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FW: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator
by Bev Godard 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

I am forwarding the attached on behalf of Dr. Martin Entz. Thanks, Bev From: Martin Entz Sent: March 12, 2021 9:56 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fw: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator please circulate to students - thanks Martin Entz, PhD, FCSA Follow our research group on Twitter @SystemsAg_UM Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2. Ph 204 474-6077 Much of our past research is summarized here: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/ ________________________________ From: Sarah Hargreaves <sarah(a)efao.ca<mailto:sarah@efao.ca>> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 9:51 AM To: Martin Entz <M.Entz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:M.Entz@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Martin, I see you on the Farmer-Led Research webinar hosted by U of Guelph, which reminded me to pass along EFAO's job posting for a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator to support EFAO's Farmer-Led Research Program<http://efao.ca/farmer-led-research> and soil health initiatives. Please share with your network and anyone else you know who might be interested. Best, Sarah *** The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) is seeking a curious and outgoing researcher with a keen attention to detail, to join the staff team as Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator. For over 40 years, EFAO has helped farmers build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge sharing community through farmer-led education, research and community building. Momentum and support is growing for ecological and regenerative agriculture, and this new position with EFAO is critical for increasing the capacity and scope of support EFAO provides to farmers for farmer-led research and soil health. EFAO is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In pursuit of these values, EFAO actively encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity, such as BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+. POSITION DETAILS Position: Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator Location: Guelph, Ontario or option to work remotely from home office Employment type: 30 hours/week Start date: April 30, 2021 (flexible) Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Salary: $36,000 - $44,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience Application deadline: April 7, 2021 11:59 PM EST Responsibilities and requirements are listed on the EFAO website<https://efao.ca/efao-is-hiring-a-research-soil-health-program-coordinator/> and attached. --- Sarah Hargreaves, PhD (she/her) Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Research<http://efao.ca/farmer-led-research> & Small Grains<http://efao.ca/small-grains> Programs Director c: 226-582-0626 | e: sarah(a)efao.ca<mailto:sarah@efao.ca> | w: efao.ca<http://www.efao.ca/>

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FW: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba
by Belay Ayele 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

-----Original Appointment----- From: Belay Ayele (3698) [mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca] Sent: March 11, 2021 7:10 PM To: Belay Ayele (3698); Bev Godard Subject: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba When: March 16, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event… Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. From: Belay Ayele (belay.ayele(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca>) Hi, I'd like to invite you to attend the following seminar: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…> Presenter: Chathuri Weerasekara 1 hours * 1:00 pm March 16th, 2021 (Winnipeg) This link will allow you to view other time zones as well as join the event once it begins.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…>

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REMINDER: Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

From: Martha Blouw Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:55 AM To: 'Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; Ana Badea <Ana.Badea(a)umanitoba.ca>; 'mariaantonia.henriquez(a)canada.ca' <mariaantonia.henriquez(a)canada.ca>; Hiebert, Colin (AAFC/AAC) (colin.hiebert(a)canada.ca) <colin.hiebert(a)canada.ca>; Kumar, Santosh (AAFC/AAC) <santosh.kumar(a)canada.ca>; McCallum, Brent (AAFC/AAC) (brent.mccallum(a)canada.ca) <brent.mccallum(a)canada.ca>; Wang, Xiben (AAFC/AAC) (xiben.wang(a)canada.ca) <xiben.wang(a)canada.ca>; sean.walkowiak(a)grainscanada.gc.ca Subject: Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition Hi All, Please see the attached application. Submission deadline to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> is March 22, 2021 Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Tomorrow - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
by Bev Godard 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: March 10, 2021 11:04 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Tomorrow - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: March 10, 2021 11:01 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-d1ddc55d-0bbf-4d54-9217-7b3129c00e86.jpeg] Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Join us for a webinar on Mar 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5260394991965976333> Presented by Dr. Curt McCartney, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees>

