June 2023 - Plants-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

MSc defense announcement
by Bev Godard 29 Jun '23

29 Jun '23

M.Sc. Thesis Defense Samantha Curtis Department of Plant Science will defend her M.Sc. thesis entitled BIODIVERSE CROPPING SYSTEMS IN MANITOBA: AGRONOMIC AND ECONOMIC RESPONSES UNDER WATER-LIMITED CONDITIONS 9:00am, Friday, July 7th 218 Plant Science Seminar Room Zoom link https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/62135164696?pwd=NWFRTnBWSlZGTFp4UkhtenJUU1ViQT09 Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> Please note that I currently work Monday and Thursday of each week, therefore you may experience a delayed response to your email.

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Bev's email
by Bev Godard 22 Jun '23

22 Jun '23

HI everyone, My staff email is working now, please use bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> I am working Monday's and Thursdays. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> Please note that I currently work Monday and Thursday of each week, therefore you may experience a delayed response to your email.

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Environmental Health and Safety Laboratory Inspections
by Alina Skorobohatova 22 Jun '23

22 Jun '23

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Jun 22, 2023, at 10:47 AM, Robyn Holliday <Robyn.Holliday(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Robyn.Holliday@umanitoba.ca>> wrote: Hello Dr. Cattani & Dr. Duncan, This email is to inform you that the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) will be conducting their annual lab inspections. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure labs are compliant with health and safety requirements and regulations. Our team would like to be on-site at the Agricultural building during the week of July 10 – 14, 2023. Principle Investigators are not required to be in attendance; however, we request that 1 – 2 delegates from your unit be on-site to assist with access to labs. Please let me know if the proposed dates work for your department. Thank you for your cooperation, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Robyn Holliday Administrative Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety Office T 204-789-3477 | robyn.holliday(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:robyn.holliday@umanitoba.ca> <image001.png>

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Centrifuge in 334
by Alina Skorobohatova 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

—————— Good Morning, The rotor for the large centrifuge in room 334 has been damaged and is not useable (pictures attached). If you have been using this rotor, please come see me. My research group does not use this rotor and we will not be buying a new one. This is a good opportunity to remind all users of department equipment that we need to ensure we take excellent care of all equipment and to notify the appropriate people when an item is damaged or needs maintenance. Regards, Rob Duncan [IMG_4167.jpg] [IMG_4168.jpg]

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Important Update - Compressed Gas Cylinders
by Alina Skorobohatova 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

Important Update - Compressed Gas Cylinders An important guideline has been released under the Chemical Safety Program found here: [?pdf icon] Compressed Gas Cylinder Guideline.pdf<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-workplace-safety-and-hea…> The document includes a notation about restraint: "Cylinders must be stored upright and restrained with a rack, straps, chain, or appropriate brackets to prevent from falling. The entire assembly must be non-combustible and able to support the weight of the cylinder. Do not use wood, rope, strings, or plastic tubing. " Examples of appropriate cylinder restraints are included as part of this document as well as other pertinent information. Permit holders are asked to review the guideline at the link above, implement in their labs, and contact Nicola Harris copied above with questions. Sincerely, Steve Steven Cole Institutional Biosafety Officer Animal Care Occupational Health Analyst Environmental Health and Safety Office University of Manitoba P310 Pathology Building 770 Bannatyne Ave, R3E 0W3 Steven.Cole(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Steven.Cole@umanitoba.ca> 204-789-3675 (W) 204-451-2299 (C) http://umanitoba.ca/biosafety

