University of Manitoba

Student Weekly Graduate Edition
 
November 8 - 14
 
Check Out This Week's Top Stories
 
CALLING ALL STUDENT LEADERS
Applications are being accepted for the Emerging Leader Award. Deadline: Friday, January 12.
 
 
GAME CHANGER GRAND FINALE
Tuesday, November 14, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., EITC Atrium.
 
 
COLLABORATION AT FREE FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Student volunteers experience opportunity to work together.
 
 
Beluga whales modifying what they eat due to climate change
U of M Study: Some good news for Greenland halibut.
 
 
Bus Rapid Transit upgrades coming
Changes that you need to know about start Dec. 17
 
Upcoming Awards
 
SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP
$1,425 - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Environmental Studies
Deadline: November 10, 2017
 
 
IRENA KNYSH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN UKRAINIAN STUDIES
$5,600 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies
Deadline: November 10, 2017
 
 
Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship
$23,000 approx. (fund used to offer two scholarships of equal value, approximately 11,500 each) - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health
Deadline: November 24, 2017
 
 
CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS--MASTERS (CGS - M)
$17,500 - For Master's Students
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Deadline: December 1, 2017
 
 
NANCIE J. MAURO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH
$5,800 / 2 awards - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Medicine, Nursing, Oncology
Deadline: December 1, 2017
 
 
Oatway, Dr. Richard Douglas Memorial Fellowship
$21,000 (approx.) - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Law, Psychology, Sociology, Adult Harassment
Deadline: January 22, 2018
 
Upcoming Awards
 
Keeping Current, Keeping Alert
November 9 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Fort Garry
 
 
Ebooks: Locating, Navigating, Annotating
November 14 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills
November 15 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bannatyne Campus
 
 
Start Smart! (Part 2): Starting a Business? Start Now!
November 15 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Mendeley: Beyond the Basics
November 15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fort Garry Campus
 
Dates and Deadlines
 
Sunday, November 12
Bombers home game, event day parking in effect.
 
 
Monday, November 13
University closed in lieu of Remembrance Day.
 
 
Friday, November 17
Voluntary withdrawal deadline for fall term classes.