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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Oct 30 - Nov 5)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html FULBRIGHT CANADA WEBINAR Missed the Webinar? Learn about the opportunities available through Fulbright Canada, including details on eligibility requirements, programs for students and scholars, how to prepare a competitive application, and more in this recording. Read more » ( http://www.fulbright.ca/news/49/489/Watch-the-WEBINAR-for-Canadian-Students… ) STICKS AND STONES: ARE WE A SOCIETY OF BULLIES? Join our accomplished researchers and alumni expert to explore whether bullying has now become entrenched in our daily lives. The panel will look at bullying across demographics, from school age kids to adults in the workplace. Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) OCTOBER 30, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 PM FREDERIC GASPARD THEATRE, BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 727 MCDERMOT AVE, BANNATYNE CAMPUS BASKETBALL HOME OPENER Come cheer your Bison teams as they take on UNBC. Free admission for University of Manitoba students! Read more » ( http://www.gobisons.ca/index.aspx ) NOVEMBER 1, 2013, 6:00 PM (WOMEN) 8:00 PM (MEN) INVESTORS GROUP ATHLETIC CENTRE VISIONARY (RE)GENERATION PUBLIC EXHIBITION Get a first-hand look at the winning concept, and all submissions from the Visionary (re)Generation International Design Competition, which will transform the U of M’s Southwood Precinct. Read more » ( http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html ) NOVEMBER 5 – 10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM DAILY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM (MPR), UNIVERSITY CENTRE INTRAMURAL NEWSLETTER Check out what’s been happening in the world of Intramural sports at the University of Manitoba. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/fortgarry/intramurals/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Zotero November 5, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577dfe… ) EndNote November 7, 2013, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b40… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html November 13, 2013 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=11/1/2013&todate=11/30/2… ) November 28, 2013 Manitoba RDC Research Workshop - Understanding and Using Statistics Canada Data Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/Manitoba_RDC_Research_Workshop_adverti… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Oct 23 - 29)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

October 23 - 29, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html THESIS TOOLKIT Librairies has created this new toolkit, providing a gateway to information and learning resources especially for Graduate Students. Read more » ( http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/thesis ) PRESTIGIOUS & PREDATORY OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING Jeffrey Beall, author of the popular blog Scholarly Open Access, will present an overview of the issues related to scholarly open-access publishing with a focus on the unintended consequences. Read more » ( http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/open_access_week ) October 24, 2013, 9:00 - 10:30 am U of M Archives & Special Collections 3rd floor Elizabeth Dafoe Library ALTMETRICS FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING Heather Piwowar will present an overview of ImpactStory and other open-source, Web-based tools that help researchers explore and share the diverse impacts of all their research products. Read more » ( http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/open_access_week ) October 24, 2013, 9:00 - 10:30 am U of M Archives & Special Collections 3rd floor Elizabeth Dafoe Library OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: HISTORY & FUTURE POTENTIAL This exciting presentation will focus on what it means to be an open scholar/researcher. Read more » ( http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/open_access_week ) October 25, 2013, 9:00 - 10:15 am Senate Chambers E3-262 Engineering Building MANAGING DEADLINES & PROCRASTINATION Looking for tools to manage your time? This group will allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Students must attend all 6 sessions. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/groups_and_seminars.html ) Fridays starting October 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Student Counselling and Career Centre 474 University Centre http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ RefWorks (for arts and humanities) October 29, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577de5… ) RefWorks (for sciences and technology) October 29, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a77… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html OCTOBER 28, 2013 Copyright: What Graduate Students Need to Know Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html ) October 30, 2013 Sticks and Stones: Are we a Society of Bullies? Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) November 13, 2013 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=11/1/2013&todate=11/30/2… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Oct 16 - 22)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

October 16 - 22, 2013 CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTER'S $17,500 per year for 1 year · For Master's students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2013 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html SOCIAL HIERARCHY: AN AGENTIC-COMMUNAL MODEL In this talk, the role of social hierarchy in shaping consumer behaviour and action is examined. It is proposed that a good portion of the effects of social hierarchy on behaviour can be understood through the lens of agentic versus communal orientations. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/research/stuclark_speaker_series.h… ) October 18, 2013, 10:30 am, 539 Drake Centre SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BROWN BAG LUNCH SESSION Casual discussion with U of M experts on social, economic and environmental sustainability. Be inspired, interact and share your ideas and opinions. All are welcome. October 23, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Office of Sustainability, 501 Fitzgerald Building UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS In this group, members will be encouraged to reflect upon their experiences, learn about themselves, and give feedback to others. Discussion topics will cover a broad range of issues including social anxiety, self-esteem, depression, family problems, and coping skills. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/UnderstandingOurselvesConnect… ) Thursdays starting October 24, 2013, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Student Counselling and Career Centre 474 University Centre MANAGING DEADLINES & PROCRASTINATION Looking for tools to manage your time? This group will allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Students must attend all 6 sessions. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/groups_and_seminars.html ) Fridays starting October 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Student Counselling and Career Centre 474 University Centre REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS Registration is now open for November dates in the second annual series of Professional Development workshops. These not-for-credit workshops are designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Paraphrasing and Citation: Integrating Sources October 22, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ca6… ) Working Well With Work Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies (CHET) October 24, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577367… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html October 16 and 17, 2013 46th Annual Fall Convocation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/convocation_dates_and_times… ) October 30, 2013 Sticks and Stones: Are we a Society of Bullies? Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) November 13, 2013 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=11/1/2013&todate=11/30/2… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC)
by Rebecca Tataryn 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Awards - Addendum Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: Check with your department Value: CGS D: $35,000 per annum for 36 months SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships: $20,000 per annum for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> · Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> · Registration FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> · Fee Information<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/index.html> · Grad Studies Forms<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> · Academic Course Calendar<http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>

