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Invitation for moderators
by Lakmini Rathnayaka Pathiranage 02 Nov '22

02 Nov '22

Hello PS grads, As you all know, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar is started and in addition to the journal club members who chair the seminars each week, we would like to extend the invitation to our MSc students also to chair the seminars this time. This will be an excellent opportunity to get your communication and presenting skills practised. So, if you are interested in joining us and moderating a seminar, please let me know! I will direct the dates we need moderators, and you can choose a date that works for you. Thank you! Lakmini

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FW: presentation?
by Martha Blouw 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

From: PAIGE ANDERSON<mailto:Paige.Anderson@umanitoba.ca> Sent: November 1, 2022 1:54 PM To: Claudio Stasolla<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca> Subject: presentation? Hi Claudio, Could you please send this out to your students or anyone you know who might be interested: The Manitoba Association of Plant Biologists is looking for students to present at our next meeting on November 26th. Research or research proposals and any type of botanical research are welcome. It is a smaller setting and a good place to practice for upcoming conferences. Please contact me if you are interested, or have any questions (paige.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:paige.anderson@umanitoba.ca>) Thanks! Paige Anderson Plant Growth Technician Faculty of Science University of Manitoba

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Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at $5825, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertake a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum) sent directly to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>. Application material should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> DEADLINE: November 22, 2022

