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Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series
by Christy Doyle 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

Good Morning, There will be two additional Seminars in the Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series. April 7 Ms. Anastasia Kubinec, Oilseeds Specialist, MAFRI "The Rise and Fall of Oilseed Crops in Manitoba" and April 12 Dr. Bruce Fitt, Professor, Rothamsted Research Station & University of Hertfordshire, UK "Impacts of Climate Change on Wheat Anthesis and Fusarium Head Blight in the UK" Seminars will be held in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building. Refreshments at 3:00 pm in the Atrium. Seminars start at 3:30 pm Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Fwd: PSGSA St. Patrick's Day Drink
by Bev Godard 17 Mar '11

17 Mar '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA St. Patrick's Day Drink Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:24:14 -0500 From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> *PSGSA St. Patrick's Day Drinks!!!!* Just a quick reminder that we will be meeting in the grad lounge at 4:30 to go to the Pemby for some food and drinks. Hope to see you there! There are also come cookies and muffins in the grad lounge left over from coffee this morning so be sure to drop by and get some before they are gone. Laura

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Fwd from Laura: *Important PSGSA Announcement* St. Patrick's Day
by Bev Godard 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: *Important PSGSA Announcement* St. Patrick's Day Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:24:07 -0600 From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> * PSGSA St. Patrick's Day Celebration *Join your fellow grad students on ThursdayMarch 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! There will be a St. Patrick's Day coffee break at 10:30am in the grad lounge. Come enjoy a cup of "Irish coffee" and some shamrock cookies. After school students are planning on going out for some food and drinks (location to be determined) so be sure to meet us in the grad lounge at 4:30pm and join us :) If any of you are wondering what St. Patrick's Day is all about you can check out wikipedia to learn a little more about why all these people dress up in green and pretend they have some connection to Ireland (ok some people actually do). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Day <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day> Hope to see all you Lads and Lasses there! Laura

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Fwd: Governor General's Gold Medal announcement
by Martha Blouw 09 Mar '11

09 Mar '11

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20110309.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Governor General's Gold Medal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Governor General's Gold Medal <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 1, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted Prize (Gold Medal) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | 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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awards
by Bev Godard 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Good morning to all, By return e-mail, would you please let me know of any and all awards you received in the time period January 1, 2010 until now (I am collecting this information for the Faculty's annual report). Thanks, Bev -- 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 Thursday, March 3, 2011
by Martha Blouw 03 Mar '11

03 Mar '11

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20110303.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ University of Manitoba Travel Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Submit application prior to travel Master's · PhD Unrestricted $500 - $1,250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roma Hawirko Zenovea Graduate Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 1, 2011 PhD Microbiology (Faculties of Science or Agricultural and Food Sciences) See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Irena Knysh Graduate Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Ukrainian Studies See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's Business administration, nursing adiministration, community health sciences, public health See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Poster Competition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition Application/Abstract Deadline: April 1, 2011 The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition (June 7) for graduate students is a great venue for students from across the health spectrum (Animal Science to zoologists... as broad as the CIHR mandate) to gain practice in presentation, receive feedback from experienced judges (awards of excellence are also available), and network with students from across the breadth of health research, both here and nationally. The opportunities for networking are broad, from social events (June 8) such as the dinner cruise and tours... the broad-spectrum symposia on "Epigenetics" and "Neuroscience and Mental Health" (June 9) and meeting with CIHR leadership (June 8). Cost: Free for all participants Click through to their *website for more information* <http://umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | 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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Fwd: NOTICE OF GRAD AWARDS (Selkirk, Meredith, Syngenta, Fletcher)
by Martha Blouw 02 Mar '11

