February 2017 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Re: [Plants-grads] Last Reminder for abstract and title submission
by Yang Lin 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

Dear Fellow Grad Students Here is the invitation from Gurcharn Brar, the Chair of the University of Saskatchewan Plant Science Graduate Student Association. All students are welcome to register the symposium before March 10th, even though you are presenting neither your results or your proposal. For students who have financial difficulties for accommodations, there are some possibilities that the University of Saskatchewan might cover/split the costs of the accommodations. So far, 20+ students from NDSU have planned to come to this symposium. It will be a great opportunity for us to network with students from different universities. Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329 ________________________________ From: Brar, Gurcharn <gurcharn.brar(a)usask.ca> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 12:46 PM To: Yang Lin Cc: Petruic, Moria Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Yang, Sure thing. We will get you the parking permit. You will need 2 parking pass, right? On accommodation, 2-4 students may have to share a room depending on our budget. I hope that is k for you. Also, Yang, would you mind circulating an email saying that all students, faculty, techs, post-docs etc. who wish to attend symposium will have to register, doesn’t matter they present or not. The registration is open to everyone and not just grad students. The registration deadline is March 10. Thanks, Gurcharn From: Yang Lin <liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:liny3457@myumanitoba.ca>> Date: Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:24 PM To: "Petruic, Moria" <mep985(a)mail.usask.ca<mailto:mep985@mail.usask.ca>> Cc: Gurcharn Brar <gurcharn.brar(a)usask.ca<mailto:gurcharn.brar@usask.ca>> Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Moria Thanks so much for asking the group rates.[?] Appreciate you guys' time! Also, we will come in two vehicles. Will it be possible to get a two-day parking pass at UofS. Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329 ________________________________ From: Petruic, Moria <mep985(a)mail.usask.ca<mailto:mep985@mail.usask.ca>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 9:09 AM To: Yang Lin Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Yang, I will get those to you this morning! As for group rates, we haven't worked any out as of yet. I was hoping to do that today and I was going to contact the Park Town and the Best Western for that. I will also let you know about that once it is all done! Also- we are experiencing some technical difficulties with our abstract submissions through the website. Would you be able to provide me with the following student's emails so they can submit their abstract directly to me?: Karuna Kapoor Laura Schmidt Bruce Pei Karunur Rashid Ashley Ammeter MM Uzzal Ahmed Liton Leanne Koroscil Thank you! And so sorry for the inconvenience! Moria Petruic MSc Candidate Department of Plant Sciences Room 4C18, 51 Campus Drive University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8 Phone: 306.868.7687 ________________________________ From: Yang Lin <liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:liny3457@myumanitoba.ca>> Sent: February 27, 2017 8:40 AM To: Petruic, Moria Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Moria Thanks for the information [?] Just a curious question whether these hotels provide any discount or price code for students attending this symposium or not? Will students from other universities plan to stay at hotel rooms as well? If you do not mind, could you mind sending me the names of UofM students who submitted their abstract? Thanks for your time. Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329 ________________________________ From: Petruic, Moria <mep985(a)mail.usask.ca<mailto:mep985@mail.usask.ca>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 7:52 AM To: Yang Lin Cc: Brar, Gurcharn Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Yang, As for hotels, the Park Town is an excellent option. It's close to the University and has a free shuttle. As well, there is the Radisson, Sheraton or Best Western all near by. I will include the links below. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.68029.html?iata=001718… Saskatoon Hotels | Best Western Plus East Side<https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.68029.html?iata=001718…> www.bestwestern.com Looking for Saskatoon Hotels? Stay at the modern Best Western Plus East Side when traveling to Saskatchewan, CA. Enjoy free breakfast & high-speed Internet. 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Moria Petruic MSc Candidate Department of Plant Sciences Room 4C18, 51 Campus Drive University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8 Phone: 306.868.7687 ________________________________ From: Yang Lin <liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:liny3457@myumanitoba.ca>> Sent: February 24, 2017 9:55 AM To: Brar, Gurcharn Cc: Petruic, Moria Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Gurcharn I submitted my abstract and have not seen any confirmation notice whether the word file is received or not. Does it mean that the submission failed since I have not seen a Thank You message? What another option of accommodations can U of M students choose beside hotel rooms? It will be nice to have more than one option/hotel the UofM students can choose from [?] Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329 ________________________________ From: Brar, Gurcharn <gurcharn.brar(a)usask.ca<mailto:gurcharn.brar@usask.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:12 PM To: Yang Lin Cc: Petruic, Moria Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Yang, Thanks so much for helping us out in spreading a word on our symposium. For title submission everyone should get a thank you message and for Abstract too. However, we are meeting on March 1 and I will confirm with Moria. A student from Montana state emailed me the abstract too just because he did not receive any conformation message. So far NDSU is leading with about 20+ students coming. Also, Yang we will be in touch with you to arrange for accommodation! Unless U of M student association can afford paying for hotel rooms, we can get some rooms for U of M students. Thanks again, Gurcharn From: Yang Lin <liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:liny3457@myumanitoba.ca>> Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:07 PM To: Gurcharn Brar <gurcharn.brar(a)usask.ca<mailto:gurcharn.brar@usask.ca>> Subject: Re: Last Reminder for abstract and title submission Hi Gurcharn I sent a reminder and the last encouragement to this symposium on this morning to all grad students at uofm. Will students get any confirmation email/notice after submitting their abstracts? Last time, students did not get any confirmation after submitting their title and were wondering whether they succeeded on the submission or not, since it was conducted through online. It would be nice to have a confirmation notice, if it is possible or not taking too much your time :) Thanks for sending me a reminder :D Regards, Yang Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2017, at 18:43, Brar, Gurcharn <gurcharn.brar(a)usask.ca<mailto:gurcharn.brar@usask.ca>> wrote: Hi Yang and Jordan, Do you mind sending out last reminder to graduate students for symposium title and abstract submission deadlines, please? Jordan, can you do this for Plant Pathology Department at NDSU as well? Cheers, Gurcharn

