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[Plants-grads] MSSS Drop-In Soil Tour - Aug 12th
by Sarah Johnson 27 Jul '20

27 Jul '20

Hi Soil Science Grads, I just wanted to update everyone on the upcoming MSSS Drop-in Tour. Please see the attached poster with all the details about the event. Please feel free to register for this event even if you did not respond to the email sent out previously to estimate the number of grad students who would attend. MSSS Drop-In Soil Tour * Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 * Event is free to attend (monolith option is $50) * Need arrange own transportation to sites, but there is a carpooling/shuttling option available for grad students. Please let me know if you would like the carpool/shuttling option and I can hope make arrangements * Registration: Please email msss(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:msss@umanitoba.ca> with your intended time of arrival at the first site. If you choose to build your own monolith, please indicate your site of choice (limited space). Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email and directions to the 3 sites. Please let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Thanks, Sarah Sarah Johnson Graduate Student (MSc) Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba johns293(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:johns293@myumanitoba.ca>

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[Plants-grads] FW: GTP Level 1 Brochure distribution
by Martha Blouw 20 Jul '20

20 Jul '20

From: Debra Sinkarsin <Debra.Sinkarsin(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:38 AM To: Gwendolyn Band <Gwendolyn.Band(a)umanitoba.ca>; Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tammy Sim <Tammy.Sim(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kanchana Sankaranarayanan <Kanchana.Sankaranayanan(a)umanitoba.ca>; Teri MacDonald <Teri.Macdonald(a)umanitoba.ca>; Marianne Harnish <Marianne.Harnish(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brittany Bowman <Brittany.Bowman(a)umanitoba.ca>; Laurie Morris <Laurie.Morris(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mary Kuzmeniuk <Mary.Kuzmeniuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dianne Bulback <Dianne.Bulback(a)umanitoba.ca>; David Camfield <David.Camfield(a)umanitoba.ca>; Janine.Drennin.Alsip(a)umanitoba.ca; Kris Taylor <Kris.Taylor(a)umanitoba.ca>; Shannon Wiebe <Shannon.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca>; Pam Achtemichuk <Pam.Achtemichuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Anjum Carriere <Anjum.Carriere(a)umanitoba.ca>; Sarah Rout <Sarah.Rout(a)umanitoba.ca>; John DiNoto <John.DiNoto(a)umanitoba.ca>; Stephanie Carter <Stephanie.Carter(a)umanitoba.ca>; Robyn Beaulieu <Robyn.Beaulieu(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jodi Petch <Jodi.Petch(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: GTP Level 1 Brochure distribution Good morning, Please find attached a cover letter and GTP brochures for distributions. Thank you, Debra Sinkarsin Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning University of Manitoba [cid:image001.png@01D65B54.29ACF6B0] [cid:image002.png@01D65B54.29ACF6B0] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. **The Centre has created teaching supports in response to the University's current COVID-19 measures. Please refer to the Centre's website<https://centre.cc.umanitoba.ca/contingencies-for-teaching/> for further information.**

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[Plants-grads] Registration Reminder: Fall 2020-Winter 2021
by Martha Blouw 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

