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Student resources and opportunities

Undergraduate Student Advising Schedule - Summer 2023

Connect with an economics professor for advice on topics such as:

  • Which economics program (major) should I choose?
  • What will I learn about in course <fill in the blank>?
  • What should I take if I want to have the option to apply successfully for an economics MA program?
  • Is economics co-op for me? 

Economics and Econometrics stream

Dates Advisor How to contact
May 15 - Jun 2 Prof. J. Mann
Janelle.Mann@umanitoba.ca
556 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting.
Jun 5 - 23 Prof. E. Villa Perez
Edgar.VillaPerez@umanitoba.ca
604 Fletcher Argue
Drop-in: Wednesdays 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Or, email to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting.
Jun 26 - 30 Prof. G. Mason
Gregory.Mason@umanitoba.ca
552 Fletcher Argue
204-474-8670
Drop-in or phone: Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Email to ask a question or to schedule a Zoom meeting.
Jul 3 - 21 Prof. E. Troutt
Elizabeth.Troutt@umanitoba.ca
550 Fletcher Argue
Email to ask a question or schedule a Zoom meeting.
Jul 24 - Aug 4 Prof. W. Simpson
Wayne.Simpson@umanitoba.ca
643 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting.
Aug 7 - 11

Prof. W. Simpson
Wayne.Simpson@umanitoba.ca
643 Fletcher Argue

Email to schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting.
Prof. G. Mason
Gregory.Mason@umanitoba.ca
552 Fletcher Argue
204-474-8670
Drop-in or phone: Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Email to ask a question or to schedule a Zoom meeting.
Aug 14 - 18 Prof. G. Mason
Gregory.Mason@umanitoba.ca
552 Fletcher Argue
204-474-8670
Drop-in or phone: Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Email to ask a question or to schedule a Zoom meeting.
Aug 21 - Sep 8 Prof. L Brown
Laura.Brown@umanitoba.ca
549 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting.
Drop-in times may be available. 

Economics and Society stream

Dates Advisor How to contact
May 15 - 19
May 23 - 26
Prof. J. Jenner
Jonathan.Donald.Jenner@umanitoba.ca
505 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.
May 29 - Jun 2
Jun 5 - 9
Prof. Irwin Lipnowski
Irwin.Lipnowski@umanitoba.ca
503 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.
Jun 12 - 16
Jun 19 - 23
Jun 26 - 30
Jul 4 - 7
Jul 10 - 14
Prof. J. Serieux
John. Serieux@umanitoba.ca
512 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.
Jul 17 - 21
Jul 24 - 28
Prof. R. Chernomas
Robert.Chernomas@umanitoba.ca
508 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.
Jul 31 - Aug 4
Aug 8 - 11
Aug 14 - 18
Aug 21 - 25
Prof. A Sepehri
Ardeshir.Sepehri@umanitoba.ca
648 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.
Aug 28 - Sep 1 Prof. F. Baragar
Fletcher.Baragar@umanitoba.ca
506 Fletcher Argue
Email to schedule a meeting.

 

Financial aid and awards

  • Undergraduate students in Economics may be eligible for awards including:

    • A.J. Averbach Memorial Prize
    • Louis Lercher Memorial Scholarship

    Undergraduate students in Economics can apply for awards such as the:

    • Ruben Bellan Bursary
    • Ruben Simkin Memorial Prize (essay competition)

    Visit the Awards database to find details on each award.

  • Graduate students in Economics may be eligible for awards such as:

    • Clarence Barber Memorial Award

    Check the Graduate Awards database to find details.

University of Manitoba Economics Society (UMES)

The UMES provides students with a common interest in economics the opportunity to engage and participate in the growth and development of the community through talks and student representation.

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Undergraduate research awards (URA)

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to work with our leading faculty researchers and gain valuable experience.

Learn more and apply for a UM URA

Events

Each year the Department of Economics hosts a variety of lectures and other events. These include seminars, panel discussions, invited lectures, brownbag lunch talks and honours and graduate student conferences. The Economics Seminar Series supports the interaction of ideas and intellectual discussion of economics from a variety of perspectives. It has been running for over 50 years and is the oldest in the Faculty of Arts.

Economics Seminars

Check back for future events.

Economics resources

Contact us

Department of Economics
Room 501 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5 Canada

204-474-9207
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm