THE PLANT SCIENCE TRAVEL AWARD FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN PLANT SCIENCE
The application deadline is October 30, 2009.
Details and application are attached.
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
*The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship: * The Bentley Cropping Systems
Fellowship provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country
graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry, or
biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research
with cooperating farmers in a developing country. Applicants must be
Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or citizens of a
developing country who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate
program (Master's, doctoral, post-doctoral) at a recognized university
in Canada or in a developing country for the duration of the award
period. Application deadline: */October 1, 2010/*. Duration of the
award: 18 - 24 months. For more information, visit:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23379-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html.
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
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Subject: FGS Announcements 18 September 2009
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:24:14 -0500
From: Enza Pohl <enza_pohl(a)umanitoba.ca>
To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca
To All Awards Contacts:
Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate
students.
Enza
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The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following
competition(s) to your attention:
Announcements: 18 September 2009
*_Title of Award or Scholarship_*
/*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/
/*_Research Area_*/
/*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/
_/*Value*/_
*University of Manitoba Graduate Student Travel Award
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>***
November 2 Unrestricted M D
$500 for travel in North America
$750 for international travel
*Summer Program in Japan and Taiwan*
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
November 3 Medical Health Sciences
Natural, Physical or Life Sciences
Engineering M D $3,000
*Danone - Distinguished Nutrition Leadership Award
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>*
November 1
Agriculture
Human Ecology
Medical Health Sciences
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Education
M D $5,000 plus travel expenses for the award presentation at a
national conference
*IODE - War Memorial Scholarship for Ph.D Study*
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
December 1 Unrestricted D $15,000
*Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Research Fellowship Program*
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
December 4
Medical Health Sciences
Nursing
D not available
*Shastri Indo-Canadian Institure, Student Excellence Awards*
<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
October 30 Engineering
Natural Physical or Life Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities M D $2,000
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H1N1 Influenza (Flu) and YOU
*H1N1 INFLUENZA (FLU) and YOU*
*WHAT IS H1N1 INFLUENZA?*
The term pandemic influenza refers to a worldwide spread of a new
influenza virus. The current virus of
concern is the H1N1 virus. Because it is new, most people do not have
immunity to it. It is a respiratory
illness that causes symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu.
HOW IS H1N1 INFLUENZA SPREAD?
It is believed that it spreads the same way as regular seasonal flu.
Influenza and other respiratory infections
go from person to person when germs released from coughing and sneezing
enter the nose and / or throat.
Germs can also rest on hard surfaces like counters and doorknobs, where
they can be picked up on hands
and transmitted to the respiratory system when someone touches their
mouth and/or nose.
*WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?*
The symptoms include:
. Sudden Fever (100.4ºF / 38ºC);
. Cough;
. Runny nose;
. Sore throat;
. Body aches;
. Fatigue / physical exhaustion; and
. Lack of appetite.
In some cases, these symptoms are accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.
*HOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF AND OTHERS?*
The Province of Manitoba through the Manitoba Health and Health Living
(MHHL) recommends the following
precautions:
. Cover your cough by coughing into your elbow or sleeve or use a tissue
to cover your nose and
mouth when coughing or sneezing.
. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing
or sneezing. Hand sanitizers
are also effective.
. Reduce the spread of germs by limiting touching your eyes, nose or
mouth and by washing your
hands frequently.
. Maintain your health by taking care of yourself and those in your care
including eating a healthy
balanced diet, avoiding cigarette smoke and other harmful substances,
being active and getting
enough rest and sleep.
*WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET SICK?*
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should:
. Stay home from school or work and limit unnecessary contact with others.
. Contact your health-care provider or visit your nearest health-care
centre if you are concerned that
you may need care -- especially if your symptoms are severe or worsening
(e.g. shortness of breath,
dehydration, or worsening fever, cough or weakness).
. Should major disruptions to University activities occur as a result of
a pandemic, the course content,
marks breakdown and other provisions in course outlines may be adjusted
as the circumstances
warrant.
Students seeking medical advice can contact University Health Service
(UHS) by calling (204) 474-8411 or
visit their web site: www.umanitoba.ca/student/health
<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/health/>.
