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Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)

Welcome back, Bisons!

I hope you enjoyed a restful reading week. As you return to your studies, I thought I would feature some upcoming events, services, and reminders to help you explore campus life, get connected with supports, and end the Fall term strong.

November has many exciting events taking place at the UM campuses.

International Education Week is happening this week November 17-21 and features many events to celebrate global learning and connection. The event kick-off is today at the Fireside Lounge, UMSU University Centre 10:00am - 1:00pm. Drop in any time throughout the day, and participate in the many activities being offered all week long! See the International Education Weekhttps://umanitoba.ca/international/iew website for more information.

Check out the many career workshops and special events during Career Month, including Arts Career Round Tablehttps://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=5995 on November 19 and Employer Advice Caféhttps://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=6039 on November 25. Visit the Career Month website for more information and links for registration.

Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month is taking place with many events, including the Indigenous Winter Market on November 20. Visit the Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Monthhttps://umanitoba.ca/entrepreneurial-thinking/month website for more information.

Opening today is a Child Feeding Roomhttps://news.umanitoba.ca/child-feeding-spaces-opens/ in 532 UMSU University Centre. This space, brought to you by Student Affairs, provides a quiet and private environment with comfortable seating, a sink area, electrical outlets, and a change table. Caregivers can access the space by signing out the key from the International Centre, 541 UMSU University Centre.

This is a busy time of year, and you are balancing many priorities, including course requirements and life commitments. Here are some supports to check out to help you achieve your academic goals while navigating life's demands:

The Academic Learning Centrehttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning/academic-success-workshops offers one-to-one tutoringhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning/tutoring-group-study#individual-tutoring, workshopshttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning/academic-success-workshops, Supplemental Instructionhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning/tutoring-group-study#group-study-sessions-for-select-courses and other resources that will help expand your writing, learning, and study skills.

Charge Aheadhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/charge-ahead provides workshops and individual appointments with peer mentors who understand what you're going through. Drop in to 107 Tier to learn practical skills and connect with other students.

One-to-one appointmentshttps://umanitoba.ca/libraries/help-and-services/get-help with Librarians across a wide variety of subject areas, a live chat feature, and online resources are available through UM Libraries.

Connect with Student Support services and off-campus resourceshttps://news.umanitoba.ca/student-mental-health-supports/ to give your health and wellness a boost.

Get active through the facilities and programs offered by UM Recreation Serviceshttps://umanitoba.ca/community/sport-recreation/recreation-services.

Important reminders

The deadline to Voluntarily Withdraw (VW) from Fall Term courses is tomorrow, November 18. If you are thinking about a VW, speak to an academic advisorhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-advising in your home faculty or the First Year Centre to help you make the best decision.

I encourage all students to download the UM Safe Apphttps://umanitoba.ca/security/ for instant access to campus safety resources, and to receive alerts from the University's Security Services. It is an invaluable resource for all members of the UM community.

Stop by my office hours with Tina Chen, Vice-Provost (Equity) on November 24th 11:30am-12:30pm and December 8th 11:00am-12:00pm at Degrees. These office hours provide students with the opportunity to connect informally, to share your ideas or concerns, and to engage in conversation about issues that are meaningful to you. We hope to see you there.

Check your inbox Tuesday for the Student Weeklyhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/get-involved/student-weekly-newsletter, follow @umstudent on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/umstudent/ and TikTok,https://www.tiktok.com/@umstudent?lang=en and check out UM Todayhttps://news.umanitoba.ca/.

Take care over the next few weeks, and I look forward to reconnecting before we head into the December exam series.

My best,

... Laurie

Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her)

Vice-Provost (Students)

Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

University of Manitoba

208 Administration Building

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Tel: 204.474.6919

Confidential Assistant - vp.students@umanitoba.camailto:vp.students@umanitoba.ca Phone: 204.474.6917

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