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[Plants-grads] FW: Graduate Student Open House - Engineering Library Nov 13th from 1:00-4:00 pm - Second Reminder (please circulate to your graduate students)
by Martha Blouw 05 Nov '19

05 Nov '19

From: Tania Gottschalk Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 11:18 AM To: Francis Zvomuya; Robert Currie; James House; Fouad Daayf; Derek Brewin; Dean Agriculture; Chantal Bassett; Cyrus Shafai; Crystal Jorgenson; Jitendra Paliwal Cc: Ryan Schultz; Grace Romund Subject: Graduate Student Open House - Engineering Library Nov 13th from 1:00-4:00 pm - Second Reminder (please circulate to your graduate students) Importance: High PLEASE CIRCULATE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN YOUR DEPARTMENTS Join us for the Graduate Student Open House. This Drop-in event will be held on November 13th from 1:00-4:00 pm in the Engineering Library. Graduate Students should register at bit.ly/gsohRSVP<http://bit.ly/gsohRSVP> Meet some of the campus experts who can help support you in your thesis journey including: * Academic Integrity Office * Academic Learning Centre * Copyright Office * English Language Centre * Faculty of Graduate Studies * Faculty of Engineering Associate Dean Research/Graduate Programs * Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Research Coordinator * Graduate Students’ Association * Library Research Services & Digital Strategies * Sciences & Technology Libraries * Student Advocacy * Technology Transfer Office We are also featuring a couple of presentatons: 1:00 – 2:00 pm GIS & Data Visualization Services at the UM Library, with Meg Miller, GIS and Data Visualization Librarian, Library Research Services and Digital Strategies 2:00 – 3:00 pm Know Your Rights: Permissions & Use Rights for Teaching & Research, with Althea Wheeler, Copyright Strategy Manager, Office of Legal Counsel and Andrea Szwajcer, Acting Coordinator Library Research Services and Digital Strategies, UM Library Popcorn machine, beverages, draw prizes, and give aways! For further information about this event visit bit.ly/gsohdetails<http://bit.ly/gsohdetails> Very Kind Regards, Tania Gottschalk, BA, MSc, MBA Head Sciences & Technology Libraries (Acting to 2020) Phone: 204-474-8302 Cell: 204-290-0083 Email: tania.gottschalk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tania.gottschalk@umanitoba.ca> 211 Machray Hall Sciences & Technology Library University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Website: https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/sciencesandtechnologylibraries Book an Appointment with Me: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/appointments/tania ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1052-4062

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[Plants-grads] FW: 3 funded Masters research opportunities to quantify net GHG emissions of Canadian organic field crop production
by Martha Blouw 05 Nov '19

05 Nov '19

________________________________ From: Jordan Minigan <jminigan(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:jminigan@uoguelph.ca>> Sent: November 4, 2019 9:51 AM To: Alfons Weersink; Claudia Wagner Riddle; Cynthia Kallenbach, Professor; David Burton; Helen Hambly Odame; Kari Dunfield; Congreves, Kate; Mario Tenuta; Martin Entz; Myrna Simpson Cc: peter.tyedmers Subject: 3 funded Masters research opportunities to quantify net GHG emissions of Canadian organic field crop production Good morning investigators, Co-investigator Peter Tyedmers and two colleagues (University of Waterloo and UBC-Okanagan) are looking for students to fill three funded MSc/MES positions looking at quantification of GHG emissions from Canadian organic field crop production. Please see the attached opportunity and share with your networks if possible. Thanks, Jordan --- Jordan Minigan, MSc, CERPIT Program Coordinator - CREATE Climate-Smart Soils School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph Web: smartsoils.ca | Twitter: @SmartSoils<twitter.com/smartsoils>

