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Student Weekly Graduate Edition
 
October 16 - 22, 2013
 
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CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTER'S

$17,500 per year for 1 year · For Master's students

Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities

Deadline: December 1, 2013

 
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

 
 
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Paraphrasing and Citation: Integrating Sources

October 22, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus

 
 

Working Well With Work Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies (CHET)

October 24, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Bannatyne Campus

 
 
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Dates and Deadlines
 

October 16 and 17, 2013

46th Annual Fall Convocation

 
  Coming Up  
 

October 30, 2013

Sticks and Stones: Are we a Society of Bullies?

 
 

November 13, 2013

Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline