Plants-grads October 2023

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by Bev Godard

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE FALL WELCOME FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 218 PLANT SCIENCE 2:00PM-4:00PM PLEASE JOIN US TO MEET AND WELCOME NEW STAFF AND STUDENTS, AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS 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> Please note that I currently work Monday and Thursday of each week, therefore you may experience a delayed response to your email.

3 weeks, 5 days

REMINDER: Candidate seminars for Assistant Professor in Agricultural Finance

by Ekta Badesha

Reminder of this week's public seminars by candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in Agricultural Finance: From: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 10:44 AM To: fafs-employees(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:fafs-employees@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Candidate seminars for Assistant Professor in Agricultural Finance The Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics invites you to attend teaching and research seminars by candidates for Assistant Professor in Agricultural Finance: Fei Qin, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University Research Seminar: "Unit Pricing Regulation and Retailer Responses: Evidence from the U.S. Yogurt Market" Tuesday, October 31 - from 9:15 - 10:15 Agriculture Building, Room 252 Teaching Seminar: "Financial Analysis: Focus on Ratios" Tuesday, October 31 - from 2:45 - 3:30 Agriculture Building, Room 252 Devin Serfas, UC Davis Teaching Seminar: "The Economics of Advertising" Thursday, November 2 - from 10:00 - 10:45 Agriculture Building, Room 252 Research Seminar: "The Consequences of Soil Organic Carbon for Crop Yield, Farm Productivity, and Profit" Thursday, November 2 - from 1:15 - 2:15 Agriculture Building, Room 252 Tengda Gong, UC Davis Teaching Seminar: "Time Value of Money" Friday, November 3 - from 10:00 - 10:45 Agriculture Building, Room 252 Research Seminar: "Long-run Increase and Short-term Variations in Price-cost Markup: Evidence from US Grocery Stores" Friday, November 3 - from 1:15 - 2:15 Agriculture Building, Room 252

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Upcoming Professional Development Workshop

by plantscience gradstudies

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: October 26, 2023 9:59 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Upcoming Professional Development Workshop [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Good morning, This is a reminder of an upcoming online professional development workshop being offered on Friday October 27th. Please register via the link below if you would like to attend. Recent Changes to the ASG and Thesis Portal Date: October 27, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Presenters: Kelley Main, Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies, Kasey Morgan, Digital Transformation and Process Analyst, Faculty of Graduate Studies Workshop Description: In this workshop, Dr. Kelley Main, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Kasey Morgan, Digital Transformation & Process Analyst, will cover changes to the Advisor-Student Guidelines and Ph.D. Thesis Examination processes that were implemented over the 2022-2023academic year. Please use the link below to access registration for this workshop. [cid:image004.jpg@01DA0816.A1014A50] <https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=10ee785d-ddc6-4e5e-b000-2b78cf3…> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgraduatestudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________

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TA positions are posted

by Ekta Badesha

Good morning, Positions are posted for Teaching Assistant and Grader/Marker positions in our department. Please click on the link below to view and apply: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default All the best, Ekta [cid:image001.png@01DA0720.E51816C0] Ekta Badesha, B.A. (she/her) Graduate Program Advisor Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 226 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-8223 Ekta.Badesha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ekta.Badesha@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge with great respect that my place of work, the University of Manitoba, is located on original lands of the 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.

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Relevant talk

by Alina Skorobohatova

All On Thursday Oct 26th @ 1:15 (room 218) Cassandra Roy (Bayer-Canada) will give a seminar to the Ph.D. students entitled "Industry hiring procedures and tips". Please feel free to join. Claudio Claudio Stasolla Dept. Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2,Canada Ph. 204-474-6098 [cid:58f04513-ffa1-418e-8bc3-d58867ec2d8b]