Hi all, I've attached the registration approval forms for Fall 20 and Winter 21. Registration begins July 23. I encourage you to register early if you're taking courses that have limited enrolment. **NEW** Compulsory GRAD 7300 Research Integrity Tutorial - see below. Let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Martha ________________________________ From: gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> on behalf of Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: July 3, 2020 12:56 PM To: Graduate Communications Subject: [Gs-dept-grad-chairs] Registration Reminder: Fall 2020-Winter 2021, GRAD 7300 & GRAD 7500 [iversity of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Message sent on behalf of Ms. Andrea Kailer, Programs Coordinator, Faculty of Graduate Studies To: All Graduate Students Cc: Dept./Unit Heads, Grad Chairs & Support Staff Contacts Please read the below information carefully as it concerns important information about graduate student registration. Do note 2. below is NEW this year. 1. Information for all Master's and Ph.D. students who are continuing in their programs*: All graduate students are required to register every academic term which includes Fall, Winter and Summer. If students do not register, they will be discontinued from their program of study. As registration in Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 terms is approaching, students must ensure they are registered for the re-registration course: Course # Term CRN Master's Re-registration GRAD 7020 Fall 2020 10218 Master's Re-registration GRAD 7020 Winter 2021 50187 Doctoral Re-registration GRAD 8020 Fall 2020 10232 Doctoral Re-registration GRAD 8020 Winter 2021 50198 This re-registration should be over and above any course registration(s) students complete. So long as students are in a re-registration course for each term, they will retain status in their graduate program even if they withdraw from other courses. *MBA and MPA: if students in these programs need to register for re-registration only, please contact your departmental/unit graduate program assistant. Exceptions to Fall 2020 and/or Winter 2021 term re-registration: * Students on a Parental or Exceptional Leave do not have to register in the term(s) for which this type of leave is approved. (Students on a Regular Leave are still required to register for the re-registration course number in both Fall and Winter terms.) * Students who anticipate graduating in October 2020 are not required to register for the Fall 2020 or Winter 2021 terms. * Students who are certain they will be graduating in February 2021 should register for their final exercise/project for the Fall 2020 term, i.e., Thesis/Practicum/Comprehensive Exam/Project or the final course or re-registration GRAD 7020/GRAD 8020 for Fall term only. Students who anticipate graduating in May 2021 must register for their final Thesis/Practicum/Comprehensive Exam/Project or the final course specific to their program in Winter 2021 term. Re-registration in GRAD 7020/GRAD 8020 is still a good idea in case the student's graduating term is delayed. All course numbers and CRNs can be found by searching the Class Schedule link at https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/. If you have questions about registration please contact your departmental/unit graduate program assistant. 1. **NEW** Compulsory GRAD 7300 Research Integrity Tutorial Commencing in Fall 2020, all Pre-Master's, Masters and Ph.D. students will be required to register in GRAD 7300 Research Integrity Tutorial and complete the associated modules in UM Learn. This zero (0) credit-hour, pass/fail research integrity tutorial is a highly interactive online tool designed to provide a comprehensive overview and basic understanding of the best practices and principles in the Responsible Conduct of Research. Students will be exposed to practical advice on how to deal with challenging situations that may arise while doing research within their own area of expertise. The course also addresses the latest standards, codes, and policies in the Responsible Conduct of Research both locally and globally. The content of this tutorial is run out of the Vice President (Research & International) Office and more information can be found on their webpage: https://umanitoba.ca/research/integrity/research_integrity.html Graduate Students who are starting or continuing their graduate program in Fall 2020 must register for GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student's research or within the student's first year, whichever comes first: Course Term CRN GRAD 7300 Fall 2020 18332 3. Compulsory GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial Academic Integrity is a matter of paramount importance in academia. It is the foundation of scholarly work. Breaches of Academic Integrity, whether intentional or unintentional, have potentially very serious consequences to a student's status in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and at the University of Manitoba. To help graduate students better understand the issues surrounding Academic Integrity, all Pre-Master's, Master's and Ph.D. students must take a compulsory tutorial on Academic Integrity. All graduate students must register for and complete GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial one time per program of study. This is a zero (0) credit-hour, pass/fail course intended to introduce students to their basic responsibilities regarding academic integrity and to the resources available to them. Graduate Students who are starting their graduate program in Fall 2020 must register for GRAD 7500: Course Term CRN GRAD 7500 Fall 2020 14262 (A01) GRAD 7500 (French version for USB students) Fall 2020 14865 (A11) Failure to successfully complete GRAD 7300 and GRAD 7500 will result in suspension of registration privileges, and ultimately, a failed grade and Required to Withdraw action. Please refer to the regulations concerning these courses in the FGS Academic Guide<http://crscalprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatal…>, Sections 2.5 & 2.6. Students must remember to plan their program of study carefully. It is imperative that they ensure they are registering for only those courses that are a major part of their Master's or Ph.D. program. If any courses are not part of a student's major program, they should be added through the student's department/unit office as an Auxiliary course "X", Audit course "A" or an Occasional course "O". Questions about these classifications can be directed to your department/unit. Students are cautioned not to register for more courses than their program allows because they may be assessed extra fees at the time of graduation. As per Section 2: Academic Performance, FGS Academic Guide<http://crscalprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatal…>: "Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet all degree and program requirements. The advisor (and if appropriate co-advisor), advisory committee, and department/unit must ensure that each student follows Faculty of Graduate Studies and department/unit guidelines and meets all program requirements. The Faculty of Graduate Studies performs a final check of Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for each student just prior to graduation. Students are cautioned, therefore, to periodically check all regulations with respect to their degree requirements. Failure to meet all the requirements will render a student ineligible to graduate." Thank you for your attention to these important graduate student matters. Andrea J. Kailer, B. Comm. (Hons). Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans & Programs Coordinator Faculty of Graduate Studies ∙ University of Manitoba 500 University Centre ∙ Winnipeg, Manitoba ∙ R3T 2N2 Tel. 204.474.7298 ∙ Fax 204.474.7553

