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NEW - Graduate Student Handbook
by Martha Blouw 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

The Department of Plant Science Graduate Student Handbook is available at http://umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ This new document is an excellent resource for information about your program and the services available to you at U of M. Martha

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FW: Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

This can be used to defray transportation costs for undergraduate and graduate students who plan to travel to another university or institution, in Canada or abroad, to further their studies. This may involve study or research for one academic term or participation in a short-duration study tour used as a credit course towards their degree or diploma. From: Alicia Franco Espinosa Sent: March-24-14 10:37 AM To: Cc: Subject: Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships Hello All, Please advertise the following award: 2014-2015 Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships valued up to a maximum of $2,000.00 to defray transportation costs. For students enrolled full-time (minimum 24 credit hours) in the third or fourth year of study in a degree program, second year of study in the diploma program, or have completed one year of an MSc program or PhD program in the Faculty. Please download the Application Form at https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/ Deadline to Apply: May 5th, 2014. Thanks, Alicia Franco-Espinosa Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP) and Student Awards Coordinator Tel. 204-474-8281 Fax. 204-474-7525 Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/ieap/ http://umanitoba.ca/afs/awards/

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Thursday Hub Night
by Gabriel Linski 24 Mar '14

24 Mar '14

Hey everyone in celebration of Actor Nathan Fillion's Birthday, a man who brought us many several one great work, we will be going to the Hub at 4:30 this Thursday.?

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, March 27, 2014
by Christy Doyle 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, March, 27, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Conversations with a Farmer: Variety Selection and Decision Making for the 2014 Growing Season" Presented by: Mr. Ed Rempel Board of Directors President Manitoba Canola Growers At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A poster is attached. Refreshments at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium. Everyone Welcome! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 19 - 25)
by Martha Blouw 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '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: March-19-14 8:41 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 19 - 25) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] March 19 - 25, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] VIEW UPCOMING AWARDS DEADLINES - AWARDS DATABASE For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [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] MITACS STEP WORKSHOPS The Faculty of Graduate studies has partnered with Mitacs to offer a selecton of free professional development workshops to University of Manitoba Graduate students. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> MARCH 19 - 21, 2014 FINAL EXAM LOCATIONS FOR APRIL 2014 Students are encouraged to verify the schedule for any changes prior to their exam date. Students must remain avaliable until all exams and test obligations are complete. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> THE MANITOBA HEALTH RESEARCH POSTER COMPETITION The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition for graduate students is a great venue for students from across the health spectrum to gain practice in presentation, receive feedback from experienced judges, and network with students from across the breadth of health research, both here and nationally. Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days> APPLICATION/ABSTRACT DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2014 LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION Elizabeth Dafoe Library will be open all night so you can tackle term papers and study for exams in a safe, quiet space. Sign up for sessions with writing tutors and reference librarians and enjoy free activities and refreshments to keep you fueled. Student Photo ID required. APRIL 3, 2014 - 8:00PM TO 8:00AM EDUCATION AS A FORM OF RECONCILIATION Mary Simon, Chairperson of the National Committee on Inuit Education, past President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Canada’s first Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, has devoted her life’s work to advancing critical social, economic and human rights for Canadian Inuit. Read more »<http://ppforum.ca/node/4947> April 3, 2014 - 5:30PM TO 6:00PM Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT March 19 & 20, 2014, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://step.mitacs.ca/workshop/2014/03/foundations-project-management-i-wi…> PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS March 20, 2014, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://step.mitacs.ca/workshop/2014/03/practice-your-presentation-skills-i…> NETWORKING March 21, 2014, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://step.mitacs.ca/workshop/2014/03/networking-practical-tips-growing-y…> CARING FOR THE HUMAN SPIRIT FROM AN ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVE March 24, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577817…> SIMPLY COOK AND ENJOY March 24, 2014, 12:00 - 12:45 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577365…> INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS March 25, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ed1…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] MARCH 19, 2014 Winter 2014 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline: March 19, 2014 at 11:59pm is the last chance to Voluntarily Withdraw from Winter Term 2014 or a Fall 2013/Winter 2014 class. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2014&todate=3/19/20…> [Coming Up] APRIL 9, 2014 End of Winter Term 2014: Last day of classes for most students. Read more »<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…> APRIL 11 - 25, 2014 April exam period: Winter Term 2014 final examinations for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Winter/Summer Distance Education classes). Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [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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Monday Hub Night
by Gabriel Linski 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

?Hey everyone, on Monday we are going to The Hub at 4:30 for drinks because it's St. Patrick's Day. And for whatever reason we celebrate that.

