January 2024 - FAFS-PDF-RA - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Mark the Calendar – January 16, 2024
by Crystal Jorgenson 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

January 16-18 Manitoba Ag Days 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily at Keystone Centre, Brandon Various speaker sessions<https://www.agdays.com/schedule/> including Derek Brewin, Don Flaten, Yvonne Lawley, and Doug Cattani. January 17 FAFS Alumni Reception @ Ag Days 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Assembly Hall, Keystone Centre UM alumni and friends are invited to join us to catch up with classmates and hear from the Dean. January 17 Soil Science Seminar: Nitrous Oxide: A Sentimental Journey 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm in person 346 Ellis Building or on Zoom<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/67063503616?pwd=WmZkZ3JOcVZaaElQWEZFdzZUNWUwdz09> Mario Tenuta, 4R Industrial Research Chair, UM Department of Soil Science will present. January 18 Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series: Exploring Microbiomes within Rural Freshwater Ecosystems of Manitoba 12:00 – 1:00 pm via Zoom - Contact Danielle.Lang(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Danielle.Lang@umanitoba.ca> for Zoom link The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous hosts a speaker series featuring Indigenous scholars at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Miguel Uyaguari<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/indigenous/event/indigenous-schola…>, UM Department of Microbiology will present. January 23 Biosystems Engineering candidate seminar: Harvesting Insights from Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture 8:30 am – 9:30 am in E2-110 EITC Dr. Jiating Li will present a public research seminar as a candidate for Assistant Professor in the area of digital technologies for agri-food production and/or storage. January 23 Entomology Seminar: Life history of an endangered prairie butterfly: Insights from an ex situ population of Poweshiek skipperling in Manitoba, Canada 10:10 am in 220 Animal Science/Entomology or on Zoom<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/68645226373?pwd=ZkRWWmxyVUNiK1lZdnZrclNQRjhuQT09> Kirstyn Eckhardt, UM Department of Entomology, will present. Join at 10 am for friendly discussion and departmental updates. January 31 Faculty Seminar: Francis Zvomuya 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in 130 Agriculture Join us for coffee and snacks at 3 pm in the Atrium. Presenter is Francis Zvomuya, UM Department of Soil Science. February 1 Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in MPR, University Centre Hosted by the Vice-President (Research and International) Office, this series features researchers in early and middle career stage over a wide range of disciplines. The inaugural session includes Curt McCartney, UM Department of Plant Science. Register by January 24<https://forms.office.com/r/shzD0V88r9> to attend. February 6 HNSC 7200 Seminar: The Vitamin A Hypothesis 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in 108 Human Ecology Dr. Geoff Hicks, UM Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, will present the first of the HNSC 7220 Winter seminars. (Mark the Calendar is a listing of events that may be of interest to the FAFS community. If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by reply email.)

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EDI Discussion with Vice Provost (Equity), Dr. Tina Chen
by Crystal Jorgenson 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Sent on behalf of FASO _______________________________ Hello students and staff, The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisor on FASO would like to invite you to a discussion on EDI with the Vice Provost (Equity), Dr. Tina Chen. This event will take place on January 24th from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm in room 130 Agriculture. Additional information can be found in the image below and the attached poster. [cid:2fc43e53-8c3d-4dd8-96bb-5f602c1b5662] Thank you, Hiwot Jonk (she/her) jonkh1(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:jonkh1@myumanitoba.ca> Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Student Organization I respectfully acknowledge that I live, work and play on the original lands o Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cre, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Metis Nation.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Seminar - Wed Jan 31, 2024 - Rm 130 Agriculture
by Research Agriculture 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

[UM-FAFS-cmyk-right] The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Seminar Series 2023-24 presents: "Pipelines and Agriculture: A Contentious Pair?" DR. FRANCIS ZVOMUYA Professor, Department of Soil Science Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Carolyn Sifton Theatre Rm 130 Agriculture Building 3:30 - 4:30 pm Refreshments at 3:00 pm in the atrium All are welcome! Poster and calendar invitation attached

