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Sessional Instructor positions are posted
by Martha Blouw 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/3446.html to view the postings and to apply. 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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Grad Student Registration for 2013-2014
by Martha Blouw 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Registration for graduate students begins JULY 22, 2013. I encourage students to register early if they plan to take courses that have/might have limited enrollment. Before students can register, the attached form must be completed, approved by their advisor and returned to me or Bev Godard. 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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FW: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: June-07-13 3:03 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities [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> July 31, 2013 * Susan Wright Bell Award for the Study of Developmental Disabilities<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Available annual income * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Medical, Health or Psycho-Social Sciences and Humanities ________________________________ Other Opportunities Call for Papers - CBIE PhD Research Series<http://net.cbie.ca/download/Call%20for%20Papers%202013.pdf> The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) invites research papers for its PhD Research Series. The series explores current social, cultural, management and policy-related issues of international education. Deadline for submission for 2013 publication: July 8, 2013. Selected papers will be published by CBIE online at cbie-bcei.ca<http://www.cbie-bcei.ca>. For more information, contact Karen Rauh at krauh(a)cbie.ca<mailto:krauh@cbie.ca>. ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> * Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> * Registration FAQ<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/>

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FW: Upcoming FGS Workshop & Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 17 May '13

17 May '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: May-17-13 3:30 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: Upcoming FGS Workshop & Funding Opportunities [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> July 2, 2013 * Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted July 5, 2013 * Graduate Student Thesis Research Award in the Area of Child Development<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $2,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Child development ________________________________ Graduate Student Workshops Graduate Student Seminar 2013 Register soon - space is limited! Essential Skills for Graduate Students: From the Thesis to the Classroom Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 Marshall McLuhan Hall This FREE, two-day seminar is designed to deliver the information graduate students need to be successful as students and as instructors/TAs. Lunch and refreshments are provided on both days. To register, please visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/grad_seminar_2013.… ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> * Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> * Registration FAQ<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/>

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IPNI Scholar Awards
by Martha Blouw 09 May '13

09 May '13

Please see attached. Martha

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FW: FGS Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 03 May '13

03 May '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: May-03-13 3:09 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding Opportunities [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> May 27, 2013 * Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> up to $6,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted June 15, 2013 * Sixth Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference Fellowship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,075 (approximately) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Environmental Studies ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> * Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> * Registration FAQ<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/>

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FW: abstracts due for CSA annual meeting
by Bev Godard 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

From: Yvonne Lawley Sent: April-24-13 9:26 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: abstracts due for CSA annual meeting The Canadian Society of Agronomy is trying something new for it's 2013 annual conference by holding it jointly with the annual meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. The Meeting will be held in Tampa, Florida on November 3-6. I encourage you to consider attending and to submit an abstract. The early abstract submission deadline is April 30 and the final deadline for abstracts is May 14. Please see the attached message about abstract submission and for more information on how the CSA sessions will be organized within the larger conference. Yvonne Lawley -- Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504 (Fax) 204-474-7528 yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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REMINDER: Security and Safety Information Session
by Martha Blouw 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

From: Martha Blouw Sent: April-12-13 3:25 PM To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Sylvie Cloutier (Sylvie.J.Cloutier(a)AGR.GC.CA); McCallum Brent (BMcCallum(a)AGR.GC.CA); Curt McCartney (Curt.McCartney(a)agr.gc.ca) Subject: Security and Safety Information Session Information Session for Plant Science Graduate Students Safety and Security on Campus Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00 pm Room 310 Agriculture Building At this session, Tyler Green, the Community Liaison Officer with Security Services will: * Present an overview of the services and programs provided by Security Services; * Offer information on how to stay safe on campus; * Answer any questions you have regarding safety and security on campus. Incidents do happen here. We all need to know how to avoid them and how to react to them. You are urged to attend 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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FW: FGS Funding and Other Information
by Martha Blouw 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: April-19-13 3:28 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Information [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Attention UMGF, SSHRC, NSERC and Other Major Awards Holders Please familiarize yourself with your Award Holder's Guide to ensure that you are complying with all of your award's rules and regulations. In particular, you must ensure that you do not exceed the allowable number of hours (in a 12 month period) a graduate student is permitted to work on or off campus. For example, UMGF award holders are limited to 720 hours in a 12-month period, while NSERC and SSHRC award holders are limited to 450 hours in a 12-month period. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations of your award will result in the termination of the award and the repayment of ineligible funds. Award Holder's Guides: NSERC<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Guides-Guides/index_eng.asp> * UMGF<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/RV_UMGF_Award_Holders_…> * SSHRC<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/using-utiliser/guide-A/intr…> * MSFSS<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/using-utiliser/guide-C/regu…> * CIHR<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/805.html> ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> May 10, 2013 * V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowships in Arctic Research<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Number and value of awards is variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arctic May 15, 2013 (reposted, extended deadline) * Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health May 31, 2013 * Arthur V. Mauro Senior Student Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 (approximately) * Undergraduate students seeking admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the first year of graduate studies Research Field(s): Unrestricted ________________________________ Other News Graduate Student Survey The University of Manitoba strives to ensure that graduate education and student experience are the best they can be. To this end, we recently conducted an online survey asking grad students to rate their experiences with various aspects of graduate studies. We had an exceptional response rate of 39%! Thanks to all of our engaged and motivated graduate students who participated in this survey. Our goal is continuous improvement, and the valuable input provided will be used to enhance the educational experience of current and future graduate students. The winners of the random prize draw are currently being contacted. Thanks again to all who replied! ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> * Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> * Registration FAQ<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/>

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FW: postdoctoral research fellow - NDSU dry bean breeding
by Bev Godard 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

From: Rob Duncan Sent: April-18-13 9:46 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fwd: postdoctoral research fellow - NDSU dry bean breeding Hi Bev, Can you circulate this to the grad students? Rob Robert W. Duncan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Brassica Breeder Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-6076 Email: rob.duncan(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@ad.umanitoba.ca> Begin forwarded message: From: "Osorno, Juan" <Juan.Osorno(a)ndsu.edu<mailto:Juan.Osorno@ndsu.edu>> Subject: postdoctoral research fellow - NDSU dry bean breeding Date: April 18, 2013 9:02:38 AM CDT To: "Osorno, Juan" <Juan.Osorno(a)ndsu.edu<mailto:Juan.Osorno@ndsu.edu>> Dear all I'll be glad if you can share this information with potential interested people within your units/depts. Thanks https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/3431 Juan M. Osorno Ph.D. Dry Bean Breeding & Genetics Department of Plant Sciences NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 1360 Albrecht Blvd. - Loftsgard Hall 374-E NDSU Dept. 7670 - P.O. Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 P: 701-231-8145 / FAX: 701-231-8474 http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantsciences/research/dry-bean

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