02 Mar '11

*Please see the following award information: * *TO:* *Department Heads, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences* *FROM:* *Wendy Kramer, Awards Committee * ** *SUBJECT:* *Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship* * W. O. S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research* *Syngenta Graduate Scholarship* * James Gordon Fletcher Fellowship* ** Enclosed please find advertisements for each of the above-named scholarships in graduate studies. The Lord Selkirk Scholarship will provide support to a graduate student /"doing research in methods farmers may use to add value to their products before leaving the farm gate."/ The W. O. S. Meredith Fellowship /"is intended to extend research in barley science by encouraging and providing support to a student who is conducting graduate research in this field." / The Syngenta Graduate Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student who /"is conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability." / The James Gordon Fletcher Fellowship will be awarded to a Masters student who entered their Program during the 2010-2011 Academic Term. Please bring these scholarships to the attention of students in your department who would qualify on the basis of their research. Qualifications are listed on the Advertisements. To apply, students should submit the following: a) *Lord Selkirk Scholarship:* One-page description of their research and its applicability to current farm practices (also, state how the project increases value to the farmers products). Include the student's name and current year of study. A photocopy of their transcripts or Aurora print-out. b) *W. O. S. Meredith Fellowship:* Two-page summary of their current/proposed research and how it relates to area of barley science. Include the student's name and current year of study. A photocopy of their transcripts or Aurora print-out. c) *Syngenta Graduate Scholarship: *One-page description of their research and its applicability to sustainable agriculture. Include the student's name and current year of study. A photocopy of their transcripts or Aurora print-out. d) *James Gordon Fletcher Fellowship:* Project Outline and 2 letters of reference. A photocopy of their transcripts or Aurora print-out. Please submit applications to the Student Services Office, Room 160 Agriculture Building by*Wednesday, March 16, 2011. * Thank you for your cooperation. Wendy Wendy Kramer, B.Sc. (Agrbus) Academic Advisor Diploma in Agriculture Program Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba (204) 474-6066 Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/afs -- 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: Notice of Graduate Award: 2011-2012 Canadian Wheat Board Graduate Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

Please see the following announcement for the Canadian Wheat Board Graduate Fellowship. *TO: Department Heads, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences* *FROM:* *Wendy Kramer, Awards Coordinator, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences* *SUBJECT:* *Canadian Wheat Board Graduate Fellowship Applications: 2011-2012* ** Please advise your Department of the availability of *Canadian Wheat Board Fellowship* Program and ensure that qualified students are encouraged to apply. Information regarding the Canadian Wheat Board Fellowship program can be accessed on the website: http://www.cwb.ca/public/en/about/scholarships/. <http://www.cwb.ca/public/en/about/scholarships/> Students can fill out the application online and print it for submission. I have included a copy of the application form with this memo. Please note that the application includes the section: *"18. Practical Application."* Special care should be taken by students to complete this section, for it will be an important criteria used in determining the successful candidates. In addition, applicants should also review the *Research Priorities Areas *as identified by the Canadian Wheat Board Awards Committee. Applications in other areas of interest to wheat and barley producers in Western Canada are also welcome. Deadline for receipt of applications for this award is *9:00am on Monday, March 14^th , 2011* in the Student Services Office, Room 160 Agriculture Bldg (Attention: Wendy Kramer). Thank you for your cooperation. Wendy Wendy Kramer, B.Sc. (Agrbus) Academic Advisor Diploma in Agriculture Program Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba (204) 474-6066 Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/afs -- 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 Febrruary 25, 2011
by Martha Blouw 28 Feb '11

28 Feb '11

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20110225.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> March 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Urban studies, property development $10,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Ken Stewart Annual Scholarship in Aquatic Biology and Conservation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> March 31, 2011 Master's · PhD Freshwater aquatic science/resource management/ecology/aquaculture, limnology, biology, ichthyology $2,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Governor General's Gold Medal <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 1, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted Prize (Gold Medal) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - Crerar, Thomas Alexander <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Humanities $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - Frank, Heinz Memorial Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Humanities $1,450 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - Kristjansson, Adalsteinn Traveling Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted TBD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - Snider, Donald Vernon Memorial Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Arts and science $8,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - University Women's Club of Winnipeg Graduate Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Arts, women $3,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM Composite - Kernaghan, EB Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Business, engineering $3,375 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | 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: International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
by Martha Blouw 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

REMINDER: -------- Original Message -------- Subject: International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:53:59 -0600 From: Martha Blouw <Martha_Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Sylvie Cloutier <Sylvie.J.Cloutier(a)AGR.GC.CA> International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/IGSS_App_11-12.pdf for complete information and applications. International students (i.e. those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Ph.D. program (and in some Master’s programs) who are paying the international student tuition fee should apply for the IGSS. PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to transfer from the Master’s program to the Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba OR if you are planning to do a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba after completing your Master’s program, you should apply for the IGSS. Application Deadline: MARCH 1, 2011. Please let me know if you are applying for the IGSS. -- 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 -- 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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