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[Plants-grads] FW: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Sessions for Students
by Martha Blouw 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Sara Sealey Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 8:36 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Sessions for Students Good morning, Awards Contacts, Happy Friday to you! :) I am writing to you today to let you know of two information sessions for students that I am hosting regarding the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M). The competition for the CGS-M for funding for the 2020-2021 academic year is currently underway - and it has been advertised to all graduate students via our "Upcoming Awards" email that is sent out each Wednesday. Information on how to apply for the CGS-M, as well as the award requirements and deadlines, can be found on our Awards Database by clicking here.<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Please note that in addition to other requirements noted at this link - only Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for the CGS-M. While I will send out the details on these information sessions to all students in the next "Upcoming Awards" email - I am hoping you can also assist in getting the word out about these sessions by forwarding this information to your graduate students. Additionally, if you are able to send this information to any undergraduate students in your areas who might be considering pursuing a Master's degree program next year that would also be appreciated. Sign up is required to attend one of the sessions - one session will be held at the Fort Garry Campus, and the other session will be held at the Bannatyne Campus, details as follows: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Session (Fort Garry Campus) - Sign Up Required<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN8k8GB0SS3Ex67f3Gal.…> Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 2:30 to 3:30 pm Room E3 - 262 Engineering Building (Senate Chamber Room) Sign up here for the Fort Garry CGS-M Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN8k8GB0SS3Ex67f3Gal.…> Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Session (Bannatyne Campus) - Sign Up Required<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/C70C7RS70S5kx6700tBal…> Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 2:30 to 3:30 pm Room 164 Apotex Centre - Bannatyne Campus Sign up here for the Bannatyne CGS-M Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/C70C7RS70S5kx6700tBal…> Students who have questions about the CGS-M award application process, eligibility, and requirements are all encouraged to attend one of these sessions! Also note - the same information will be provided at both sessions so students are welcome to sign up for either session regardless of the location of their program/regardless of which Agency they will be applying to. Thank you as always for your support of our students...take care and enjoy your weekend! -Sara ________________________________ Sara Sealey B.A., B.Sc. Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.6703 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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[Plants-grads] REMINDER: NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)
by Martha Blouw 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> $17,500 for one year * For Master's students Deadline: December 2, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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[Plants-grads] FW: Upcoming student competition - AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg,
by Martha Blouw 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

From: agriculture-supstaff-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-supstaff-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:08 AM To: Ag Academics (agriculture-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) <agriculture-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; agriculture-supstaff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Upcoming student competition - AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg, Sent on behalf of the International Institute of Sustainable Development - asking faculty and staff to assist in promoting this challenge to students ________________________________ Good afternoon, I'm a project coordinator with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) working on an upcoming water tech competition that may be of interest to students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences - the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge. AquaHacking is an 8-month start-up competition that challenges multidisciplinary teams of students and young professionals to develop sustainable tech and engineering solutions to freshwater problems, such as those related to agriculture. The hacker teams compete for $50,000 in prizes and one of 5 spots at a start-up incubator to continue developing their solutions. The Lake Winnipeg competition is one of three regional AquaHacking Challenges across Canada and will run from late January 2020 until October 2020. More information on the competition can be found in the summary attached here or visit www.aquahacking.com<http://www.aquahacking.com> to learn about challenges from previous years. We are currently seeking university faculty members and staff to help promote the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge to students and would be grateful if you could circulate this information to the schools, departments, and centres affiliated with UM's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. We anticipate that AquaHacking will be of particular interest to the departments of Agribusiness & Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, the School of Agriculture, and the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment; however, participants from all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to participate. We will be hosting an informational webinar on the AquaHacking Challenge for interested university faculty and staff members on Friday, November 22 at 2:00 PM (Central), and throughout January 2020 we will host on-campuses info sessions on AquaHacking for students and other potential participants. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you, Catherine van Reenen Project Coordinator, AquaHacking 2020 International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) www.iisd.org<http://www.iisd.org/> email: cvanreenen(a)iisd.ca<mailto:cvanreenen@iisd.ca> cell: 1-204-771-9963 [IISD---Acronym-Logo-e-signature]

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[Plants-grads] FW: Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture
by Martha Blouw 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

From: Biological Sciences Grad Students Association <bsgsa(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 10:01 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fw: Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture Hi Martha, The Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association at the University of Manitoba is hosting our annual Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture Series. The speaker this year is Dr. Julia Baum of the University of Victoria, she'll be giving a talk about climate change. I thought it may be of some interest to the students in your department and was hoping you could let them know about it. The lecture is on Thursday, October 17th from 7:30-8:30pm in the Robert B. Schultz theatre on campus of the University of Manitoba (see attached poster for more details). Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Tamanna YAsmin PhD Student BSGSA Lecture Coordinator Department of Biological Sciences University of Manitoba

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[Plants-grads] FW: Data Science Student Challenge! Deadline to register Oct. 18
by Martha Blouw 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

