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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection - DEADLINE NOVEMBER 20, 2023
by plantscience gradstudies 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

To all Plant Science Graduate Students, Please see attached announcement for the Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection. The deadline to apply for this award is NOVEMBER 20, 2023. If you have any questions please contact me. All the best, Ekta [cid:image001.png@01DA125C.80C953E0] Ekta Badesha, B.A. (she/her) Graduate Program Advisor Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 226 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-8223 Ekta.Badesha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ekta.Badesha@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge with great respect that my place of work, the University of Manitoba, is located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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FW: Seminar - Nov 24-Armes200-2:30pm-Edel Perez Lopez
by Jared Bento 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

From: James De Castro <James.DeCastro(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:45 AM Subject: Seminar - Nov 24-Armes200-2:30pm-Edel Perez Lopez Hi PSGSA, There is a November 24 seminar from 2:30 - 3:30 pm at 200 Armes by Dr. Edel Perez Lopez, whom many of UM Plant Sci people might already be familiar with. Please advertise/circulate to the dept. if you haven't yet. Registration is free. Details: "Understanding insects, bacteria and protists to achieve a sustainable agriculture." Since 2020, Dr. Edel Pérez López's lab<https://edelabcriv.com/> has been focusing on understanding emergent plant pathogens. One of his recent achievements, the identification and characterization of effector proteins used by the clubroot pathogen during infection, holds the potential to bring significant advancements to the canola industry. His lab is also exploring the effects of climate change on insect pest distributions and the consequences of biological invasions by these pests. In this seminar, Dr. Pérez López will provide an overview of his scientific contributions and his passionate advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in plant and microbiology sciences. He will also discuss his collaboration with various scientific societies to promote more sustainable and inclusive agricultural practices. Following Dr. Pérez López's seminar, join us in the SSA Lounge (209 Armes) for a coffee and conversations panel talk titled "Breaking barriers: 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and inclusion in science." Link to register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-barriers-2slgbtqia-representation-and-… James De Castro, M.Sc. (he/him) Research Contracts Officer, E-mail: james.decastro(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:james.decastro@umanitoba.ca> Phone: (204) 474-9235 Office of Research Services, 414 Administration, 66 Chancellors Circle, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DA17B0.575B86F0] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of our past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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2 TAs needed for PLNT 2530 Winter 2024
by Ekta Badesha 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

To all Plant Science Graduate Students, The job posting for the PLNT 2530 Teaching Assistant will close on November 21, 2023. We are looking for 2 students to fill this position. If you are interested in applying please click on the link below. https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx If you have any questions please contact me. All the best, Ekta [cid:image001.png@01DA17D1.6AA73E40] Ekta Badesha, B.A. (she/her) Graduate Program Advisor Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 226 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-8223 Ekta.Badesha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ekta.Badesha@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge with great respect that my place of work, the University of Manitoba, is located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Plant Science Clothing Sale On Now 🎁
by Ekta Badesha 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

Hello Plant Science, We are happy to announce “a PSGSA Christmas” clothing sale – featuring the modern (but retro-inspired) logo designed by our very own graduate student council! The sale is open until Thursday, November 30th! Gifts for yourself, or for a friend 🎄 With many thanks to our friends in FASO, we’re featuring 7 cozy items on the U of M Aggies Clothing website (https://uofmaggies.ca/store/) including newly designed hoodies, featuring an alternate version of our logo! Our custom apparel is produced in collaboration with Source for Sports Pembina, the same reliable producer as U of M Aggies apparel. We hope that all members of the department, including graduate students, postdocs, technicians, administration, professors, and all friends and family can enjoy wearing Plant Science proudly 🌱 All proceeds go towards future PSGSA events and resources for the Department of Plant Science. Thank you! Jared Bento, PSGSA Social Coordinator B.Sc. Agriculture - Plant Biotechnology Graduate Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Email: bentoj(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:bentoj@myumanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA174C.41696330]

