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Fwd: October 2010 edition of CROPS E-NEWS
by Bev Godard 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: October 2010 edition of CROPS E-NEWS Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:41:36 -0500 From: Wiebe, Heather (MAFRI) <Heather.Wiebe(a)gov.mb.ca> To: Wiebe, Heather (MAFRI) <Heather.Wiebe(a)gov.mb.ca> CROPS E-NEWS A monthly bulletin from the Crops Knowledge Centre Sample or Speculate on Nitrogen Carryover for 2011? As Manitoba farmers mop up the remaining 2010 harvest, they will need to plan for the 2011 soil fertility program. A major question is... MORE Post Harvest Assessment Tools of Soil Fertility Practices As harvest nears completion, it is time to take stock of the past year's soil fertility program. The grower's financial yardstick of soil... MORE The Aster Leafhopper - Why Carrots Matter if you are Growing Corn Many people have not forgotten the late summer of 2007. During swathing of canola strange sights appeared in many fields... MORE Risk of Fall Frost Towards the latter part of the growing season, the threat of a fall frost becomes increasingly apparent. This is particularly so in a... MORE The 2010 Season at the Crop Diagnostic Centre Every year brings a different assortment of crops and diseases to the Crop Diagnostic Centre. It is true that there are some... MORE What's Needed to keep you Warm this Winter? Burning wood to heat your home is part of rural life for a lot of Manitobans and this can either be an enjoyable convenience...MORE Manitoba Crop Research Update Greenhouse Research Collaboration Proposed for Manitoba In early September, people interested in the Manitoba greenhouse industry met to discuss the needs and goals of greenhouse... MORE Innovative Research for Manitoba's Fruit Industry With the development of the research orchard at the CMCDC Portage Station and many partnerships with universities and... MORE October 2010 Edition Crops Knowledge Centre 65 - 3rd Ave NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph: 745-5630 Fax: 745-5690 Contact Us News Crops KC Staff News Industry Update Coming Events Low Impact Logging October 22 & 23, St. Malo Woodlot Management & Timber Salvage - Bus Tour October 29, Miami to Kaleida Manitoba Farm Women's Conference November 7 - 9, Portage la Prairie Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance - AGM & Tradeshow November 15 - 17, Winnipeg Manitoba Grazing School December 7 & 8, Brandon Resources Crop Residue Burning Program Website and Factsheet MAFRI Crops Website

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Fwd: FGS Annoucements October 1, 2010
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Annoucements October 1, 2010 Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:31:56 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20101001.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NSERC - Postgraduate Scholarships, Canada Graduate Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 11, 2010 Master's · PhD Natural Sciences & Engineering See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ University of Manitoba Graduate Travel Awards <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.html> Prior to traveling to conference Master's · PhD Unrestricted $500 - $1,250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CIHR CGSM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Contact your department Master's Health Related $17,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Association of Canadian University for Northern Studies <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 31, 2011 Master's · PhD Northern Research See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NSERC Application FAQ Available Now Want a hand with your NSERC application? Check out this *NSERC Competition FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/NSERC_FAQ.pdf>**, and NSERC's *video tutorial* <http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial-…>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Abstracts: ICASS International Congress of the Arctic Social Sciences December 15, 2010 ICASS, the International Congress of the Arctic Social Sciences, is held every three years. The seventh congress will be held in Akureyri, Iceland, on June 22-26, 2011. The working title for ICASS VII is /Circumpolar Perspectives in Global Dialogue: Social Sciences Beyond the IPY./ A call for ICASS VII abstracts will be available from October 1, and those wishing to stay up to date on ICASS VII may do so at the *IASSA website* <http://iassa.org/news/92-icass-vii-call-for-session-proposals>. For further information, please contact *Lara Olafsdottir* <mailto:larao@svs.is>, IASSA secretary. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links for Grad Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Admissions FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> Registration FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> Important Dates & Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> 2010-2011 Academic Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faculty of Graduate Studies | 500 University Centre | Winnipeg, MB | R3T 2N2 | 204.474.9377 | umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> Faculty of Graduate Studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca -- 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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IMPORTANT: NSERC Post Graduate Scholarship Competition Frequently Asked Questions
by Martha Blouw 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

If you are applying for an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship make sure you read the following. It contains important information about deadlines for submission of the application. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Post Graduate Scholarship Competition Frequently Asked Questions Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:35:42 -0500 From: Marcia Yoshida <mlabiuk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Hello, Attached are some frequently asked questions and answers related to the current NSERC PGS competition. This information will be distributed in our next weekly award email announcement which is sent to all currently registered graduate students. I'd like to ask for your assistance in distributing this information to your department. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Yoshida Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================ -- 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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Tutorials for NSERC applicants
by Martha Blouw 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