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[Plants-grads] Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 08 Jul '20

08 Jul '20

VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> $50,000/yr up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 11, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz>

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[Plants-grads] Differential Tuition Fee Change for International PhD Students
by Soil Science Grad Student Program 12 Jun '20

12 Jun '20

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: Friday, June 12, 2020 2:53 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Differential Tuition Fee Change for International PhD Students [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Dear Department Heads, Graduate Chairs, and Support Staff Contacts, This email is to inform you that the fee structure for international PhD students is changing effective the Fall 2020 term. As of September 2020 - international PhD students will no longer be required to pay the international student differential tuition fees, and will pay the same tuition fees as Canadian/Permanent Resident PhD students in all years of the PhD program. The Registrar’s Office will be updating the tuition fee information on their website (found by clicking here<http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/graduate>) prior to the Fall 2020 term to reflect this new fee structure. *Please note that international Master’s students tuition and differential fees remain unchanged at this time. As international PhD students are no longer paying differential tuition fees as of the 20-21 academic year, international PhD students are no longer eligible for the IGSS and IGSES awards. International PhD students who were awarded the IGSES and IGSS for the coming academic year have been notified of this change via an email sent to them in the Radius application system. This email was sent to all incoming or continuing international PhD students who were awarded an IGSES or IGSS in the Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Fall 2021 terms. We wanted to make you aware of the change in the international student PhD fee structure, and that international PhD students will no longer be eligible for the IGSS and IGSES from the Fall 2020 term onwards. We hope that you see this as good news as international PhD students will now be paying the same tuition as domestic PhD students moving forward. If you have any questions regarding this change please contact the Graduate Awards Team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>. ________________________________ 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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[Plants-grads] FW: Research Project on Successful Transition into the Workplace
by Soil Science Grad Student Program 14 May '20

