Plants-grads August 2019

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NSERC Doctoral Postgraduate Scholarships

by Martha Blouw

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s):Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5>

4 years, 7 months

FW: Service Canada SIN event Sep 4 & 5, 2019

by Martha Blouw

From: psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Trina Kajtar Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:17 AM To: psu-hris(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [psu-hris] Service Canada SIN event Sep 4 & 5, 2019 Good morning, the following message is being sent on behalf of the International Centre. Feel free to pass this information along to your International students! ********************************************* Event Description: Get Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) On Campus Date & Time: Sept. 4 and Sept. 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Room 543-44, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Service Canada will be coming to the U of M's Fort Garry campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to qualifying U of M international students. Saves you a trip to their office! Students will be seen on a drop-in basis (first come, first served). We anticipate that waiting times could be long and we cannot guarantee that all students will be able to receive their Social Insurance Numbers on September 4th or 5th. Students coming to the SIN card sessions must bring the following documents: If you DO NOT have a valid Work Permit: * U of M student card * Original Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that states the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada. * Passport NOTE: If your Study Permit does not contain either of these statements, you must bring a study permit and a "confirmation to work off-campus" letter issued by IRCC (previously called Citizenship and Immigration Canada - CIC) prior to February 6, 2015. -OR- If you have a valid Work Permit: * Original Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * U of M student card (if you are a student) * Passport There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). People can visit the IC website for all of the information: https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/get-your-social-ins…

4 years, 7 months

Reminder - Lorne Adam Retirement

by Bev Godard

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>

4 years, 7 months

FW: [CATL-Instructors] The Centre launches new teaching assistant handbook

by Martha Blouw

From: Alex Kozelko <Alexandra.Kozelko(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 10:13 AM Subject: FW: [CATL-Instructors] The Centre launches new teaching assistant handbook Hello, Please see the email below regarding the new Teaching Assistant Handbook that has been developed by the Centre. Please feel free to forward this email to your TA’s and graduate students as a new resource available to them! Thanks, Alex Alex Kozelko Educational Developer University of Manitoba 324 – 65 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Alexandra.Kozelko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alexandra.Kozelko@umanitoba.ca> 204.474.9417 www.umanitoba.ca/catl<http://www.umanitoba.ca/catl> [cid:image002.png@01D15FF2.F25B2940]<http://umanitoba.ca/catl> Partners in your teaching journey The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning provides collegial leadership, expertise and support to fulfill the teaching and learning mission of the University of Manitoba. The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. From: catl-instructors-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:catl-instructors-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <catl-instructors-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:catl-instructors-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning - Instructors Sent: August 26, 2019 10:13 AM Subject: [CATL-Instructors] The Centre launches new teaching assistant handbook [cid:image003.png@01D55BE9.BCD87E70] There’s a new resource available to teaching assistants at the U of M. The Teaching Assistant Handbook<http://intranet.umanitoba.ca/academic_support/catl/media/UM_-_TA_eHandbook_…> was recently developed by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and provides practical information on a wide variety of topics related to being a teaching assistant. The handbook includes information on human resources, what makes a good teaching assistant, preparing to teach, as well as tips regarding the first day of teaching. Other topic areas covered are: active learning strategies that can be used in lectures, seminars and labs; information on assessments, grading and providing feedback; classroom management strategies; ethical practice principles; and academic integrity. The handbook can be accessed on The Centre’s website under the heading “Handbooks”. [cid:image002.png@01D15FF2.F25B2940] Partners in your teaching journey The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning provides collegial leadership, expertise and support to fulfill the teaching and learning mission of the University of Manitoba.

