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FW: CALL OPEN - International Falling Walls Pitch Competition!
by Research Agriculture 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Shared on behalf of the Office of Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation: This opportunity is open to students and early career professionals who meet one of the requirements listed below. From: Demetre Balaktsis <Demetre.Balaktsis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Demetre.Balaktsis@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 7:50 AM To: Research Agriculture <agresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agresearch@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: CALL OPEN - International Falling Walls Pitch Competition! Attention: Agriculture Falling Walls Lab<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/falling-walls-lab> <https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/falling-walls-lab> Manitoba<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/falling-walls-lab> will be hosted by the University of Manitoba on September 11, 2024. We are inviting applications until July 15, 2024. Please forward this email to potential applicants and to those who can share it further. Falling Walls Lab is a global pitch competition uniting students and professionals with breakthrough ideas. Academic institutions worldwide host local competitions for cash prizes. Manitoba participants are given 3 minutes to present solutions to pressing challenges that relate to their research. First place winners from all over the world advance to the Berlin Finals on November 7, 2024. Additionally, they attend the Falling Walls Science Summit for some valuable networking. * Highlights from the 2023 Finals in Berlin<https://youtu.be/Mm-XzaqCbzE?si=_pZpYGiZYAbN4Nag> * See UM Today News article<https://news.umanitoba.ca/falling-walls-lab-manitoba-applications-now-open/> We're not just looking for STEM researchers. This year we want to encourage applicants from all disciplines to apply if they meet at least one of the following requirements: * Have received a Bachelor's degree no more than 10 years ago * OR, have received a Master's degree no more than 7 years ago * OR, have received a PhD no more than 5 years ago * OR, are currently enrolled in a university and/or are currently a postdoc Important Links: * REGISTER at this LINK<https://forms.office.com/r/ssanT4XXYh> to attend one of 3 upcoming information sessions. * APPLY NOW at this LINK<https://falling-walls.com/lab/apply/manitoba/apply/> if you are ready to enter your researched idea. For inquiries, contact fallingwallsMB(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fallingwallsMB@umanitoba.ca> or lab(a)falling-walls.com<mailto:lab@falling-walls.com>. Thanks for your support. Kind regards, Demetre Balaktsis | Program Manager Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation Event Lead | Falling Walls LAB Manitoba 2024<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/falling-walls-lab> demetre.balaktsis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:demetre.balaktsis@umanitoba.ca> | (431) 337-7376 (work)

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Reminder - You are Invited! Wellness Workshop on March 6
by Ajibola Akindipe 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Knowing that supporting students and colleagues' health and wellbeing contributes significantly to academic and career success, the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences in collaboration with Student Wellness would like to invite you to the Workshop - Supporting People Who Are Experiencing Declining Wellbeing or Crisis Wednesday, March 6, 2024 1.30 - 3.30 PM Room 326 Education Building This session will increase your skills and confidence in effectively supporting students and colleagues who are experiencing declining mental wellbeing. We will discuss how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health problems, including crisis, how to provide the initial support to the students in distress, and making effective referrals to both on-campus and community resources. This interactive workshop will include exploration of case studies representative of common student, staff and faculty experiences. Arlana Vadnais (she/her/hers), M.A. Arlana Vadnais is the Associate Director of Wellness and Prevention with UM Student Counselling and Wellness and has worked at the UM for approximately 18 years. Previously, she has worked at the UM as the Campus Mental Health Facilitator and Employee Wellness Specialist with Human Resources and Student Support, and before that, as a Senior Accessibility Specialist with Student Accessibility Services. Arlana has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling & Psychology, and is currently a part-time student in the pre-Masters program in Sociology. Using a whole-campus, holistic and inclusive approach to mental health and well-being, Arlana facilitates wellness and prevention programming, and supports the Student Wellness Centre and the Healthy U peer health education program. Registration required<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uDC…> by Friday, March 1, 12:00pm (noon). Regards, Ajibola Akindipe (CPHR Candidate) Pronouns: She/Her HR Officer & EDI Coordinator - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba 271 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8281 [cid:image001.png@01DA6A24.E3C3D540]

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You are Invited! Wellness Workshop on March 6
by Ajibola Akindipe 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Knowing that supporting students and colleagues' health and wellbeing contributes significantly to academic and career success, the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences in collaboration with Student Wellness would like to invite you to the Workshop - Supporting People Who Are Experiencing Declining Wellbeing or Crisis Wednesday, March 6, 2024 1.30 - 3.30 PM Room 326 Education Building This session will increase your skills and confidence in effectively supporting students and colleagues who are experiencing declining mental wellbeing. We will discuss how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health problems, including crisis, how to provide the initial support to the students in distress, and making effective referrals to both on-campus and community resources. This interactive workshop will include exploration of case studies representative of common student, staff and faculty experiences. Arlana Vadnais (she/her/hers), M.A. Arlana Vadnais is the Associate Director of Wellness and Prevention with UM Student Counselling and Wellness and has worked at the UM for approximately 18 years. Previously, she has worked at the UM as the Campus Mental Health Facilitator and Employee Wellness Specialist with Human Resources and Student Support, and before that, as a Senior Accessibility Specialist with Student Accessibility Services. Arlana has a Master of Arts degree in Counselling & Psychology, and is currently a part-time student in the pre-Masters program in Sociology. Using a whole-campus, holistic and inclusive approach to mental health and well-being, Arlana facilitates wellness and prevention programming, and supports the Student Wellness Centre and the Healthy U peer health education program. Registration required<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uDC…> by Friday, March 1, 12:00pm (noon). Regards, Ajibola Akindipe (CPHR Candidate) Pronouns: She/Her HR Officer & EDI Coordinator - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba 271 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8281 [cid:image001.png@01DA601A.DBB17FB0] Regards, Ajibola Akindipe (CPHR Candidate) Pronouns: She/Her HR Officer & EDI Coordinator - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba 271 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8281 [cid:image001.png@01DA601A.DBB17FB0]

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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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