May 2024 - Fafs-mahn - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: You are invited to a Manitoba Agriculture Webinar!
by Jessica Rutherford 15 May '24

15 May '24

Hi All, Please see information below about an interesting webinar scheduled for May 23rd. Attendance is at the discretion of your preceptor. Thanks, Jessica Jessica Rutherford RD, MSc Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) Coordinator Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Follow MAHN on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um_mahn/> | Follow MAHN on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/um-mahn/about/> 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. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. From: Research Agriculture <agresearch(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:21 AM To: fafs-employees(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; FAFS-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: You are invited to a Manitoba Agriculture Webinar! This webinar announcement is shared on behalf of Manitoba Agriculture: [A close-up of a spoon of beans Description automatically generated] Manitoba Agriculture invites you to attend: Feeding the Future: With Alternative Protein May 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST via Zoom (registration link below) Join us on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00 am CDT for an engaging webinar on the evolving landscape of alternative proteins. Meet global experts from the Good Food Institute, USA and Wageningen University, Netherlands who will be chatting with Manitoba's own alternative protein pioneer, James Batthershill from Juno Food Labs. Learn about what this emerging sector could mean for Manitoba, and the world. Don't miss this dynamic discussion. Register today! Panel moderated by James Battershill, Founder, Juno Food Lab Meet our Alternative Protein Expert Panelists [A person in a black hat and apron Description automatically generated]James Battershill, Founder, Juno Foods Lab James Battershill is the founder at CEO at Juno Food Labs, a Winnipeg based alternative protein startup focused on making foods that are sustainable, delicious, and affordable. He is a founding member of both the Winnipeg Food Council and Manitoba Protein Consortium. James' believes that our food system is the mother of all great human achievements, and that our future depends on our ability to meet the world's growing appetite for protein sustainably. [A person wearing glasses and a blue suit Description automatically generated] Dr. Stacy Pyett, Program Manager Proteins for Life, Wageningen University and Research As Program Manager Proteins for Life at Wageningen University & Research, Dr Stacy Pyett is responsible for aligning protein-related research to stakeholder needs. Stacy is committed to making protein systems more sustainable and equitable, and to maintaining a science-based and nuanced dialogue in what can be a contentious domain. [A person smiling at camera Description automatically generated]Priera Panescu, Lead Scientist - Plant-Based Specialist, The Good Food Institute Priera Panescu is passionate about leveraging science and technology to advance food security, improve environmental sustainability, and ensure equitable access and flourishing livelihoods for producers across food and agricultural value chains. Her current role at The Good Food Institute focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry by analyzing the plant-based protein landscape, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. You Matter to Manitoba. [cid:image012.png@01DA9D58.7D912CC0] REGISTER HERE<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yzIEvv16QXCBfjILvyR1CA> Join us on Zoom on May 23, 2024, at 10:00 am CST to learn why. Funding Manitoba's Agri-food Innovation Ecosystem is the 3rd webinar in the Manitoba Agriculture Agri-food Webinar series. More learning opportunities will be announced soon. Contact us at agindustrydev(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:agindustrydev@gov.mb.ca> with any questions.

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RD Job Opportunities
by MAHN Info 14 May '24

14 May '24

Hi everyone, Please see below for job opportunities within the city: RD Job Opportunity- Food Service Manager, Misericordia Please see the attached RD job opportunity for a Manager in Food Services, Misericordia - 18 months of Maternity Leave, Full-time. Last day to apply: May 23, 2024 Manager - Food Services (wrha.mb.ca)<https://careers.wrha.mb.ca/job/Winnipeg-Manager-Food-Services-MB/580766717/> RD Job Opportunity- Permanent; Part time RD position in LTC (private contract) Flexible days, requires reliable transportation. Please contact healthyseniorsathome(a)gmail.com<mailto:healthyseniorsathome@gmail.com> for more information. It's also on Jobs Indeed- see link below https://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=Registered+Dietitian&l=Manitoba&=&aceid=&gad_s… Thanks, Katrina Katrina Cachero RD MSc Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) Preceptor Liaison Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Follow MAHN on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um_mahn/> | Follow MAHN on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/um-mahn/about/> 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. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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MAHN experiential learning week. Dinner for those interested. RSVP by Wednesday May 15.
by Jessica Rutherford 13 May '24

13 May '24

Hello MAHN students, The RD Manager for Prairie Mountain, Lisa Fugleberg, and some of the dietitians from Prairie Mountain will be presenting to the MAHN students on Wednesday May 29. They have offered to treat the MAHN students to supper at a nearby restaurant after our sessions that day. They are waiting to determine interest before selecting the restaurant. Please respond to MAHN.info(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:MAHN.info@umanitoba.ca> by end of day Wednesday May 15 if you are interested in attending the dinner. It will be a great opportunity for networking. I will forward the names and e-mails of interested students to Lisa so she can provide you with more details. On another note, Katrina and I are finalizing plans for the May experiential learning week, and we will have the agenda out to you this week. All sessions will take place between Tuesday and Friday. There will be some time built into the week for coursework. All sessions will take place in 304 Human Ecology. Thanks, Jessica Jessica Rutherford RD, MSc Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) Coordinator Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Follow MAHN on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um_mahn/> | Follow MAHN on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/um-mahn/about/> 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. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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FW: MAHN Staffing update
by Jessica Rutherford 02 May '24

02 May '24

Hello MAHN Students, This is an update to let you know that Nofisat is no longer with the MAHN program team. Katrina and I are currently covering the MAHN Program Assistant duties. Sina Sarviha, FHNS Graduate Student, will be joining the MAHN program team to assist. He will be with us from Monday May 6 until the end of August. His hours will be Monday to Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm. The MAHN Program Assistant position has been posted and we hope to have someone in place by end of June . If you know of anyone with administrative experience and an interest in food and nutrition, please encourage them to apply. " MAHN Program Assistant - Office Assistant 5 (AESES) - Requisition No 32364" https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx. Katrina and I will continue to carry out the remaining MAHN Program Assistant duties in the interim. Please continue to direct your e-mail to MAHN.info(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:MAHN.info@umanitoba.ca> and we will determine which team member will address the request. I hope you are all enjoying your placements! Jessica Jessica Rutherford RD, MSc Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) Coordinator Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Follow MAHN on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/um_mahn/> | Follow MAHN on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/um-mahn/about/> 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. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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