Aurora

• Users must select “Continue.” 
• Students encounter the agreement immediately when transitioning from the Aurora launch page to a task in Aurora and are directed to their intended page upon acceptance. 

Aurora User Agreement  

As a University of Manitoba student, you are responsible for:

• Any information entered or changed using your student account. Unless otherwise noted, any information you enter or change in Aurora will become effective immediately.  Do not share your login credentials with others.
• Checking your UM email regularly. All email correspondence from UM is to your UM student email account only, including waitlist notifications.
• Keeping your phone number and mailing address up to date. Some correspondence from UM is made by phone or letter mail – review this information in Aurora to ensure that your contact information is current and valid at all times.
• Notifying your faculty, college or school office if you have registered for courses at another post-secondary institution since you last registered at UM.
• Ensuring your Social Insurance Number (SIN) is available for all Canadian tax forms. In Aurora, find the ‘Verify My SIN’ card and click on Help me Verify my SIN to add your SIN if not already listed.
• Ensuring you are aware of the fees applicable for your program of study. By registering for classes, you are agreeing to pay all tuition and associated fees.
• Use of unauthorized software to automate registration processes is strictly prohibited.

UM is committed to Indigenous Achievement and to ensuring the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and graduates. If you have not previously declared your ancestry or want to change your response, you may do so in the ‘Canadian Indigenous Self Declaration’ card.

Agreeing to these terms is required to access your Aurora account. 

From 2008 to 2024, Kathy coordinated the Academic Learning Centre’s (ALC) Writing Tutor Program. In this role, she mentored peer writing tutors who assisted students, helping them enhance their writing skills and build confidence through one-to-one support with assignments.

The efforts of the peer writing tutors have culminated in Kathy’s current research project, which focuses on the Course-Based Writing Tutor Program. Through this program, tutors are integrated into specific undergraduate classes, scaffolding the writing process for students.

In her current project, Kathy seeks to understand undergraduate students’ perspectives on academic writing and their perception of the ALC writing tutors as part of their development.

Kathy’s research goal is to gather student feedback for the Writing Tutor Program, thereby improving services for students campus-wide.

As Kathy reflects on her experiences at the ALC through her research project, she is eager to hear from students. Students interested in this research project can contact Kathy at WTPresearch@umanitoba.ca.

Students looking to work with a peer tutor can find more information on the ALC website. Faculty, instructors, and students can also contact the ALC at academic_learning@umanitoba.ca. 

From needing a place to study, meet new people, or have somewhere to go on campus, SJC is a small community that helps students succeed at UM.

The benefits students receive for the $10 membership include the following:

Eligibility for scholarships and bursaries

As part of being a member of St John’s College, students will become eligible to apply for SJC scholarships and bursaries, which offer approximately $200,000 worth of awards. Our scholarships are available each year and are open to all UM students of all faculties, including opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Learn more about our scholarship opportunities on our website.

Study carrels and library

Our study carrels on the first floor and library on the third floor of SJC provide students with a space to focus, house their school items, and have a dedicated place to study for the academic year.

Applications for study carrels can be found on our website.

Food discounts at the Daily Bread Cafe

From a quick snack, grab-and-go sandwich, or study session with friends, the Daily Bread Cafe and Soup4U are places where students can catch up over a delicious meal. Students will receive 10% off all purchases as part of the college membership.

View the Daily Bread Cafe and Soup4U menus for the fall semester.

Monthly student-led events by SJCSA

Every month, our student association organizes events for students to gather, get to know each other and enjoy games and activities together. Take it from our students when they say they found their place on campus. St John’s College is here to support students throughout their academic journey in every way we can.

“St John’s has provided me with a community to meet new friends and a place to belong. I can come here, visit the student lounge, study, and know I have a place to go outside class.”

Sign up for your college student membership on our website. Visit the General Office at 214 SJC to pick up your sticker for your ID card.

Some of the Student Ambassadors in the Faculty were asked to share what their path has looked like and where they want to go next:

Josh (he/him)

Josh will be going into his final year of biosystems engineering. His dream job would be to develop technologies for rehabilitation therapy. Josh believes that acquiring an engineering degree will open lots of doors and there is constant growth and development in the field. Engineering shapes the world around us! He has loved being involved with a variety of teams/clubs throughout his degree. He is part of UM Earth which has allowed him to apply his skills in real world scenarios. He has also built life-long friendships that will stretch out into his professional career.

Samantha (she/her)

Samantha will be going into her third year of electrical engineering, working towards a dream job that develops solutions and the implementation of renewable energy. She loves the collaborative atmosphere and personal challenges that engineering has to offer as well as its habit of constantly pushing the boundaries to what humans can achieve. Samantha enjoys the student life within the faculty and particularly enjoys volunteering at the Engineering Orientation (EngO) to welcome new students into the faculty. If she didn’t go into engineering, she would probably be in visual arts!

Kanwar (he/him)

Kanwar will be going into his third year in computer engineering, with the goal of becoming a cyber security specialist against AI generative. His favourite thing about engineering is the hands-on experience of turning a small idea into reality. Kanwar believes in a balance between maintaining good grades and applying knowledge in the practical world. He also thinks it’s healthy to keep up a social life and attend different events in the faculty.

Messe (she/her)

Messe is going into her fourth year in biosystems engineering. Her favourite thing about her chosen field of study is that biosystems engineering drives innovation and sustainability, playing a crucial role in building a more resilient and sustainable future. She values the people that she has met throughout her degree and loves sharing her knowledge and connecting with people about biosystems engineering    as it is not a widely known field. Her dream job is being a Project Manager that works on environmental projects around the world.

