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Fwd: Now Accepting Applications for the Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Now Accepting Applications for the Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:41:14 -0600 From: Wendy Kramer <Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca> Organization: University of Manitoba To: 'agriculture‐gradstudents(a)lists.uma.nitoba.ca'@cc.umanitoba.ca CC: 'Martha Blouw' <Martha_Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Anita Brule-Babel' <anita_brulebabel(a)umanitoba.ca> The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is now accepting applications for the Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship. Please find attached a copy of the application form. Below are the Terms of Reference for this Award. Deadline for the Fellowship is January 16^th , 2012. All applications are to be submitted to Room 160 Agriculture Building Attention Wendy Kramer. Have a great day! Cheers, Wendy Wendy Kramer, B.Sc. (Agrbus) Academic Advisor Diploma in Agriculture Program Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba (204) 474-6066 Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/afs ** *WILLY WIEBE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES* Through a testamentary gift from Willy Wiebe, a farmer from the rural municipality of Rhineland in Manitoba, an endowment fund of $450,000 has been established at the University of Manitoba to support a graduate fellowship in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The first award will be offered in 2005. The fellowship, valued at the available annual income, will be offered to a student who: (1) enrolls as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in Agricultural and Food Sciences; (2) as a Master’s student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours completed in their undergraduate program or, as a Ph.D. student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 in their Master’s program; (3) demonstrates an interest in and potential for research; (4) has identified an advisor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences who is willing to support a project in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The fellowship cannot be held with another award valued at or higher than the current level of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship that is offered at the recipient’s level of study (Master’s or Ph.D. level). Applicants will be required to submit a completed application form on or before the designated deadline date. Application forms will be made available from the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. The fellowship can be renewed once by the same recipient in a Master’s program, and twice for the same recipient in a Ph.D. program. The fellowship recipient will receive a renewal upon receiving a satisfactory rating on their annual progress report for the first year of the Masters program or in the first and second year of the Ph.D. program. In years when a renewal of the award is made, no new award will be offered. If, in the judgment of the selection committee, no applicants meet the award criteria in a given year, the award will not be made in that year. The selection committee will be the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards Committee. -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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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Fwd: FGS Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 22 Dec '11

22 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Funding Opportunities Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:51:12 -0600 From: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> February 1 · Mackenzie King Open Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $10,000 · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Unrestricted February 1 · Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Up to $11,000 · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* International Relations or Industrial Relations ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Santa Claus Parade, Winnipeg in 1948 Courtesy of the University of Manitoba Archives · Video available on YouTube <http://goo.gl/1s5xB> Best wishes to everyone this holiday season! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links FAQ for Awards <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> · Admissions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> · Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> · Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> · Grad Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> · Academic Course Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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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Fwd: Invitation - Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium March 23-24, 2012
by Bev Godard 21 Dec '11

21 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Invitation - Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium March 23-24, 2012 Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:24:58 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Greetings Graduate Students, Please accept this official invitation to participate in the _*28th annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium, March 23-24, 2012*_. The University of Saskatchewan, the University of Minnesota, and North Dakota State University have also been invited. Attached is the poster with event details and registration form. Registration and abstract submissions are due January 31st, 2012. We will have a website up in early January with further instructions (abstract guidelines, oral presentation guidelines etc.). Also, we will resume our planning meetings in January. Happy Holidays everyone! Kristen Podolsky PSGSA President

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PLANT 7480
by Christy Doyle 20 Dec '11

20 Dec '11

Good Morning, A reminder for students re: PLANT 7480, with Dr. Dilantha Fernando PLANT DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY The First Class will be on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. *All Registered and Interested in the Course Should Attend* 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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Fwd: Las remaining items for Christmas Hamper
by Bev Godard 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Las remaining items for Christmas Hamper Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:32:24 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Grad Students, Thank you so much to everyone who has brought in food for the Christmas hamper! I will be delivering the hamper Wednesday morning, so we have _two more days to collect a few remaining items_: Juice (100% fruit juice) - 3 x 1 litre Rice - 1 or 2 packages Oatmeal - 1 or 2 packages Peanut butter - 1 jar Pancake mix - 1 package Syrup - 1 bottle Stuffing - 1 package Sugar - 2 to 4 lbs Tea - 1 package Scalloped potates - 1 or 2 packages The more items we can bring in, the better! If anyone would like to join me for delivering the hamper, let me know! I will be leaving here around _10:30 a.m Wednesday morning. _ Thanks! Kristen

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Fwd: PSGSS- Growing Perspectives: Challenges for Change
by Bev Godard 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSS- Growing Perspectives: Challenges for Change Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:56:08 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Greetings graduate students, Thank you to everyone who voted, we had a great turnout with over 20 votes! That being said.. it was a tight race but option C came out on top! The theme for our symposium is _*Growing Perspectives: Challenges for Change. *_Please see attached the revised Poster and the initial invitation that is being sent out to the other Universities (website still TBD). Enjoy the holidays and we will resume planning in the New Year! Kristen Podolsky

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Fwd: LAST CALL FOR VOTES
by Bev Godard 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: LAST CALL FOR VOTES Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:17:44 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello all, The votes for our symposium theme are due_*TOMORROW AT 9am*_. Please send me an email with your choice: A. Integrating Initiatives: Challenges for Change B. Challenges for Change C. Growing Perspectives: Challenges for Change Please respond to me at umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:umpodolk@cc.umanitoba.ca> Thanks!

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Fwd: Let's fill the Christmas Hamper!
by Bev Godard 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Let's fill the Christmas Hamper! Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:31:52 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello All, *We have one more week to fill our Christmas Hamper!!! *There are still LOTS of items that we need to collect! Please see attached the list of items and what has been brought in so far. Remember, the hamper boxes are located in the Grad Student Offices 147, 148 and 149-152. I have found out that we will be supplying the hamper to a family of three and soon to be four! They will appreciate everything that we can donate. We will be delivering the hamper the week of December 18th, so please have your items in by then! Thanks everyone for getting in the spirit of the season and please bring in your donations ASAP! Kristen

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Fwd: UM Faculty of Graduate Studies Announcements
by Martha Blouw 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: UM Faculty of Graduate Studies Announcements Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:10:51 -0600 From: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Upcoming Awards* Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> *Open January 15 to February 29 · Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $2,500 · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* Environment, Conservation *January 15 · Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant <http://www.cigionline.org/articles/2011/11/funding-available-african-and-ca…>* Up to $10,000 · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Conflict Resolution, Energy, Food Security *January 16 · Lal Bahadur Shastri Student Prize <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $500 each · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* Unrestricted India *February 1 · Manitoba Health Research Council <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* Varies · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* Health related fields ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Quick Links* *FAQ for Awards <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> · Admissions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> · Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> · Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> · Grad Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> · Academic Course Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>* -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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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re VOTE
by Bev Godard 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

Please send your responses directly to Kristen at umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca thanks, bev -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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