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FW: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities
by Bev Godard 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

From: Research Agriculture Sent: September-21-16 10:38 AM Subject: FW: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities Good morning, the following message regarding international opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students, is forwarded on behalf of Martin Scanlon, Associate Dean (Research). Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 From: Alvis, Samantha [mailto:salvis@APLU.ORG] Sent: September-21-16 9:03 AM Cc: 'Emily Byers'; 'lino.condev(a)gmail.com' Subject: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities Dear CII and IAS Members, Please see below for announcements regarding two opportunities for students interested in international opportunities. Both opportunities are open to students from any university. Please feel free to forward this information to units that can share with students. For questions on either program, please feel free to contact the individual organizations at the contact information listed below. Samantha Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program Informational Webinars The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is pleased to announce a series of informational webinars about the program and the application process for the 9th class of Fellows, which will serve Oct. 1, 2017-August 31, 2019. We have scheduled several webinars over the next few months with a cap of 25 participants for each, but more spaces and sessions may be added in the future depending on interest and availability. If you would like to attend a webinar information session, please sign up at http://signup.com/go/iQDE9N. Signup is first come, first served. You will receive an email from us a day or two before the date of the session with instructions for how to join the webinar. If you cannot attend any of the scheduled webinars but would like access to a recording of one of the sessions, please send an email with the word “RECORDING” to intern.leland(a)hungercenter.org<mailto:intern.leland@hungercenter.org> and we will send you a link. All the best, The Leland Program Congressional Hunger Center 400 North Capitol St. NW Suite G-100 | Washington, DC 20001 Website<http://www.hungercenter.org/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/hungercenter> The Center on Conflict and Development Student Media Grant I just thought I would forward on some quick information regarding The Center on Conflict and Development's Student Media Grant<http://condevcenter.org/student-media-grant/>, in case you have any Universities affiliated with the APLU that would be interested in informing their students about this opportunity. This $5000 photojournalism grant is open to current students worldwide who are passionate about capturing an issue facing conflict-affected areas of the world through stunning photography. Students wishing to chronicle a conflict-related issue in the United States (or in their home countries) are also, of course, encouraged to apply; though all of our past winners have chosen to focus on issues overseas. How it works: Students propose an idea based on a conflict-related issue they would like to photograph, then travel to the pertinent country or area to conduct a photoexpedition, sending photos to ConDev throughout their trip so we can help highlight their work. Upon their return, the students edit and publish their photos and stories. ConDev provides the funds, but the students are entirely responsible for planning the trip, and for producing and promoting their own photos and stories. The competition is open to current undergraduate and graduate students as well as PhDs. Students graduating in May 2017 are also eligible. The grant is funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Chair on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University. I have attached the application instructions (also available on our website<http://condevcenter.org/student-media-grant/>), along with brief summaries of recent Student Media Grant winners. If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks, Lino Anunciacion Assistant Communications Manager Center on Conflict and Development | Texas A&M University 411 Agriculture and Life Sciences Building +1.979.458.9399 | lino.condev(a)gmail.com<mailto:lino.condev@gmail.com> condev.org<http://condevcenter.org/>

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Tri-societies conference in Phoenix
by Martha Blouw 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

A male student in Soil Science is looking for someone to share a hotel room with him at the Tri-societies conference in Phoenix in November. I'll put you in touch with him if you're interested. Martha

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Drinks next Wednesday
by Michelle Carkner 15 Sep '16

15 Sep '16

Hello fellow graduate students, Happy September! Some of us are going out for beers next Wednesday (September 21) at the Hub. We'd like to extend an extra welcome to new students who have joined the Plant Science family in May and September. A few of us will meet in the Grad Lounge around 4:30 and walk over together. Michelle

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For UMGF and MGS Award Holders
by Martha Blouw 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

As per the UMGF/MGS Award Holders Guide (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gui…) "UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments"

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NSERC Postdoctoral Programs
by Martha Blouw 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

If you are interested in applying to any of the NSERC Postdoctoral Programs, please go to: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp Some deadlines are approaching soon. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil 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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Plant Science telephone list
by Christy Doyle 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Good Morning, The Plant Science telephone list is attached. 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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Graduate Student Awards
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hello all FAFS Graduate Students, This email is to inform you that there are several graduate student awards currently open for competition. All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the Faculty Awards Database: https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/common Click on the "View Awards" tab to see the complete list of awards. Here is a list of the awards that are currently open for competition: Deadline September 23, 2016 * Syngenta Graduate Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/142> (1 award of $12,475) * Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/159> (1 award of $5,000) * James W. Barlow Graduate Fellowship in Food Science<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/155> (1 award of $7,850) * Bruce McDonald Award in Clinical Nutrition<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/205> (variable amounts) * Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/203> (1 award of $3,900) * Janet Fabro McComb Award<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/207> (1 award of $1,400) * The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/143> (1 award of $1,300) * W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/106> (1 award of $1,450) * Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Graduate Fellowship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/149> (1 award of $12,000) Deadline October 28, 2016 * John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship, PhD<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/162> (1 award of $3,765) * John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship, M.Sc.<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/162> (1 award of $2,510) Each of these awards have different eligibility criteria, so you are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply! The Faculty Awards Committee will meet in November to select winners for each award. Please check the Faculty Awards Database regularly because more awards will be added in the following weeks. Please feel free to contact Marisol Soto at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about the awards or the application process. Thanks! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

University of Manitoba Bursaries Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) range in amounts from $100 to $1,000 with over $3 million awards annually. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need (as opposed to scholarships which are primarily based upon academics/marks). All bursary applications require students to complete a budget section. Please read carefully as the budget refers to a specific time period. Please read below the eligibility requirements for the annual Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary application and the annual Spring/Summer University of Manitoba General Bursary application. Students can apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary by applying online through their Aurora Student account<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu>. Paper applications of the University of Manitoba General Bursary application will not be accepted. NOTE: * Numerous University of Manitoba Senate Approved bursaries may require the submission of additional application material. These awards require that you have completed the University of Manitoba General Bursary application. * Please go to the Awards requiring application<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/1507.html> link to view current bursaries and awards that are available for application. <https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> 2016-17 Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: October 1st.<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: . * Available in early-to-mid August through the Aurora Student portal. * All undergraduate students must register and complete at least 60% of a full course load per term (i.e. a minimum of 9 credit hours per term) over the regular academic fall/winter year. There are a few bursaries offered for part-time students registered in both fall/winter terms. * Graduate students do not have to adhere to credit hour minimums provided they are registered as full-time students over the fall and winter terms with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. * Continuing University of Manitoba students must meet a G.P.A. requirement of a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. * International students in their 1st year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply to the General Bursary program. * Financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who have applied for government student aid/loans from other provinces must provide a copy of a current "official" government loan assessment to support their declaration of financial need. Please note Manitoba Student Aid recipients do not need to submit a copy of their Notice of Assessment.

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NSERC - Postgraduate Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Variable - For PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/50458/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences & Engineering Deadline: October 21st, 2016 (Transcript submission: October 7th, 2016)

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Graduate Student Workshops Schedule for 16-17
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil 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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