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FW: MT180 Applications
by Martha Blouw 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Dean of Graduate Studies Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 3:07 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] MT180 Applications [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] To: Graduate Chairs, Graduate Support Staff Good Afternoon, As a reminder the deadline to apply for MT180 is coming up quickly on March 15, 2021. Please share the following message and attachments with any departments or students that may be interested. Details on how to apply, and the rules are attached. Please visit our website<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/three-minute-thesi…> for more details. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research, showcase your communication skills in French, expand your network, and stand out! More details on the MT180 National Competition can be found on the acfas website<https://www.acfas.ca/prix-concours/ma-these-en-180-secondes/appel-participa…>. ________________________________ 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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*Virtual Coffee* Cancelled Today
by Sonia Wilson 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

Hello everyone, Virtual coffee will be cancelled this afternoon - sorry for the late notice, we will see everyone next week! Your PSGSA Team

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Images for new website
by Bev Godard 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

I am sending the following on behalf of Crystal Jorgenson. The Department is working to transition to the new University of Manitoba website and we need your help! Please look into your photo files or your phone camera roll and forward your favorite images or videos, whether they are in the field, lab or classroom. Or pull out your phone and shoot some today! Instructions: * Send us your full-size original photo - we will do any resizing and cropping at our end. They can be in jpg, jpeg, gif or png format. * Please identify any people in the photo (along with contact info if you have it), as we will need to get photo releases from them. * Don't limit yourself! Microscope images, plant close-ups and drone aerials are welcome too. * A short caption describing the activity in the photo may also be useful but not required. * We will not be able to put photo credits in most cases so please send us images that we may use as unattributed. Please send them to Crystal Jorgenson Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca> by Friday, March 19. You can send by reply email or via a Dropbox link. Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Thursday - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
by Bev Godard 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: March 8, 2021 8:54 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: March 8, 2021 8:54 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-88977d79-1fdb-4320-85d6-65f4b3e1f041.jpeg] Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Join us for a webinar on Mar 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5260394991965976333> Presented by Dr. Curt McCartney, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees>

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Approved Grad Office Schedule
by Sonia Wilson 05 Mar '21

05 Mar '21

Hello PS Grad Students, Thank you for your patience - attached is the approved grad office schedule which is in effect immediately. All changes have been approved. If you are a new student, you can pick your key up from the office on Wednesday from Amanda. If you can't make that date, please contact me. Thanks, Sonia

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FW: Scholarship Opportunity to share
by Martha Blouw 04 Mar '21

04 Mar '21

From: Jenna Quinn <Jenna.Quinn(a)raresites.org<mailto:Jenna.Quinn@raresites.org>> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:27 PM Subject: Scholarship Opportunity to share Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello, Please find attached a scholarship opportunity that may be of interest to graduate students in your network. Thank you in advance for sharing, and please don't hesitate to reach out to discuss any potential partnerships with rare. Kind Regards, Jenna Jenna Quinn Program Scientist- Research Priorities, Partnerships, & Monitoring rare Charitable Research Reserve 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge ON N3H 4R8 phone: 519-650-9336 x111 fax: 519-650-5923 email: jenna.quinn(a)raresites.org<mailto:jenna.quinn@raresites.org> website: raresites.org<http://raresites.org/> Pronouns: she/her I live and work on Anishinaabe & Haudenosaunee territory ü Please consider the environment before printing this email. This e-mail transmission is intended for the named addressee(s) only. This email, and any attachments it contains may be confidential and/or legally privileged. If you have received this e-mail and you are not a named addressee, please inform rare Charitable Research Reserve (1-519-650-9336) and then delete the e-mail from your system. Use, disclosure, copying, printing or relying on this email, if you are not a named addressee, is strictly prohibited. Although rare takes care to protect email and scan for viruses, named addressees should scan this email and any attachments for the same. rare makes no representation or warranty as to the absence of viruses in this e-mail or any attachments. Please note that for the protection of our contacts and business, we may monitor and read e-mails sent to and from our servers. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the organization. You may wish to unsubscribe to certain communications by clicking here<mailto:rare@raresites.org?subject=Unsubscribe>.

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