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International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) - for tuition
by Martha Blouw 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS)<http://bit.ly/2CZktzH> $3,000 to $6,000 approx. (subject to change) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 1, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2CZktzH> The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers scholarships to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships, valued at up to the international differential tuition fee amount, will be offered to graduate students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits); (2) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in either: (a)the second year of a Master's program with a two-year fee structure; (b) the second year of a Ph.D. program with a two-year fee structure; (c) the second or third year of a Ph.D. program with a three-year fee structure. (3) are paying the international student differential tuition fee; (4) have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on their last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study or last equivalent two full years; (5) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; (6) are not recipients of external award funding that pays for their tuition. This scholarship may be held with the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjunction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship or the International Graduate Student Bursary. Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a reregistration year and are paying only continuing fees are not eligible for consideration. Scholarships will first be applied against tuition fees. If you are planning to transfer from a Master's to a PhD program, or to apply for a PhD program next year, you are encouraged to submit an IGSS application before the deadline. Even if you are unsure what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application. An assessment of your eligibility will be performed when your complete IGSS application is received. International Students who are unsure if they are eligible to apply are encouraged to submit an application. An assessment of eligibility will be performed once your complete application is received.

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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Hi all, The deadline for the UMGF competition is March 27. Please see attached. Martha

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FW: IMPORTANT: Writing Tutor Program
by Martha Blouw 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Heather Wiebe Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 2:54 PM To: 'agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Graduate Agriculture <AGGRAD(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: IMPORTANT: Writing Tutor Program [https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/media/images/UM-FAFS-cmyk-right.png] ________________________________ The following is being sent on behalf of Dr. Jitendra Paliwal, Associate Dean (Academic and Graduate Programs). The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is partnering with the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) this winter to provide a writing tutor service for FAFS graduate students. The tutor is a graduate student with a strong background in writing at the graduate level and has participated in training offered through the ALC. They have ample experience working one-to-one with students on their writing. The tutor will work in Study Room 232A in the William R. Newman (FAFS) Library on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00pm and Fridays from 10:00-11:00pm, beginning January 17. You can make a one-hour appointment with the tutor to discuss your writing and receive reader-based feedback on drafts of course papers, research proposals, or chapters in your thesis. Information on how you can make appointments is provided in the attached PDF PowerPoint deck. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the ALC at academic_learning(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:academic_learning@umanitoba.ca>. Sincerely, Jitendra Paliwal, Ph.D., P. Eng., FEC Associate Dean (Academic) Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) Professor, Biosystems Engineering Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences 248B Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~paliwalj/

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FW: Part-Time Academic English Courses
by Martha Blouw 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Sent on behalf of the English Language Centre ________________________________ Dear Deans, Associate Deans and Directors, I am pleased to let you know that the English Language Centre (ELC)<http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/index.html> will continue offering Part-Time Academic English Courses<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/elc/parttime/index.html> at a reduced tuition fee for Winter 2020. In the past, these courses had cost students between $140 and $160 per course. This cost has been reduced to $35 per course. We are excited to increase the accessibility to our 30-hour language courses to students whose first language is not English and may be struggling with their Academic English. The following courses are available at the Fort Garry campus: Course Days Time Date Effective Academic Writing [ESLC 0230] Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 23 – April 2 Conversation and Discussion [ESLC 0260] Monday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 20 – Mar 30 Oral Presentations [ESLC 0250] Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 22 – April 1 Critical Reading & Summary Writing [ESLC 0240] Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 21 – Mar 31 Grammar Review [ESLC 0220] Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan. 22 – April 1 Pronunciation [ESLC 0270] Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 21 – Mar 31 Research Writing for Graduate Students [ESLC 0210] Thursday 2:30 - 5:30 (Section 1) & 6:00 – 9:00 (Section 2) Jan 23 – April 2 The following courses are available at the Bannatyne Campus: Course Days Time Date Oral English for Graduate Students [ESLC 0292] Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 21 – Mar 31 Critical Reading and Summary Writing [ESLC 0242] Wednesday 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 22 – April 1 Research Writing for Graduate Students [ESLC 0112] Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 Jan 23 – April 2 Class enrolment is limited, so early registration is recommended. For course information and to register, please go to umanitoba.ca/elc/parttime If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Part-Time Academic English Courses, or you would like to receive brochures and posters for your office, please feel free to contact Matt Hildebrand, Curriculum Support and Part-Time Academic English Courses Coordinator at Matt.Hildebrand(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Matt.Hildebrand@umanitoba.ca> or 204-480-1479. Thank you! Alicia Alicia Franco-Espinosa, BA, MBA Acting Director, English Language Centre University of Manitoba Room 520 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 CANADA Office: 204-474-9325 Mobile: 204-227-0010 Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/elc<http://umanitoba.ca/elc> Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success! The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [UMLogoSignature]

