January 2008 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

[Fwd: please foward- Soil Survey Books & Maps MB]
by Bev Godard 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: please foward- Soil Survey Books & Maps MB Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:51:11 -0600 From: umhermaa(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <47A0A87D.6060909(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi Graggies- Not sure whom might use this information but soil survey maps and soil classification maps can be found for Manitoba at the following link. http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/mb/index.html this link will get soil maps and books for areas in Manitoba. Anndrea -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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Le Prix Sangster Award
by Bev Godard 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

The Canadian National Committee for CODATA (CNC/CODATA) is accepting applications for The Sangster Award. This award, valued at Can. $3,000, will enable a graduate student enrolled in a Canadian University, or a graduate who has completed his or her graduate degree within 3 years of the application deadline, to attend and present their work at the 21st International CODATA Conference, Scientific Information for Society - from Today to the Future, 5-8 October 2008, Kyiv, Ukraine. It is expected that the award winner's field of study will support the general objectives of CODATA, namely, to help foster and advance science and technology through developing and sharing knowledge about data and data-related activities. Deadline for Applications: March 31, 2008 For application guidelines and award details: http://www.codata.org/canada/sangster For conference details: http://www.codata.org -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: World bank summer internship program]
by Bev Godard 28 Jan '08

28 Jan '08

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Muthu. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: World bank summer internship program Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:59:54 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ---------------------- Hi, I am forwarding a message which I thought will be useful for those who would like to do an internship through a world-Bank program in international development. *Applications for the Summer Internship Program are now accepted until January 31, 2008. * The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank's member countries <http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTABOUTUS/0,,contentMDK:20122865%…> (including Canada) and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates. The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting. To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity. Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs. This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), *agriculture, environment,* private sector development, as well as other related fields. Fluency in English is required. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous. The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration. The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons: * *Summer (June-September) *The application period for the Summer Program is *December 1 - January 31* each year. * *Winter (December-March) *The application period for the Winter Program is *September 1 - October 31* each year. For more details and apply online, please follow this link (or you could even google it): http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20515785~m… Best regards, Muthu Bagavathiannan -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: Director of libraries coffee]
by Simon Neufeld 25 Jan '08

25 Jan '08

Hello fellow grad students. Please read the information below from the Vice President (Academic) regarding the selection process for a new Director of Libraries at the U of M. FREE COFFEE FREE COFFEE FREE COFFEE If you have questions, email the PA, Caroline Rosa, at vpa(a)umgsa.ca. Simon. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Director of libraries coffee Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:28:07 -0500 From: vpa(a)umgsa.ca To: undisclosed-recipients: ; Hi everyone, The University is searching for a new director for the libraries. The search committee came up with 3 final candidates and therefore they will be at the university for public presentations and coffee with students (these coffees are arranged by the GSA and UMSU). Public Presentations: Ms. Alison Nussbaumer, University Librarian, UBC Public Presentation: Monday, January 28th, 2:00 to 3pm, Senate Chambers E3-262 Ms. Nicole Michaud-Oystryk, Acting Associate Director, UofM. Public Presentation: Thursday, January 31st , 2:00 to 3pm, Senate Chambers E3-262 Ms Karen Adams. Director of Library Services, UofAlberta. Public Presentation: Monday, February 4th, 2:00 to 3pm, Senate Chambers E3-262. These presentations are open to public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Cooffee Meeting days (taking place in the GSA office, rm 221 UC) Ms. Alison Nussbaumer, Tuesday Jan 29th 11:00 to 11:30am Ms. Nicole Michaud-Oystryk, Friday Feb 1st 11:00 to 11:30am Ms Karen Adams: Feb 4th 11:00 to 11:30am Please circulate this to people in your department and encourage people to attend to these meetings. Thank you, Caroline Rosa

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Organic Crop Improvement Association Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 24 Jan '08

24 Jan '08

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[Fwd: please forward to Grad students]
by Bev Godard 23 Jan '08

23 Jan '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: please forward to Grad students Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:55:27 -0600 From: umhermaa(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <47965A9E.8060909(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi fellow graduates- Can you please email me umhermaa(a)cc.umanitoba.ca if you are planning on ice skating tonite. If there is no interest then we will set a new date and time. Please let me know. Thanks- Anndrea -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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Scholarships & Fellowship Announcements
by Martha Blouw 22 Jan '08