14 May '20

From: Substantive Methodological Synergy Research Laboratory <smslab(a)concordia.ca<mailto:smslab@concordia.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:13 AM To: Soil Science Grad Student Program <soilsci.gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:soilsci.gradstudies@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Research Project on Successful Transition into the Workplace Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello Martha Blouw,   We are contacting you in relation to a new research project  funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and piloted at Concordia University,  in collaboration  with researchers from Montréal. This research  aims  to identify the  mechanisms involved in achieving a successful  transition into the workforce after  completing  a variety of vocational, technical, or  university training programs.      Our  goal is to  better  understand the  key drivers of success  across  this transition, in order to provide guidance to institutions seeking to  help  students  successfully navigate this transition.      For this study, we are looking for students  who are currently completing their last semester of studies with the goal of transitioning into the workforce at the end of their current program.      The only involvement that we need from you, at the  institutional level, is that you forward our invitation  email, copied at the end of this message, to students  in the Soil Science Graduate program who potentially meet our inclusion criteria.  If there is another person who you think would be more appropriate for this inquiry, I would greatly appreciate if you could forward this email to them or provide me with their contact information.   Additional details on the study itself  are  provided in the  email to participants copied below.  Please let us know if you do choose to share this email with University of Manitoba students.     We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions: smslab(a)concordia.ca<mailto:smslab@concordia.ca>   Arya Shafei Research Assistant Substantive-Methodological Synergy (SMS) Research Laboratory Centre for Research in Human Development Department of Psychology, Concordia University Montréal, QC ________________ Researcher: Alexandre J.S. Morin    Study Title: Drivers of Optimal Functioning across the Transition into the Workforce   Researcher’s Contact Information:    Substantive-Methodological Synergy Research Laboratory   Department of Psychology, Concordia University   Phone: (+1) 514-848-2424<tel:(+1)%20514-848-2424> ext. 3533   Email: alexandre.morin(a)concordia.ca<mailto:alexandre.morin@concordia.ca>    Source of funding for the study: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Email to participants – English      Object: A Research Project on Transition into the Workforce      Greetings,       You are being invited to participate in a new research project funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and piloted at Concordia University aiming to identify the key  drivers of achieving a successful transition into the workforce after completion of a variety of vocational, technical, or University training programs.       Completing one’s education to start a new career is known to represent a key life transition whose success can positively impact functioning across the lifespan, whereas problems occurring this period are known to carry a heavy burden for exposed individuals. The goal of the present research is to help us to understand the mechanisms involved in a successful transition into the workforce, and to identify key drivers to capitalize on to help people successfully navigate this key life transition.       For this study, we are looking for students’ who are currently completing their last semester of studies with the goal of transitioning into the workforce at the end of their current program.       If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire twice over the last 6 months of your current educational program, and again every 6 months following the end of your educational program for a period of three years. Each questionnaire will take between 30 and 45 minutes of your time. All 1000 participants in this study will be eligible for gift certificate draws. At the end of each year, all participants who completed both questionnaires will be eligible to win one of 5 draws of 200$ in the store of your choice (taken from a list of 10+).      To access the study, click on the following link: https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=037a90b4-e604-473f-a8af-f4545488e9…        We thank you in advance for your cooperation      * Please note that the questionnaire is administered online on the Simple Survey platform. This platform is easily accessible by computer or mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.). If your mobile device cannot access the questionnaire, you may need to  deactivate  some security features (e.g.,  pop-up blockers, download from unknown sources, etc.)      Study Title: Drivers of Optimal Functioning across the Transition into the Workforce   Researcher: Alexandre J.S. Morin    Researcher’s Contact Information:    Substantive-Methodological Synergy Research Laboratory   Department of Psychology, Concordia University   Phone: (+1) 514-848-2424<tel:(+1)%20514-848-2424> ext. 3533   Email: alexandre.morin(a)concordia.ca<mailto:alexandre.morin@concordia.ca>    Source of funding for the study: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada 

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[Plants-grads] FW: REMINDER: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada
by Martha Blouw 14 May '20

14 May '20

From: Elise Bigley <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:42 PM Cc: Don Buckingham <buckinghamd(a)capi-icpa.ca> Subject: REMINDER: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear all, Please find attached and below information with respect to a research fellowship opportunity on Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils. Could you please circulate this to your students currently engaged in a Ph.D. program? Thank you for your cooperation. Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Vous trouverez les informations essentielles et relatives à une opportunité de financement pour les étudiant(e)s doctorale d’un projet de recherche sur la durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada. Pourriez-vous circuler ceci à vos étudiants actuellement engagés dans un programme de doctorat s.v.p.? En vous remerciant d’avance de votre coopération. Call for Proposals: Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils le message français suit l’anglais Building on a very successful inaugural Fellowship Program, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is pleased to announce it will be conducting its second Fellowship Program. The 2020-2022 CAPI Doctoral Fellows<https://bit.ly/2XWZacO> will consist of a small, dynamic, innovative and transdisciplinary research network specializing in sustainability, resilience, and soil in Canadian agriculture. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 29, 2020. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a Canadian university. the Ph.D. research of the applicant must be related to sustainability and resilience of Canadian agriculture and soil. area of study of the applicants could include, but are not limited to policy, economics, environmental studies, agricultural and biological sciences, geography, law, etc. Each selected researcher will receive up to $12,500 via direct grants and travel subsidies over the two years of the program. Please refer to the attached documents for the broader context of CAPI’s project. For further information, or if you any have any questions, please write to: bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Appel de propositions : Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada S’appuyant sur un programme de bourses inaugural très réussi, l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) est heureux d’annoncer qu’il mènera son deuxième programme de bourses. Les boursiers au doctorat de l’ICPA 2020-2022<https://bit.ly/3cyVHWg> seront constitués d’un petit réseau de recherche dynamique, novateur et transdisciplinaire spécialisé dans la durabilité, la résilience et les sols en agriculture canadienne. La date limite pour présenter une demande est le vendredi 29 mai 2020. Les candidats doivent être inscrits à un programme de doctorat d’une université canadienne. Les travaux de recherche du candidat doivent être liés à la durabilité, à la résilience et aux sols en agriculture canadienne. Les domaines d’étude des candidats peuvent comprendre, sans s’y limiter, les politiques, l’économie, les études environnementales, les sciences agricoles et biologiques et le droit. Les chercheurs retenus toucheront chacun une subvention maximale de 12 500 $ sous forme de subventions directes et d’indemnités de déplacement au cours des deux années du programme. Veuillez consulter les documents ci-joints pour connaître le contexte général du projet de l’ICPA. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements ou si vous avez des questions, veuillez-vous adresser à : bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) | Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) 960 ave Carling Avenue | CEF immeuble/building 60 | bureau/suite 205 | Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 Web www.capi-icpa.ca<http://www.capi-icpa.ca/> | Twitter @CdnAgriFood

