September 2008 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Faculty of Graduate Studies Top Up Program 2008-2009
by Marcia Labiuk 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Please see the attached memo regarding the Faculty of Graduate Studies Top Up Program for the 2008-2009 academic year. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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SSHRC Application Forms and Instructions
by Marcia Labiuk 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Please see attached application forms and instructions for the following SSHRC competitions for your reference. SSHRC CGSM SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship/CGSD SSHRC Vanier CGS Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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CIHR Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Marcia Labiuk 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Please see the attached memo regarding the recently announced CIHR Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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REVISED SSHRC Vanier Notice
by Marcia Labiuk 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Hello, There was an error in the previously distributed notice. I've attached a corrected copy. There error was in the subject heading of the memo which indicated that the memo was regarding the NSERC Vanier rather than the SSHRC Vanier. Please notify the Department Head and Grad Chair in your unit of this change. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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SSHRC Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Marcia Labiuk 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Please see the attached memo regarding the recently announced SSHRC Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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NSERC Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Marcia Labiuk 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Please see the attached memo regarding the recently announced NSERC Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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2009-2010 CIHR CGSM Competition
by Marcia Labiuk 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Hello, Please see the attached 2009-2010 CIHR CGSM department information package. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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FGS Announcements for the week ending September 19
by Enza Pohl 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20080919.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements for the week ending: 19 September 2008 *Upcoming Award and Scholarship Deadlines* *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *MAURO, NANCIE J. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* October 15 medicine, nursing, oncology M, D $5,100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *CAMPBELL, MARIAN SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* October 15 nutrition M, D $1.250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *NORTHERN SCIENTIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) - SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* October 15 northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields. M, D Range from $500 to $4,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *LEE, SHEU L. FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH - UPDATED <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* October 1 Oncology M, D $3,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Right to Know Week* *1. Monday, September 29 - 3:30 to 4:30 - University of Winnipeg, * *Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall* Public presentation by Dr. Alasdair Roberts, Professor of Law and Public Policy, Suffolk University, Boston, titled: "Blacked Out: Government Secrecy in the Information Age". *2. Wednesday, October 1 - noon to 1:00 - Portage Place, Edmonton Court* Public information event, "Know Your Right to Know", with participants from the media, other experienced access to information seekers and access to information professionals sharing their experiences and addressing questions. *3. Friday, October 3 - noon to 1:00 - St Boniface College, Room 1531* Public presentation, in French, by Suzanne Legault, Assistant Information Commissioner of Canada, titled: <<Moderniser l'accès à l'information au Canada: de crieur public au village mondial...>>. *MORE DETAILS ON THESE EVENTS, SPONSORED BY THE MANITOBA RIGHT TO * *KNOW COMMITTEE, TO BE POSTED AT _www.ombudsman.mb.ca <http://www.ombudsman.mb.ca>_ * *4. Tuesday, October 21 - Delta Winnipeg, Workshops associated with Prairie Health * *Information Privacy Day * Workshops organized by Manitoba Ombudsman and the Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Alberta and Saskatchewan: *Morning - *"PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment) Primer"** *Afternoon - *"Advanced PIAs...When the Answers are Not So Clear" *5. Wednesday, October 22 - Delta Winnipeg, Prairie Health Information Privacy Day* Conference organized and co-hosted by Manitoba Ombudsman and the Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Alberta and Saskatchewan, for access and privacy personnel, health professionals and health organizations, all staff of provincial and municipal government, school divisions, universities and the interested public. *REGISTRATION DETAILS AND DETAILS AT _www.verney.ca <http://www.verney.ca>_ * *Hope to see you at these Right to Know Week and Prairie Health * *Information Privacy Day events!* Gail Perry Manager, Research and Education Manitoba Ombudsman (204) 982-9139 (Winnipeg); 1-800-665-0531 (toll free in Manitoba) fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcements
by Enza Pohl 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20080912.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements for the week ending: 12 September 2008 *Norman Barwin Scholarship for reproductive health* The *$2,500 award* is for a full-time graduate student registered at a Canadian University during the 2008-2009 academic year. The scholarship is open to Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants who are graduates of any recognized university, with an Honours degree or its equivalent. He or she must be enrolled at the time of application and must be working toward a higher degree in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. This could include disciplines such as biology, Canadian studies, education, history, law, medicine, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and women's studies. Other fields of study can also be considered relevant if the research project clearly addresses sexual and reproductive health and rights. By the deadline, the candidate should send an application package composed of: -A scholarship cover page (click here <http://www.canadiansforchoice.ca/scholarshipform.pdf> to download the application form. The form is also available by email or by mail); -A personal statement between 500 and 700 words, outlining the candidate's education, background in reproductive health, women's issues, aspirations and career plans; - Official transcripts from the last three years of study; -Curriculum vitae including full list of publications; -Two letters of reference. One of these letters must come from a professor who is familiar with the candidate's academic record and career plans. * Selection criteria:* 1. Recognized contribution to sexual and reproductive health and rights in Canada; 2. Academic excellence; Applications must be received no later than 10:00 am, October 17th, 2008. Please send the complete application to: Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health Canadians for Choice 300-260 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E4 Canadians for Choice thanks all applicants for their interest in the Norman Barwin scholarship for Sexual Health, and wish them success in their studies. For more information: (613) 789-9958 ext. 222 info(a)canadiansforchoice.ca / http://www.canadiansforchoice.ca/scholarship.html Download Application Form <http://www.canadiansforchoice.ca/scholarshipform.pdf> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Fourth International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 2008) *http://www.cisse2008online.org* December 5-13, 2008 Technically Co-Sponsored by: Sponsored by the University of Bridgeport Technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society, Communications Society, Education Society (Connecticut Section) Paper Submission Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers electronically in Microsoft Word format through the website of the conference at http://www.cisse2008online.org Accepted papers must be presented in the virtual conference by one of the authors. To submit your paper, visit http://www.cisse2008online.org Paper submission Deadline: October 15th, 2008 Notification of Acceptance: November 9th, 2008 Final Manuscript and Registration: November 26th, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Society for Applied Anthropology in Manitoba AGM and Guest Lecture The Society for Applied Anthropology in Manitoba is gearing up for another great year! Annual General Meeting & Guest Lecture: Thursday, September 25th, at 6pm in the Cross Common Room, Room 108 St. John's College. University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus Who are the Métis? A guest lecture by Dr. Fred Shore, Executive Director, Office of University Accessibility and Assistant Professor, Department of Native Studies, University of Manitoba Call for nominations to the SAAM's executive committee for 2008-2009: - Elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting on September 25th at 6:30pm - Consider putting your name forward and encourage your colleagues to run for executive positions or helping out (and boosting your resumé) on the communications, membership or programming committees! - Nominations must be submitted to info(a)saaminc.org by Friday September 19, 2008. More details can be found in the latest edition of Anthropology In Practice newsletter, and on the *About Us *page at *www.saaminc.org* <http://www.saaminc.org>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Abstracts: The Fifth International Conference on Indigenous Education The Fifth International Conference on Indigenous Education: Pacific Nations *See pdf for more information* <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/conferenceonindig…>. fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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2009-2010 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council PGS/CGS Competitions
by Marcia Labiuk 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Please see the attached information package for the upcoming NSERC PGS/CGS Competitions. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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