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Update from Tuesday Council Meeting
by Bethany Asmundson 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

Hi all, Some feedback from James following the council meeting Tuesday (mentioned in previous email - Monday). The following are important take-aways from the meeting that are most relevant to graduate students: - It is paramount that, unless given permission from your PI - No student is to be expected on campus - Stipends will not be affected for current students - Those who are TAs and are to prepare a final lab exam for undergrads are to discuss with the professor - Maintenance of plant material in the Agriculture greenhouse, CTC and the Point are currently being handled by Cathy (bayca(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:bayca@cc.umanitoba.ca>) * Cathy is not responsible for any supplemental work i.e. hand-pollination, fertilizing, threshing, bagging, etc. There is another meeting on Friday (March 27). Again, please make sure you are in constant contact with your PI as this is an ever-changing situation. Most importantly, remember to take care of yourself! I saw that the Active Living Centre (U of M gym) has a youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQ3_Y8tttuMB8k3NZR0MFA) that has lots of at home workout/stretching video (along with many local businesses)… Just a click away! Hopefully, this is over sooner than later and we can get back to our normal routine! Til then, take care! Sincerely, Bethany

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University CLOSED
by Bethany Asmundson 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

REMINDER - University will be CLOSED starting 11:59 P.M. tonight (March 23). If you have any items that you need from lab and/or offices please make sure to collect them before then. Thanks, Bethany

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Fwd: Council Meeting
by Bethany Asmundson 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Hi all, Thinking of everyone during this chaotic time. I will keep providing updates regarding us, the grad students, as I get information. In the meantime, if you have a second please see the email below sent by James (PSGSA Safety Rep) regarding a special Council Meeting tomorrow. If you have any questions, or concerns in regards to information provided by the university relating to their priorities and decisions during COVID-19 please email James (decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca>). All information can be found on the University of Manitoba home page (http://umanitoba.ca/). Stay home! and Safe! Thanks, Bethany Begin forwarded message: From: James De Castro <decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca>> Subject: Council Meeting Date: March 23, 2020 at 8:53:18 AM CDT To: Bethany Asmundson <asmundsb(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:asmundsb@myumanitoba.ca>> Good morning all, I hope everyone's still sane. Tomorrow, there is a council meeting (conference call) that I will be part of and I wanted to ask if anyone had any concerns or issues they wanted to bring up about the following: "peoples' perspectives on providing exams, assessments to our students, and summer research" The meeting won't be until 2:30 tomorrow but please send in your replies at 1pm the latest if you can. Thanks and good luck with everything. James

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FW from Claudio Stasolla: new experiments
by Bev Godard 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

From: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 11:54 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: new experiments All, New directives from the Dean's office. No new experiments in the field or laboratory should be started until at least April 15. Thanks Claudio

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FW: CHANGE OF DATE - Assistant/Associate Professor Cereal Breeding and Genetics candidate site visits
by Bev Godard 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

CHANGE of DATE for the site visits of the Assistant/Associate Professor Cereal Breeding and Genetics candidates. From: Bev Godard Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 11:38 AM To: 'plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' (plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) <plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; 'plants-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Assistant Professor Cereal Breeding and Genetics candidate site visits Good morning to all, I am sending this e-mail on behalf of Dr. Fouad Daayf, Chair of the Assistant Professor Cereal Breeding and Genetics search committee. ----- The search committee for the Assistant/Associate Professor Cereal Breeding and Genetics academic position have selected 4 candidates to interview. The names of the candidates and the dates of their site visit are as follows: Dr. Curt McCartney, Monday/Tuesday, April 6th and 7th; May 4th and 5th; Dr. Ajay Kumar, Wednesday/Thursday, April 8th and 9th; May 6th and 7th; Dr. Gurcharn Brar, Monday/Tuesday, April 13th and 14th; May 11th and 12th; Dr. Kassa Fentaye, Wednesday/Thursday, April 15th and 16th. May 13th and 14th Each candidate will present a seminar on the 1st day of their visit, as well as meet with Plant Science academic staff. Itineraries, seminar titles and locations are forthcoming. Thank you. Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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PSGSA Safety Measures
by Bethany Asmundson 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Hi all, We just wanted to touch base with all of you regarding recent announcements made by the university. Concerns regarding the cubicles downstairs and offices with multiple people have arisen, and as per the email sent by the Dean of Graduate Studies we are not to be using them (please work from home or consult with your PI). Please ensure that you have read and continue to read all emails sent, especially one titled "[enews] Important Information regarding COVID-19 measures” from the Dean of Graduate Studies, which directly addresses the requirements and expectations of graduate students during this time. That being said, it is important to communicate with your PI regarding “A plan” for the days and weeks to come. If you disagree with their direction, and feel “pressured" to work in an environment that you do not feel safe please contact Claudio or Martha (both are confidential and you will not be punished for not feeling safe). We want to stress that your safety and well-being is of the utmost importance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this email, please feel free to contact Sam or myself. Sincerely, Bethany

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Lounge and Coffee time
by Bethany Asmundson 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hi all, Due to alerts regarding COVID-19, we have decided to cancel coffee time and other PSGSA events until further notice. Additionally, it is important to take extra measures when tidying up the grad lounge. For the health and safety of yourself and others, please make sure that we are washing our hands and dishes well and keeping all surfaces clean. I will be purchasing lysol wipes/ sanitizer and making them available in the lounge. If you come across that we are out of soap or any other necessary cleaning products please let Sam or myself know. Thanks, Bethany

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FW from Claudio Stasolla: Advanced Plant Science Seminar cancellation
by Christy Doyle 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

From: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 3:43 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: seminar cancellation All, Due to the coronavirus alert, we are cancelling all the Thursday Dept seminars until Fall. Thanks claudio

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FW from Claudio Stasolla: important notice
by Bev Godard 13 Mar '20

13 Mar '20

From: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 5:19 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: important notice All, In light of the coronavirus threat, I would like to remind you to maintain a safe distance between yourself and anyone else when working and follow basic workplace hygiene practices, i.e. wash your hands frequently and stay home if sick. Pease avoid unnecessary gatherings, especially in offices/labs and grad lounge. Thank you Claudio

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ring at grad lounge
by Anjan Neupane 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Hello, Someone drop ring at grad lounge during lunch hour. It was by the sink. I have it safe. Please contact me if it is yours. Regards, Anjan

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