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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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SSHRC Doctoral application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming SSHRC Doctoral competition. Please let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Please note that information related to the CGS-Master's<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSHarmonization-Harmonizat…> competition will be circulated shortly. 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 (Sep 25 - Oct 1)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2013 TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS Uup to $60,000 per year (plus an additional $20,000 annually for research-related travel) for up to 4 years - for PhD students Read more » ( http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/scholarships ) Deadline: November 6, 2013 CANADA'S NEW NOAHS PROGRAM Full scholarship includes travel, living and training expenses - for Bachelors, Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Biology, zoology, veterinary, or related studies Deadline: December 31, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 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/ ) NON-ASPER STUDENTS WANTED FOR BUSINESS VENTURE ANALYSIS COURSE Are you looking for an opportunity to work with graduate students from other faculties to create a new business? And compete against other Universities from across North America? Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) WELCOME TO WINNIPEG! POPULATION 1,000,000 Join our panelists to discuss how Winnipeg will reach a population of one million, when it will happen and what it will mean for economic and community development, health and safety. Read more/RSVP » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon… ) September 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Robert B. Schultz Theatre, St. John's College CIHR INFORMATION SESSION Information for students (Master’s and Doctoral) and university staff. Attend in person or via online webinar. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html ) September 26, 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Room S211, Medical Services Bldg (Bannatyne) TERRY'S CAUSE ON CAMPUS 5K fun walk, roll or run! Help raise awareness and funds for the Terry Fox Foundation as we host Terry’s CAUSE on campus, a national event that honours Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause ) September 28, 9:00 am, Curry Place Pedway http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 30, 2013 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan Read more » ( http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_Home ) October 1, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Writing at the Graduate Level (Fort Garry) Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) 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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RE: NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Sorry, guess you all need the attachment. Thanks Tracy From: Tracy Sobotkiewicz Sent: September 19, 2013 12:52 PM To: 'awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; 'gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; 'gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' Subject: NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming NSERC competition. Let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553

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NSERC application information | 2014-15 competition
by Tracy Sobotkiewicz 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the information package related to the upcoming NSERC competition. Let me know if any questions or concerns, thank you. Regards, Tracy _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tracy Sobotkiewicz | Awards Office | Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba | 500 University Centre T |204-474-6703 F | 204-474-7553

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 18 - 24)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

September 18 - 24, 2013 GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS FOR DISARMAMENT, ARMS CONTROL AND NON-PROLIFERATION 8 awards at $3,000 CDN each - for Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Disarmament, arms control, non-proliferation issues Deadline: October 15, 2013 KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 @ $10,000 Master's level, 1 @ $15,000 PhD level Read more » ( http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson_Agr.cfm ) Research Field(s): Agricultural science Deadline: October 18, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 WHOSE DEMOCRACY IS IT? Attend this free interactive workshop consisting of TED-style presentations on how to become more engaged in the democratic process Read more » ( https://www.facebook.com/events/470521969712998/ ) September 19, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Marshall McLuhan Hall (204 UC) WHAT SHOULD UNIVERSITIES DO FOR THEIR CITIES? Urban design panel discussion featuring jurors from the Visionary (re)Generation Open International Design Competition moderated by President Dr. David Barnard Read more » ( http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html ) September 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Robert B. Schultz Theatre ALUMNI LEADERS AND YOU Alumni from our local community will share their stories of how they went from students to national leaders in their field Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/speakers/index.html ) September 24, 7:00 pm, MPR (RSVP by September 20) CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS TRAILBLAZERS Come and celebrate U of M’s Indigenous alumni and connect with the Indigenous community on campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/people/alumni/homecoming/HC_Homecoming_Event_Listing.ht… ) September 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge (114 Sidney Smith St) IMPORTANT REMINDER Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your U of M email account for all communications. This includes messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors, and other administrative offices. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 18, 2013, 11:59 pm REGISTRATION REVISION PERIOD ENDS TODAY Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/18/2013&todate=9/24/20… ) SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2013 Team Player and Free Agent Registration for intramurals Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/ ) September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 PM Workshop: Avoiding Procrastination and Getting it Done - Completing Your Thesis on Time (Bannatyne) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/ ) September 30, 2013 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan Read more » ( http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_Home ) 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 (Sept 11 - 17)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

September 11 - 17, 2013 NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC’s online system CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP $2000 - for Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Protection of minority or human rights in Canada Deadline: April 1, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET This public event provides a community space for sharing, where people bring what they have to give and take what they need. Read more » ( http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=208&too=100&eve=8&dat=8/26/2013&… ) September 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, U Lot CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Helping Parents Understand and Help Their Anxious Child or Teenager Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/anxious.html ) September 17, 7:00 pm, McNally Robinson GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE MASTERS OR PHD LEVEL The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is looking for energetic, hard-working and talented MSc and/or PhD students who are enthusiastic about cancer research and willing to pursue a research project. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html ) UNIVERSITY PARKADE BIKE STATION Located on the ground level of the University Parkade, the Bike Station is a covered and enclosed parking facility for 100 bikes that is secured with a card-lock system. Open to all U of M students, faculty and staff - register now! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/bike_station.html ) GET ACTIVE ON CAMPUS! Registration is now available for 2013 fall and 2014 winter adult programs. Drop in for FREE from September 9 - 13, 2013 for the FREE WEEK event then register with great student prices! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/index.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2013 Intramural Registration Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/ ) SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Urban Design Panel Discussion Read more » ( http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html ) September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/ ) 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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