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FW: Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award Lectures
by Research Agriculture 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

This message is forwarded on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International): From: Office of the Vice-President Research and International <VPRI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 4:02 PM Subject: [Adr-rlo] Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award Lectures [cid:image001.png@01DA4AEC.8C7CFE30] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached announcement of our 2023 Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award recipients, Linda Hutcheon<https://www.english.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/linda-hutche…> and Michael Hutcheon<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Hutcheon>, from the University of Toronto. Please distribute widely in your areas. More detail is provided below. Lecture One: February 7, 2024, 4:15, Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre, St. John’s College: “Straddling Research Boundaries: Interdisciplinarity and Collaboration” When a literary theorist and a physician collaborate to research and write about opera, many disciplinary boundaries must be negotiated. Considering both personal experience and the critical literature, the Hutcheons will investigate the process of interdisciplinary collaboration and explore its advantages as well as its challenges. Addressing the differences between the sciences and the humanities/social sciences in terms of disciplinary culture, the nature of evidence in research, as well as institutional demands and limitations, they will unpack the forces driving the current movement in academia towards working in interdisciplinary teams.  A reception will follow. Lecture Two: February 8, 2024, 4:15, ArtLab 136, Tache Hall Arts Complex: “Aging and Creativity: Later Life, Last Works” Some of the world’s greatest opera composers—including Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, and Olivier Messiaen—composed works late in life that reveal their unique responses to the aging process. Disputing the trend of generalized descriptions of aging artists’ “late style”, this talk will offer illustrated examples of later life works that display “late styles” that are as individual as the lives and personalities of the artists themselves. Drawing from their work on opera, the Hutcheons will discuss how age has provided artists the impetus for some of their best accomplishments. Both Lectures are open to the public. Sincerely, B. Mario Pinto, Ph.D., FRSC Vice-President (Research & International) [Text Description automatically generated] 406 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (1) 204-474-9404(office) Phone: (1) 431-374-2313(mobile) Email: mario.pinto(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mario.pinto@umanitoba.ca> Web: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> 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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FW: Save the Date for Session #1 of the Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series
by Research Agriculture 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, please see the invitation below from the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International). From: Office of the Vice-President Research and International <VPRI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024 2:51 PM Subject: [Adr-rlo] Save the Date for Session #1 of the Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series Importance: High [cid:image001.png@01DA47C1.C051AF90] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce the launch of the Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series, a six-part symposium designed to provide valuable insights into new and developing areas of research inquiry at the University of Manitoba. This series is dedicated to supporting early and mid-career researchers, offering them new resources and networking opportunities in 2024. Details for Session #1 are as follows: Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Venue: Multi-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Registration is now open for this inaugural event! We invite you to participate by completing the registration form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uMF…> before Wednesday, January 24th. The invitation is also extended to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Featuring presentations by: * Lindsay Larios, Faculty of Social Work * Tara Horrill, College of Nursing * Akinwumi Ogunrani, Faculty of Law * Curt McCartney, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences * Chi Liao, Asper School of Business * Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture * Kjell Anderson, Faculty of Law * Asher Mendelson, Max Rady College of Medicine Attached is a slide featuring headshots of the presenters, accompanied by a word cloud encompassing all the keywords relevant to the topics highlighted in the upcoming first session. Symposium Highlights: Presentations by researchers in the early and mid-stages of their professional research journey, addressing important topics across a wide range of disciplines and faculties. Hosted by the Vice-President (Research and International) Office, each event will include presentations from five or more emerging experts as well as opportunities for networking and cross-departmental collaboration. We believe that the Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series will significantly contribute to the growth and collaboration within our academic community. Your presence and support at these events would be highly appreciated. Thank you for your time, and we are looking forward to your participation. Kind regards, B. Mario Pinto, Ph.D., FRSC Vice-President (Research & International) University of Manitoba 406 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (1) 204-474-9404(office) Phone: (1) 431-374-2313(mobile) Email: mario.pinto(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mario.pinto@umanitoba.ca> Web: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> 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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Kenda Event - Building a Seedbank for Indigenous Kenyan Crops
by Crystal Jorgenson 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Sent on behalf of Plant Science Graduate Students' Association _________________________________________________________ Hello FAFS, Kenda and the PSGSA (Plant Science Graduate Students' Association) will be hosting an event on January 23rd in the Agriculture Atrium (poster attached). Attendees will enjoy free food and a presentation by Kenda's founder, Laetitia Mukungu, an MSc. student here in UM's Department of Plant Science. All are welcome to attend! Please fill the one-minute google form to help us coordinate: https://forms.gle/hCpKkyy69gmun3aP6 Laetitia founded Kenda alongside members of her community in Kenya in response to the growing inaccessibility of traditional Kenyan vegetable crops since the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenda aims to build a community-operated seedbank, reintroducing the cultivation and celebration of African indigenous vegetables by supplying seeds to Kenyan farmers. For more information, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/cm3c5-kenda and consider supporting Kenda's mission. Thank you, Jared Bento, PSGSA Social Coordinator B.Sc. Agriculture - Plant Biotechnology Graduate Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Email: bentoj(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:bentoj@myumanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA44C3.DDE84830]