For personal advice on self-care or when to seek further care, those who
cannot contact their primary healthcare
provider can phone Health Links--Info Santé at any time at 788-8200 or
toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
*IF I AM SICK CAN A PROFESSOR / INSTRUCTOR ASK ME TO LEAVE THE CLASS?*
Yes, if you have influenza symptoms your professor or instructor can ask
you to leave the class and not
return until your symptoms are gone. If this occurs professors /
instructors have been asked to accommodate
and be flexible to allow you to complete your course work.
*DO YOU HAVE A STUDY BUDDY?*
If you are unable to attend class do you have a Study Buddy within your
class that will share notes and hand
outs after you have recovered. If you do not have a Study Buddy please
ask a classmate to become yours.
And if you are asked to be a Study Buddy please assist your fellow
student because you may need their help
if you are ill.
*DO YOU HAVE A HEALTH BUDDY?*
Many of our students come from other provinces and other countries,
which means they are away from their
support network of friends and family. If you are in this situation
please make friends with someone who can
be your Health Buddy. A Health Buddy is someone who will keep in touch
with you regularly to see if you are
healthy and if they cannot reach you they would be expected to find you
to ensure you are healthy or to find
out if you need assistance.
*WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DOING ABOUT H1N1?*
The University of Manitoba has been involved in pandemic planning and
has developed an institutional plan.
Deans, Directors, and Heads of Administrative Units have also been
requested to develop their own unit
plans. A Pandemic Planning Committee is actively involved in overseeing
and communicating the planning
activities, which includes an awareness campaign and provision of hand
sanitizing stations.
The primary method of communication will be via the University of
Manitoba's web site, visit
www.umanitoba.ca <http://www.umanitoba.ca/> and follow the H1N1 Flu
Virus link.
*WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?*
. Faculty specific instructions will be coordinated and communicated
through faculty specific dean's
offices.
. Internet resources include:
- U of M pandemic planning web site: www.umanitoba.ca/pandemic
<http://www.umanitoba.ca/pandemic/>;
- Province of Manitoba: www.gov.mb.ca/flu <http://www.gov.mb.ca/flu/>;
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): www.fightflu.ca
<http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/index-eng.php>;
New Course Offering
The Department of Native Studies
<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/native_studies/> is
offering two new graduate courses this year:
NATV 7220 - Critical Theories in Native Studies, fall contact Dr. Peter
Kulchyski
<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/native_studies/people/kulchy…>
NATV 7290 - Seminar in Aboriginal Economy, winter contact Dr. Wanda
Wuttunee
<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/native_studies/people/wuttun…>
*
9th ACUNS International Student Conference on Northern Studies and
Polar Regions
*
This October, Yukon College in Whitehorse is pleased to host the 9th
ACUNS International Student Conference on Northern Studies and Polar
Regions / Communities of/ /Change -- Building an IPY Legacy/ -- in
partnership with the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern
Studies (ACUNS).
This special event marks several "firsts" for an ACUNS Student Conference.
It is the first time the conference will be hosted north of 60 and is
the first to highlight an international focus that includes both Polar
Regions.
/Communities of Change -- Building an IPY Legacy/ will give you --
students and young researchers -- the opportunity to develop
professional experience, exchange ideas and connect with established
scholars, government partners, northern community stakeholders, national
and international contacts.
This conference will highlight International Polar Year (IPY) activities
and changes to human and other communities as a result of factors such
as climate change, increased development and changes in scientific culture.
We anticipate that 200 delegates from around the world will attend this
important conference.
/Communities of Change -- Building an IPY Legacy/ will consist of
plenary talks, student presentations, discussion sessions and a dynamic
roster of speakers and panelists.
For conference details and registration, please visit
www.communitiesofchange.ca <http://www.communitiesofchange.ca/>
*Canada West Foundation*
*The Jim Hume Memorial Student Essay Contest 2009/10*
$10,000 in Prize Money!
US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and
Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger have all argued that the
economic growth and jobs of tomorrow will be found in a green economy
fueled by renewable energy.