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 12 - 18)
by Martha Blouw 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '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: March-12-14 8:57 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 12 - 18) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] March 12 - 18, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD Variable - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): HEALTH RELATED FIELD Deadline: MAY 1, 2014 [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] RECREATION SERVICES SPRING/SUMMER REGISTRATION We have a full spring and summer session planned with classes available in Aquatics, Dance, Fitness, Martial Arts, Recreation and Wellness. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/> MARCH 12, 2014 AT 12:00PM HEALTHY U The Student Leadership Healthy U group is hosting a small workshop on wellness & fitness. It will consist of a presentation discussing wellness, mental health, and nutrition, followed by a 1 hour workout that is built for all fitness levels. Read more »<https://www.facebook.com/events/1410563012526406/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=r…> MARCH 12, 2014 - 4:45PM TO 6:45PM FINAL EXAM LOCATIONS FOR APRIL 2014 Students are encouraged to verify the schedule for any changes prior to their exam date. Students must remain avaliable until all exams and test obligations are complete. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> MITACS STEP WORKSHOPS The Faculty of Graduate studies has partnered with Mitacs to offer a selecton of free professional development workshops to University of Manitoba Graduate students. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> MARCH 17 - 21, 2014 EDUCATION AS A FORM OF RECONCILIATION Mary Simon, Chairperson of the National Committee on Inuit Education, past President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Canada’s first Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, has devoted her life’s work to advancing critical social, economic and human rights for Canadian Inuit. Read more »<http://ppforum.ca/node/4947> April 3, 2014 - 5:30PM TO 6:00PM Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] MENDELEY March 13, 2014, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> ZOTERO March 18, 2014, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> E-BOOKS March 20, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577528…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] MARCH 12, 2014 Register for Recreation Services spring and summer programs officially opens on Wednesday, March 12 at 12:00pm. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/9/2014&todate=3/15/201…> MARCH 17, 2014 Registration begins for Summer 2014 classes. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html> [Coming Up] MARCH 19, 2014 Winter 2014 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline: March 19, 2014 at 11:59pm is the last chance to Voluntarily Withdraw from Winter Term 2014 or a Fall 2013/Winter 2014 class. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2014&todate=3/19/20…> APRIL 9, 2014 End of Winter Term 2014: Last day of classes for most students. Read more »<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…> APRIL 11 - 25, 2014 April exam period: Winter Term 2014 final examinations for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Winter/Summer Distance Education classes). Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [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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Advanced Plant Science Seminar presents Movie Day - Thursday, March 13, 2014
by Christy Doyle 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, March 13, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar presents Movie Day. "Silence of the Labs" A Documentary Film produced by CBC's The Fifth Estate At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A poster is attached. Refreshments at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium. Everyone Welcome! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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FW: CLS conference and workshop
by Bev Godard 07 Mar '14

07 Mar '14

From: Fouad Daayf Sent: March-07-14 4:27 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: CLS conference and workshop Hi Bev, Please forward this email to academics and graduate students. Thank you. Dear all, Some of you might be interested by this workshop: 2. https://event-wizard.com/synchrotronimaging2014/0/welcome Regards, Fouad Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Acting Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 5 - 11)
by Martha Blouw 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '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: March-05-14 9:26 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 5 - 11) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] March 5 - 11, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] DAFOE, J.W. GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP $10,000 - For first & second year Masters students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Deadline: MARCH 31, 2014 - REVISED CANADIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR CODATA $3,000 - For Masters students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY TRAVEL CONFERENCE MATHEMATICS Deadline: MARCH 31, 2014 IRENE KNYSH GRAD SCHOOL IN UKRAINIAN ISSUES $4,900 (approx) - for Masters & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies Deadline: April 15, 2014 ROSE MARY AND FREDERICK ALLAN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP $8,100 (approx) - For Masters students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Business Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health Deadline: APRIL 16, 2014 WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $3,000 - For Masters & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): WOMEN'S HEALTH Deadline: April 17, 2014 [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] HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: THE HEARING (OUR) VOICES PROJECT In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Interdisciplinary Master's Program in Disability Stuides. Hear Dr. Barbara Schneider discuss The Hearing (our) Voices Project, followed by a discussion, film viewing, and wine and cheese reception. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/5/2014&todate=3/5/2014…> MARCH 5 & 6, 2014 HEALTHY U The Student Leadership Healthy U group is hosting a small workshop on wellness & fitness. It will consist of a presentation discussing wellness, mental health, and nutrition, followed by a 1 hour workout that is built for all fitness levels. Read more »<https://www.facebook.com/events/1410563012526406/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=r…> MARCH 12, 2014 - 4:45PM TO 6:45PM DREAM BIG Neil deGrasse Tyson, world-renowned "star man," is giving a free public lecture at the U of M. A pioneer in science literacy, Tyson will forever change the way you look at the universe. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/dreambig/> MARCH 13, 2014 - 4:00PM TO 5:15PM (DOORS OPEN AT 3:00PM) HAVE YOUR SAY The U of M is in the midst of updating its Strategic Planning Framework to help guide the next five years at our university. You’re invited to share your views on what our collective focus should be. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_academic/strategic_planning/SPF%20Feedback.html> MITACS STEP WORKSHOPS The Faculty of Graduate studies has partnered with Mitacs to offer a selecton of free professional development workshops to University of Manitoba Graduate students. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> MARCH 17 - 21, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] ENDNOTE March 6, 2014, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b5c…> ENDNOTE March 6, 2014, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d7d…> FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS March 11 2014, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357792a…> MENDELEY March 13, 2014, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] MARCH 6, 2014 Access to Justice in French in Canada. The Bilingual Students Association at Robson Hall, would like to invite you to a panel discussion at the Faculty of Law. ROOM 200 ROBSON HALL - 12:00pm to 2:00PM MARCH 8, 2014 Education Graduate Student Symposium. The symposium was created to promote the research and scholarly activities of graduate students in the Faculty of Education, and to provide them with the opportunity to present and discuss their work in an academic forum. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/2/2014&todate=3/8/2014…> [Coming Up] MARCH 12, 2014 Register for Recreation Services spring and summer programs officially opens on Wednesday, March 12 at 12:00pm. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/9/2014&todate=3/15/201…> MARCH 19, 2014 Winter 2014 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline: March 19, 2014 at 11:59pm is the last chance to Voluntarily Withdraw from Winter Term 2014 or a Fall 2013/Winter 2014 class. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2014&todate=3/19/20…> [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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