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[Plants-grads] Mental health and wellness resources during COVID
by Martha Blouw 14 May '20

14 May '20

From: Arlana Vadnais <Arlana.Vadnais(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Arlana.Vadnais@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Mental health and wellness resources during COVID Good morning, I hope you are all doing well and staying safe and healthy! In light of May being Mental Health Month, not to mention all the changes our world has experienced over the last couple months related to COVID-19, I wanted to reach out to remind you of some of the resources and supports we have available to us (see below). Some are specific to the UM, and some are publicly-available supports. I have attached an additional resource list to this email; while it is geared towards students, many of the community resources are available to staff and faculty as well. There are also two upcoming events to highlight: * Prayers of the People: Together We Grieve, Together We Celebrate, Together We Share Our Gifts (May 14th). Open to students, staff and faculty. * Doing Well During Stressful Times: Managing the New Normal of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 22nd). Open to all staff and faculty. See below for more information about these events. If you have any questions about resources for yourself or others, or if you would like information about further resources available to students, please let me know. I encourage you all to reach out for help if you need it, whether to one of the resources listed below or to a friend or loved one, and take care of yourselves as much as possible. Stay well, Arlana Events/Workshops · Prayers Of The People: Together We Grieve, Together We Celebrate, Together We Share Our Gifts May 14, 5:00 PM, YOUTUBE LIVE An Inter-faith gathering welcoming all UM community members to collectively grieve the challenges imposed by this pandemic, regain perspective, and celebrate the strength and hope we have in one another. Event will be streamed live on YouTube and will also be available on demand after. View at https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services Hosted by Student Support, but open to all UM students, staff and faculty · Doing Well During Stressful Times: Managing the New Normal of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic May 22, 10:00-11:15 AM, via Zoom Register by email to Arlana at arlana.vadnais(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:arlana.vadnais@umanitoba.ca>. Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants on May 21st. Most of us are well practiced in managing stress and it is rare to face a stressor that we haven’t had experience with previously. Managing stress related to a pandemic? That is new to most if not all of us and it therefore isn’t surprising that some people are struggling right now. Join us for a 75 minute webinar focused on managing COVID-19 stress and doing well during this truly unique time. Counsellors form the Student Counselling Centre on campus (David Ness and Natalia Mozol) will provide practical strategies for managing social isolation, physical distancing, COVID-19 “overload”, negative thinking and worry and more. Participants will be provided workshop materials following the session. This session will be offered via Zoom and staff are invited to participate as they would like (e.g., ask questions via chat function or live using audio and mic, activate video, simply listen, etc.). It is important during this time to take action to be as mentally healthy as possible and not simply wait for better times to come. * Learning & Organizational Development<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/lds/index.html> is moving many of their workshops to a synchronous online format, particularly those in their certificate programs. Please check LODReg<https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse> for workshops located “Online.” Examples of these include Time Management, Effective Virtual Meetings, and Conversational Skills. They are also offering new one-hour Learning Labs for groups and teams (topics include “So now you are working from home…Challenges and Opportunities” and “Resiliency.”) To register or learn more about an LOD Workshop, please visit: LODReg<https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse>. If you are interested in scheduling a session for your unit, please contact Joshua Hartlin at Joshua.Hartlin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Joshua.Hartlin@umanitoba.ca> for more information. Mental Health Supports · Many UM student services are available online or by phone. For more information, go to http://umanitoba.ca/coronavirus/students. Find out more about emotional wellness during COVID-19 here<http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/counselling-resources-emotional-wellne…>. · All employees (staff and faculty) and their immediate family have access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program which provides free, 24/7 crisis supports, counselling, and wellness resources (www.workhealthlife.com<http://www.workhealthlife.com> or 1-800-387-4765). Sign up to their Heartbeat Newsletter for up-to-date resource information, wellness articles and webinar opportunities. NEW! Online Group Counselling to support you during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Group topics include anxiety, parenting and communication skills for managing relationships. Go to www.workhealthlife.com<http://www.workhealthlife.com> and click on the Online Group Counselling link for more information. · The Province of Manitoba has created a new mental health virtual therapy resource, available to all Manitobans. AbilitiCBT is a new digital therapy program from Morneau Shepell, available to all Manitobans experiencing low to mid symptoms of anxiety due to the pandemic. Find out more here<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/bewell/virtualtherapy.html>. · The