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The Keith Gilmore Foundation
by Bev Godard 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

Scholarships are available from The Keith Gilmore Foundation. The Keith Gilmore Foundation was established in 1987 and has headquarters at the Canadian Hereford Association in Calgary, Alberta. It was established to provide scholarships to worthy applicants taking secondary education in the fields of agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicine. The Foundation was named in honour of the late Keith Gilmore, editor and publisher of The Canadian Hereford Digest for 30 years, in recognition of his contribution to the Hereford breed, agricultural journalism and the beef cattle industry. The Keith Gilmore Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. All successful applicants for scholarships awarded by the Foundation are chosen by this Board of Trustees. The following scholarships are available and awarded September 1 of each year: a) Two $2,500 scholarships are offered to individuals in a post graduate degree program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicine at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. b) Four $2,000 scholarships are offered to individuals in an undergraduate degree program in agriculture, agricultural journalism and veterinary medicine at a recognized university, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicants will have already completed a minimum of one year of college or university in their major field of studies. c) Four $1,500 scholarships are offered to individuals enrolled in a recognized diploma program in agriculture and agricultural journalism, leading to a career in the field of agriculture. The successful applicants will have already completed a minimum of one year in a diploma program. The deadline for application is July 1 of each year. Applications are to be mailed to The Keith Gilmore Foundation, 5160 Skyline Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V1. Applicaton forms are available on the Foundation web site, www.keithgilmorefoundation.com -- 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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[Fwd from Muthu: Phd positions in agrl. sciences]
by Bev Godard 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Phd positions in agrl. sciences Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:12:46 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Hi everyone, If you are aiming to do a phd abroad somewhere in Europe... here is a great opportunity. There are several phd positions available at Aahurs University, Denmark, in the wide area of agriculture. Please follow this link for specific details of individual projects. (if it doesn't open right away, copy the whole link and paste it in the browser) http://www.agrsci.dk/ny_navigation/om_djf/jobs/14_phd_positions_at_the_facu… Best- Muthu -- 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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[Fwd: Time change-Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening II]
by Bev Godard 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Time change-Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening II Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:12:30 -0500 From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Bev, I am sorry to bother you again but can you please forward this as well? Thanks Harun ------------------------------------ Hello all, Instead of today (Wednesday) we will watch the documentary tomorrow (Thursday) 4:30. Sorry for the confusion. -- 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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[Fwd: Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening II]
by Bev Godard 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening II Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:36:37 -0500 From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> ---------------------------------------------------------- Hello all, This week we will continue to watch the second part of the documentary "Seeds of Change" by University of Manitoba professor Stéphane McLachlan and his PhD student Ian Mauro. Here is the link for this movie if you want to take a peek at it; http://seedsofchangefilm.org/ We will meet in room 218 on Wednesday (today) at 4:30pm. See you all! PSDG -- 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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[Fwd: FGS Announcements March 17, 2009]
by Martha Blouw 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

_______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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[Fwd: Symposium pictures]
by Bev Godard 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Symposium pictures Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:36:53 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Hi Bev, Please forward this to all graduate students in plant science. Thanks Muthu --------------------- Hi everyone, The symposium pictures are now available on our webpage. Please check the following link: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~psgrads/Photogallery.html Thanks again for all your participation and support. Muthu -- 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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[Fwd from Harun: Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening]
by Bev Godard 17 Mar '09

17 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant science discussion group- DOCUMENTARY evening Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:08:15 -0500 From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> ----------------------------------------------- Hello all, In the spirit of our discussion on GMOs, this week we will watch a documentary called "Seeds of Change" by University of Manitoba professor Stéphane McLachlan and his PhD student Ian Mauro. Here is the link for this movie if you want to take a peek at it; http://seedsofchangefilm.org/ We will meet in room 218 on Wednesday at 4:30pm. See you all! PSDG -- 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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[Fwd from Harun: Plant/Seed Physiologist candidate meeting]
by Bev Godard 16 Mar '09

16 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant/Seed Physiologist candidate meeting Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:43:57 -0500 From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello all, Fourth candidate, for assistant professor position in our department, Plant/Seed Physiologist Dr. Belay Ayele is visiting our department today (March 16) and tomorrow. It is recommended that graduate students held a meeting with candidates and give their feedback regarding the suitability of the person for the position. We will meet Dr. Ayele on March 17, at 2:30pm in Graduate Lounge. Please send me your comments through e-mail (umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca) after the meeting. You can include comments on other candidates as well. All are welcome! Regards Harun -- 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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[Fwd from Muthu: Important information about the symposium]
by Bev Godard 12 Mar '09

12 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Important information about the symposium Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:21:14 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ----------------- *For those who have registered for the symposium (both presenters and participants):* - Please be informed that our symposium starts tomorrow (Friday) with the registration between 12:00 to 1pm at # 252 agriculture building (Conference room by the Dean's office).* This is where you will load your slides and pick up your welcome package*. We will start the program with a *group photo session at 12:00 p.m at the plant science atrium* so please make sure you are there at that time. -After that we have a short *lab tour between 1:00 and 1:45 pm* in the plant science department. You can join the people if you want - After the lab tours, we will be leaving for the pre-symposium tours. *The bus must leave from here at 2:00pm*. So, please make sure you are there* in the Atrium at around 1:45*. We are going to go to the *Royal Canadian Mint *(where they make all the currencies not only for Canada but for 60 other governments across the world) and then to the* Fort Gary Brewery* (will get a chance to taste the kind of beers they make). - After the tours, we have a *welcome dinner* in the downtown (sponsored by the symposium) and then we go for *bowling*. We are planning to be back at around 9:30 to 10:00 pm. You will be provided with the transport and everything. - So, just bring yourself and have fun! Please dont miss this chance to visit these great places! Muthu -- 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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[Fwd from Muthu: Milad-Un-Nabi wishes]
by Bev Godard 10 Mar '09

10 Mar '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Milad-Un-Nabi wishes Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:36:27 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca -------------------- Hi everyone, PSGSA extends its warm Milad-Un-Nabi wishes to all Muslim friends in our department. "May hope, peace and happiness be always at your door and may the coming days bring you all life's best ..... and more" Eid Mubarak! PSGSA -- 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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