Hi all,
I hope everyone is doing well!
It is a new semester and I ancitipate some more students have received access to the main Plant Science/Agriculture building. With that, I am sending out another email regarding office space use. For those of you who have access and did not email me in August, this is your chance to be added to the office schedule. For those of you who have access, do not email me again I will keep your name on the schedule.
As per the Covid-19 guidelines there can only be 1-2 people in an office space at a given time, so in order to ensure fairness of time students will be assigned full days. I will try my best to accommodate days requested in the fairest way possible.
For those who would like to use their office email me with the days you are allowed to be in the building (assigned by the department/ your supervisor) and your specific office (Eg. 147A) no later than Thursday, October 1st. >From there, I (and new president of PSGSA, Sonia) will create a new schedule and have it sent out to you. Keep in mind, with more students being added your schedule may be slightly changed.
Things to note/Reminders:
1) You are only to be in your office on assigned day(s).
2) You must sanitize (handles, hands, etc.) upon entering and exiting. Wipes and sanitizer are in each office/corridor. If you run out, email me!
3) You must wear a mask at all times. This applies even when physical distancing is possible.
4) Grad Lounge will remain off limits.
Have a good week,
Bethany
From: Kristen MacMillan
Sent: September 23, 2020 3:36 PM
To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>
Subject: Opportunity - Manitoba Agriculture Weeds Specialist
Hi Bev, - please share this job opportunity with graduate students.
Industry Development Specialist - Weeds
G4 Agrologist 4
Regular/full-time
Agriculture and Resource Development
Primary Agriculture, Production and Economic Development Division
Carman MB
Closing Date: October 2, 2020
https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/generateBulletin.action?ID=64183https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action
Kristen P. MacMillan, M.Sc., P.Ag., CCA
Research Agronomist
Soybean and Pulse Crop Agronomy & Cropping Systems
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
Visit: 113 Plant Science
Email: kristen.macmillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kristen.macmillan@umanitoba.ca>
Phone: 204-474-9884
Follow: @kpmacmillanUM<https://twitter.com/kpmacmillanUM>
Hi all,
Just a reminder to register for the presentation this Friday, titled Doing Well During Stressful Times. See below for more information.
See you then,
Bethany
Begin forwarded message:
From: James De Castro <decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca>>
Subject: Registration for Covid presentation
Date: September 22, 2020 at 12:35:57 AM CDT
To: Bethany Asmundson <asmundsb(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:asmundsb@myumanitoba.ca>>
Hi everyone,
Just a reminder to shoot David Ness (David.Ness(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:David.Ness@umanitoba.ca>) an e-mail to register for his presentation this upcoming Friday on dealing with Covid stress. Once again, details are below:
Title: Doing Well During Stressful Times
Description: Graduate studies is usually a stressful pursuit; graduate studies during the COVID-19 pandemic may be even more stressful. Join us for a 75 minute webinar focused on helping graduate students manage and do well during this truly unique time. David Ness form the Student Counselling Centre on campus will provide practical strategies for uncertainty, COVID-19 “overload), worry and more. Participants will be provided workshop materials following the session. This session will be offered via Zoom and students are invited to participate as they would like (e.g., ask questions via chat function or live using audio and mic, activate video, simply listen, etc.).
Date and Time: Friday, September 25th from 2 to 3:15
To Register: Email David at David.Ness(a)Umanitoba.ca<mailto:David.Ness@Umanitoba.ca> to receive the Zoom link for the session.
See you there,
James
From: Kristen MacMillan
Sent: September 21, 2020 11:37 AM
To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>
Subject: Updated seminar schedule and registration links
For distribution to everyone
*An updated seminar schedule with the Nov 5 registration link corrected*
From: Kristen MacMillan
Sent: September 21, 2020 10:54 AM
To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>
Subject: Seminar schedule - register now
The Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series is now open for registration. Please save the attached schedule.
Seminars will be held Thursdays at 3:00 pm through GotoWebinar.
Pre-registration is required for each seminar at the link provided below each seminar title. Event information will also be distributed 1 week in advance.
Hope to see you all on Thursdays,
Kristen, Dilantha, Genyi, Claudio and Callum
The Advanced Plant Science Seminar committee
I encourage you to go through the list and apply! Martha
From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 12:37 PM
To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca
Subject: Important Award Information - Graduate Students
The following awards are available for submission with a deadline of October 15, 2020!
Graduate:
Bruce McDonald Award in Clinical Nutrition
Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Graduate Travel Award (CIFST)
Cyril L. Anderson - Feed-Rite Graduate Fellowship in Animal Nutrition
Douglas L. Campbell Graduate Fellowship
Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship
Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award in Nutrition
J.C. Gilson Agribusiness Fellowship
James Gordon Fletcher Graduate Research Award in Agricultural and Food Sciences
Janet Fabro McComb Award
John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship
Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship
Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition
Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award
Nevin Estate Fellowship
Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships
Sydney L. Morantz Scholarship for Research In Poultry Science
The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship
W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research
Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship
William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Graduate Fellowship
How to Apply for Awards:
All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&ta…> site. To access the awards page, log into University of Manitoba UM Learn, using your username and password, and then select Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards from your list of courses. Awards currently open for competition can be found under the path Application Submission. Please upload your completed application along with any supporting documents directly into the application submission folder for the specific award you wish to apply for as ONE document. The title of your application should be as follows: Name, Student Number and Name of Award.