Online tutorials for potential student applicants are now available on the NSERC website. The three tutorials (USRA tutorials will be posted later this week) are designed to inform students of NSERC Scholarships programs that may be of interest to them and may be viewed at their leisure as they prepare their applications. Follow through to the *NSERC Tutorials* <http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial-…>. (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial-…) -- 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 Announcements September 29, 2010
by Martha Blouw 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements September 29, 2010 Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:17:44 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> September 30, 2010 Master's · PhD 2 @ $3,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer Program in Japan or Taiwan <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 10, 2010 Master's · PhD $2,500 + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 15, 2010 UG · Master's · PhD $500 - $4,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nancie J. Mauro Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 15, 2010 Master's · PhD $4,750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 15, 2010 Master's · PhD $1,100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 18, 2010 Master's · PhD $5,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> November 8, 2010 PhD $40,000 + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Research Fellowship Program <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> December 3, 2010 PhD $45,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Contact Department Master's · PhD See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NSERC Tutorial Available immediately We are pleased to inform you the that online tutorials for potential student applicants are now available on the NSERC website. The three tutorials (USRA tutorials will be posted later this week) are designed to inform students of NSERC Scholarships programs that may be of interest to them and may be viewed at their leisure as they prepare their applications. Follow through to the *NSERC Tutorials* <http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial-…>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arctic Biodiversity Symposium November 18 & 19, 2010 Join leading scientists and experts for a symposium on the fast-changing state of Arctic biodiversity. This meeting will advance our current understanding of the Arctic, highlight critical knowledge emerging from research during International Polar Year, and identify the most pressing issues for future research. Maurice Strong, eminent environmentalist, will present the keynote address, as Honorary Chair. For more information about this event, *please check it out online <http://www.nature.ca/symposium/>*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links for Grad Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Admissions FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> Registration FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> Important Dates & Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> 2010-2011 Academic Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faculty of Graduate Studies | 500 University Centre | Winnipeg, MB | R3T 2N2 | 204.474.9377 | umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> Faculty of Graduate Studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca -- 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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REMINDER: Seed of the Year Scholarship - U of M
by Martha Blouw 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Seed of the Year Scholarship - U of M Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:28:44 -0500 From: Martha Blouw <blouw(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Sylvie Cloutier <Sylvie.J.Cloutier(a)AGR.GC.CA> SEED OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Value: $4000 Please submit applications for the attached award to Wendy Kramer, Room 160 Agriculture Building by _*SEPTEMBER 27, 2010*_ for pre-screening. -- 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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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

Please see the attached information regarding the Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection. -- 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 from Nasir: Re: A New Soul
by Bev Godard 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: A New Soul Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:15:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Nasir Javed <haploid2000(a)yahoo.com> To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Yeah, sure. Thanks Nasir Javed Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204 999 2727 --- On 21/09/2010 10:07 AM, Nasir Javed wrote: > > Hi Bev, > > We are blessed with a baby boy on September 20, 2010. Mom & the child > are both doing fine. > > > Nasir Javed > > > > At Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:51:42 -0500, Bev Godard wrote: > >> You may have noticed that there are only partial lights on in the >> atrium and hallways of the Agricultural building. >> The electrical shop at Physical Plant is looking into this. >> >> -- >> 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 <http://ca.mc1120.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Bev_Godard@umanitoba.ca> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Plants-all mailing list >> Plants-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <http://ca.mc1120.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Plants-all@lists.umanitoba.ca> >> http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/plants-all > > > > Nasir Javed > > Department of Plant Science > 204 999 2727 Cell -- 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 <http://ca.mc1120.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Bev_Godard@umanitoba.ca>

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Fwd: ISTEC & IDEC - International Science and Technology Conference & International Distance Education Conference
by Bev Godard 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: ISTEC & IDEC - International Science and Technology Conference & International Distance Education Conference Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:40:00 +0300 From: IET-C 2010 <noreply(a)ide-c.net> Reply-To: IDEC 2010 <noreply(a)ide-c.net> Organization: IET-C To: plantscience <plantscience(a)umanitoba.ca> International Science & Technology Conference 27-29 October 2010 Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel North Cyprus * www.iste-c.net <http://www.iste-c.net/>* International Distance Education Conference 27-29 October 2010 Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel North Cyprus * www.ide-c.net <http://www.ide-c.net/>* *Deadlines Proposal Submission: 10 October 2010 Full paper submission: 17 October 2010 Registration Rates* Registration for presenters: 100 € Registration for students (Master and doctoral students for only single author):75 € Registration for audiences : 50 € *Deadlines Proposal Submission: 10 October 2010 Full paper submission: 17 October 2010 Registration Rates* Registration for presenters: 100 € Registration for students (Master and doctoral students for only single author): 75 € Registration for audiences : 50 € Scopes *Applied Sciences* Agriculture Astronomy Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry Chemistry Civil Computers Earth Science Ecology Electronics Energy Engineering Environment Geography Geology and Geophysics Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Medicine Meteorology Nanotechnology Physics Policy Statistics Technology Space Wireless *Social Sciences* Arts Business Communication Economics Education Government Health History Linguistics News Philosophy Recreation Reference Regional Research Social Science Society Sociology Psychology Teology Scopes *Distance/Open Education* Management Approaches Economic Problems Theoretical Perspective Providing Quality Legal Arrangements *Online Education* Interaction Strategies Virtual Communities/Cultures Virtual University Intelligent Tutorial Systems Evaluation Approaches *Learning and Teaching* Constructivist Approaches Learnings Styles Collaboration Based Teams *Instructional Designs and Improvements of Teaching Systems* Learning Needs Feedbacks Systems Innovative Learning/Teaching Strategies Assessment-Evaluation *Teaching Environments* Authoring Systems Visual Literacy Multimedia Environment Application Interface-learner Interaction Integrated Learning Perspective *Tendencies in the Field of Education Communication and its Technology* Job Possibilities Technological Equipment Changing Qualification New roles for learners and teachers To unsubscribe from this email list please click here <http://www.iet-c.net/mailremove.php?mail=plantscience@umanitoba.ca>

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UMGF Holders
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

REMINDER: As indicated in the UMGF Award Holder's Guide, to hold an award, students must: "Apply for National Scholarships for which you are eligible, at every possible competition. Some of these National Awards are NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council), SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), CIHR (formerly MRC – Medical Research Council and NHRDP – National Health Research Development Program) or any similar national agency. MHRC (Manitoba Health Research Council) is another agency to which eligible students must apply. If UMGF recipients who are eligible for a National Award do not apply, the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship shall not be renewed unless there are special circumstances and for which a compelling case is made and then approved by the Dean of the Faculty of 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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