Abigail (she/her)

Abigail will be going into her fifth year of biosystems engineering, specializing in biomedical studies. She is passionate about clinical research and would love to pursue a career in studying biomaterials, medical imaging and technology. Her love for research stems from the idea of contributing to important scientific advancements that will help those in need. She believes that there is something for everyone in the broad field of engineering and that engineers work towards making society, our world and environment a better place. The highlight of her degree has been her research and she has contributed to the development of antiviral facemasks in response to the pandemic and has had the opportunity to operate and interact with cutting edge technologies.

One of Abigail’s greatest motivations since entering engineering has been contributing to the 30 by 30 goal for women in engineering. She believes it is vital to create safe and inclusive spaces for all students and professionals. As a member and outreach executive in the Women of Manitoba Engineering Network (WOMEN) student group, she is passionate about supporting and promoting diversity in engineering and changing the current statistics of women in engineering roles.

We recently spoke with Tawana, who has lived at St John’s since 2019, serving as a Senior Don (RA) since Fall 2022. She moved from Zimbabwe to study psychology and learned about the residence through people from her program. In our conversation, Tawana recounted how from the moment she walked into the residence for the first time, she knew it felt like home. Tawana is one of several students who lived at St John’s during the ups and downs of the pandemic: navigating virtual classes, quarantines, and lockdown restrictions, and helping keep fellow residents safe as part of her role as Senior Don, all the while building close friendships that will last a lifetime.  

Brothers Bryan and Neil have likewise lived at St John’s through the pandemic, with Bryan having called St John’s College home for the past three years and Neil joining him in Winnipeg in January 2022. Coming from a small Ghanaian community, these two weren’t sure what to expect when they moved to Canada; however, it didn’t take long for both to jump headfirst into College culture by attending sporting events, getting involved in Residence and Student Councils, applying for scholarships and bursaries, volunteering to enhance their professional development, and enjoying delicious food.  

Speaking of delicious food and events, here are a variety of benefits residence students get as part of life at St John’s:  

• Single occupancy rooms where students can have their privacy and room wifi. 
• Our comprehensive all-you-care-to-eat meal plan offering 19 meals per week including halal meal plan. 
• Access to residence common rooms including our TV lounge and games room. 
• Access to scholarships and bursaries available only to College members. 
• Academic support, including advisory help and access to a dedicated residence study lounge.    
• 24-hour access to the College campus, including after-hours access to classrooms and meeting rooms for studying or working on group projects.   
• 24/7/365 interpersonal support and referral from a committed team of Dons.   

If you are looking for a place to call home as you study at the University of Manitoba this fall, apply now to St John’s residence. 

Alumni awards and scholarships celebrate and recognize Faculty of Education graduates for their exceptional achievements in their professional lives. These Manitoba teachers and current students are a source of inspiration to fellow alumni, current students, and the community.

Recipients:

Dr. J.M. Brown Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education

Alison Delf-Timmerman

Excellence in Teaching Awards for Early, Middle, and Senior Years Teachers

Early Years – Rupal Malik

Middle Years – Sheila C. Stark

Senior Years – Ellen Thompson

Education Alumni Scholarship Winners (B.Ed)

Kari Miller

Audrey Sauler

Courtney Vandermeulen

In November 2023, our Aurora Project team visited seven UM locations, unveiling the New Aurora Launch page to enthusiastic reviews. March 2024 marks the beginning of this remarkable journey, offering a comprehensive, one-stop destination with single-sign-on access to essential tools like UM Learn and Course Registration.

Throughout 2024, anticipate a phased rollout of new features, ensuring a smoother academic journey tailored just for you. As we transition, existing functionality will seamlessly integrate with the new system, with more details coming after the Winter Term Break.

Excitement is mounting for this transformative experience. Together, we’re shaping a future where innovation meets accessibility, making your student journey more engaging than ever. Stay tuned for the dawn of a new era with New Aurora!

Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday that Canada will approve about 360,000 undergraduate study permits for 2024 — a 35 per-cent reduction from last year.

The federal government said the limit on each province and territory will be based on population figures, but it didn’t provide any details as to what the actual numbers will look like for each province and territory.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still waiting to hear from Ottawa on the matter, he said during a press conference Monday in Neepawa.

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As the former Senior Stick and current Assembly Representative, Abby has been involved at St John’s in multiple ways while studying at UM. Since joining the College during the global pandemic, Abby needed a sense of community and belonging during her studies.    

Since joining St John’s, Abby has been involved with SJCSA, attended and volunteered at college events, planned the 2023 St John’s graduation banquet, and has dedicated herself to helping out at St John’s wherever needed.    

The fifth-year student from the Faculty of Science heads into the final semester of the clinical psychology program, where she continues to study her thesis, “The Social Attitudes Towards Stocking Behaviors.”

As last year’s Hoskins scholarship award winner, Abby hopes to pursue her master’s following her studies this year as she uses this scholarship to open up future career opportunities.    

“This scholarship is awarded to students in the Faculty of Science with a high ranking in calculus, so it’s validating to know that I’m on the right path, doing the right thing, and pursuing my passion.”      

Congratulations, Abby, on all of your success in the last year!    

2024 scholarship and bursary applications open on February 1 with a deadline of April 1.    

 Join us for our scholarship workshop on January 23, where students will learn how to apply.