October 2019 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Halloween Potluck
by Bethany Asmundson 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Hi everyone, Happy Halloween! Just a reminder to get your tasty treats ready for the Halloween Candy Potluck tomorrow at 2:30 in the lounge! See you all then, Bethany

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36th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium
by Samuel Day 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Hi all, The University of Saskatchewan PSGSA has contacted us with some information regarding the upcoming symposium. U of S´s PSGSA has determined that the 2020 symposium will be occurring on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, at the U of S campus, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. If you would like to attend, the deadline for abstract submission will be February 1st, with submissions taking place online (the students at U of S are working on a website to submit abstracts online, but it is not up yet. Another email will be sent out with a link once this website is up). Feel free to respond to this email if you have any questions, we will circulate new info to you all as we receive it. Cheers, Sam

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Reminder: Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar tomorrow October 31
by Christy Doyle 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

Reminder: Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar takes place tomorrow, October 31 "Modification of Plant Genomes: From Plant Transgenesis in Model Species to Genome Editing in Crops" Presented by: Dr. Andriy Bilichak, , Research Scientist Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Morden Research & Development Centre 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre Room 130, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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FW from Rob Gulden: Point facility cleanup effort
by Bev Godard 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

From: Rob Gulden <Rob.Gulden(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:46 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Point facility cleanup effort Hi all, As you are all aware, the Point facilities are experiencing a serious rodent problem that needs to be addressed. Now that the weather is a bit cooler and rodents are looking for a warm place, it is pertinent to ensure that we are not inviting them into the facilities with food or bedding. The Drying, Processing, and Seed Storage coordination subgroup is organizing a major cleanup of the Drying bed room, Oven room, Clipper room, Pre-Processing area, and the Processing room on Nov 5th and Nov 6th. The subgroup is seeking volunteers to help with this important task. If you can make it on either of those days, even for just a partial day, please contact: Mike Erb, Michelle Carkner, Zesong Ye, or Becky Dueck. In the meantime, large volumes of samples and cleanings that remain in non-rodent-secure containers (bags and the likes) need to be removed from the facility by their owners ASAP to facilitate with the planned cleanup. Any group with such items is strongly encouraged to remove these items by the middle of this week. On Friday Nov. 1, groups and PIs will be contacted directly requesting immediate removal of any remaining material. Thank you all for your co-operation and assistance to help ensure the Point building facilities remain a safe place to work. A more pest control strategy is in the works. Regards, Rob Gulden Rob Gulden Associate Professor Weed and Crop Ecology and Management 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office Phone: 204-474-6080

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REMINDER: NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)
by Martha Blouw 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> $17,500 for one year * For Master's students Deadline: December 2, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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FW from CLAUDIO STASOLLA: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers
by Bev Godard 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

Thanks again to those who have replied to the questionnaire. For those who have not responded yet, please be reminded that I need your responses by Monday. Send a response even if the failure of growth chambers did not affect you. From: Bev Godard Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:22 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Further to my message of yesterday, please send a Nil reply even if you were not affected by the failure of the growth chambers. Thanks, Bev From: Bev Godard Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 10:52 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:plants-grads@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Good morning to all, On behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla, I am collecting information on how failure of growth chambers has delayed your research. Please answer the following questions (in red) and return to me. Your responses by October 28th would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bev 1.) How many times have you been affected by failure of growth chambers? 2.) What was the duration of the/each delay? 3.) What were the repercussions (if any)? Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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Thursday, October 31, 2019 - Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar
by Christy Doyle 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Modification of Plant Genomes: From Plant Transgenesis in Model Species to Genome Editing in Crops" Presented by: Dr. Andriy Bilichak, , Research Scientist Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Morden Research & Development Centre 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre Room 130, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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REMINDER: Plant Science Graduate Student Travel Awards - Apply now
by Martha Blouw 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

From: Martha Blouw Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 2:35 PM To: 'Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Plant Science Graduate Student Travel Awards - Apply now Dr. Helgason Travel Award ($1925) Dr. Morrison Travel Award ($2000) Dr. Lamari Travel Award ($1675) Dr. Clark Travel Award ($1050) These awards provide funding for students who will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation). These awards will be offered to one or more graduate students who: * have completed at least one year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours; * will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); * have demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the proposed research results to be presented at the meeting. Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipients are announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date of the award offer must use the funding no later than six months from the date of convocation. Recipients may not hold more than one travel award offered through the Department of Plant Science within the same calendar year. Selection of the recipients will be based on: * academic performance; * letters of recommendation; * the quality of the abstract submitted and of the proposed research results to be presented; * the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. The award recipient will submit receipts for travel, registration, hotel and food expenses (based on current University of Manitoba per diem rates). Expenses will be reimbursed up to the current maximum value of the award. Application Deadline: November 1, 2019 APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED - Please submit application (one for all four awards) to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>.

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FW Reminder from Claudio Stasolla: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers
by Bev Godard 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Hello all, Thank you to those who have responded. I should get a response from every grad student as I asked for a NIL report even if this is not applicable to you. Thanks, Bev From: Bev Godard Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:22 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Further to my message of yesterday, please send a Nil reply even if you were not affected by the failure of the growth chambers. Thanks, Bev From: Bev Godard Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 10:52 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:plants-grads@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Good morning to all, On behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla, I am collecting information on how failure of growth chambers has delayed your research. Please answer the following questions (in red) and return to me. Your responses by October 28th would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bev 1.) How many times have you been affected by failure of growth chambers? 2.) What was the duration of the/each delay? 3.) What were the repercussions (if any)? Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: BUGS/BSGSA Halloween Social
by Martha Blouw 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

From: Biological Sciences Grad Students Association <bsgsa(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:35 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: BUGS/BSGSA Halloween Social Hi Martha, My name is Tina and I am the communications director for the Bio Grad Students Association. We are hosting a Halloween social this Saturday, October 26th at the Hub Social Club and wanted to extend the invite to plant science graduate students! Could you please send this out to your email list for the graduate students! Have you heard?? The BSGSA annual Halloween Social is happening this Saturday, October 26th at the Hub Social Club! Doors open at 9 pm, tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased either early from the UMSU Services Center or directly from the BSGSA by emailing Tina at bsgsa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bsgsa@umanitoba.ca> as well as at the door! We will have costume prizes for individual, pairs, and groups (and if you come as your study species you get an extra door prize entry!) We will also have Biohazard themed drink specials and test tube shots. We hope to see everyone there! Cheers, BSGSA Executive

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