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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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FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Rebecca Tataryn 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '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> July 31, 2013 · Susan Wright Bell Award for the Study of Developmental Disabilities<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Available annual income · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Medical, Health or Psycho-Social Sciences and Humanities ________________________________ Other Opportunities Call for Papers - CBIE PhD Research Series<http://net.cbie.ca/download/Call%20for%20Papers%202013.pdf> The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) invites research papers for its PhD Research Series. The series explores current social, cultural, management and policy-related issues of international education. Deadline for submission for 2013 publication: July 8, 2013. Selected papers will be published by CBIE online at cbie-bcei.ca<http://www.cbie-bcei.ca>. For more information, contact Karen Rauh at krauh(a)cbie.ca<mailto:krauh@cbie.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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Upcoming FGS Workshop & Funding Opportunities
by Rebecca Tataryn 17 May '13

17 May '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> July 2, 2013 · Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted July 5, 2013 · Graduate Student Thesis Research Award in the Area of Child Development<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $2,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Child development ________________________________ Graduate Student Workshops Graduate Student Seminar 2013 Register soon - space is limited! Essential Skills for Graduate Students: From the Thesis to the Classroom Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 Marshall McLuhan Hall This FREE, two-day seminar is designed to deliver the information graduate students need to be successful as students and as instructors/TAs. Lunch and refreshments are provided on both days. To register, please visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/grad_seminar_2013.… ________________________________ 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
by Rebecca Tataryn 03 May '13

03 May '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> May 27, 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 June 15, 2013 · Sixth Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference Fellowship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,075 (approximately) · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Environmental Studies ________________________________ 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 and Other Information
by Rebecca Tataryn 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Attention UMGF, SSHRC, NSERC and Other Major Awards Holders Please familiarize yourself with your Award Holder’s Guide to ensure that you are complying with all of your award’s rules and regulations. In particular, you must ensure that you do not exceed the allowable number of hours (in a 12 month period) a graduate student is permitted to work on or off campus. For example, UMGF award holders are limited to 720 hours in a 12-month period, while NSERC and SSHRC award holders are limited to 450 hours in a 12-month period. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations of your award will result in the termination of the award and the repayment of ineligible funds. Award Holder's Guides: NSERC<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Guides-Guides/index_eng.asp> · UMGF<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/RV_UMGF_Award_Holders_…> · SSHRC<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/using-utiliser/guide-A/intr…> · MSFSS<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/using-utiliser/guide-C/regu…> · CIHR<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/805.html> ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> May 10, 2013 · V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowships in Arctic Research<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Number and value of awards is variable · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arctic May 15, 2013 (reposted, extended deadline) · Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 · For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health May 31, 2013 · Arthur V. Mauro Senior Student Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 (approximately) · Undergraduate students seeking admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the first year of graduate studies Research Field(s): Unrestricted ________________________________ Other News Graduate Student Survey The University of Manitoba strives to ensure that graduate education and student experience are the best they can be. To this end, we recently conducted an online survey asking grad students to rate their experiences with various aspects of graduate studies. We had an exceptional response rate of 39%! Thanks to all of our engaged and motivated graduate students who participated in this survey. Our goal is continuous improvement, and the valuable input provided will be used to enhance the educational experience of current and future graduate students. The winners of the random prize draw are currently being contacted. Thanks again to all who replied! ________________________________ 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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