Canadian Mental Health Association is offering continued support through their Wellness Support Lines<https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/cmha-wellness-support-response-line/>, which includes peer support, BounceBack® CBT coaching for depression and anxiety, workplace and youth mental health education, brief intervention and supportive counselling and service navigation. · Canada Life has a number of free resources<https://gwl.campaign.adobe.com/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40OhCJrSvgrfirDkbXLPa2Ob5Zh8…> to help you with your mental and financial health, which are designed to help you successfully navigate this challenging time. · Many people are experiencing anxiety related to COVID-19; this workbook has coping and self-care activities to help you manage your anxiety. https://thewellnesssociety.org/free-coronavirus-anxiety-workbook/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/thewellnesssociety.org/free-coronavirus-…> Staying Well * The faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Services has been posting free workout videos on their youtube channel<https://www.youtube.com/user/UofMRecServices>, taught by the regular instructors at the Active Living Centre. They have focused on workouts that are easy to do without equipment for those who don’t have gym equipment at home. * Mindfulness can be a useful tool in managing stress and increasing your resilience. Check out this article and set of free resources from Mindwell: Ten Ways to Stay Well During the COVID-19 Crisis<https://www.mindwellu.com/post/mindfulness-during-the-covid-19-pandemic> for more information on how mindfulness can help you during this time. * At-Home Workspaces: Check out the attached documents on best practices for ensuring that your at-home workstation is as ergonomically correct as possible. * Mental health and resiliency videos: * Check out these<https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19?wvideo=n822eygydw&AspxAuto…> daily videos posted by the Conference Board of Canada (scroll down to the videos section) for tips on coping and thriving during COVID * Also, a video by our Employee & Family Assistance Program that does a good job of working through the discomfort we experience around the unknown, found here<https://vimeopro.com/user65099910/emotional-well-being-covid-19>. Coping with COVID-19 * News and social media reports about COVID-19 are becoming widespread and can increase our anxiety and stress around what is already a challenging time. The American Psychology Association has shared five ways to view coverage of the coronavirus<https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/pandemics> to help you manage your anxiety, put news reports in perspective and maintain a positive outlook. * For up-to-date, reliable information, go to Manitoba Health<https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html>, the Public Health Agency of Canada<https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronav…>, or the World Health Organization<https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019> * The Mental Health Commission of Canada has created the COVID-19 Resources Hub<https://cts.vresp.com/c/?MentalHealthCommissi/62c297a365/716e62fc1b/78fbcc7…> to share credible information and resources about maintaining mental health during this time of crisis. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has done similarly to share information on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Substance Use<https://cts.vresp.com/c/?MentalHealthCommissi/62c297a365/716e62fc1b/97b37d7…>. * Article: How to Stay Mentally Healthy While Staying at Home<https://news.umanitoba.ca/stay-mentally-healthy-while-staying-at-home/> * Article: Tips for Coping with COVID-19<https://us.morneaushepell.com/tips-coping-covid-19> COVID-19 Information for Parents * The World Health Organization has numerous resources available for parents; check out: · ‘Parenting in the Time of COVID-19<https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-…>’ · ‘Connecting the world to combat coronavirus: #HealthyAtHome – Healthy parenting<https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-coro…>’ · A Children’s story book to help children and young people cope with COVID-19<https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-coro…> · UNICEF also has provided 8 tips on how to talk to your child about COVID-19<https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-co…> and 6 strategies for teenages to protect their mental health during COVID-19<https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teenagers-can-protect-their-mental-h…> Crisis Response Training Course for Essential Workers The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed a crisis response training course for essential workers<https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/crtcl-nfrstrctr/esf-sfe-en.aspx>. We know that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers are facing a number of new challenges while at work, which may be affecting their mental health. This course is specifically designed to help provide individuals with the tools and knowledge to better understand their own mental health and the mental health of others. Find out more here<https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-type/crisis-response-virtual-training-caring-…>. [cid:image005.jpg@01D6293E.5D3D06C0]Arlana Vadnais, B.A., M.A. Employee Wellness Specialist & Campus Mental Health Facilitator Human Resources & Student Support 137 Education Building University of Manitoba Tel: (204) 474-8323 Fax: (204)474-7448 Twitter: @UMHRdept<https://twitter.com/UMHRdept> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. 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[Plants-grads] FW: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada
by Martha Blouw 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