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Gwen Rue Memorial Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

Gwen Rue Memorial Scholarship This scholarship will be offered to one graduate student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master's or Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Plant Science with a focus on: (a) crop and food production; or (b) climate change. Preference will be given to a student focusing on both (a) and (b); (2) has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 over the last 60 credit hours of completed university level study (or equivalent); (3) has received a nomination from a graduate student, academic or support staff member of the Department of Plant Science. Nominations are to consist of a letter outlining the reasons why the nominee should be considered for the award and be submitted to the Head of the Department of Plant Science. Nominees for the award must have made notable contributions to the Department of Plant Science, particularly in areas directly benefiting graduate students. This may include: * involvement in the Graduate Student Association (GSA); * participating on Department, Faculty, or University committees; * providing encouragement or advice to other students; * serving as a spokesperson for graduate students; * organizing special events; * taking part in any other activity that serves the interests of graduate students and/or the Department of Plant Science. . VALUE: $1575 DEADLINE: Friday, March 17, 2017

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FW Katherine Stanley: Organic Agronomist Training
by Bev Godard 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

From: Katherine Stanley Sent: February-27-17 9:58 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Organic Agronomist Training Hi Bev, Please email out this agenda and information for our organic agronomist training to all plant science and soil science graduate students. The event will be held on March 10th in Carman. The cost will be free to graduate students and lunch is provided, but there is only space for 10 students. Students can email Katherine.stanley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Katherine.stanley@umanitoba.ca> to register. There are details in the pdf! Katherine Katherine Stanley MSc. Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 474-6236 katherine.stanley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:katherine.stanley@umanitoba.ca>

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International Plant Nutrition Institute Scholar Awards
by Martha Blouw 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) Scholar Awards Please see attached. Martha

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, March 2, 2017
by Christy Doyle 23 Feb '17

23 Feb '17

On Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Breeding Winter Wheat for Resistance to Pests in Western Canada" Presented by: Robert Graf Research Scientist, Winter Wheat Breeding Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge AB 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!!

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Graduate student symposium, Polo shirt order and Festival du Voyageur
by Yang Lin 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Hi Fellow Grad Students 1. This is a reminder that February 24 is the deadline for oral presentation abstracts and title submissions for the 33rd annual plant science graduate student symposium in Saskatoon. Here is the abstract submission format requirement: (http://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/Registration/custom-form1.php) Again, I strongly encourage you to consider attending this symposium. 2. We are planning to order our own polo shirts. Each polo shirt will have two embroidered logos (Plant Science logo on the left breast and the UofM official logo on the right sleeve) and cost $32.60. The color will be navy blue. In order to receive polo shirts before Mar 24th, students need to give me <liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca> or Laura <laura.dawn.marie(a)gmail.com>their order including size and the money. Here is the link for different colors and the size scale of polo shirts: --For females, the style # is 78181 https://www.alphabroder.ca/cgi-bin/online/webshr/prod-labeldtl.w?sr=78181&c… --For males, the style # is 88181 https://www.alphabroder.ca/cgi-bin/online/webshr/prod-labeldtl.w?sr=88181&c… FYI: the website price ($19.98) is the Polo shirt without any logos. 3. Festival du Voyageur (https://festivalvoyageur.mb.ca/en/) is happening from Feb 17 to Feb 26. It will be a casual event for PSGSA. A few students will go there around 11:30. If you are coming later, you can text me to meet up with us (204-963-5329). Aanother group might go on the next Saturday. Feel free to come either one or both. [https://festivalvoyageur.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1.jpg]<https://festivalvoyageur.mb.ca/en/> Festival Du Voyageur - Western Canada's Largest Winter ...<https://festivalvoyageur.mb.ca/en/> festivalvoyageur.mb.ca Every winter since 1970, Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg’s French quarter, is transformed into a winter paradise and becomes host to the largest winter festival in Western ... Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329