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Upcoming GradSteps and Other workshops - November 16-30, 2023
by Ekta Badesha 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ GradSteps Workshops GradSteps are free workshops designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. Postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to attend GradSteps workshops to continue learning new skills for their careers. Workshops are a hybrid format of in-person and online. Please check the location carefully when registering. November 17 Establishing your Research Identity<https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3748145> November 20 Canadian Workplace Culture<https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=4605> November 21 Marketing Your Foreign Credentials<https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=4604> November 22 Introduction to data cleaning with OpenRefine<https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3748158> November 24 Empowerment: Using Boundaries and Assertiveness in Graduate School<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=2d185e9b-f5b1-407d-a087-3286d55…> November 27 Copyright and Your Thesis/Practicum<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=c67e07aa-9643-4238-ab10-ff4fede…> November 29 Employment Standards Info Session<https://umconnect.umanitoba.ca/events.htm?eventId=4552> Writing a Literature Review<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=a3e360c1-3ce1-46f7-a25d-f5257aa…> View full schedule<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> Other Workshops Human Ethics Drop-in Sessions Wednesdays Online via Zoom 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m The Human Ethics - Fort Garry office is providing weekly drop-in sessions for all researchers, including students. They will be available to answer questions on the ethics applications as well as feedback you have received from the committees. If you are not able to make the drop-in time, please email humanethics(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:humanethics@umanitoba.ca> with your questions or to set up another time to meet. Link to meeting: Human Ethics drop-in<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61892069166?pwd=YnlRcjE4eXZQZzdoVFNpbHJVNUVEUT09> Meeting ID: 618 9206 9166 Passcode: Ethics Please log in using your myumanitoba.ca or umanitoba.ca Zoom account. The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning Whether you are a new or experienced instructor, graduate student, or a postdoctoral fellow starting out on your teaching career, The Centre offers a broad range of teaching development supports that will assist your teaching. Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support> Mitacs Training See the Mitacs Calendar<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/training/training-courses> for this month's offerings. Visit the FGS website<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> for information on setting up an EDGE account. Experience Record As GradSteps is an approved activity, you can claim experience credit for your workshop attendance if you register for and attend at least six GradSteps workshops within the applicable year (May 1 to April 30). For in-person workshops, please ensure that you sign the attendance sheet at workshop start. Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> UMANITOBA.CA/GRADUATE-STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>

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Dec 1-2 in Montreal - Canadian Society of Plant Biologists Eastern Regional Meeting
by Jared Bento 11 Nov '23

11 Nov '23

[https://cspb-scbv.ca/resources/Pictures/IMG_8822-edit.png] Hello Plant Science, I would like to share this opportunity for all those interested. Short notice, but anyone is welcome to share an abstract! The following is a message from the CSPB Eastern Regional Meeting Organizing Committee: The CSPB Eastern Regional Meeting 2023 will take place on December 1st and 2nd at the Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec. Deadline for abstract submission has been extended to November 15, 2023. Deadline for registration: November 15, 2023 You can find more information on this meeting by clicking here<https://cspb-scbv.ca/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=K0l…>. Please visit the website frequently - conference information will be updated regularly. Looking forward to seeing you in Montreal! Regards, Jin Suk Lee, William Zerges, Patrick Gulck, Daya Dayanandan and Daniel Kierzkowshi (CSPB ERM Organizing Committee) La réunion régionale de l'Est de la SCEPP 2023 aura lieu les 1er et 2 décembre à l'Université Concordia, Montréal, Québec. La date limite de soumission des résumés a été repoussée au 15 novembre 2023. Date limite d'inscription : 15 novembre 2023 Vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations sur cette réunion en cliquant ici<https://cspb-scbv.ca/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=17F…>. Veuillez consulter le site web fréquemment - les informations sur la conférence seront mises à jour régulièrement. Au plaisir de vous voir à Montréal ! Jin Suk Lee, William Zerges, Patrick Gulck, Daya Dayanandan et Daniel Kierzkowshi (CSPB ERM)

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TA positions available for PLNT 2530 Winter 2024 - apply now
by Ekta Badesha 10 Nov '23