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REMINDER: CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)
by Martha Blouw 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $17,500 for one year · For Master's students Details: The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) program aims to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Deadline: December 1, 2022 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha [cid:image001.png@01D7B920.A0DFC2F0] Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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FW: Externalities in One Minute | Les externalités en une minute
by Martha Blouw 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 2:10 PM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Externalities in One Minute | Les externalités en une minute Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. We need your feedback: fill out our survey! | Nous avons besoin de votre opinion: remplissez notre enquête! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=678074d1-2638-4bc3-b4aa-a3fc9cbb7d94&a=113248…] Le français suit What are externalities?<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/thumbnail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.yt…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> How would you define externalities? With our recent report and upcoming webinar, CAPI has talked a lot about externalities in the past few emails. Watch CAPI's Research Associate Margaret Zafiriou explain externalities in less than one minute! JOIN CAPI THIS FRIDAY FROM 11 AM - 12:30 PM ET TO HEAR MORE! Watch on YouTube<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> We need your opinion!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> PERFORMANCE SURVEY CAPI has commissioned an evaluation firm, RCGT - Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton to conduct an independent performance evaluation of the Institute’s relevance and performance for the 2021 to 2022 period. This evaluation is required under the terms of CAPI’s grant. The questions listed below are intended to provide a basis for discussing the extent to which CAPI has achieved its expected outcomes and to explore opportunities to improve future activities and attract funding beyond the term of the current agreement. Take the survey<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Don't miss CAPI's recent Quick Think Report and upcoming webinar on externalities! [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/073c24e8-e8e9-498a-a5b7-2080e…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Prices are important signals for allocating resources efficiently. In agriculture, externalities arising from production, such as air and water pollution, or positive Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S), such as biodiversity, are not priced through the marketplace and hence are either overproduced (externalities) or underproduced (EG&S), since farmers' production decisions will not account for these external costs or benefits. This provides a rationale for government intervention by introducing either regulations and penalties (the stick approach), or subsidies and incentives (the carrot). Increasingly, agri-environmental policies in Canada are addressing externalities by encouraging better management practices that reduce environmental impacts or reward EG&S. In light of CAPI's newly released <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Quick Think<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Report on Externalities<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…>, this webinar will focus on how externalities are being addressed in Canadian agriculture, with a panel of academic, industry and government experts discussing the various approaches that can be used to promote or discourage them. The webinar will open with a presentation by report author Margaret Zafiriou followed by a lively panel discussion. Opening Presentation: Margaret Zafiriou, Research Associate, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute Panelists: Tristan Skolrud, Associate Professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan Bryan Gilvesy, CEO, ALUS Canada Join CAPI from 11am ET – 12:30pm ET Friday, October 28th!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001L0SRkqBItdjEBKaERGP4I0qRGfu7jCcpwOgNBexcaTw…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/42fb13e9-0fda-4b24-ac56-40f26…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Register Today<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/f5541558-5aae-4b31-9614-f58f2…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> In 2007-08 the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute received a 15-year funding grant from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The purpose of this funding was to better enable CAPI to conduct independent research and assessments of the long-term challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture and agri-food industry; contribute to the agricultural policy research process in Canada; and develop strong collaborations with stakeholders, the policy research community and provincial governments in order to foster a broad-based dialogue on key policy issues. CAPI has commissioned an evaluation firm, RCGT - Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton to conduct an independent performance evaluation of the Institute’s relevance and performance for the 2021 to 2022 period. This evaluation is required under the terms of CAPI’s grant. The questions listed below are intended to provide a basis for discussing the extent to which CAPI has achieved its expected outcomes and to explore opportunities to improve future activities and attract funding beyond the term of the current agreement. Individual responses will be confidential to the evaluation team; we will only include aggregated results and common themes in the evaluation report. Should you have any questions regarding this evaluation please contact RCGT Project Manager, Ana Rosa, (ana.rosa(a)rcgtconsulting.com<mailto:ana.rosa@rcgtconsulting.com>) or +1 (647) 808-8447), or CAPI’s Project Authority, Kim Kelly (kellyk(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:kellyk@capi-icpa.ca>). Take the Survey<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Quick Think Report: Externalities and Canadian Agricultural Policy: Role, Rationale, and Results<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/c900c391-0a69-44b4-bf76-57e41…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has an ongoing commitment to exploring the connection between sustainability and climate change and agriculture and food policy. Recently this has included a series of workshops, webinars and publications that have helped advance knowledge and policy solutions. This Quick Think Report builds on past CAPI research<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001L0SRkqBItdjEBKaERGP4I0qRGfu7jCcpwOgNBexcaTw…> and links externalities in agriculture to current issues in agriculture policy, including the agreement on the next Agricultural Policy Framework, announced by governments in July 2022. Read the Report<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Key Takeaways<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> · Understanding externalities, when the effect of production (or consumption) of goods or services impose costs (or generate benefits) for others which are not reflected in the prices charged for those goods or services, is important to effective policymaking. · Estimates are that the net value of agriculture’s environmental externalities are negative, but the sector is reducing its externalities, which can vary significantly by region. · Understanding the cost or benefit of externalities, which exist outside conventional markets, can inform the need for policy intervention and whether the cost of the intervention is greater than the benefits on the externality. · Investing in research to determine the value of externalities can also help farmers internalize externalities by adopting production practices which improve agriculture’s environmental, economic and social impacts. · Regulations, taxes, zoning, subsidies, property rights, knowledge transfer and moral suasion have been used to incentivize farmers to adopt BMPs that reduce externalities. Creating markets, such as carbon markets, are another mechanism to price externalities. · The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) recognizes the importance of valuing externalities by rewarding ecological goods and services from farming and linking environmental practices to direct farm support. Read the Report<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Facebook]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [LinkedIn] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [YouTube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Email] <mailto:info@capi-icpa.ca> Que sont les externalités?