University of Manitoba

Student Weekly Graduate Edition
 
November 13 - 19, 2013
 
Upcoming Awards
 

See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines.

 
 
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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.

 
 

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.

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.

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.

 
 

UM TODAY 

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Upcoming Awards
 

Laptop Ergonomics: Tips to Promote Comfort and Safety

November 18, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Bannatyne Campus

 
 

Get Active Everyday Your Way - For Life

November 19, 2013, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Fort Garry Campus

 
 

Living Life to the Ultimate

November 20, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Bannatyne Campus

 
 

From Counting Sheep to Sleep: Importance of Proper Sleep

November 21, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus

 
 

The Impact of Spirituality on Health and Wellness

November 22, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus

 
 
More Workshops
 
Dates and Deadlines
 

November 13, 2013

Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline

 
  Coming Up  
 

November 27-28, 2013

Long Night Against Procrastination

 
 

November 28, 2013

Manitoba RDC Research Workshop - Understanding and Using Statistics Canada Data