10 Nov '23

Dear Graduate students, I hope you are all doing well! We are still looking for 2 TAs for PLNT 2530 Plant Biotechnology in Winter term 2024. The deadline to apply is Wednesday November 15, 2023. Please click on the link below to apply. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. All the best, Ekta _________________________________ Offer No : 30124 Job : TA/Demo/Tutor/Sem. Leader 2 - PLNT 2530 (CUPE TA) <https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=30124&Language=1> Location : Plant Science Full Time : No Permanent : No Posting Start Date : Nov/01/2023 Posting End Date : Nov/15/2023 Expected Start Date : Jan/08/2024 Expected End Date : Apr/26/2024 Job Description : Ta/Demo/Tutor/Sem Leader 2 - PLNT 2530 (CUPE TA) Course Name: Plant Biotechnology (3 Credits) Appointment Date: January 8, 2024 to April 26, 2024 Non-work period between February 19, 2024 to February 23, 2024 Work schedule: 0 - 7.00 hours per week (Total Expected Hours = 100.00) Hourly Rate: $21.88 plus 6% vacation pay For more information, please contact: Ekta Badesha 226 Agriculture Building 204-474-8223 or Ekta.Badesha(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ekta.Badesha@umanitoba.ca> As we respond to COVID-19 the health and safety of our community remains our priority. If required this course may be shifted to remote work. If this occurs you will be notified as soon as possible. Responsibilities : - Attends orientation, planning and coordinating meetings as may be scheduled for staff in the course. - May be required to attend lectures and other sessions of instruction in the course. - Consults with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s) for direction on assigned responsibilities. - Prepares instructional material such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, tests, exams and presents to students in a variety of settings such as tutorials, laboratories, or seminars. - Marks student work including the work submitted by students in the tutorial, lab or seminar for which she/he is responsible and the assigned portion of the work submitted by students in the course generally, e.g. the midterm exam, final exam or major project, the marking of which may be shared among the staff in a course under the employment supervisor responsible. - Consults with students by maintaining regularly scheduled and posted times for such consultation and provides a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation if necessary. - Such other related duties as may be assigned, e.g. development or adaptation of audio visual material, preparation of experiments, participation in field trips, etc. - Occasional approved substitution for other members of the teaching or teaching support staff including the necessary related tasks. - May initiate or be required to initiate information to students identifying assignment problems or misinterpretations. If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full-time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment. Applications may be considered after the posting closing date. Qualifications : - Undergraduate degree or equivalent which has resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to assisting in the instruction of the course(s) assigned. - An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students. - Effective skills in the English language. Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR LATEST STUDENT TRANSCRIPT. PAST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE MAY BE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN SELECTION DECISIONS. Additional Information : The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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Thesis Defense Announcement
by Bev Godard 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

M.Sc. Thesis Defense RAMANPREET RAMANPREET Department of Plant Science will defend her M.Sc. thesis entitled Genetic Study of Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Spring Wheat 9:00 a.m. (Winnipeg time) Friday, November 10, 2023 Virtual Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzgwNmFkZmYtMWNmZi00…> Meeting ID: 291 219 617 220 Passcode: HJq24u Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> Please note that I currently work Monday and Thursday of each week, therefore you may experience a delayed response to your email.

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presentation
by Alina Skorobohatova 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

All, Chantal Basset (Research facilitator, UM) will present a talk on "How to write a successful grant application" to the Ph.D. students. Please feel free to join us on Thursday, Nov 9th @ 1:15 in room 218. Claudio Claudio Stasolla Dept. Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2,Canada Ph. 204-474-6098 [cid:4d42c4c8-ea60-489a-821a-bfb9a1966ea4]

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MSc Thesis Defense Announcement
by Bev Godard 06 Nov '23

06 Nov '23

M.Sc. Thesis Defense SAMADHI JAYARATHNA Department of Plant Science will defend her M.Sc. thesis entitled Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) in Brassica napus L. for Tolerance to Drought Stress 2:00p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 138 Agriculture Building Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> Please note that I currently work Monday and Thursday of each week, therefore you may experience a delayed response to your email.

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