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Research Manitoba Studentships
by Martha Blouw 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

RESEARCH MANITOBA<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe> Variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: February 3, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe> Martha

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Room needed for new grad student
by Martha Blouw 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

Hi all, A new grad student starting the PhD program in Soil Science in January, is in need of a room or apartment to share. He is arriving early January. Please let me know if you have suggestions for him and I’ll forward his contact info to you. Thanks very much. Martha

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FW: [psu-hris] Service Canada / Social Insurance Number event January 2020
by Martha Blouw 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

From: psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Trina Kajtar Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 9:33 AM To: psu-hris(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Frank Fuchs <Frank.Fuchs(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [psu-hris] Service Canada / Social Insurance Number event January 2020 The following email is being sent on behalf the International Centre, please distribute it to anyone in your area who might need this. ************************************************************************* Event Description: Get Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) On Campus Date & Time: January 6 and 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Room 543-44, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Service Canada will be coming to the U of M's Fort Garry campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to qualifying U of M international students and employees. Saves you a trip to their office! Students will be seen on a drop-in basis (first come, first served). We anticipate that waiting times could be long and we cannot guarantee that all students and employees will be able to receive their Social Insurance Numbers on January 6th or 7th. Students coming to the SIN card sessions must bring the following documents: If you DO NOT have a valid Work Permit: * U of M student card * Original Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that states the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada. * Passport NOTE: If your Study Permit does not contain either of these statements, you must bring a study permit and a "confirmation to work off-campus" letter issued by IRCC (previously called Citizenship and Immigration Canada - CIC) prior to February 6, 2015. -OR- If you have a valid Work Permit: * Original Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * U of M student card (if you are a student or U of M staff ID) * Passport There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). People can visit the IC website for all of the information: https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/get-your-social-ins… Information will also be posted to our Facebook page, please feel free to share our event post: https://www.facebook.com/UMInternationalCentre/ [UMLogoSignature]

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FW: New Masters Scholarship Available - Deadline March 31st
by Martha Blouw 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

From: Jennifer Teague <jennifer.teague(a)csagroup.org<mailto:jennifer.teague@csagroup.org>> Sent: December 5, 2019 1:32 PM Cc: CSA Graduate Scholarship <scholarship(a)csagroup.org<mailto:scholarship@csagroup.org>>; Andrew Forgeron <andrew.forgeron(a)csagroup.org<mailto:andrew.forgeron@csagroup.org>> Subject: New Masters Scholarship Available - Deadline March 31st Good afternoon, I am pleased to announce that the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship has officially launched. Information and documents can be found on our website at https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/. Please share with anyone you may think might be interested. I have also included information about the scholarship below. All inquiries can be directed to me or to our scholarship email address cc'd on this email. Best regards, Jennifer CSA Group Graduate Scholarship Supporting graduate students in standards research Overview for Applicants The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of knowledge generation related to standards. Graduate students at the Masters level studying at a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply. The thesis can be conducted in any field (e.g. engineering, social sciences, health sciences) and must include standards as a component of the research. The topic does not need to be related to an area in which CSA Group already has standards. The research may investigate aspects of an existing standard or may explore an area for future standards development. As part of the application process, CSA Group will be collecting personal information about you. Prior to applying for the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship, please review our privacy policy<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.csagr…>. Key Dates Deadline to Apply: March 31 Notice of Award: April 30 Award Acceptance: May 31 Value and Duration * Awards are $10,000 per year; * Award duration is a maximum of two years. Eligibility * Students must be applying to a graduate program for full-time studies at the Masters level at an accredited Canadian University, or must be currently be enrolled in a Masters program at an accredited Canadian University; * If awarded the scholarship, the student(s) must be enrolled in a Masters program to hold the award; * Eligibility is limited to enrollment at accredited Canadian universities. How to Apply See the Application Instructions for details on how to apply at https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/. Complete the following and submit to scholarship(a)csagroup.org<mailto:scholarship@csagroup.org>: * Application Form * Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Protected Person, Student Visa or Study Permit, as applicable * Transcripts * Letter of Support from Supervisor * Two Referee Forms (submitted directly by the Referees to scholarship(a)csagroup.org<mailto:scholarship@csagroup.org>) in the form provided as part of the application. Jennifer Teague, PhD. Director, Standards Research 178 Rexdale Boulevard Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3 T +1 416 747 2611 C +1 437 219 4071 jennifer.teague(a)csagroup.org<mailto:jennifer.teague@csagroup.org> csagroup.org [cid:image001.png@01D5AB84.26BE82F0]