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Biosystems Engineering candidate public research seminar - January 23
by Crystal Jorgenson 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Notice of Public Seminars The Department of Biosystems Engineering is hiring an Assistant Professor to develop a research program in the area of digital technologies for agri-food production and/or storage. We invite you to attend the public research seminar given by the candidate. As a reminder, there were three prior candidate presentations (Dr. Nadimi on November 28, Dr. Chaudhry on December 5 and Dr. Shirzadifar on December 7). Please email comments regarding any of the candidates to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Danny Mann, at Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Danny.Mann@umanitoba.ca> by January 24, 2024. Dr. Jiating Li Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Location: E2-110 EITC "Harvesting Insights from Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture"

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FAFS Top Ten of 2023
by Dean Agriculture 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

[Text Description automatically generated] Dear FAFS community Happy New Year! Before we fully leap into 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year that was 2023 in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Over the course of the year, we celebrated student, staff and alumni achievements, welcomed new community members, and introduced new academic and research programs. None of these accomplishments were achieved in isolation. A huge thanks goes out to our students, faculty, staff, valued friends, and partners for their collaborative efforts in shaping our curriculum, fostering unique student experiences, and preparing our graduates to contribute to their communities and to the world beyond. I continue to be impressed by our students, not only for their academic and research accomplishments, but also for their commitment to professional and personal growth. As announced last July<https://news.umanitoba.ca/leadership-announcement-july-2023/>, the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has extended my appointment as Dean for two additional years, from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. I appreciate the letters sent to the Provost to endorse the reappointment and am truly grateful for the support of the Provost and the Faculty. I am excited to continue to work with our students and the Faculty's partners (within and outside the university) to advance education, training and research in agriculture, food and nutrition. Here are my Top Ten highlights, selected from among many in 2023: 1. Convocation<https://news.umanitoba.ca/celebrating-agricultural-and-food-sciences-grads-…> is always a time to celebrate student success. In turn, our students recognize that success depends on the dedication of their teachers<https://news.umanitoba.ca/students-thank-teachers-for-their-inspiration-at-…>. 2. The diligent efforts of both staff and students culminated in the launch of a new academic program, the Masters in Applied Human Nutrition<https://news.umanitoba.ca/master-of-applied-human-nutrition-program-takes-i…>, with the first cohort of students starting in Fall 2023. 3. Thanks to strong donor support, we kicked off the RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture<https://news.umanitoba.ca/rbcs-commitment-to-a-sustainable-future-inspires-…> which will provide enriched research experiences for up to 45 undergraduate and graduate students. 4. Four new academics<https://news.umanitoba.ca/new-academics-bring-diverse-expertise-to-faculty-…> from a variety of backgrounds joined us as the Faculty continues to revitalize our academic core. 5. With the support of external partners, the Faculty announced a new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein<https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-nutritional-scientist-appointed-manitoba-strat…> and the inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions<https://news.umanitoba.ca/dr-martin-entz-looks-to-change-the-future-of-farm…>. 6. 2023 marked a big year for infrastructure renewal in the Faculty, from the new Manitoba Egg Farmers Learning and Research Facility<https://news.umanitoba.ca/doors-now-open-at-the-manitoba-egg-farmers-learni…> to the Carman Field Equipment Facility<https://news.umanitoba.ca/doors-open-on-new-facility-at-carman-research-far…>. Additionally, the Prairie Crops and Soils Research Facility<https://news.umanitoba.ca/ums-new-prairie-crops-and-soils-research-facility…> fundraising campaign reached its target. 