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Sessional Instructor Needed
by Martha Blouw 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

PLNT 0760 Special Crops - Fall 2014. The position posting is at https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=6505 Please let me know if you want to see the course syllabus. Martha Blouw Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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PSGSA
by Gabriel Linski 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

Hey everyone as always we'll be going for drinks this Thursday. This time we'll be going to the Pony Corral on Pembina.?

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Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 Registration
by Martha Blouw 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Registration (through Aurora) will begin in July 2014. Your registration time (ie. the time when the registration period will begin) will be viewable on Aurora on July 7, 2014. If you are taking courses with limited enrollment, I urge you to register as early as possible. Before you can register, your advisor must approve the courses you will take in Fall 2014 and Winter 2015. The form to obtain this approval is attached. Please bring completed forms to me. Martha

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FW from Rob Visser: Please circulate to the students and staff
by Bev Godard 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

From: Rob Visser Sent: June-25-14 2:38 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Please circulate to the students and staff I will be up to explain

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vacuuming of grad offices
by Bev Godard 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Hi everyone. I've asked for the grad student offices to be vacuumed. I've heard back from caretaking services and they will vacuum either Tuesday or Wednesday. It would be appreciated if you could get as much of your stuff as you can up off the floors. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (June 18 - 24)
by Martha Blouw 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: June-18-14 11:01 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (June 18 - 24) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] June 18 - 24, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] Fulbright Awards for Research & Graduate Study in the US For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): All disciplines except medical training Deadline: Various deadline dates German Studies Research Grant Program For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<https://www.daad.org/germanstudies2> Research Field(s): Humanities, Social Science & German Studies Deadline: N/A REMINDER - FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Manitoba Health Research Council Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the MHRC to be activated. The form can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards and Scholarships page, or download the PDF.<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/forms.html> Research Field(s): Manitoba Health Research Council<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Deadline: September 30, 2014<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] Trade in Four Wheels for Two<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> It's Bike to Work Week!<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/its-bike-to-work-week/> DATE: June 16 - 22, 2014<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> The Checklist<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Launching today, the “Checklist” provides a detailed list of important tasks for students to complete prior to and throughout their first few months at the U of M.<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/keep-your-first-year-in-check-with-new-mobile-app/> Date: June 18, 2014<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Mitacs Accelerate PhD Fellowship<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Significant research funding for PhD students: Three-year PhD fellowship valued at $30,000 per year ($12,000/yr partner funds matched by $18,000/yr from Mitacs).<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Read more »<https://www.mitacs.ca/o/2014/03/mitacs-currently-accepting-applications-mit…> Deadline: June 18, 2014<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> Get your Bison football tickets. Join the herd!<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> On sale now with great deals for staff and faculty. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/get-your-bison-football-tickets-join-the-herd/> First TEDx Conference at U of M!<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…> On November 4, a TEDx Conference is being held at the U of M to spark conversation and spread ideas through short, powerful talks. Think you've got what it takes to be a speaker? Students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to apply to be a speaker before the July 31 deadline. Read more »<http://www.tedxumanitoba.com/speakers> Date: July 31, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] DISCOVERING THE ENTREPRENEUR WITHIN August 15, 2014 Read more/Register »<http://step.mitacs.ca/workshop/2014/08/discovering-entrepreneur-within-winn…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS - 539 DRAKE CENTRE FALL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED THIS SUMMER! Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] June 18, 2014 VW date for June Day courses. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campuses [Coming Up] June 27, 2014 Registration revision deadline for June-August Evening courses. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campuses July 1, 2014 Canada Day (University Closed). Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campuses July 2, 2014 Fee payment deadline for Summer Term courses starting in July and August. July 4, 2014 Registration revision deadline for July and July/August Day courses. July 7, 2014 Registration Times for most students become available on Aurora. [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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PSGSA
by Gabriel Linski 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

As always we'll be going for drinks this Thursday at 4:30, location TBD. And as a reminder the Annual Charity BBQ is on this Friday from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Plant Science Atrium Courtyard, weather permitting. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items, to be donated to Winnipeg Harvest.

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Sessional Instructor Position Available
by Martha Blouw 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Please go to https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=5924 to view the position and let me know if you'd like further information. Martha Blouw Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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PSGSA BBQ
by Gabriel Linski 10 Jun '14

10 Jun '14

Hey everyone, the PSGSA will be holding our annual Charity BBQ on Friday June 20th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Plant Science Atrium Courtyard. This event is open to everyone, not just grad students. The cost for food is $5, which will get you a drink, chips and one of either a burger, hotdog or veggie burger. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items, to be donated to Winnipeg Harvest. See the attached poster designed by Val. And all proceeds will be donated to Winnipeg Harvest. For the Logo Design, the end date for submissions is 2 weeks from today.? And if you are interested in helping out with the PSGSA in any of our events just email me at umlinski(a)myumanitoba.ca

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FW: A few volunteers still needed for Red River Exhibition
by Bev Godard 10 Jun '14

10 Jun '14

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: June-10-14 10:14 AM To: agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: A few volunteers still needed for Red River Exhibition There are 9 slots left to fill!! Volunteer and get free admission to the Red River Ex! Volunteers are needed to help staff a booth for the Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre at the Red River Exhibition. We are looking for volunteers (faculty, staff and students) to assist FFDC staff with answering questions from the public, handing out leaflets and helping with activities. The Ex runs from June 13 to 22, and is open from 12 noon to 9 pm (3 pm to 9 pm on Monday to Wednesday). The booth will be promoting the Discovery Centre to the general public - no special knowledge is required. Volunteers will get entrance passes and parking, so this a great chance to get in free! To volunteer, contact Guy Robbins at guy.robbins(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:guy.robbins@umanitoba.ca> or 204-883-2524 with the days (including alternate days) you would like to do and whether you can do afternoons and/or evenings plus a telephone number for contact. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Your help is greatly appreciated! (Please share this with students in your area)

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