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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 11 - 17)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

Dec 11 - 17, 2013 MitoCanada Foundation: Mitochondrial Disease PhD Scholarship $35,000 (renewable up to 2 years) Read more » ( http://www.mitocanada.org ) Research Field(s): Mitochondrial Disease Deadline: December 16, 2013 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html 3, 2, 1… GO! Three Minute Thesis Competition 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 8, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 TONIGHT! VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS: FREEDOM FROM RELIGION Is government going too far in the secularization of our society? Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) December 11, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 Robert B. Schultz Theatre, 92 Dysart Road VISIONARY (re)GENERATION PUBLIC EXHIBITION DOWNTOWN This public exhibition will allow members of the community to get a first-hand look at the winning concept and five finalists from the Visionary (re)Generation International Design Competition. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/visionary-regeneration-public-exhibition-downtown/ ) December 11 - 29, 2013 WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops is now open. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html ) Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Working with the Media January 8, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357703e… ) Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays January 3, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students expecting to graduate in February. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua… ) 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 4 - 10)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Dec 4 - 10, 2013 PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS $11,000 - For Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Human Genetics Deadline: January 17, 2014 OATWAY, DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP $17,925 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 17, 2014 LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Six or more Scholarships, valued at £4,800 each - For Master's students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: January 27, 2014 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, 2014 MANITOBA HEALTH RESEARCH COUNCIL Varies - For Graduate students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Health-related fields Deadline: January 31, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html PHILANTHROPIST AND BUSINESS LEADER HONOURED The philanthropic vision of Sir Gordon Ying Sheung Wu was celebrated recently in Hong Kong. Sir Gordon and Lady Ivy Wu have generously contributed $1,000,000 to establish the Sir Gordon Wu Graduate Student Scholarships at the U of M. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/philanthropist-and-business-leader-honoured-at-cel… ) VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS: FREEDOM FROM RELIGION Is government going too far in the secularization of our society? Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) December 11, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 Robert B. Schultz Theatre, 92 Dysart Road WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops is now open. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) NEW FINAL EXAMS AND FINAL GRADES POLICY The U of M has made changes to the Examination Regulations effective Fall Term 2013. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/examinationspolicy.html ) EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html ) Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Thesis: Structure/Organization December 10, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577edb… ) Your Skills and Experience and their Value in Getting a Job! December 12, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235770ad… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 4, 2013 Last Date of Classes for Fall term Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays 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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CGS--Master's DEADLINE EXTENSTION
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