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Important Venue Change for Career Horizons Event on October 26th

by Mohammad Sayari

Dear Participants of Career Horizons: Building the Landscape of the Future, We hope this message finds you well. We are excited about the overwhelming response we have received for our upcoming event, and we genuinely appreciate your enthusiasm and support for Career Horizons. Due to an unexpectedly high number of registrations, we have had to make a change in the event venue to accommodate everyone comfortably. The new venue for the Career Horizons event will be: Venue: Lecture Theatre Room, 124 Richardson Center for Food Technology and Research, University of Manitoba We believe this change will ensure a better experience for all our participants and provide ample space for networking and learning. Rest assured that the event date and time remain the same: Date: October 26th Time: 12-3 PM We understand that some of you may have made prior arrangements based on the previous venue, so we apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. However, we are confident that the new venue will enhance your experience and provide a more conducive environment for networking and learning. We look forward to hosting you at the Richardson Center and providing you with valuable insights and networking opportunities. As a reminder, here are some of the benefits you can expect: Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the academic and industry world. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and build your professional network. Free Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal on us during the event. Certificate of Attendance: Receive a certificate recognizing your participation. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at pdra.org(a)umanitoba.ca. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter and are committed to making this event a valuable experience for everyone involved. Looking forward to seeing you at the Career Horizons event at the new venue in the Richardson Center! Best regards, Executives, PDFs and RAs group from FAFS Mohammad Sayari, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher/Sessional Instructor Room 331, Department of Plant Science Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 4315561356 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: mohammad.sayari(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca>

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FAFS Grads - Treats and Tricks

by Jared Bento

Hi Plant Science, PSGSA and ASGSA are coordinating a casual event for FAFS grads to connect during the Halloween season. All grad students are encouraged to join at VW Social Club! Feel free to join regardless of interest in the Heebie Jeebies haunted house afterwards. Anyone interested in the haunted house should get their ticket sooner rather than later (https://shop.heebie-jeebies.ca/product/26-oct-thursday/119?cp=true#038;sa=f… Oct 26th, 9:00-9:30 PM timeslot) Thank you, Jared Bento, PSGSA Social Coordinator Graduate Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Phone: 204-891-1273 Email: bentoj(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:bentoj@myumanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA051A.BDD3E4C0]

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FW from Mohammad Sayari: Career Development Event to advertise

by Bev Godard

From: Mohammad Sayari <Mohammad.Sayari(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2023 8:48 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Career Development Event to advertise Dear all, Postdoctoral fellows and Research Associates group from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career growth. Exploring Internship Opportunities and Crafting Successful Proposals is part of our action for Carrer advancement developed through BLITZ (funded by Endowment fund of Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences). Our event offers a unique opportunity for trainees to tap into a world of possibilities, harnessing the exceptional resources provided by Mitacs. Through this occasion, you will gain invaluable insights and skills, empowering you to craft winning proposals that secure funding and open doors to a myriad of career advancement possibilities. Our guest speakers will be Dr. Warren Blunt, Assistant Professor, Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba and Mr. Nnanna Ukoji, Business Development Advisor for Mitacs, University of Manitoba. What to expect: Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the world of proposal writing. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and build your professional network. Free Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal on us during the event. Certificate of Attendance: Receive a certificate recognizing your participation. How to Register: Please see the attached poster for registration link. Please reach out to me or pdra.org(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:pdra.org@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions. Hope to see you all there! Best, Mo Mohammad Sayari, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher/Sessional Instructor Room 331, Department of Plant Science Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 4315561356 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: mohammad.sayari(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – October 18, 2023

