December 2014 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Re: UMGF and MGS Renewal Process
by Rowena Krentz 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hello everyone, Please be advised that the following information was sent to UMGF and MGS Award Holders regarding the renewal of their awards. This is for your information only with the request to kindly forward it to Heads, Graduate Chairs as well as staff and faculty members who may find this information of interest. It was determined that the information requested on the UMGF/MGS Renewal forms is available in the students' Annual Progress Report due June 1st to the FGS Student Program Assistants. Given this duplication, we've revised our process accordingly thereby relieving administrative time and resources. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena --------------------------------- [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Dear UMGF and MGS Award Holders: Effective immediately, UMGF and MGS award recipients who are eligible for a May 2015 renewal are no longer required to complete and submit a renewal form. Instead, continuation of the UMGF disbursements will be based on satisfactory completion and timely submission of the Annual Progress Report to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in by the June 1st deadline. Note that in addition to the Annual Progress Report, award recipients are required to abide by the regulations included in the UMGF Award Holders Guide, including but not limited to the following: * Apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order for your full renewal application to be considered. * Grades of C+ and higher (including AX courses) in the current year, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better are required. * Students who receive the maximum funding support of four years, or who are beyond the second year of and continuing in a Master's program or beyond the fourth year of a Ph.D. program are not eligible to hold a continue receiving a UMGF. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Thank you [cid:image002.png@01D01B96.0D2FB8A0] Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * Phone: 204.474.9836 * Fax: 204.474.7553 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * Canada R3T 2N2 ________________________________ ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Holiday Greetings from Graduate Studies
by Dean of Graduate Studies 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 17 - 23)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

December 17 - 23 MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP $8,500 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: February 2, 2015 MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP $10,500 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Law, Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: February 2, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS APPLICATION OPEN Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/3mt/ ) Application Deadline: January 12, 2015 WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ… ) Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Graduate Students: Coping with Deadlines 2015 This group is for graduate students at the University of Manitoba. It will provide you with tools for managing your time as well as help you find ways to understand how you use procrastination. It will increase self-awareness and allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Register in-person at 474 University Centre. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/ ) Fridays, Jan. 16 - Mar. 6, 2015 (9:30-11:30 am) | 474 University Centre BEAT THE RUSH, ACTIVATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! Recreation Services’ U of M Student Membership is now included as part of your student fees. Activate your membership today and have access to all sport and recreation facilities at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses in the Winter Term 2015. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-getting-closer-to-completion/ ) Opening: February 2015 JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills January 13, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357731e… ) Fort Garry Campus NSERC Grant Writing January 14, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a63… ) Bannatyne Campus Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills January 15, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235772cf… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. 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 (Dec 10 - 16)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

December 10 - 16 RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL AWARD $500 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Wildlife habitats in Manitoba Deadline: January 28, 2015 SSHRC Storytellers Contest $3,000 (25 awards) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a… ) Research Field(s): Canadian resident, 19 years of age or older, enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution Deadline: January 30, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS APPLICATION OPEN Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/3mt/ ) Application Deadline: January 12, 2015 BEAT THE RUSH, ACTIVATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! Recreation Services’ U of M Student Membership is now included as part of your student fees. Activate your membership today and have access to all sport and recreation facilities at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses in the Winter Term 2015. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-getting-closer-to-completion/ ) Opening: February 2015 WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ… ) Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Graduate Students: Coping with Deadlines 2015 This group is for graduate students at the University of Manitoba. It will provide you with tools for managing your time as well as help you find ways to understand how you use procrastination. It will increase self-awareness and allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Register in-person at 474 University Centre. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/ ) Fridays, Jan. 16 - Mar. 6, 2015 (9:30-11:30 am) | 474 University Centre JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Thesis: Structure and Organization December 11, 2014 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e14… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. 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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FW: SSHRC Storytellers/J’ai une histoire à raconter du CRSH
by Rowena Krentz 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