Hello All Please see the information below. The Tri-Council Agencies have extended the CGS-M application submission deadline to December 5. I have checked the Research Portal and as I write, the time remaining to submit an application is 2 days 22hours. I have received a number of enquiries asking what is going on and some think this is a technical error. Please refer enquiries to this notice, and especially the links provided for assistance should students be experiencing any technical issues. 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 ________________________________ From: Krcevinac,Gordana [Gordana.Krcevinac(a)SSHRC-CRSH.GC.CA] Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 4:25 PM To: SSHRC-ONET SLO Fellowships; NSERC-ONET Scholarship Liaison Officers Subject: Deadline extension for Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program Applications / Report de la date limite de présentation des demandes au Programme de bourses d’études supérieures du Canada au niveau de la maîtrise Message from Gordana Krcevinac to Scholarship Liaison Officers Subject: IMPORTANT: Deadline extension for Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program Applications / IMPORTANT : Report de la date limite de présentation des demandes au Programme de bourses d’études supérieures du Canada au niveau de la maîtrise (La version française suit) Dear colleagues: In order to accommodate as many applicants as possible, the deadline for submitting applications for the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program (CGS M) via the Research Portal has been extended to Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Please note applications already received by the granting agencies are not impacted. IMPORTANT: The Research Portal will be unavailable on Wednesday, December 4, from 6 to 8:00 a.m. (ET) due to scheduled maintenance. We invite applicants to review the instructions and other support materials available on our Web site<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSHarmonization-Harmonizat…>, including frequently asked questions. For technical support, applicants should contact the On-line Services Helpdesk<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ContactUs-ContactezNous/index_eng.asp>. As we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls, it is preferable to send an e-mail to webapp(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:webapp@nserc-crsng.gc.ca> orwebgrant(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:webgrant@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> with specific details on the issue they are experiencing. This should expedite the response time. We thank you for your continued support and collaboration, as well as the invaluable assistance you have provided to the research community to date. Bonjour, Afin de répondre aux besoins du plus grand nombre de candidats possible, la date limite de présentation des demandes, dans le Portail de recherche, pour le Programme de bourses d’études supérieures du Canada au niveau de la maîtrise (BESC M) a été reportée au jeudi 5 décembre 2013, à 17 h (HE). Veuillez noter que les candidats qui ont déjà présenté leur demande aux organismes subventionnaires ne sont pas touchés par cette mesure. IMPORTANT : Le Portail de recherche ne sera pas disponible le mercredi 4 décembre, de 6 h à 8 h (HE), en raison de travaux de maintenance. Nous invitons les candidats à consulter les instructions et d’autres documents d’appui affichés dans notresite Web<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSHarmonization-Harmonizat…>, notamment les foires aux questions. Pour obtenir du soutien technique, communiquez avec le Soutien en ligne<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ContactUs-ContactezNous/index_fra.asp>. L’équipe reçoit actuellement beaucoup de demandes de soutien par téléphone. Afin de réduire le délai de traitement, il est préférable d’envoyer un courriel à webapp(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:webapp@nserc-crsng.gc.ca> ou à webgrant(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:webgrant@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> en précisant la nature exacte du problème. Nous vous remercions de votre appui et de votre collaboration, et de l’aide inestimable que vos contributions apportent au milieu de la Gordana Krcevinac Director | Directrice Tri-Council Harmonization Project| Projet d’harmonisation des trois conseils 350 Albert Street | 350, rue Albert, Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4<https://owa.ad.umanitoba.ca/owa/14.3.123.3/scripts/premium/UrlBlockedError.…> E | C : Gordana.Krcevinac(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<mailto:Gordana.Krcevinac@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> T : 613.996-3248 www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca<https://owa.ad.umanitoba.ca/owa/14.3.123.3/scripts/premium/UrlBlockedError.…> 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 (Nov 27 - Dec 3)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE The winter workshop schedule is now available! Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops starts on December 1. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION Dafoe Library will be open all night so you can study in a safe, quiet space. Sign up for sessions with writing tutors and reference librarians and enjoy free activities and refreshments. Student Photo ID required. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/longnight ) NOVEMBER 27, 10:00 PM – NOVEMBER 28, 8:00 AM Elizabeth Dafoe Library MANITOBA RDC RESEARCH WORKSHOP This free one-day workshop will introduce researchers to the large survey datasets that are available for their academic work, and will provide information to those who are currently using Statistics Canada data in their research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/Manitoba_RDC_Research_Workshop_adverti… ) November 28, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GSA Lounge (217 University Centre) SSHRC CONTEST TO PROMOTE LIBERAL ARTS RESEARCH SSHRC is challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. Read more » ( http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a… ) Submissions accepted from November 1 to January 15 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html ) Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ What a Grad Student Needs to Know About Copyright December 3, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577691… ) E-Books December 5, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235773ca… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 4, 2013 Last Date of Classes for Fall term Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 11, 2013 Visionary Conversations: Freedom From Religion Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays 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 (Nov 20 - 26)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 20 Nov '13

