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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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by Jane Lastra 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Tell me who receives this? Sent from my iPhone

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enterance scolarship
by leej3411＠cc.umanitoba.ca 14 Jul '13

14 Jul '13

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 7731875. Jiwon Lee 1994.11.25 and can you also check if im eligible to get an award for this semester?

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FGS External Award Reminder and ThesisSPEAK Program
by Rebecca Tataryn 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '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 and other awards to graduate students that do not involve a research allowance. This form is not required for NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR CGSM. 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…>. ________________________________ Other Opportunities ThesisSPEAK The U of M’s English Language Centre is now offering a new program called ThesisSPEAK (Sessions to Practise English And communicate Knowledge clearly) available to U of M students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The program includes three 50-minute one-on-one sessions within a two-month period, at a cost of $30. During the Spring/Summer 2013 term, session times are available now until mid-July and will continue in the Fall 2013 term. For more information and to register, please contact Cheryl Bodnarus at 204-474-9941 or Cheryl.Bodnarus(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cheryl.Bodnarus@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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