Hello everyone, Please note that this email is intended for SSHRC eligible units only. Please distribute the award information below to students and faculty members who may find this information of interest. Thank you and have a great weekend Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices. From: Holton,David [mailto:David.Holton@SSHRC-CRSH.GC.CA] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 1:55 PM To: SSHRC-ONET SLO Fellowships Subject: SSHRC Storytellers/J’ai une histoire à raconter du CRSH Le français suit. SHHRC has recently launched its third annual Storytellers contest<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/storytellers>, challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research affects our lives, our world and our future prosperity. The contest is open to all students, graduate and undergraduate, enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their task is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words, of a SSHRC-funded research project—their own or a professor’s—taking place at their institution. We will select 25 finalists to receive a $3000 cash prize and specialized training in research communications. We encourage you to spread the word to students, as well as to faculty who may wish to encourage a student to profile their SSHRC-funded research. For details on this year’s Storytellers challenge, please follow us on Twitter<http://twitter.com/SSHRC_CRSH>, watch the #SSHRCStorytellers<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SSHRCStorytellers&src=hash> hashtag, and visit the SSHRC website<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a…>. Don’t hesitate to be in touch with should you have any questions. Please note that participant questions should be addressed to Storytellers(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca>. Thank you for your collaboration. Yours sincerely, David Holton Great research matters. How your students tell its story is just as important. ------------------------------- Le CRSH a récemment lancé son troisième concours national annuel La recherche, fondement d’une vie meilleure : j’ai une histoire à raconter<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/recit>, qui met les étudiants universitaires au défi de démontrer aux Canadiens que la recherche en sciences humaines a un impact positif sur leur vie, le monde dans lequel ils vivent et leur prospérité future. Le concours est ouvert aux étudiants de tous les cycles, inscrits dans un établissement postsecondaire canadien. Leur mandat est de raconter l’histoire, en trois minutes ou en 300 mots, d’un projet de recherche, financé par le CRSH qui est mené dans leur établissement. Le projet peut être le leur ou celui de leur professeur. Nous sélectionnerons vingt-cinq (25) finalistes qui recevront un prix en argent de 3 000 $ et participeront à un atelier spécialisé en communication axée sur la recherche. Nous vous encourageons à passer le mot aux étudiants ainsi qu’aux membres du corps professoral qui pourraient encourager leurs étudiants à décrire leur projet de recherche financé par le CRSH. Pour obtenir des détails au sujet du concours J’ai une histoire à raconter de cette année, veuillez nous suivre sur Twitter<http://twitter.com/CRSH_SSHRC>, prêter attention au mot-clic #RécitCRSH<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23R%C3%A9citCRSH&src=typd> et visiter le site Web du CRSH<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/recit>. N’hésitez pas non plus à communiquer avec moi si vous avez des questions. Les questions des participants devraient quant à elles être envoyées à récit(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:récit@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca>. Merci de votre collaboration. Je vous prie d’agréer mes salutations les plus sincères. David Holton La recherche, ça compte! La façon dont les étudiants de votre établissement en parlent aussi! David Holton Do you have a story to tell? SSHRC Storytellers: Now live!<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/storytellers> #SSHRCStorytellers<twitter.com/#sshrcstorytellers> Vous avez une histoire à raconter? J’ai une histoire à raconter : Le concours est lancé<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/recit> #RécitCRSH<twitter.com/#recitcrsh> Communications Advisor | Conseiller en communications Communications [cid:image004.jpg@01CE369B.230C1BF0] Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada 350 Albert Street | 350, rue Albert, Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4 E | C David.Holton(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:David.Holton@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> T 613.996.0520 C 613.266.6441 www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/> Follow us on Twitter<http://twitter.com/#!/SSHRC_CRSH> Suivez nous sur Twitter<http://twitter.com/#!/CRSH_SSHRC> Join us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Sciences-and-Humanities-Research-in-Ca…> Joignez nous sur Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-recherche-en-sciences-humaines-au-Canada/1…> Visit us on YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/SSHRC1> Visitez nous sur YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/SSHRC1> Subscribe to SSHRC’s e-newsletter<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/about-au_sujet/publications/dialogue-eng.aspx> Inscrivez-vous au bulletin électronique du CRSH<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/about-au_sujet/publications/dialogue-fra.aspx>

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 3 - 9)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

December 3 - 9 PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS $11,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/ ) Research Field(s): Human Genetics Deadline: January 15, 2015 Ninth Annual Lloyd Houlden Memorial Research Fellowship $20,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/ ) Research Field(s): Insolvency, Restructuring Deadline: January 16, 2015 OATWAY, DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP $18,075 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Law, Psychology, Sociology, Adult harassment Deadline: January 16, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html New Drop In Session Hours @ Career Services Popular drop-in sessions with professional career consultants have new hours! Join us for a Resume and Cover Letter Critique Session, or a Career Planning and Career Information Session. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/services.html ) WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ… ) Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Political Studies Students' Conference: War Then and Now The 31st Political Studies Students' Conference - The Legacy of the Great Wars: Marking History and Humanity. This free, public conference is dedicated to the study of the Great Wars and their ongoing impact on Canadian society. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/political_studies/3607.html ) January 28 - 30, 2014 Riverview Health Centre Research Grant Competition This year Riverview Health Centre is providing a small amount of funding, on a competitive basis, to support graduate student (Master’s and PhD level) research regarding significant issues facing the elderly, chronically ill, terminally ill, or those requiring rehabilitation. Research Competition Guidelines » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Research_Guidelines.doc ) Research Grant Application » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Research_Application.pdf ) Graduate Student Research Fund Guidelines » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Guidelines_Grad_Student.doc ) Graduate Student Research Fund Application » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/GradStudent_Research_Applicat… ) JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies December 5, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d64… ) Bannatyne Campus Effective Networking for a Successful Job Search December 10, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ec4… ) Bannatyne Campus Thesis: Structure and Organization December 11, 2014 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e14… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. 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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