20 Nov '13

November 20 - 26, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURS U of M graduates will share their journey from new grad to successful business owner at this event celebrating local entrepreneurial success stories. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/research/gew.html ) November 21, 1:30 – 3:30 PM MARSHALL MCLUHAN HALL LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION Dafoe Library will be open all night so you can study in a safe, quiet space. Sign up for sessions with writing tutors and reference librarians and enjoy free activities and refreshments. Student Photo ID required. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/longnight ) NOVEMBER 27, 10:00 PM – NOVEMBER 28, 8:00 AM Elizabeth Dafoe Library MANITOBA RDC RESEARCH WORKSHOP This free one-day workshop will introduce researchers to the large survey datasets that are available for their academic work, and will provide information to those who are currently using Statistics Canada data in their research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/Manitoba_RDC_Research_Workshop_adverti… ) November 28, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GSA Lounge (217 University Centre) SSHRC CONTEST TO PROMOTE LIBERAL ARTS RESEARCH SSHRC is challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. Read more » ( http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a… ) Submissions accepted from November 1 to January 15 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html ) Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ The Impact of Spirituality on Health and Wellness November 22, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e86… ) How to Write a Literature Review November 26, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577195… ) Building and Maintaining Relationships During Busy Times November 28, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577693… ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html December 4, 2013 Last Date of Classes for Fall term Read more » ( http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata… ) December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays 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 (Nov 13 - 19)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

November 13 - 19, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE Candidate required to create a life cycle inventory with respect to Canadian farm energy use for the Holos model, at the Lethbridge Research Centre. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) SSHRC CONTEST TO PROMOTE LIBERAL ARTS RESEARCH SSHRC is challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. Read more » ( http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a… ) Submissions accepted from November 1 to January 15 CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURS U of M graduates will share their journey from new grad to successful business owner at this event celebrating local entrepreneurial success stories. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/research/gew.html ) Thursday, November 21, 1:30 – 3:30 PM MARSHALL MCLUHAN HALL FRAGILE FREEDOMS: THE GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS This lecture series brings some of the world’s greatest thinkers to Winnipeg to discuss human rights. Tickets are still available for John Borrows, Baroness Helena Kennedy, Vandana Shiva, Steven Pinker and Germaine Greer. Purchase early to avoid disappointment. Read more » ( http://fragilefreedoms.com/lectures.html ) UM TODAY Want more University of Manitoba news? Check out UM Today, the university’s new online news channel. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Laptop Ergonomics: Tips to Promote Comfort and Safety November 18, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235770a4… ) Get Active Everyday Your Way - For Life November 19, 2013, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ff1… ) Living Life to the Ultimate November 20, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577325… ) >From Counting Sheep to Sleep: Importance of Proper Sleep November 21, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c1d… ) The Impact of Spirituality on Health and Wellness November 22, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e86… ) 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 27-28, 2013 Long Night Against Procrastination Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/longnight ) 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 (Nov 6 - 12)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

November 6 - 12, 2013 See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIM Come learn how one framework called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has evolved to improve the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices and the academic and social behavior of students. Everyone welcome! Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?view=EventDetails&eventidn=2001&i… ) NOVEMBER 7, 2013, 3:00 PM P412 DUFF ROBLIN, WINE & CHEESE TO FOLLOW HEALTH & WELLNESS WEEK For the week of November 18 – 22 we are offering a series of Health & Wellness workshops. Topics include laptop ergonomics, getting active, the importance of sleep, living life to its fullest, and spirituality’s link to health and wellness. Register now! Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) FRAGILE FREEDOMS: THE GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS This lecture series brings some of the world’s greatest thinkers to Winnipeg to discuss human rights. Tickets are still available for John Borrows, Baroness Helena Kennedy, Vandana Shiva, Steven Pinker and Germaine Greer. Purchase early to avoid disappointment. Read more » ( http://fragilefreedoms.com/lectures.html ) IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP HEALTHY? Relationship check-in: How is your current relationship? Is it healthy? Complete this one-minute survey to find out. Read more » ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TY3DXVB ) UM TODAY Want more University of Manitoba news? Check out UM Today, the university’s new online news channel. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Resume or CV? November 13, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577417… ) 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 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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