*
What has to be done to ensure that Canada's economy benefits from the
transition to a low-carbon world?*
*
FIRST PRIZE: $5,000*
*SECOND PRIZE: $3,000*
*THIRD PRIZE: $2,000*
The winning essays will be published on the Canada West Foundation website.
/
Rules and Instructions/
The Canada West Foundation 2009/10 Jim Hume Memorial Student Essay
Contest is open to students attending a post-secondary institution in
BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba during the fall 2009 or Winter
2010 semester. Proof of student status will be required to receive
prize money.
The essay should be between 750 and 1,000 words in length. The essay
must be submitted to the Canada West Foundation *via EMAIL* no later
than *March 15, 2010.* Please send the essay as a standard Microsoft
Word file. The author's name, mailing address, email address, phone
number, post-secondary institution and field of study must appear at the
beginning of the essay. Please include a title for the essay.
*
Essays should be sent to _roach(a)cwf.ca._ *Please write "Jim Hume Essay
Contest" in the subject line. One entry per student, please.
Employees of the Canada West Foundation, its Directors, and their
immediate families are not eligible for this contest. Past cash prize
winners are not eligible for this contest.
The three best essays will be chosen by a panel of judges. To ensure
that the judging is unbiased, the judges do not see the author's name,
address, post-secondary institution or field of study during the judging
process. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will
look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized.
Decisions of the judges are final.
The essay must be solely the work of the entrant. Plagiarism will result
in disqualification. Include standardized citations and a bibliography.
The winners will be announced by May 31, 2010.
/
James Borden (Jim) Hume was an ardent supporter of the Canada West
Foundation. He served on the Foundation's Board from 1995 until his
death in 2009. He believed that a strong public policy voice from
western Canada was of benefit to all Canadians and that a prosperous
West had both the opportunity and obligation for constructive national
leadership. The Essay Contest is part of The Next West: A Youth
Engagement Program in Recognition of Jim Hume. More information can be
found at www.cwf.ca <http://www.cwf.ca/V2/main/>./
Useful Information on the FGS website
*Awards FAQ*
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm
*Admissions FAQ*:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm
*Admissions Fee Information*:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm
*Registration*
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html
*Important dates and deadlines*
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html
*Thesis questions: *
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm
*Graduate Studies Forms* e.g. masters', phd; transfer of credit, etc.
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html
*2009-2010 Academic Calendar and other publications*
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html
*_Please note that our office does not deal with course fees, the
Registrars' office does -- 4th Floor Univ. Ctre, but some information
can be found here:_*
http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm
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Mrs. Enza Pohl
Awards Assistant
Faculty of Graduate Studies
500 University Centre
University of Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Telephone 204-474-6827
Fax 204-474-7553
Email: Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
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Subject: PSGSA WELCOME BBQ
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:05:00 -0500
From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
References: <4AB28F9B.2080203(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
There will be a Free Plant Science Grad Students Welcome BBQ on
Thursday September 24th at 4:30pm. We will be outside behind the
atrium (weather permitting). There will be hot dogs and veggie burgers
and lots of other yummy treats. I hope that you can all attend and
help us welcome the new grad students/catch up after a busy summer!
Laura
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: Soil Science BBQ
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:35:55 -0500
From: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
Hi everyone,
The graduate students at the Soil Science Department are having a bbq
today, and they invited us to come join them. The BBQ will start at noon
and is held in the green space of the west side of the Ellis Building.
Im not sure how much it costs, so bring a few dollars. Otherwise, you
don't need to bring anything, just yourselves!
Iris
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: 2009-2010 Tricouncil Award Holders Top Up Program
Date: Fri, 08 May 2009 15:55:28 -0500
From: Marcia Labiuk <Marcia_Labiuk(a)umanitoba.ca>
To: Gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca,
Gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca,
gs-deans-and-directors(a)lists.umanitoba.ca,
awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca
Please see the attached memo regarding the Tricouncil Award Holders Top
Up Program for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please contact me if you
have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Marcia
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Marcia Labiuk
Awards Officer
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Manitoba
Phone: (204) 474-9836
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
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