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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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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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Final Quotas for 2013/2014 UMGF
by Rosemary Visevic 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

This e-mail is sent on behalf of the John (Jay) Doering, Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) & Dean (Graduate Studies) *********************************************************************************** - Please find att. the final UMGF quotas for your dept. - All final recommendations need to be forward to FGS no later than Monday, September 30, 2013. - I will be out of the office the week of September 9-13 but would be happy to answer your questions upon my return. Given the type of information contained in this document please do not distribute/reproduce. Thank you, Rosemary Mrs. Rosemary Visevic Co-Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 Fax: (204) 474-7553 This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and / or privileged information and is intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send it to the sender and delete the original and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 5 - 11)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

September 5 - 11, 2013 PROSTATE CANCER CANADA (PCC) GRADUATE STUDENTSHIP AWARD $40,000 for 1 year - for PhD students Read more » ( http://www.prostatecancer.ca/Research/Information-for-Scientists/Graduate-S… ) Research Field(s): Prostate cancer Deadline: Registration - September 25, 2013; Full Application - October 15, 2013 MARIAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION $1,100 - for Master's & PhD students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Human Nutritional Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Community Nutrition Deadline: October 18, 2013 NANCIE J. MAURO (nee TOOLEY) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH 2 awards valued at $4,550 each - for Master's, PhD, PGME residents or fellows Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Medicine, Nursing, Oncology Deadline: October 18, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196 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 ) FREE PHOTOBOOTH Come get your picture taken in the FGS Photobooth during Orientation week! Props, costumes, and more...bring your friends! September 9 - 11, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sundown Room (112 University Centre) 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 ) COMPUTERIZED NOTE-TAKERS REQUIRED Student Accessibility Services is looking for 80 wpm or higher typists to take verbatim notes during classes. Variety of shifts available; starting rate of pay: $15/hr. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/jobs-and-opportunities.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ September 6, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm HSGSA Orientation Day Read more » ( http://www.hsgsa.org/current-events/orientation/ ) September 9 - 11, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Revisiting Quality Research presentation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html ) September 9 - 13 Graduate Orientation Week Read more » ( http://www.umgsa.org/our-services/orientation/ ) 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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FGS Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Orientation Dates, Workshops and More
by Rebecca Tataryn 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> September 13, 2013 · Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Master's Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 · For Master's students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 13, 2013 · Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources PhD Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 30, 2013 · Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,025 (to offer one or more scholarships) · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Peace building October 3, 2013 · Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 (to offer one or more scholarships) · For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Adiministration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health ________________________________ Events Orientation 2013 UMSU | Bannatyne | August 28 - 30<http://umanitoba.ca/student/orientation/bannatyne/> Free breakfast and lunch; Info Fair in the Buhler Atrium. HSGSA | Bannatyne | September 6<http://www.hsgsa.org/current-events/orientation/> Health Sciences Graduate Students Association (HSGSA) Orientation Day. Pancake breakfast, lunch, information sessions and orientation social. UMGSA | Fort Garry | September 9 - 13<http://www.umgsa.org/our-services/orientation/> Graduate Students Association (GSA) Orientation week. Breakfast, lunch, information sessions, prizes and activities. G20 Public Engagement Event Members of the G20 Youth Forum delegation will be holding a G20 public engagement event to share their insights on global issues with University of Manitoba students, faculty, staff and the general public. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to engage in a moderated roundtable discussion with the delegates following their presentations. Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013 Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Place: Borger Boardroom - Engineering (E1-270) Coffee and juice will be served, and attendees are invited to bring their lunch to the event. Any questions may be directed to the Student Life Office, leadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:leadership@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9093. ________________________________ Workshops 2013/14 Graduate Student Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with various academic and student support units both on and off Campus, have launched 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. For more information and to register, please visit umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/> Revisiting Quality Research The University of Manitoba Research Quality Management (RQM) Office invites you to attend an informal lunch hour presentation entitled “Revisiting Quality Research”. The presentation will include an overview of the Research Quality Management (RQM) program and a review of research educational resources available through the University of Manitoba. Presentations run September 9, 10, and 11 at Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. For more information, please visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html> ________________________________ 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/250.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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FGS Awards Information and Upcoming Workshops