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Agriculture Washroom Renovation
by Alina Skorobohatova 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2:50 PM To: Alina Skorobohatova <Alina.Skorobohatova(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Alina, Can you send this out to Plants all. Thank you D.J. Cattani, PhD. From: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2:38 PM To: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Derek.Brewin@umanitoba.ca>>; Julieta Frank <Julieta.Frank(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Julieta.Frank@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>>; Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: FW: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Hello Heads, FYI there will be maintenance happening in the washrooms located on the first floor of the Agriculture Building, adjacent to the Ag atrium in rooms 122 and 124. Since these are accessible washrooms, alternate locations of accessible bathrooms nearby will be posted (in the Art Barn and the CWB building) once construction begins. I will ask Crystal to communicate this more widely but wanted to give you a "head's" up. Mya From: Iex Quach <Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 3:22 PM To: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Good afternoon Mya, Just wanted to provide you with a quick update, the O&M team is planning to begin the maintenance required in Agriculture Building washrooms #122 and #124 the last week in June (week of June 26th). The team will be targeting to have the maintenance completed by mid-July. We will have signage prepared that will be posted on the washroom entrances when maintenance commences. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns. Thank you again for your help, Iex Wui Quach, P.Eng. Manager, Minor Project Services | Operations & Maintenance Physical Plant University of Manitoba 89 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (431) 275-7092 Email: Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D99953.3D963610] From: Iex Quach Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 3:57 PM To: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Thank you for confirming Mya. We can have some signage/maps/directions made up prior. Thanks again, Iex Wui Quach, P.Eng. Manager, Minor Project Services | Operations & Maintenance Physical Plant University of Manitoba 89 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (431) 275-7092 Email: Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D99953.3D963610] From: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 2:08 PM To: Iex Quach <Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Agriculture Washroom Renovation I checked out the Art Barn facilities and they are hands down the best suggested alternative. I suggest signage be made ahead of time that displays maps/directions with suggested alternative of the Art Barn and backup at the CWB. Will Physical Plant make signage or is that up to us? Thanks Mya From: Iex Quach <Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 8:51 AM To: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Good morning Mya, Thank you for feedback. The plan would be that washrooms # 167 and 169 would remain available for use. However, from the Physical Plant records, confirmed that washrooms # 167 and 169 would not be barrier-free. Had inquired about additional accessible washroom alternatives nearest to the Agriculture building and was able to determine the following: * 65 Dafoe, room 218 (inclusive) * CWB Grain Storage Research, rooms 102 (men's) & 202 (women's) * Dairy Barn Art Studio, rooms 108 (men's) & 109 (women's) I've included an attached site plan as reference, which helps to outline the locations of these accessible washrooms in relation to washrooms #122 and 124. Just wanted to reach out to inquire if perhaps these additional accessible washrooms may be suitable alternatives in the interim while washrooms #122 and 124 are undergoing maintenance? Thank you, Iex Wui Quach, P.Eng. Manager, Minor Project Services | Operations & Maintenance Physical Plant University of Manitoba 89 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (431) 275-7092 Email: Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D99953.3D963610] From: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 3:25 PM To: Iex Quach <Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Hello, the alternative solution on the third floor will be problematic for those in a wheelchair - it involves a complicated elevator trip and tight turns in narrow halls-is there not a more suitable location alternative in the Agriculture building on the first floor I believe in Rooms 169 and 167? [An Ink Drawing] From: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:11 PM To: AGRICULTURE BUILDING (bldg-agriculture(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:bldg-agriculture@lists.umanitoba.ca>) <bldg-agriculture(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:bldg-agriculture@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Georges Carriere <Georges.Carriere(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Georges.Carriere@umanitoba.ca>>; Cathy Bay <Cathy.Bay(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cathy.Bay@umanitoba.ca>>; Allison Paulusma <Allison.Paulusma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Allison.Paulusma@umanitoba.ca>>; Erika Hart <Erika.Hart(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Erika.Hart@umanitoba.ca>>; Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Heather.Wiebe@umanitoba.ca>>; Student Accessibility <staccess(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:staccess@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Agriculture Washroom Renovation Good Afternoon, Physical Plant - Operations and Maintenance has identified washrooms #122 and #124 within the Agriculture Building as requiring minor maintenance. Over the course of May and June 2023, the O&M team will be planning to complete the maintenance required. Washrooms #122 and #124 will not be operational during this period. As washrooms #122 and #124 are undergoing maintenance, an alternate barrier-free washroom within the Agriculture Building is located on level 300, washroom #371. A secondary alternative would be the barrier-free washroom located in 65 Dafoe. If there are any question or concerns, please contact Iex Wui Quach, Manager, Minor Project Services at Iex.Quach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Iex.Quach@umanitoba.ca> or customer service desk at ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>. Thank You