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FW: Invitation to the faculty: Bell MTS Internet of Things Project Presentations - December 10
by Martha Blouw 04 Dec '19

04 Dec '19

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Heather Wiebe Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 9:31 AM To: 'agriculture all (agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca)' <agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Invitation to the faculty: Bell MTS Internet of Things Project Presentations - December 10 The following message is sent on behalf of Jitendra Paliwal, Associate Dean (Graduate Programs and Acting Academic): Invitation to attend: The Bell MTS Internet of Things (IoT) Project Presentations Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon Rm 219 Animal Science Building The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences received a generous donation from Bell MTS to support Internet of Things (IoT) applications as they relate to innovations in agri-food applications. The Faculty allocated these funds to student education (both undergraduate and graduate) under the theme 'Bell MTS Innovations in Agriculture'. The event on Tuesday, December 10th is a showcase of the innovative new projects, made possible by the fund, that enhance the productivity of the agricultural and food sectors in an environmentally sustainable way. Please RSVP to heather.wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:heather.wiebe@umanitoba.ca> by Friday Dec 6 if you plan to attend. Program attached

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FW: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships - Information Session for Students
by Martha Blouw 25 Nov '19

25 Nov '19

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Rachel Barber Sent: Monday, November 25, 2019 1:53 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Sara Sealey <Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships - Information Session for Students Importance: High Hello Awards Contacts, I'm writing to let you know about an information session that FGS is holding for the upcoming Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship award. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this prestigious award, it is perhaps most comparable to the Tri-Agency Vanier award, in that it seeks to support academics and researchers who show strong leadership skills in various community and work settings; additionally, the Trudeau Scholarship also seeks to encourage the development of public intellectuals - the movers and shakers who will shape social conversations and movements in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. As per the Trudeau Foundation's website, the intent of this doctoral scholarship is to support "courageous, bold, original thinkers" who have held extensive leadership roles in their communities, and who seek to extend their research "beyond academia, to partner and work with a diversity of actors across society, and to help address some of the most pressing domestic and global issues of direct relevance for the future of Canada." This is a three-year funding program that will require award recipients to attend, participate and organize several international conferences, in addition to collaborating on a creative project that will showcase the knowledge aquired over the duration of the award and to stimulate public dialogue. If interested in the scholarship, potential applicants are encouraged to review previous award recipients here<http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/community/boursiers/all/all>. The competition for the Trudeau Foundation Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year is currently underway, and will be advertised to all graduate students via our "Upcoming Awards" email that will be sent out on Wednesday. Information on how to apply for the Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship, as well as the award requirements and deadlines, can be found on the Awards Database by clicking here<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. Note that award application is open to all doctoral students who are either accepted into a program or currently pursuing full-time studies at the University of Manitoba - Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and International students may apply. While I will send out the details of this information session to all students in the next "Upcoming Awards" email, I am hoping you can also assist in getting the word out about this session by forwarding this information to your graduate students. Sign up is required to attend this session, so please encourage your doctoral students to indicate their intended participation, as follows: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships - Information Session (Fort Garry Campus) - Sign-Up Required<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zB0k8IEC686G0x671wB71…> Tuesday, December 3, 2019 10:00 am to 11:30 am Room 252 St. Paul's College (Mauro Centre Boardroom) Sign up here for the Fort Garry Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zB0k8IEC686G0x671wB71…> Doctoral students who have questions about the Trudeau Foundation Scholarship award application process, eligibility, and requirements are encouraged to attend this session. Thank you for your support of our students! Best, Rachel ________________________________ Rachel Barber Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 Phone: 204.272.1556 ________________________________ The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [cid:image002.png@01D55118.2A296AC0]

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