January 2018 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] Funding Opportunity: Mitacs Globalink GRA 2018
by Martha Blouw 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

From: <vpac-assoc-deans-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:vpac-assoc-deans-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> on behalf of Tara Cleve <Tara.Cleve(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tara.Cleve@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM To: "VPAC-Assoc-Deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:VPAC-Assoc-Deans@lists.umanitoba.ca>" <VPAC-Assoc-Deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:VPAC-Assoc-Deans@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] Funding Opportunity: Mitacs Globalink GRA 2018 Greetings from the International Centre, Please see the following funding opportunity being offered by Mitacs Globalink for undergraduate and graduate students internationally. Best regards, Tara ____________________________ Tara Cleve, M.Ed. Lead, International Partnerships & Mobility University of Manitoba International Centre 541 UMSU University Centre, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 (t) 1.204.474.6836 (f) 1.204.474.7648

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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition 2018-2019 Deadline for receipt of complete applications by the Department of Plant Science is March 5, 2018 Please see the attached application and instructions for details. Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Peter B.E. McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship in the Department of Plant Science The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in a Master's or Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba. One or more scholarships will be offered to graduate students who: * are enrolled full-time in their second year of a Master's program, or in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5; * have demonstrated achievement in plant breeding research applicable to the Canadian Prairies. Applications must be submitted to Dr. Fouad Daayf, Head, Department of Plant Science by February 26, 2018 and must include: * A covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of the applicant's research program and coursework; b) the value of the applicant's research project to cultivar development in the Canadian Prairies; * An abstract of the applicant's research project; * A copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of the applicant's graduate student program academic record; * A letter of recommendation from one member of academic staff. While the scholarship is open to all graduate students engaged in plant breeding research, preference will be given to graduate students engaged in canola/rapeseed plant breeding research. VALUE: $3550 DEADLINE: February 26, 2018

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R Statistical Workshop Opportunity - February 10th, 2018
by Jonathan Rosset 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Hello everyone, Your Plant Science Graduate Student Association is offering an opportunity to learn how to analyze statistics using the R statistical program with a free, full day workshop offered by Dr. Depeng Jiang of the U of M's BioStatistics group (Bannatyne campus). This workshop will be held on Saturday February 10th, 2018 and consist of both lectures and hands-on practice on statistical analysis using of R. The workshop will likely be held in room 137 (computer lab) in the agriculture building. If you wish to use your own computer, a further email will be sent out with those details Participants to this workshop should have a working knowledge of experimental design and ANOVA, with experience using SAS or another statistical software. No previous experience using R is needed. Attached to this email is the outline for the workshop provided by Dr. Jiang. Please sign-up for this workshop by Monday February 5th, 2018 in order to secure your spot. A sign up sheet will be put up in the Graduate student lounge. You may also email me directly with your intentions to attend or if you have any questions concerning the workshop. Lunch will be provided. Thank you, Jonathan Rosset, B.Sc. AgroEcology M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences VP external, PSGSA Graduate Student Representative, CWSS-SCM University of Manitoba 204-599-8464 umrosse2(a)myumanitoba.ca

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Hub Social Night
by Deanna McLennan 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Hi everyone, To start the winter term, we will be going for drinks/dinner at the Hub on Thursday, January 25th. We'd particularly like to welcome the new grad students who have recently joined the department. We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 5:00pm and head over to the Hub together. Please remember to bring your ID if you are coming! See you all there! Deanna McLennan MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Photocopier is working
by Christy Doyle 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

The Photocopier is working. Please do not use tray 1 or tray 2 for printing letter size 8 ½ x 11. Only Tray 3 and tray 4 are letter size. If you have any problems or questions about printing - see the office staff for help. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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Photocopier is not working - service has been called
by Christy Doyle 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

The Photocopier is not working - service has been called. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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Coffee breaks
by Keval Shah 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

Hello everyone, This is a reminder that the PSGSA will once again be hosting coffee breaks every Monday and Thursday at 10 am in the Grad Student's Lounge, starting tomorrow Monday, January 8th. This is a great opportunity to socialize with your colleagues and meet other students! The PSGSA will provide coffee and tea, but feel free to bring some treats or baked goods to share! We specifically encourage new Grad students to join coffee breaks. We look forward to seeing you there, Keval Shah

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Photocopier is still down
by Jackie Edelson 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Hello everyone, The copier is still down, service should resume Monday morning - we will send out an email to let everyone know. Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a great day! Jackie From: plants-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:plants-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Christy Doyle Sent: January-04-18 11:48 AM To: plants-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; plants-other(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Photocopier is not working - service has been called The Photocopier is not working - service has been called. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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REMINDER: Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018
by Martha Blouw 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program Sent: December-18-17 3:09 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:agriculture-gradstudents@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018 Hello all, This email is to inform you that there are some Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018. All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the Faculty Awards Database: https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/admin/award 1. 2017- 2018 Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship for HNS students 2. 2017- 2018 Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship for Entomology students 3. 2017- 2018 Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships (several up to a maximum of $2,000 per individual) for travel expenses 4. 2017-2018 Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award 5. 2018-2019 Orval G. Caldwell and H. Ruth Gardner Caldwell Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture/Agroecology for Master's students 6. 2018-2019 Douglas L. Campbell Graduate Fellowship 7. 2018-2019 Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award in Nutrition 8. 2018-2019 Nevin Estate Fellowship 9. 2018-2019 Syngenta Graduate Scholarship 10. 2018-2019 Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences around 11. 2018-2019 John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship 12. 2018-2019 MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship Each of these awards have different eligibility criteria, so you are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply! The Faculty Awards Committee will meet in February to select winners for each award. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified. Please feel free to contact Marisol at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about the awards or the application process. Happy Holidays! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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