On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be:
"Overexpression of Pyruvate Phosphate Dikinase Contributes to
Increased Photosynthesis and Cold Tolerance in a C4 Plant"
Presented by:
Nikhil Jaikumar
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institute for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois
At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached.
Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium
Everyone Welcome!!
Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
This scholarship is open to agricultural science students from the province of Alberta. Students may be enrolled in any post‐secondary institution within or outside the province of Alberta. In 2015, two awards will be granted: $6,500 Masters level; $12,000 PhD level.
Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline.
Deadline for applications is November 16, 2015
Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance:
Academic achievement
Areas of study
• Leadership
Career interests
Letters of recommendation
This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and is administered by the Foundation. 2015 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship/. Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation, 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233, Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 manager(a)aicfoundation.ca.
From: Lori Reimer [mailto:reimerl6@myumanitoba.ca]
Sent: October-16-15 8:54 AM
To: Bev Godard
Subject: Elections & Pizza
Good morning,
I would like to remind you that the Plant Science Graduate Student Association is holding elections for the coming year TODAY. At noon, free pizza will be provided in Rm. 218, with elections to follow.
I hope to see you all there.
Lori
LORI REIMER
Graduate Student (M.Sc.)
PSGSA President, 2014-2015
Plant Science Department
222 Agriculture Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
CANADA
From: Danica Swaenepoel [mailto:swaenepd@myumanitoba.ca]
Sent: October-15-15 5:41 PM
To: Bev Godard
Subject: PSGSA Lunch (Friday Oct 16)
Hello FELLOW PLANT SCIENCE GRAD STUDENTS,
FREE PIZZA LUNCH TODAY (Friday) at noon in Rm 218.
SEE YOU AT NOON!
Danica Swaenepoel
Graduate Student (M.Sc.)
Department of Plant Science
222 Agriculture Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Seed Envelopes Found - October 13-15
If you have lost a bundle of seed envelopes call 8221 or see reception in Room 222, Agriculture Building.
Christy
Christy Doyle, Reception
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-474-8221
On Thursday, October 15, 2015, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be:
"Navigating the Intersection of Agronomic Research and Economic Implications"
Presented by:
Brian Beres, Ph.D., P.Ag.
Research Scientist - Agronomy
Lethbridge Research Centre
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached.
Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium
Everyone Welcome!!
Christy
Christy Doyle, Reception
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-474-8221
Bev Godard
Secretary to the Department Head
Department of Plant Science
222 Agriculture Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
PH: 204-474-8563
FAX: 204-474-7528
Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
From: Lori Reimer [mailto:reimerl6@myumanitoba.ca]
Sent: October-08-15 2:55 PM
To: Bev Godard
Subject: PSGSA Elections
Hi All,
It is once again time for Plant Science Graduate Student Association elections. The association is responsible for many things, such as representing graduate students in the department and university, planning events, and sending students to the annual Symposium. You are all invited to run and/or vote in elections on Friday, October 16. Beginning at 12:00 in Rm 218, there will be FREE PIZZA. Elections will begin shortly after.
Please find the positions in the attached document. If you are interested in running for a position, please be present at the elections. If you are unable to make the elections, please submit your name and desired position (reimerL6(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:reimerL6@myumanitoba.ca>).
Thanks,
Lori
LORI REIMER
Graduate Student (M.Sc.)
PSGSA President, 2014-2015
Plant Science Department
222 Agriculture Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
CANADA
