutions in 35 countries. There are more than 100 campus groups where students can pursue their passion in community development, the arts, scientific discovery, leadership and entrepreneurship. The opportunities we can offer our students lead to fuller and richer lives for those of us who work here as well. We help build bigger futures for our students and contribute to the cultural, social and economic well-being of our community, province, country and world. We are proud that members of our community are contributing to We Day in a variety of ways. Tito Daodou, a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Medicine and recent winner of the Nahlah Ayad Prize for Global Citizenship, will join former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, alumnus Justice Murray Sinclair and Ladybug Foundation founder Hannah Taylor as speakers who will inspire young people to take action at home and abroad. Olympic bronze medallist and proud Bison Desiree Scott will also be at the University of Manitoba booth at We Day to sign autographs and share her story of triumph this summer on the soccer fields of London, England. In addition, 20 of our staff are volunteering at We Day and their contributions will help ensure the success of the event. The response to our call for action was overwhelming and it is gratifying to know that the university community shares our enthusiasm. Although we won't all be there in person, we hope our entire community can participate in We Day. We are installing a Pledge Wall at University Centre that will allow students, faculty and staff the opportunity to post and share their commitment to social change. I encourage you to show your We Day spirit by posting your pledges tomorrow and Wednesday. Sincerely, 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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UM ALERT - TEST MESSAGE
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

This is only a test of the University of Manitoba's emergency notification system (ENS). NO ACTION IS NEEDED. The University regularly tests its ability to send emergency messages to ensure the system is working properly. During a true emergency email would NOT be ued to send emergency messages. This email is being sent to inform you that a test of the ENS has occured. Please report problems to emergency(a)umanitoba.ca.

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