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Carman Field Tour, July 27
by Plant Science Reception 12 Jun '23

12 Jun '23

Hi, Please circulate this to all staff in the department. We will be having the Annual Carman Field Tour on July 27. The tour will be similar to last year with the tour taking place in the morning, which will be followed by lunch. I have circulated some request for information to the Prof's / PI's to get a numbers for lunch and to see who is interested in speaking at the tour stops. Invitations will be going out to other departments, funding organizations, and farm media to attend. Best regards, Curt McCartney

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Send to Plants All
by Alina Skorobohatova 08 Jun '23

08 Jun '23

Good Morning, We met with two different groups of engineers on June 7th (geotechnical and architectural) regarding the status of the riverbank and the use of the seed processing, storage and drying building. We should receive the report next week. There is potential that we maybe able to use the seed processing and storage building without restrictions in the coming weeks. Due to the nature of the riverbank, any major rain event could change this. If you notice any change in the riverbank or building (crack, movement, etc), please let the department know immediately. Even the slightest change needs to be recorded. Of note, the architectural engineer is treating the drying area as a separate building. As of today, we can start using the drying area without the safe work procedure related to the 15 minute access. Please let me know if you have any questions, Rob Robert W. Duncan (he/him/his), Ph.D., P.Ag. Professor and Brassica Breeder Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204 474 6076 Email: rob.duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Graduate Studies email contact
by Allison Paulusma 06 Jun '23

06 Jun '23

Good afternoon, For any matters concerning Graduate Studies please email: plantsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:plantsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca> As mentioned, Bev Godard is assisting in the General Office for two days per week - Mondays and Thursday. She will be handling all emails directed to plantsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:plantsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca> as well as related Graduate Program inquires until a replacement is hired. She will also provide general assistance to the Department Heads. Thank you, Allison Financial and HR Administrator Department of Plant Science Out of Office Alert: June 8-25th, June 30-July 4 Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Room 222 Agriculture Bldg 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 ph:(204)474-8226 email: allison.paulusma(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:allison.paulusma@umanitoba.ca> [UM_Logo_HORZ]

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CRITICAL TIME ISSUE Power outage TODAY - Agriculture/Animal Science/Ag Eng./Annex/Grain research
by Plant Science Reception 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Hi all, A critical power outage will occur between 5 pm and 7 pm this AFTERNOON. Please ensure that all critical systems and processes sensitive to loss of power or power surges on subsequent reconnection are off during this time. For more details, see below. Thanks, Rob Gulden Professor & Acting Associate Head & Acting Acting Head Dept. Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 [UMLogoSignature] Phone: 204-474-6080 From: Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: June 1, 2023 12:56 PM To: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>>; Martin Scanlon <Martin.Scanlon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martin.Scanlon@umanitoba.ca>>; Brian Mark <Brian.Mark(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Mark@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Jessica Norman <Jessica.Norman2(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jessica.Norman2@umanitoba.ca>>; Cameron Whitton <Cameron.Whitton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cameron.Whitton@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Power outage - Agriculture/Animal Science/Ag Eng./Annex/Grain research HI Dean Scalon, Mya I wanted to connect with you to advise we are having an emergency power outage later today (June 1 from approx. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. ). This will affect your Faulty systems. A communication is coming out shortly from our customer service and will include the building contacts. Please give me a call with any items that you require support with as part of the preparation. Thanks Brent Brent Kolton Assistant Director | Operations & Maintenance Physical Plant Department 89 Freedman Crescent P 204.474.6059 c 204.588.8857 brent.kolton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent.kolton@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01D99486.F07861D0]

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