<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/thumbnail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.yt…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Comment définiriez-vous les externalités? Suite à notre récent rapport et à la lumière de notre prochain webinaire, l'ICPA a beaucoup parlé des externalités dans ses derniers courriels. Écoutez Margaret Zafiriou, associée de recherche de l'ICPA, expliquer les externalités en moins d'une minute! REJOIGNEZ L'ICPA CE VENDREDI DE 11h00 à 12h30 (HE) POUR EN SAVOIR PLUS! Regarder sur YouTube<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Nous avons besoin de votre opinion! ÉVALUATION DU RENDEMENT L’ICPA a demandé à Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT), une société d’évaluation, d’effectuer une évaluation indépendante du rendement et de la pertinence de l’Institut pour la période 2021-2022. Cette évaluation est requise dans le cadre de la subvention de l’ICPA. Les questions serviront de base pour les discussions visant à établir la mesure dans laquelle l’ICPA a atteint les résultats escomptés et à examiner les possibilités d’améliorer les activités futures et d’obtenir du financement après la fin de l’entente actuelle. Répondez à l'enquête<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/98c01b2a-45bf-4a52-a2f2-0dc22…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Les prix sont des signaux importants pour une allocation efficace des ressources. Dans l'agriculture, les externalités résultantes de la production, telles que la pollution de l'air et de l'eau, ou les biens et services écologiques (BSE) positifs, tels que la biodiversité, ne sont pas tarifés sur le marché et sont donc soit surproduits (externalités) soit sous-produits (BSE), car les décisions de production des agriculteurs ne tiendront pas compte de ces coûts ou avantages externes. Cela justifie l'intervention du gouvernement en introduisant soit des réglementations et des sanctions (l'approche du bâton), soit des subventions et des incitations (l’approche de la carotte). De plus en plus, les politiques agroenvironnementales au Canada s'attaquent aux externalités en encourageant de meilleures pratiques de gestion qui réduisent les impacts environnementaux, ou récompensent les BSE. Étant donné la publication du rapport<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Réflexion rapide <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> sur les externalités par l'ICPA<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…>, ce webinaire se concentrera sur la manière dont les externalités sont traitées dans l'agriculture canadienne, avec un groupe d'experts universitaires, industriels et gouvernementaux discutant de diverses approches qui peuvent être utilisées pour leur promouvoir. Le webinaire débutera par une présentation de l'auteur du rapport, Margaret Zafiriou, suivie d'un débat animé. Présentation préliminaire : Margaret Zafiriou, Associée de recherche, l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires Panélistes : Tristan Skolrud, Professeur associé, Collège de l'agriculture et des bioressources, l’Université de Saskatchewan Bryan Gilvesy, Président-directeur général, ALUS Canada Rejoignez l'ICPA de 11h00 à 12h30 ET le vendredi 28 octobre!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/306181d3-54d5-438f-ad39-30a0e…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/417bdd33-66aa-4078-9806-d5703…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> En 2007-2008, le ministre d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada a octroyé à l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) une subvention sur 15 ans. Ce financement avait pour but d’aider l’ICPA à effectuer des activités d’évaluation et de recherche indépendantes sur les défis et possibilités à long terme auxquels fait face l’industrie agricole et agroalimentaire, de contribuer au processus de recherche sur les politiques agricoles au Canada et de permettre à l’ICPA d’établir de solides liens de collaboration avec les intervenants, la collectivité de recherche sur les politiques ainsi que les gouvernements provinciaux pour promouvoir un dialogue général sur les principaux enjeux stratégiques. L’ICPA a demandé à Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton (RCGT), une société d’évaluation, d’effectuer une évaluation indépendante du rendement et de la pertinence de l’Institut pour la période 2021-2022. Cette évaluation est requise dans le cadre de la subvention de l’ICPA. Les questions serviront de base pour les discussions visant à établir la mesure dans laquelle l’ICPA a atteint les résultats escomptés et à examiner les possibilités d’améliorer les activités futures et d’obtenir du financement après la fin de l’entente actuelle. Les réponses de chacun seront confidentielles et uniquement accessibles à l’équipe d’experts-conseils. Seuls les résultats agrégés et les thèmes communs seront abordés dans le rapport d’évaluation. Si vous avez des questions sur cette évaluation, veuillez communiquer avec la gestionnaire de projet de RCGT, Ana Rosa (ana.rosa(a)rcgtconsulting.com<mailto:ana.rosa@rcgtconsulting.com> ou 1-647-808-8447), ou la responsable du projet à l’ICPA, Kim Kelly (kellyk(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:kellyk@capi-icpa.ca>). Répondez à l'enquête<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Rapport Refléxion rapide: Les externalités et la politique agricole canadienne: rôle, justification, et résultats<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/c18ef90e-56a1-4473-b6f5-a6ad9…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> L’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires s’est engagé à explorer le lien entre la durabilité et les changements climatiques et les politiques agroalimentaires. Ce travail a inclus une série d’ateliers, de webinaires et de publications qui ont contribué à faire progresser les connaissances et les solutions politiques. Ce rapport Réflexion rapide établie un lien entre de la <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> recherche antérieure de l’ICPA<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> et les enjeux actuels de la politique agroalimentaire, incluant l’entente sur le prochain accord stratégique, publié en juillet 2022. Lire le rapport<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> Principaux points à retenir<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> · La compréhension des externalités, lorsque l’effet de la production (ou de la consommation) de biens ou de services impose des coûts (ou génère des avantages) pour d’autres qui ne sont pas reflétés dans les prix facturés pour ces biens ou services, est importante pour une élaboration efficace des politiques. · Selon les estimations, la valeur nette des externalités environnementales de l’agriculture est négative, mais le secteur réduit ses externalités, ce qui peut varier considérablement selon les régions. · Comprendre le coût ou l’avantage des externalités, qui existent hors des marchés conventionnels, peut permettre de déterminer la nécessité d’une intervention politique et si le coût de l’intervention est supérieur aux · Investir dans la recherche pour déterminer la valeur des externalités peut également aider les agriculteurs à internaliser les externalités en adoptant des pratiques de production qui améliorent les impacts environnementaux, économiques, et sociaux de l’agriculture. · Les règlements, les taxes, le zonage, les subventions, les droits de propriété, le transfert de connaissances, et la pression morale ont été utilisés pour inciter les agriculteurs à adopter desPGB qui réduisent les externalités. La création de marchés, tels que les marchés du carbone, est un autre mécanisme permettant de fixer le prix des externalités. · Le Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable (PCAD) reconnaît l’importance de quantifier les externalités en récompensant les biens et services écologiques fournis par l’agriculture et en liant les pratiques environnementales à un soutien agricole direct Lire le rapport<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Facebook]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Twitter] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [LinkedIn] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [YouTube] <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JNhxno-Yqm8PBTRwN9mSrKsUiP7lHUdcQXQEzsBzYmT…> [Email] <mailto:info@capi-icpa.ca> Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute | 960 Carling Ave., Building 60, Ottawa, K1A 0C6 Canada Unsubscribe plantscience_gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleye@capi-icpa.ca> in collaboration with [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&pn=ROVING&nav=…> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&pn=ROVING&nav=…>