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Governor General Gold Medal
by Martha Blouw 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Name GOVERNOR GENERALS GOLD MEDAL Research Fields unrestricted Categories No categories available Citizenship Unrestricted Eligibility The Governor General of Canada offers an annual gold medal called The Governor General’s Gold Medal to recognize the outstanding performance of a graduate student. This award is based on overall academic excellence through coursework, research, awards and distinctions, letters of reference, external examiner’s report and a description of the student’s statement on the significance of their research. Eligibility for the medal is open to all students who will be convocating with a Master’s or a Ph.D. at Spring Convocation in May, 2017 (this includes those students who had a February 2017 grad date) or who graduated the previous Fall in October 2016 at the University of Manitoba. Value Gold medal Currency Canadian Tenable at No details on tenability available Deadlines April 3 Application Details Each Faculty/Unit may nominate one Master’s or Doctoral student for the Governor General’s Gold Medal. Nomination must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on or before the deadline and are to include: (1) a letter from the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Unit giving a detailed rationale for the nomination, (2) the nominee’s curriculum vitae, (3) a brief statement (one page) from the nominee on the significance of his/her research and related achievements during the graduate program, whereas for nominees in non-research based programs, rationale for choosing the program, significance of work (breadth of knowledge gained) and expected contribution to his/her career aspirations (4) a letter of support from the advisor, (5) the report from the external examiner. For Masters thesis, the report from the examiner external to the home department of the nominee is required (where applicable). Where a department does not have examiners external to the department for thesis Master's students, and/or they don't have written reports from an internal examiner external to their department, this requirement is waived. The selection committee will include the Dean and Associate Dean(s) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and three members of the Executive Committee representing areas of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities and Medical and Health Sciences or designates. The Dean shall act as Chair. Please check with your faculty/unit if you are interested in being nominated for the award. The deadline for faculties and units to have their nominations to FGS is April 1, however the deadline by which a faculty/unit wants to have nominations submitted to them will most likely be earlier. Please check with your department for their submission deadline. Updated: February 14th, 2017 Contact: sara.sealey(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sara.sealey@umanitoba.ca> Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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FW: Find Your Voice - Communications Bootcamp for Students - March 8
by Martha Blouw 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

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FW: MCWESTT 2017 CONFERENCE - women in engineering, science, trades, and technology
by Martha Blouw 10 Feb '17

10 Feb '17

Join us on May 5th, 2017 at the Fort Garry Hotel for MCWESTT 2017: a local, one-day conference dedicated to connecting women in engineering, science, trades, and technology, and empowering them to Create, Foster, and Lead. Our Master of Ceremonies for the day will be Winnipeg based comedian Dana Smith, who runs the successful Women's Open Mic show at Jekyll & Hyde's and is a member of the sketch group H.U.N.K.S. (5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press). MCWESTT 2017 is proud to feature the following keynote speakers: * Susan Auch, three-time Olympic medalist from Winnipeg, MB * Shari Graydon, award-winning author, advocate, and speaker * Sarah Neville, communication expert and acclaimed speaker Register before Friday, March 10th to receive the limited-time early bird pricing<https://apps.apegm.mb.ca/MCWESTT2017Registration.aspx>. For the first time ever, MCWESTT 2017 is offering a full day pre-conference workshop on Thursday, May 4th, 2017! The WinSETT Effective Communication<http://hollettandsons.ca/winsett-leadership-program/> workshop will be facilitated by Edna Dach with guest speakers Trish Jordan and Dawn Nedohin-Macek. Thanks to the generous partnership of the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering - Prairies, this workshop is available at a significantly discounted rate of only $75, exclusively for our conference participants. Be sure to register early as the workshop is limited to only 30 participants. Want to stay up-to-date on all MCWESTT 2017 announcements, including speaker bios, pre-conference workshop details, and all conference promotions? Connect with us! on facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcwestt/>, twitter<https://twitter.com/MCWESTT2017>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mcwestt/>, or LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6693473> http://www.mcwestt.com<http://www.mcwestt.com/>/ Annemieke Farenhorst, Ph.D., P.Ag. NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering - Prairie Region. Professor, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences NSERC CWSE-Prairies web-site: http://cwse-prairies.ca/ NSERC H2O CREATE web-site: http://create-h2o.ca/ Contact address: University of Manitoba 380 Ellis Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474 6858 FAX: (204) 474 7642 E-mail: annemieke.farenhorst(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:annemieke.farenhorst@umanitoba.ca>

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REMINDER: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Competition
by Martha Blouw 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF) COMPETITION PLEASE NOTE: For this competition, we only have Ph.D. level fellowships to award. I have attached the instructions and application. To ensure your application is complete and competitive, read and follow the instructions. Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 20, 2017 Please submit your application to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> Martha

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