7. The Faculty continues to be proud of the accomplishments of our alumni/ae. In 2023, two FAFS alumni were recognized<https://news.umanitoba.ca/alumni-presented-with-certificates-of-merit-for-l…> for their community contributions. 8. Our researchers also received national and international recognition<https://news.umanitoba.ca/faculty-researchers-recognized-for-achievements-i…> for their accomplishments. 9. The highly popular Discover the Farm<https://news.umanitoba.ca/second-annual-discover-the-farm-celebrates-manito…> event once again drew hundreds of visitors to Glenlea Research Station and the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre. 10. Finally, I encourage you to check out some highlights of research and innovation in our Faculty in our new podcast series called ChangeMAKErs<https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/make/make-podcasts>. As we enter a new year, I want us to use the momentum of these and other activities to drive excellence in what the Faculty does. The hard work, passion, and dedication demonstrated by each member of our community are instrumental in defining the Faculty's success. Together we are capable of great things and I look forward to our shared successes in 2024. Martin Martin Scanlon, C&G, PhD Dean, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences University of Manitoba Ph: 204 474-9380 PS - if you are attending Manitoba Ag Days next week, please join us for an alumni reception<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/fafs/event/ag-days-alumni-receptio…>!

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FW: 2024 VPRIO Innovation Series - An Introduction to World Trade Centre Winnipeg
by Research Agriculture 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Students and Post-Docs: Please see the invitation below from Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation). From: AVP PKMI <AVP.PKMI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 10:50 AM Subject: [Adr-rlo] 2024 VPRIO Innovation Series - An Introduction to World Trade Centre Winnipeg [cid:image001.png@01DA42E7.D1960780] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice President (Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation) Dear Colleagues, We are excited to invite you to join a roundtable discussion introducing the World Trade Centre Winnipeg. This marks the second session of the 2024 VPRIO Innovation Series. Event Details: Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Architecture II Building, 56 Curry Place, Room 25 Join us for an engaging discussion featuring two Business Advisors from the WTC Winnipeg. Explore firsthand how they help Manitoba-Based entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. Whether you have a business idea brewing, manage a side hustle, run an existing business, or are simply curious about the business support available in Manitoba, this event is tailored for you. For more details about our presenters, please visit this link: Research and International - An Introduction to World Trade Centre Winnipeg (umanitoba.ca)<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/an-introduction-to-…>. Students and post-docs are encouraged to join, so please do share the event details with them. During this session, you will: * Gain insights into the services offered by WTC Winnipeg * Learn about how the WTC connects with the UManitoba innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem * Engage with the advisors to address your business-related queries * Connect with ambitious students within our community Kindly RSVP by Friday, January 12, 2024 to confirm your attendance by filling out this form<https://forms.office.com/r/dXb6Z5HxcV>. We are looking forward to your participation. For any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at AVP.PKMI(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AVP.PKMI@umanitoba.ca> Kind Regards, Hans-Joachim --- Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (he/his) Associate Vice President Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation University of Manitoba 111 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada E: hans-joachim.wieden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:hans-joachim.wieden@umanitoba.ca> P: +1.204.474.9568 (office) P: +1.431.336.3767 (mobile) 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. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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