by Rebecca Tataryn 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Reminder FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Manitoba Health Research Council Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the MHRC to be activated. The form can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards and Scholarships<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/forms.html> page, or download the PDF<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…>. ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> September 25, 2013 to submit transcripts to Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre; and October 1, 2013 to submit applications on-line through ResearchNet · Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 yrs · For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted October 1, 2013 · Lee, Sheu L. Family Scholarship in Oncology Research<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 2 @ $3,000 each · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Oncology ________________________________ Workshops 2013/14 Graduate Student Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with various academic and student support units both on and off Campus, have launched 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. For more information and to register, please visit umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/> Revisiting Quality Research The University of Manitoba Research Quality Management (RQM) Office invites you to attend an informal lunch hour presentation entitled “Revisiting Quality Research”. The presentation will include an overview of the Research Quality Management (RQM) program and a review of research educational resources available through the University of Manitoba. For more information, please visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html> ________________________________ Other Opportunities Note-Takers Needed Student Accessibility Services is hiring Computerized note-takers for the academic year. They are looking for fast typists (80 wpm or higher) to take verbatim notes during classes. Hours of work would likely be Tues/Thurs 11-3, however there are a variety of shifts available. Starting rate of pay is $15/hour. If you are interested, please send a resumé and cover letter to: Sarah Brown Program Assistant Student Accessibility Services Sarah.Brown(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sarah.Brown@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ 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/250.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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FGS Funding Opportunities and Student Email Address Change
by Rebecca Tataryn 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> September 16, 2013 · Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Up to $6,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted ________________________________ Upcoming Courses There is only one month left until registration closes for KIN 808! The last day to register for the course is August 23, 2013. The Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University is running an exciting online course on Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease that is targeted to health professionals who may encounter patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The registration is open to health care professionals from varying fields (nurses, dietitians, exercise professionals, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, etc.) who wish to better their understanding of managing patients within and outside of their discipline. The course has been designed by health-care professionals at St. Paul’s Hospital’s Healthy Heart Program in Vancouver and will provide participants a broad base knowledge of CVD to help in their day-to-day patient management. Core concepts that will be emphasized in the course include disease pathology, diagnosis, patient risk assessment, behavioural change, lifestyle modification and management. This will be the third offering of the course which has had numerous participants from across the country. This online course runs from September 3 to December 2, 2013. The registration deadline is August 23, 2013. For more information or to register, please visit http://register.cstudies.sfu.ca/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&Offe… ________________________________ Other News New Student Email - myumanitoba The U of M is pleased to announce that myumanitoba, a new and improved email system, is now available to students. The format of new email addresses is: UMnetID(a)myumanitoba.ca Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your U of M email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices. For more information, please visit http://umanitoba.ca/ist/email/studentemailindex.html ________________________________ 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/250.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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RE: Student E-mail Received on the Awards-Contact listserv
by Pam Yarushinsky 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Good afternoon, The below message was received from a student and was inadvertently directed to the Awards-Contacts listserv. Please disregard and delete the message as the student's question has been acknowledged and answered by the appropriately assigned person. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Pam Yarushinsky Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-6827 Fax: (204) 474-7553 Pam.yarushinsky(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pam.yarushinsky@ad.umanitoba.ca> P Please consider the environment before printing this message. Date: Sunday, 14 July, 2013 10:31 PM To: AWARDS TWO <awards2(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:awards2@umanitoba.ca>>, Awards Contacts <awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:awards-contacts@lists.umanitoba.ca>>, AWARDS TWO <awards2(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:awards2@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: enterance scolarship I still do not understand why i did not get any of enterance scholarship at all. My overall grade in highschool was over 94% of all subjects with even 100. And i also passed ap exam with grade 4. There is scolarship for ap which is 150. Can you check that i can now get it? My student number is XXXXXXX and can you also check if im eligible to get an award for this semester? _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:AWARDS-CONTACTS@lists.umanitoba.ca> http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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