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NSERC CGS-M Q&A SESSIONS
by Martha Blouw 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

NSERC CGS-M Q&A SESSIONS The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is hosting the following question and answer live WebEx sessions for the CGS M program. These sessions are supported by a series of informational videos available on the NSERC YouTube channel<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYlhaAY7mEqwmMqYK9TGCp1E>. Participants should watch the videos in advance and come to the Q&A session with specific questions in mind. Sessions are two hours. No registration required. English sessions November 1 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m11dbd2e158166331715e…> November 8 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=md347dab015caab6a8f9e…> November 10 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m0ca8d4dfd4cbca680cea…> November 17 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m38d1de06dbf533cb9afe…> French sessions November 3 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m8a8aaeaab7a56b81afba…> November 15 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/nsercvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m79d87cbf35fcdeda5422…> ________________________________ [cid:image001.png@01D7B920.A0DFC2F0] Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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Reminder to RSVP- PSGSA Halloween event Friday Oct 28th 6pm
by Caroline Brown 24 Oct '22

24 Oct '22

Good morning, Just a reminder that the Halloween event is this Friday at 6 pm. If you plan on attending, please fill out the google form so we know how many pumpkins to buy. https://forms.gle/vpMzK3tYMQZ9ci2v5 See you all there! [cid:2535fe49-19d6-4d10-b095-2e5c4274ff43]

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Plant Science Coffee Breaks - Every Monday at 10:30
by Jared Bento 23 Oct '22

23 Oct '22

Hello PS grads, Need a little help getting through the manic Mondays? Look no further than your very own plant science lounge! Your PSGSA will be putting on a coffee break every Monday morning for you to start your week off right with some free coffee, snacks, and chats with fellow plant science grads. See you guys there!

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WFPM - Student Travel Bursary Awards [Deadline Oct. 24]
by Sonia Wilson 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

Hi Emily - could you circulate this email about a student conference travel award? Thanks! Graduate Student Sponsorship Program for attendance at the WFPM The Western Forum on Pest Management started awarding Student Travel Bursaries to encourage grad student participation at our annual meeting in 2017. Despite the short notice we’d like to continue this in 2022. Please forward this email to graduate students or supervisors you may know. This year 4 travel bursaries, intended for a BC, AB, SK and MB student are available to be awarded to cover attendance and travel costs. Travel to Grande Prairie will likely still require travel costs for AB students and interested students are encouraged to attend and apply if offsetting travel and accommodation costs would facilitate their attendance and understanding of the scope of the annual Western Forum meeting. Background: This offering provides free registration and includes conference meals for graduate students studying plant pathology or entomology or a related field at Universities located in the four western provinces. There are four travel awards available; assumed to be one for each of BC, AB, SK, & MB in 2022. Each award has a maximum value of $750 based on a travel budget submitted by the graduate student applicant. It is generally expected that the full sum of the award will be awarded to offset travel, accommodation, meals and incidental costs not included in the conference registration. Awards will be based on both student merit and financial need in order for students to attend, awarded at the discretion of the selection committee. Application process: A graduate student applying for a WFPM Travel Award must submit the following application documents to Meghan Vankosky by email at Vankosky, Meghan Meghan.Vankosky(a)AGR.GC.CA<mailto:Meghan.Vankosky@AGR.GC.CA>. 1) a copy of their CV; 2) a half page overview of their research project; 3) a brief budget for travel; and 4) a short recommendation letter from their supervisor. Please submit as quickly as possible as this meeting is next week. Tentative deadline of Oct 24th, 3:30pm MST. Keith Gabert 2022 Chair Western Forum on Pest Management

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Halloween event October 28th 6pm
by Caroline Brown 21 Oct '22

21 Oct '22

Hello PS grads, PSGSA is hosting their first event of the semester next Friday at 6pm. There will be pumpkin carving, snacks and a prize for the spookiest costume! Please join us and socialize with your fellow grad students. The event costs $5 to participate. If you plan on attending, please fill out the google form so we know how many pumpkins to buy. https://forms.gle/vpMzK3tYMQZ9ci2v5 Hope to see you there! [image0.png]

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