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[Fwd: Seeking your suggestions]
by Bev Godard 13 May '08

13 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Seeking your suggestions Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:38:33 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Dear Bev, Please forward this along to all graduate students in plant science. Thanks Muthu ------------- Dear all, I would like to thank everyone for providing me a great opportunity to serve PSGSA as the president. I am currently looking at ways to improve the activities of PSGSA which will directly benefit everyone in our department. I would like to hear from you more about what you think could be done through PSGSA. Your suggestions in this regard are greatly appreciated. I have two plans right now. 1 - setting up a notice board perhaps at the graduate lounge/any common area and display the relevant opportunities arising at international level (graduate openings, job vacancies, post-doc positions, etc.). 2- starting discussion groups or other initiatives with the aim of preparing phd students for candidacy exams. Please mail me with your suggestions. Thanks 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: Call for applications: IPRS - Australia]
by Bev Godard 09 May '08

09 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Call for applications: IPRS - Australia Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 05:11:12 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Hi Bev, Good morning. Please forward this to grad. students. Thanks Muthu ------------------- Hi all, If you are graduating soon from your masters and planning to apply for a Ph.D abroad, you might consider the following opportunity. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) The main objectives of the IPRS program are to: * attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers; and * support Australia's research effort. The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand) and are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs for scholarship holders, and health cover costs for their dependants (Please note that if you win the award, the concerned university will provide the maintenance grant). Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating university. Universities are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants. Contact details for Australian universities may be obtained from http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Links/Universities.htm <ttp://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Links/Universities.htm%22> ou The allocation of IPRS grants to participating universities is based on a formula that is reflective of their overall research performance. More details of the program could be obtained from http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/australian_institutions/international_post… Please let me know if you need more details in this regard. Best regards, 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: meeting to discuss new course]
by Bev Godard 08 May '08

08 May '08

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Dr. Martin Entz. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: meeting to discuss new course Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 10:46:54 -0500 From: Martin Entz <mentz(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <48206E3F.7000704(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> "We have been discussing a new course in the Department - on the theme of "Feeding a Hungry Planet". This course will be aimed at students across the university and will likely be listed as a 1000 or 2000 level course. It would be great to have a discussion about what should be contained in the course. So, I am inviting you to participate in a discussion about the "Feeding a Hungry Planet" course. When: Thursday, May 15 at 10 AM Where: Room 218 What: I will present a possible course outline, though keep in mind that your input is important to further shaping of the outline. If you cannot make this meeting, please send me your thoughts by email. Thank you, and hope to see you there. Martin Entz -- 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: PSGSA Ellection]
by Bev Godard 07 May '08

07 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA Ellection Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 14:05:24 -0500 From: umli267(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi Bev, could you please forward this to all graduate students? Thank you for your help liru ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi All, Here is PSGSA Ellection 2008. President: Muthu Bagavathiannan Treasurer: Meghan Rose Social Director: Iris Vaisman Social Committee Members: Anne Kirk, Meghan Rose, Teresa Sutanto, Kaleigh Gray, Victoria Gauthier, Jessica Prystenski Department of plant science council representative: Kevin Baron Advanced plant science seminar series representative: LiRu GSA representative: Arvind Hirani Sports representative: Kelvin Falk Depart of plant science safety committee: Maria Antonia Department of plant science computer committee: Mohamed Elhiti Department of plant science library committee: Kelvin Falk Liru -- 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: (Fwd) FW: Call for papers - WUSC conference on Youth Action an]
by Bev Godard 07 May '08

07 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: (Fwd) FW: Call for papers - WUSC conference on Youth Action an Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 11:31:01 -0500 From: Peter_McVetty(a)umanitoba.ca To: bev_godard(a)umanitoba.ca Dear Bev, Please forward the following to academic and graduate student members of the Department. Thanks. Peter ------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: "Merv Pritchard" <Merv_Pritchard(a)umanitoba.ca> To: "Peter McVetty" <peter_mcvetty(a)umanitoba.ca>, "Qiang Zhang" <zhang(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, "Gary Fulcher" <gary_fulcher(a)umanitoba.ca>, "Neil Holliday" <neil_holliday(a)umanitoba.ca>, "Laurie Connor" <mconnor(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, "Brian Oleson" <brian_oleson(a)umanitoba.ca> Copies to: <michael_trevan(a)umanitoba.ca>, <km_wittenberg(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Call for papers - WUSC conference on Youth Action and Civic Engagement Date sent: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:22:02 -0500 Department Heads I am forwarding this message in case you have some students who are working on projects that may fit the guidelines for the WUSC conference to be held in November. Merv Pritchard ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Subject: Call for papers - WUSC conference on Youth Action and Civic Engagement* May 6, 2008 Dear colleagues: Please find attached the call for papers for the WUSC National Research Forum 2008. Date and location: Ottawa, Saturday, November 8, 2008 Audience: WUSC Annual Assembly, including post-secondary students, local committee members, WUSC Southern partners, WUSC alumni, WUSC institutional members, faculty and individuals active in international development. This year's theme is Youth Action and Civic Engagement. Preference will be given to presentations that focus on WUSC countries or projects that will inspire and motivate individuals to share knowledge and take action. Countries of focus: Bolivia, Guatemala, Peru, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Malawi, Niger, Senegal, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, the Balkans, Haiti, Canada Deadline for proposals: June 16, 2008 Further information: Sonia Fournier, Program Assistant, Curriculum & Research / SWB E-mail: devcase(a)wusc.ca www.wusc.ca Please circulate this call for papers among your colleagues who might be interested in the opportunity. Sincerely, Cameron Zywina Office of International Relations Tel. 474-6418 E-mail: zywinac(a)ms.umanitoba.ca ------- End of forwarded message -------Peter B. E. McVetty Professor and Acting Department Head NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 tel (204) 474-6074; fax (204) 474-7528 email Peter_McVetty(a)UManitoba.CA -- 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: Reminder: PSGSA BBQ/election]
by Bev Godard 06 May '08

06 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Reminder: PSGSA BBQ/election Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 10:19:48 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ---------------- Hi all, Just a reminder that we have a BBQ combined with PSGSA elections tomorrow (Wednesday May 7 between 12 and 1pm). It will be right after the health and safety seminar. Please come out and have fun! 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: PSGSA nomination]
by Bev Godard 06 May '08

06 May '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA nomination Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 09:59:20 -0500 From: umli267(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi All, Here are positions of PSGSA nomination. Presidents: Muthu and Benil Plant Science Council representative :Muthu Plant Science Computer Committee: Arvind GSA representative: Arvind Social Director: Iris Vaisman Social Committee Member: Muthu Other positions are still vacant. Liru -- 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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FURTHER INFORMATION - Important Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
by Martha Blouw 02 May '08

02 May '08

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[Fwd: [UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for the week ending May 2]
by Martha Blouw 02 May '08

02 May '08

-- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd: [UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for the week ending April 25]
by Martha Blouw 01 May '08

01 May '08

In case some of you didn't receive this: -- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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