4 years, 7 months

PSGSA Fall Events and Announcements

by Ashley Ammeter

Hi Everyone! We hope you've had a fun and productive summer! As we gear up for the fall semester to begin, the PSGSA has a few announcements and events to share. We will be having a Hub night on Thursday, September 5th. We will meet at the grad students lounge at 4:30 pm. Join us for some drinks, food and a chance to catch up with your fellow grad students! Please note that you will need your ID to be allowed into the Hub! The PSGSA hosts a coffee time every Monday at 2:30 pm and every Thursday at 10:00am. The first for this semester will be held on Monday, September 9th at 2:30 pm. All grad students are welcome, coffee will be provided, feel free to bring a snack to share! The PSGSA elections will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at Noon. We will start with a BBQ in the courtyard of the agriculture building, and follow with the election. Detailed information about each position will be sent out soon. We look forward to a great year, and hope to see everyone at the upcoming events! Ashley Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Treasurer 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

4 years, 8 months

FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 21, 2019

by Bev Godard

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 3:38 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 21, 2019 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> COMMONWEALTH PH.D. SCHOLARSHIPS<http://bit.ly/33xDWCX> For full details please see Commonwealth Scholarships website<http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/phd-scholarships-high-income-countries/#sele…> * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: August 28, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/33xDWCX> ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> $10,300 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Microbiology Deadline: August 31, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> $50,000/yr up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 13, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://bit.ly/1J4BmV2> Up to $6,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Active CGS or Vanier Award Holders Deadline: September 20, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/1J4BmV2> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> Variable $20,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable $21,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s):Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FOREIGN STUDY AWARD<http://bit.ly/30rqUoG> $35,000 for up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/30rqUoG> SONJA I. BATA MATERIAL CULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS<http://bit.ly/2OAqUME> $6,700 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Native Studies, Fine Arts, Archival Studies, Engineering, or any Natural Sciences related to artifact preservation. Deadline: October 4, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2OAqUME> IODE WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS<http://bit.ly/2MPpHop> 3 awards valued at $15,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: November 1, 2019 (Letter of Intent due October 1, 2019) More Info<http://bit.ly/2MPpHop> NSERC AWARD FOR SCIENCE PROMOTION<http://bit.ly/2YOw1ys> Two prizes - $10,000 and $25,000 Research Field(s): Natural Sciences, Engineering Deadline: November 25, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2YOw1ys> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html>

4 years, 8 months

FW: Service Canada SIN event Sep 4 & 5, 2019

by Bev Godard

From: psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:psu-hris-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:psu-hris-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Trina Kajtar Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:17 AM To: psu-hris(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:psu-hris@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [psu-hris] Service Canada SIN event Sep 4 & 5, 2019 Good morning, the following message is being sent on behalf of the International Centre. Feel free to pass this information along to your International students! ********************************************* Event Description: Get Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) On Campus Date & Time: Sept. 4 and Sept. 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Room 543-44, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Service Canada will be coming to the U of M's Fort Garry campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to qualifying U of M international students. Saves you a trip to their office! Students will be seen on a drop-in basis (first come, first served). We anticipate that waiting times could be long and we cannot guarantee that all students will be able to receive their Social Insurance Numbers on September 4th or 5th. Students coming to the SIN card sessions must bring the following documents: If you DO NOT have a valid Work Permit: * U of M student card * Original Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that states the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada. * Passport NOTE: If your Study Permit does not contain either of these statements, you must bring a study permit and a "confirmation to work off-campus" letter issued by IRCC (previously called Citizenship and Immigration Canada - CIC) prior to February 6, 2015. -OR- If you have a valid Work Permit: * Original Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * U of M student card (if you are a student) * Passport There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). People can visit the IC website for all of the information: https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/get-your-social-ins…

4 years, 8 months

gmail e-mail from Dr. Daayf

by Bev Godard

Good morning, If you receive an e-mail from a gmail account of Dr. Daayf asking if you are available, do not open or reply, it is a scam. Thanks, Bev 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>