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Canada Graduate Scholarship--Master's information
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Hello All, Please find attached information related to the Canada Graduate Scholarship--Master's competition. If your department has undergraduate students who are interested in applying for the CGS-Master's, please direct them to visit the link below to sign up for graduate studies weekly award announcements; these are circulated directly to graduate students via their UM email addresses and by signing up, UG students will receive the announcements and information as well. Ensure they select to subscribe to all three versions. http://umanitoba.ca/student/weekly/ Please also visit the CGS-Master's website for application information and the deadline, which is December 1, 2013. http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSHarmonization-Harmonizat… Thanks so much. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553 Please note that effective immediately, all University of Manitoba communications will be through an official UM email account. Ensure you check your UM email account regularly from this time forward. http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Oct 9 - 15)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

October 9 - 15, 2013 POGO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Yearly salary of $45,000 and the ability to apply for $5,000 in project-specific one-time operating support · For PhD & Post Doctoral Research Candidates Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Pediatric Oncology Deadline: October 15, 2013 NORTHERN SCIENTIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) $500 - $3,000 · For Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields Deadline: October 25, 2013 SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN Four scholarships of $7,500 (two for eastern Canada and two for western Canada) · For Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Medicine, Law Deadline: January 31, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html COPYRIGHT: WHAT GRADUATE STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Copyright Office encourage students to attend an information session about copyright. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html ) NEW ACADEMIC GUIDE The Faculty of Graduate Studies will be leading four information sessions about the new Academic Guide. All Faculty, Staff and Students are welcome to attend any session. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html ) 4TH UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA-UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE Established in 2007, this conference brings together scholars from Hungary and Canada every second year. All are welcome to attend. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/research/international/events.html ) October 10-11, 2013, Room 339, Dafoe Library SPEAKEASY If you are teaching a U of M credit-course and want to practise your spoken English skills, the English Language Centre’s SpeakEASY program is only $50.00 for five 50-minute sessions. Sessions are one-on-one, with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/speakeasy.html ) THESISSPEAK Improve your thesis presentation skills by participating in ThesisSPEAK (Sessions to Practise English And communicate Knowledge clearly). The fee is $30.00 for three 50-minute sessions; one-on-one with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/thesisspeak.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Graduate Students: Know your Rights and Responsibilities October 16, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357744f… ) Paraphrasing and Citation: Integrating Sources October 22, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ca6… ) October 14, 2013 Deadline for distribution of Master’s theses/practica (to examining committee) by students expecting to graduate in February 2014 Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) October 16 and 17, 2013 46th Annual Fall Convocation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/convocation_dates_and_times… ) November 13, 2013 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=11/1/2013&todate=11/30/2… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Oct 2 - 8)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

October 2 - 8, 2013 IODE WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $15,000 (up to 5 scholarships for 2014-2015 academic year) - for PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: December 1, 2013 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html UM DIGITAL COLLECTIONS UM Digital Collections intends to be the University's single access point for rare and unique digital material about the UofM and the province of Manitoba. It currently features over 75,000 digitized items that are now freely accessible for browsing, searching, and downloading. Read more » ( http://digitalcollections.lib.umanitoba.ca/ ) WE HEART DOGS De-stress with some visiting dogs from St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs as part of Stomp out Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/ ) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, BUHLER ATRIUM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 11:30 – 1:30 PM, FIREPLACE LOUNGE SPEAKEASY If you are teaching a U of M credit-course and want to practise your spoken English skills, the English Language Centre’s SpeakEASY program is only $50.00 for five 50-minute sessions. Sessions are one-on-one, with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/speakeasy.html ) THESISSPEAK Improve your thesis presentation skills by participating in ThesisSPEAK (Sessions to Practise English And communicate Knowledge clearly). The fee is $30.00 for three 50-minute sessions; one-on-one with an English instructor. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/thesisspeak.html ) HONESTY IS THE BEST (UM) POLICY All graduate students are strongly encouraged to complete the online Research Integrity course. It is free, easy to complete and will be added to your co-curricular record at the U of M. This course is an integral part of your graduate training, irrespective of your particular discipline. Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/researchintegrity/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ OCTOBER 9, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Workshop: Intro to Libraries (Bannatyne) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) October 14, 2013 Deadline for distribution of Master’s theses/practica (to examining committee) by students expecting to graduate in February 2014 Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) OCTOBER 16, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Workshop: Respectful Work and Learning Environment (RWLE) (Bannatyne) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) October 16 and 17, 2013 46th Annual Fall Convocation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/convocation_dates_and_times… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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