How to determine if you are eligible to apply:
Each of the awards have different eligibility criteria. You are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. Terms of reference are available on UM Learn - Awards Information & Terms of Reference. All qualified candidates need to apply through UM Learn!
Bursaries:
The deadline to submit your application for the general bursaries is October 1st. Please click here<http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> to review the entire application process. Applying for the general bursary will automatically consider you for faculty specific bursaries. Since bursaries are based on financial need (whereas awards/scholarships are based on academic achievement) additional financial information may required within the bursary application.
The faculty also has bursaries that may require supplemental information such as a written essay, proof of volunteer experience etc. Please submit an application on UM Learn under that specific bursary in addition to the general bursary application submitted through your Aurora student account.
If you are the recipient of an award, you will be notified via your myumanitoba email. The funds are then automatically loaded onto your student fee account.
Please feel free to contact a<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>gawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about awards or the application process.
Hi all,
Please see email from James below regarding a virtual presentation that will be held next Friday (September 25th). The presentation is titled Doing Well During Stressful Times and will be given by the director of the Student Counselling Centre, David Ness.
In order to register and receive the presentation link, email David at David.Ness(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:David.Ness@umanitoba.ca>.
See you there!
Bethany
Begin forwarded message:
From: James De Castro <decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca>>
Subject: Student Counselling Presentation
Date: September 14, 2020 at 9:46:07 AM CDT
To: Bethany Asmundson <asmundsb(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:asmundsb@myumanitoba.ca>>
To all fellow graduate students,
Partaking in graduate studies is in itself stressful enough, but the gravity of COVID 19 was something no one was expecting nor preparing for. In times like these, it is important to re-evaluate the condition of our mental health, and to utilize the support that is available. Student Counselling will be hosting a virtual presentation on COVID 19 stress management on September 25 at 2 pm. In it, we should learn how to re-orient ourselves during this pandemic and how to return to a healthy work/study/life balance. This is also a good opportunity to inquire of other services Student Counselling offers, as we all have different backgrounds and situations.
I hope everyone understands the value of this, and I kindly urge you all to attend. See below for more details on the presentation. To register, e-mail David Ness to get the invitation link. Hope to see you all there,
James
Title: Doing Well During Stressful Times
Description: Graduate studies is usually a stressful pursuit; graduate studies during the COVID-19 pandemic may be even more stressful. Join us for a 75 minute webinar focused on helping graduate students manage and do well during this truly unique time. David Ness form the Student Counselling Centre on campus will provide practical strategies for uncertainty, COVID-19 “overload”, worry and more. Participants will be provided workshop materials following the session. This session will be offered via Zoom and students are invited to participate as they would like (e.g., ask questions via chat function or live using audio and mic, activate video, simply listen, etc.).
Date and Time: Friday, September 25th from 2 to 3:15
To Register: Email David at David.Ness(a)Umanitoba.ca<mailto:David.Ness@Umanitoba.ca> to receive the Zoom link for the session.
From: Nate Ort [mailto:ortn@myumanitoba.ca]
Sent: September 16, 2020 10:24 PM
To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>
Subject: PSGSA Election Results
Hi All!
Please join me in congratulating the following on their new positions with the PSGSA!
President - Sonia Wilson
Vice President - Uzzal Ahmed Liton
Treasurer - Hao Luu
Social Director - Samantha Curtis
Department / Safety Rep - James De Castro
UMGSA Rep - Sampa Sarker & Jacob Kolody
Thank you to all who voted. The PSGSA is in good hands.
Nate
Nathaniel Ort
Graduate Student (M.Sc.)
Department of Plant Science
222 Agriculture Building – 66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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: Nate Ort [mailto:ortn@myumanitoba.ca]
Sent: September 15, 2020 5:45 PM
To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>
Subject: PSGSA Election Reminder
Hi All,
Just a reminder that the PSGSA election is underway and voting is until 4:30 PM today.
Please email me your votes at this email address (ortn(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:ortn@myumanitoba.ca>). Below are the following positions, the respectful candidates for each position and in brackets, how you will vote. Please include the position and name of person you are voting for with each response. Please note that there are two (2) PSGSA positions for the UMGSA representative position.
President - Sonia Wilson (yes / no)
Vice President - Uzzal Ahmed Liton (yes / no)
Treasurer - Hao Luu (yes / no)
Social Director - Samantha Curtis (yes / no)
Department / Safety Rep - James De Castro (yes / no)
UMGSA Rep - Sampa Sarker (yes / no) & Jacob Kolody (yes / no)
Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!
Nate
Nathaniel Ort
Graduate Student (M.Sc.)
Department of Plant Science
222 Agriculture Building – 66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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.