4 years, 8 months

FW: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2019 deadline - Call for Applications

by Bev Godard

From: Fouad Daayf <Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 4:15 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fwd: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2019 deadline - Call for Applications Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -------- Original message -------- From: Conference Sponsorship <conferencesponsorship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:conferencesponsorship@umanitoba.ca>> Date: 2019-08-15 6:11 p.m. (GMT+00:00) To: hris-ddd-execasst-businessmgr(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-ddd-execasst-businessmgr@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Fred Munson <Fred.Munson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fred.Munson@umanitoba.ca>>, Gail Cornock <Gail.Cornock(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gail.Cornock@umanitoba.ca>>, Marcia Davies <Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marci.Davies@umanitoba.ca>>, Laura Deen <Laura.Deen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.Deen@umanitoba.ca>>, Sarah Vanderveen <Sarah.Vanderveen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sarah.Vanderveen@umanitoba.ca>>, Janine Harasymchuk <Janine.Harasymchuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Janine.Harasymchuk@umanitoba.ca>>, Susan Carvell <Susan.Carvell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Carvell@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2019 deadline - Call for Applications ________________________________ This message is intended for Deans, Directors, Associate Deans and Department Heads (and respective Administrative Assistants): ________________________________ On behalf of Dr. Digvir Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International), please be advised that the Call for Applications, updated FACULTY and STUDENT Application Forms, and the CSP Guidelines have been uploaded to the Research website for the October 15, 2019 deadline of the Conference Sponsorship Program and Student Travel Support to Competitions - and may be found at: http://umanitoba.ca/research/ors/um_funding.html Please distribute this information as necessary to your respective Faculty Office and Student bulletin boards. We will be advertising in the UM/Student Weekly Bulletins as well. Thanks, Cyrelle Layawan-Mandac (B.S. Psyc, B.A.) CSP Assistant , Confidential Assistant| conferencesponsorship(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:conferencesponsorship@umanitoba.ca> Office of the Vice-President (Research & International) 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-6915

4 years, 8 months

FW: PhD Studentship Flax Breeding Program, University of Saskatchewan

by Martha Blouw

________________________________________ From: Nancy Zubriski <nzubriski(a)gmail.com> Sent: August 14, 2019 2:08 PM To: Anita Brule-Babel Subject: PhD Studentship Flax Breeding Program, University of Saskatchewan PhD Studentship Flax Breeding Program, University of Saskatchewan [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b381/images/image_1355235…] PhD Studentship Flax Breeding Program, University of Saskatchewan Studentships available in one of the following areas of flax research: * Disease resistance gene localization * Introgression of germ plasm from wild Linum species The successful candidate will be enrolled in one of Canada's leading plant science departments, with 25 faculty and over 60 MSc and PhD students. The Department of Plant Sciences is well equipped to perform research in molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, biochemical, physiological and field studies. Plant growth facilities include controlled environment growth chambers, greenhouse space and the Kernen Crops Research Farm. Access to other equipment is possible with other research institutes on campus such as Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, National Research Council and the Canadian Light Source. The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located in friendly Saskatoon. The New York Times rated this city as one of the top 20 places to visit in 2016! * agbio.usask.ca/cdcflax/<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3…> * agbio.usask.ca/departments/plant-sciences.php<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3…> * www.usask.ca<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3…> Requirements: research thesis-based MSc in crop, plant physiology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics or breeding. Minimum course mark of 80%. Start date: ASAP Stipend: PhD CDN $27,000 per year for up to 4 years Contact: Dr. Helen Booker Email: helen.booker(a)usask.ca<mailto:helen.booker@usask.ca> Copyright (c) 2019 Canadian Society of Agronomy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a member of CSA Our mailing address is: Canadian Society of Agronomy Box 637 Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0 Canada Add us to your address book<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/vcard?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b38…> unsubscribe from this list<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3…> | update subscription preferences<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b…> This email was sent to anita_brulebabel(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:anita_brulebabel@umanitoba.ca> why did I get this?<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/about?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b38…> unsubscribe from this list<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3…> update subscription preferences<https://agronomycanada.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b…> Canadian Society of Agronomy * Box 637 * Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0 * Canada [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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