From: Stefi Baum <Stefi.Baum(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Stefi.Baum@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: October 10, 2019 11:09 AM To: Norm Halden <Nm.Halden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nm.Halden@umanitoba.ca>>; Brian Postl <Brian.Postl(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Postl@umanitoba.ca>>; Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>>; Jonathan Beddoes <Jonathan.Beddoes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jonathan.Beddoes@umanitoba.ca>>; Gady Jacoby <Gady.Jacoby(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gady.Jacoby@umanitoba.ca>>; Jeff Taylor <Jeff.Taylor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jeff.Taylor@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Data Science Student Challenge! Deadline to register Oct. 18 Please share with your students. View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/307c0fb9c5dd/data-science-student-challenge-567573?e=a0d…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/633aaea2-a7d…] Register<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…> Student Team Challenge Prizes – Up to $1000 in cash prizes available. – Individual prizes vary depending upon the challenge. – Prizes will be awarded at the Nexus Data Science Conference: Art of the Possible, November 14, 2019<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…>. Register your team today. Limited spots available. Deadline Oct. 18, 2019. Eligibility – Fourth year undergraduate, graduate or doctorate program, U of M students. – A team of 2-3 students. Compete in one of three team challenges: [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/ef843c65-350…] Use a data -driven approach to understand factors affecting product ranking Bold Commerce has an interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the competitive landscape and how their products are positioned relative to competitors. Goal Using a data-driven approach, understand factors affecting how apps are ranked across different categories. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/8a0c03eb-1ba…] Using financial market data to build and test automated trading strategies Build and test futures trading strategies, assess and mitigate their risk, and test them on data. Goal Make the most money while properly mitigating risk. In other words, maximize overall profitability while minimizing the magnitude of consecutive losses (drawdowns). [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/8d501ed7-118…] Predicting Food Preparation Time A critical aspect of food delivery is predicting food preparation time. In general, food prep time is estimated according to the cook’s experience or simply averaging historical data. Unfortunately, these predictions are inaccurate. Goal Use statistical or machine learning tools, and obtain models that perform more accurately than the restaurant guesses. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/433527f9-c1c…] [witter]<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…> [acebook]<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…> [ebsite]<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…> [mail]<mailto:nexus@umanitoba.ca> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a/images/16a2f09d-e9b…]<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc…> Copyright © 2019 Faculty of Science, All rights reserved. This is a test Our mailing address is: Faculty of Science 250 MACHRAY HALL Winnipeg, Mb R3M 0A1 Canada Add us to your address book<https://umanitoba.us14.list-manage.com/vcard?u=a3dff152b9738c689b55dc21a&id…> _______________________________________ SCIENCE-ALL mailing list SCIENCE-ALL(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:SCIENCE-ALL@lists.umanitoba.ca> http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/science-all

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[Plants-grads] FW: Funding for 10-week research projects in Japan
by Martha Blouw 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

