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Graduate & Professional Schools Expo - Oct. 24
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Are you Interested in Exploring Careers in: Medical and Scientific Research, Medicine, Natural Resources Management, Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Agriculture, Mathematics, Public Health Inspection and many other exciting options? Join us for the: 3rd Annual Graduate and Professional Schools Expo Wednesday, October 24 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2nd Floor University Centre Meet with representatives from the University of Manitoba and many schools from around the globe. Participate in a FREE mini-workshop: To Be or Not to Be ...A Graduate Student (David Ness, Student Counselling and Career Centre) 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Applying to Graduate School (Doug Barkman, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba) 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a snack! All are welcome. Brought to you by the Student Counselling and Career Centre and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. For more information go to: http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/

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University of Manitoba: Envisioning a Sustainable Campus Community
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

The following is sent on behalf of Paul Kochan, Vice-President (Administration) [cid:image001.jpg@01CDA6C8.D00F8340] Paul A. Kochan, CPA (Ill.), CBV, FCA Vice-President (Administration) vpadmin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:vpadmin@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-474-9777 FAX: 204-261-1318

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Deadline for Work Study Application is Friday October 5
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

This message is sent on behalf of the University of Manitoba Financial Aid and Awards Office.... Work Study Program - Application Deadline Friday October 5 The 2012/2013 Work Study Program is now live! The first deadline to apply is Friday, October 5th....don't miss out on this great opportunity for on-campus part-time work experience! For information on the program, please visit our website at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/1464.htm If you have any questions, please contact us at work_study(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:work_study@umanitoba.ca> Student Affairs...Creating Opportunities for Student Success

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

02 Oct '12

[Description: U of M Health 101: October, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> October'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: [Description: U of M Health 101: October, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Train Your Brain How staying active can lead to better grades this year Sucrose, Glucose or Fructose? Eat Right NOW: Answers to your most common nutrition questions The Drinking Myth You'll be shocked to find out what's true and false about students and alcohol Still Fetching Coffee? How to jump-start your career with a meaningful internship now UCookbook: Vegetarian Dishes Everyone Will Love FitnessU: Building Stamina and Lung Capacity 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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Notification - Half Marathon and 5 km Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 23rd
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

To: All Staff & Students Please note that this Sunday, September 23rd there will be a half marathon taking place through part of the Fort Garry Campus as well as a 5 km walk/run. Neither event will restrict access to the campus but there may be some delays at intersections during each race. The Rotary Half Marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and will have participants running through the campus from approximately 8:20 - 10:30 a.m. The race path will include the East portion of campus with runners coming down University Crescent to Sifton Road, Saunderson Street, Freedman Crescent, out King's Drive. The Commerce Students' Association Race for Space will begin at 3 p.m. The race will take place mostly on sidewalks throughout campus. In the areas where there are not sidewalks - specifically Freedman Crescent, Saunderson Street, and Sifton Road - there will be pylons set up that will designate the race path. Thank you, Tannis ---- 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 - September Issue
by all-students＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

[Description: U of M Health 101: September, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> September'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: [Description: U of M Health 101: September, 2012]<http://read101.ca/umanitoba.html> Eat Well on Campus Can campus food taste good and be good for you? Find out how! Budgeting for the Year Ahead Tips for budgeting, saving, and spending - and still having fun Room to Study How to create space to concentrate and study more effectively...no matter where you're living. Preventing Violence in Your Community How students work to prevent violence - and what you can do to help UCookbook: Healthy Fruit and Veggie Smoothies FitnessU: The Benefits of Yoga 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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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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