From: Elise Bigley <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 10:23 AM Cc: Don Buckingham <buckinghamd(a)capi-icpa.ca> Subject: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear all, Please find attached and below information with respect to a research fellowship opportunity on Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils. Could you please circulate this to your students currently engaged in a Ph.D. program? Thank you for your cooperation. Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Vous trouverez les informations essentielles et relatives à une opportunité de financement pour les étudiant(e)s doctorale d’un projet de recherche sur la durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada. Pourriez-vous circuler ceci à vos étudiants actuellement engagés dans un programme de doctorat s.v.p.? En vous remerciant d’avance de votre coopération. Call for Proposals: Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils le message français suit l’anglais Building on a very successful inaugural Fellowship Program, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is pleased to announce it will be conducting its second Fellowship Program. The 2020-2022 CAPI Doctoral Fellows<https://bit.ly/2XWZacO> will consist of a small, dynamic, innovative and transdisciplinary research network specializing in sustainability, resilience, and soil in Canadian agriculture. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 29, 2020. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a Canadian university. the Ph.D. research of the applicant must be related to sustainability and resilience of Canadian agriculture and soil. area of study of the applicants could include, but are not limited to policy, economics, environmental studies, agricultural and biological sciences, geography, law, etc. Each selected researcher will receive up to $12,500 via direct grants and travel subsidies over the two years of the program. Please refer to the attached documents for the broader context of CAPI’s project. For further information, or if you any have any questions, please write to: bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Appel de propositions : Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada S’appuyant sur un programme de bourses inaugural très réussi, l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) est heureux d’annoncer qu’il mènera son deuxième programme de bourses. Les boursiers au doctorat de l’ICPA 2020-2022<https://bit.ly/3cyVHWg> seront constitués d’un petit réseau de recherche dynamique, novateur et transdisciplinaire spécialisé dans la durabilité, la résilience et les sols en agriculture canadienne. La date limite pour présenter une demande est le vendredi 29 mai 2020. Les candidats doivent être inscrits à un programme de doctorat d’une université canadienne. Les travaux de recherche du candidat doivent être liés à la durabilité, à la résilience et aux sols en agriculture canadienne. Les domaines d’étude des candidats peuvent comprendre, sans s’y limiter, les politiques, l’économie, les études environnementales, les sciences agricoles et biologiques et le droit. Les chercheurs retenus toucheront chacun une subvention maximale de 12 500 $ sous forme de subventions directes et d’indemnités de déplacement au cours des deux années du programme. Veuillez consulter les documents ci-joints pour connaître le contexte général du projet de l’ICPA. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements ou si vous avez des questions, veuillez-vous adresser à : bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) | Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) 960 ave Carling Avenue | CEF immeuble/building 60 | bureau/suite 205 | Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 Web www.capi-icpa.ca<http://www.capi-icpa.ca/> | Twitter @CdnAgriFood

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[Plants-grads] FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Pass/Fail Grading Options for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses
by Martha Blouw 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

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: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:44 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Pass/Fail Grading Options for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] To: Graduate Students, Dept/Unit Heads, Grad Chairs, Members of FGS, Deans and Directors and Support Staff Contacts Please see the attached document for information regarding the Pass/Fail grading options available for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses. This information can also be found on our website<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/covidfaq.html>. ________________________________ 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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