22 Jan '08

LORD SELKIRK ASSOCIATION OF RUPERTSLAND AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP W.O.S. MEREDITH FELLOWSHIP FOR BARLEY RESEARCH SYNGENTA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP The Lord Selkirk Scholarship: will provide support to a graduate student doing research in methods farmers may use to add value to their products before “leaving the farm gate”. The W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship: is intended to extend research in barley science by encouraging and providing support to a student who is conducting graduate research in this field. Syngenta Graduate Scholarship: will be awarded to a graduate student who is conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability. Please contact me for further information and application details. Please submit the application of nomination to Wendy Kramer in Room 160 Agriculture Building by Friday, February 8, 2008. -- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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CWB Graduate Fellowship Competition
by Martha Blouw 22 Jan '08

22 Jan '08

CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD (CWB) GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: 2008-2009 Applications and information (including research priority areas) are available at http://www.cwb.ca/public/en/about/scholarships/ Please note that the application includes the section: “18. Practical Application”. Special care should be taken by students to complete this section, for it will be an important criteria used in determining the successful candidates. Deadline for receipt of applications for this award is Friday, February 8, 2008 in the Student Services Office, Room 160 Agriculture Building (Attention: Wendy Kramer). -- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd: Fw: Seminars]
by Bev Godard 21 Jan '08

21 Jan '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fw: Seminars Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:09:06 -0600 From: Fouad Daayf <daayff(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Bev, Could you please forward the attached message to academics and students in our department. Thank you. Fouad =============================== Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Associate Professor & Acting Associate Department Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff <http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/%7Edaayff> =============================== ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Fetch, Tom <mailto:tfetch@AGR.GC.CA> *To:* Schiavoni, Joanne <mailto:JSCHIAVONI@AGR.GC.CA> ; daayff(a)Ms.UManitoba.CA <mailto:daayff@Ms.UManitoba.CA> *Sent:* Monday, January 21, 2008 1:04 PM *Subject:* FW: Seminars Joanne and Fouad: We have a new scientist that is downtown at our CCARM labs in St. Boniface and is presenting a seminar this Friday, January 25^th at 1:00 PM at the CRC Conference Room. Could you please make appropriate announcements to the staff on my behalf? The details are below: Title: "Subcellular mechanisms underlying cardiac function in heart disease: Beneficial effects of resveratrol" Presenter: Dr. Thomas Netticadan Biographical info: I obtained a PhD in Physiology from the University of Bombay, India, in 1993 and went for Postdoctoral experience (1993-1996) to INSERM Paris, France and University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. I was a Research Associate from 1996-2001 at the University of Manitoba. I was an Assistant Professor in Department of Physiology at the University of Manitoba (U. of M.) from 2001-2007. In 2007 I joined Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as a Research Scientist and am stationed at the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine in St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre. I am also an Adjunct Professor with the Department of Physiology, U. of M. since 2007. My area of research has been studying the function and regulation of heart function in normal and diseased hearts. I am a Scholar of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and received the New Investigator Award (a five year salary support award from 2004 to 2009). Thanks, Tom Thomas (Tom) Fetch Jr., Ph.D. Research Scientist / Chercheur scientifique Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada Telephone/Téléphone : 204-983-1462 Facsimile/Télécopieur : 204-983-4604 Cereal Research Centre/Centre de Recherches sur les Céréales 195 Dafoe Road/195 rue Dafoe Winnipeg, Manitoba/Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3T 2M9 tfetch(a)agr.gc.ca -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: Skating night-sign up please]
by Bev Godard 21 Jan '08

21 Jan '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Skating night-sign up please Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:15:27 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ------------ Hi GRAggies, Just a quick reminder about the skating night coming wednesday (Jan 23rd). Please assemble at the grad student lounge at 5pm and will start from there. I apologize that I am not able to be there but Anndrea will lead the group. At this time, I request you to sign up in the grad student lounge so we get an idea of how many people are joining. Many Thanks Muthu -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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