From: Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:41 AM To: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>; Fouad Daayf <Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>; Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>; Martin Nyachoti <Martin.Nyachoti(a)umanitoba.ca>; Francis Zvomuya <Francis.Zvomuya(a)umanitoba.ca>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca>; Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Heather Innis <Heather.Innis(a)umanitoba.ca>; Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Emily Gregorchuk <Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kathy Graham <Kathy.Graham(a)umanitoba.ca>; Lynda Closson <Lynda.Closson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Charlene Hawryluk <Charlene.Hawryluk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Surinder Kamboz <Surinder.Kamboz(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Funding for 10-week research projects in Japan This message is forwarded on behalf of Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Dean (Research): Good morning, please forward to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in your units. From: Mitacs Proposals Office <proposalsoffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:proposalsoffice@mitacs.ca>> Sent: October 2, 2019 2:00 PM To: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Funding for 10-week research projects in Japan [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5/images/Welcome13696…]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> Read online<https://mailchi.mp/mitacs/jsps-call-deans-chairs?e=3f1c35cd0d> | Forward<http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&id=552…> [http://www.mitacs.ca/mc/fb.jpg]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5/images/42a508f8-4ea…]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>[http://www.mitacs.ca/mc/tw.jpg]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>[http://www.mitacs.ca/mc/li.jpg]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>[http://www.mitacs.ca/mc/email.jpg]<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> Version française ci-dessous Mitacs is now accepting applications for the Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>, which supports researchers in Canada to undertake 10-week research projects in Japan in Summer 2020. The program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in all disciplines at Canadian academic institutions. The deadline to apply for the Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program is November 27, 2019. If you have any questions about the Mitacs-JSPS summer program, contact international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. We look forward to receiving your applications. ________________________________ Mitacs accepte dès maintenant les demandes pour le Programme d’été Mitacs-JSPS<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>, qui soutient des chercheurs au Canada qui veulent entreprendre des projets de recherche d’une durée de 10 semaines au Japon à l’été 2020. Le programme s’adresse aux étudiants des cycles supérieurs et aux chercheurs postdoctoraux, toutes disciplines confondues, qui étudient dans des établissements postsecondaires canadiens. La date limite pour présenter une demande au Programme d’été Mitacs-JSPS est le 27 novembre 2019. Si vous avez des questions au sujet du programme d’été Mitacs-JSPS, contactez-nous à l’adresse international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. Nous avons hâte de recevoir votre demande. Best wishes, Salutations respectueuses, Ana Ana Majstorovic Proposals Office Bureau des propositions proposalsoffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:proposalsoffice@mitacs.ca> Sign up<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> to receive calls for proposals by email. Inscrivez-vous<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> à la liste de distribution pour recevoir les appels de propositions par courriel. Mitacs would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Mitacs tient à remercier le gouvernement du Canada et Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Montreal Office 405 avenue Ogilvy Bureau 101 Montréal, QC H3N 1M3 Toronto Office 100 College Street, Suite 522 University of Toronto Toronto, ON M5G 1L5 Vancouver Office 6190 Agronomy Road, Suite 301 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 Copyright © 2019 Mitacs News, All rights reserved. Unsubscribe<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> | About Mitacs<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> | Contact Mitacs<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> | Privacy Policy<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…> unsubscribe<https://mitacs.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=be23a55f0958a52e45d79bfe5&…>

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[Plants-grads] FW: Funding Opportunity for Students Doing Northern Research
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Roxanne Tackie Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 10:49 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Funding Opportunity for Students Doing Northern Research Good morning everyone, I would like to advise you of a funding opportunity that some of your students may be eligible for. Please share widely with all who may benefit. The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) will help students pay for transportation and living costs while obtaining practical fieldwork experience in the North. Students will have the opportunity to develop interest and expertise on northern issues, and improve their research skills. To be eligible, students must be: * Undertaking field research in the Canadian North (see the map<https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/fundingforresearchers/maps.html> for NSTP's definition of "North") * A Canadian citizen or permanent resident * Enrolled in Graduate Studies; or * A senior undergraduate student whose northern field work research is tied to their thesis To apply, students can find the online application and further information by following this link to our graduate awards database<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. I have also attached the FAQ document supplied by the NSTP. Take care. Roxanne ________________________________ Roxanne Tackie B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.480.1000 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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[Plants-grads] Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Print Settings (Graduate) Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences Oct 1, 2019 11:30 PM Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards (Graduate) Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_s…> Due October 1 at 11:30 PM Through a testamentary gift from Willy Wiebe, a farmer from the rural municipality of Rhineland in Manitoba, an endowment fund of $450,000 has been established at the University of Manitoba to support a graduate fellowship in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The fellowship, valued at the available annual income, will be offered to a student who: (1) is enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Agricultural and Food Sciences; (2) as a Master's student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours completed in their undergraduate program or, as a Ph.D. student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 in their Master's program; (3) demonstrates an interest in and potential for research; (4) has identified an advisor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences who is willing to support a project in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The fellowship cannot be held with another award valued at or higher than the current level of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship that is offered at the recipient's level of study (Master's or Ph.D. level). Applicants will be required to submit a completed application form on or before the designated deadline date. Application forms will be made available from the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. The fellowship can be renewed once by the same recipient in a Master's program, and twice for the same recipient in a Ph.D. program. The fellowship recipient will receive a renewal provided they are making satisfactory progress in their program. In years when a renewal of the award is made, no new award will be offered. If, in the judgment of the selection committee, no applicants meet the award criteria in a given year, the award will not be made in that year. The selection committee will be the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards Committee. This agreement may be amended by the mutual consent of the donor (or designate) and the University of Manitoba. All such amendments shall be in writing. In the absence of the donor (or designate), and providing all reasonable efforts have been made to consult, the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba has the right to modify the terms of this award if, because of changed conditions, it becomes necessary to do so. Such modification shall conform as closely as possible to the expressed intention of the donor in establishing the award.

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