by Bev Godard

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 1:53 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – October 18, 2023 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> and we will be happy to assist remotely via email. Your patience is appreciated, and please rest assured that your email will receive a response as soon as possible based on priorities and time-sensitivity. DELANEY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued up to $16,225 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled in full-time Master’s or Doctoral programs at the University of Manitoba Deadline: October 25, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RESEARCH MANITOBA STUDENTSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's studentship valued at $12,000 (min); PhD studentship valued at $17,850 (min); Postdoctoral Fellowships $36,750 · For Master's & PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: All awards consist of an annual stipend for up to a maximum of one year. Values listed are minimum award values. Please visit the Research Manitoba website for additional details. Deadline: November 13, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NAHLAH AYED PRIZE FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/international/proposals-and-funding#nahlah-ayed-prize-…> (2) Prizes minimum value $500 each · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership and global citizenship through participation in activities that bridge local and global communities Details: Open to domestic and international students. Students must be nominated by staff, faculty or a fellow student. Deadline: November 15, 2023 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/international/proposals-and-funding#nahlah-ayed-prize-…> J.W. DAFOE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be…> $10,000 for one year · For full-time UM Master's thesis students Research Field(s): Pursuing a thesis stream related to the field of international relations and/or international comparative studies Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year in departments of Economics, History, Political Studies; Faculty of Law and Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice Deadline: November 22, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC. GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (2) Scholarships valued at $3,575 · For full-time registered nurses who have completed at least one full year of study at the graduate level at UM Research Field(s): Conducting research in a health-related field with the intention to maintain an active nursing registration following graduation Details: Any candidate who applies for both the award and scholarship if eligible, can only receive one or the other but not both Deadline: November 22, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC. GRADUATE AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (6) Awards valued at $2,250 · For full or part-time registered nurses in any year of a graduate program at UM Research Field(s): Pursuing graduate education in health-related fields with the intention to maintain an active nursing registration following graduation Details: Any candidate who applies for both the award and scholarship if eligible, can only receive one or the other but not both Deadline: November 22, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> LAURA BASSI SCHOLARSHIP<https://editing.press/bassi> Master’s students $750; Doctoral students $2,500; Junior Academics $500 Research Field(s): Open to every discipline conducting research which focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines Details: All currently enrolled students are eligible and there are no institutional, departmental or national restrictions. Application fee can be waived. Deadline: November 30, 2023 More Info<https://editing.press/bassi> KOREAN CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AND BURSARIES (KCSF)<http://www.kcsf.ca/> (30) Scholarships variable values, bursaries valued at $1,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Korean heritage or connection to the Korean community and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution during the 23-24 academic year. Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa. Deadline: November 30, 2023 More Info<http://www.kcsf.ca/> NRC LUISE AND GERHARD HERZBERG POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> Fellowship for 2-year term · For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Research proposal in any science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline. Details: Preference to PhD graduates who identify as women and have demonstrated research excellence. Deadline: December 1, 2023 More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - MASTERS (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at $17,500 for one year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) program aims to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs. Deadline: December 1, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities CIHR WEBINAR AND QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION FOR CIHR STRATEGIC MASTER'S AWARD APPLICANTS<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?progCd=1129…> Research Field(s): Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies, Genetics, Gender and Health, Indigenous Peoples’ Health Details: CIHR is hosting a webinar to support applicants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “CIHR Strategic Master’s Award” and to answer questions on how to apply Date: Tuesday October 24, 2023, 1:00pm CDT - Applicants must register Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/51ca32cd-46c4-4f7b-a65b-92adcc0d60…> More Info<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?progCd=1129…> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> GRADUATE STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · AWARDS FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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Lunch and Dinner Reservations for Dr. Ian Baldwin's visit, identify meal attendee's

by Alina Skorobohatova

Good morning, On October 23 and 24 there will be lunch and dinner on October 24th with Dr. Ian Baldwin's. We only have 1 spot for each date, so the first person to reply takes the place. Please send information who would like to participate: Monday Oct. 23, 12:00 pm, Buffalo Stone Café (at Fort Whyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd), 204-989-8355 Tuesday Oct. 24, 12:00 pm, Nicolino's (2077 Pembina Hwy), 204-269-5004 Tuesday Oct. 24, 5:30 pm, Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery (800 Pembina Hwy), 204-453-7980 Please sent information by Wednesday, October 18th. Thanks and regards, Alina Skorobohatova University of Manitoba Department of Plant Science Rm 222, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 phone 204.474.8221 | fax 204.474.7528 * e-mail alina.skorobohatova(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:alina.skorobohatova@umanitoba.ca>

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