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

Graduate Student Workshops
by Martha Blouw 28 Mar '08

28 Mar '08

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[Fwd: Phd/postdoctoral positions - Japan]
by Bev Godard 28 Mar '08

28 Mar '08

I am forwarding on behalf of Muthu. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Phd/postdoctoral positions - Japan Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:01:27 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Hi all, I am forwarding a scholarship information which may be of interest to you. The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies seeks PhD& Postdoctoral Fellowships - Sustainable Development The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes: UNU-IAS PhD Fellowships, UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, and JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships. UNU-IAS is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training centre located in Yokohama, Japan. The Institute?s fellowship programmes provide young scientists, policy makers, and developing country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual vision beyond a single scientific field. UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for a period of 10 months beginning in October 2008. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for 12-24 months beginning in November 2008. Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree, and PhD candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation. Candidates? current research must be closely related to one of the thematic areas of the Institute. The closing date for applications is 25 April 2008. For further details, please refer the site http://www.ias. unu.edu/sub_ <http://unu.edu/sub_> page.aspx? catID=6&ddlID=127 All the best 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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[Fwd: Lyle Friesen's farewell]
by Bev Godard 28 Mar '08

28 Mar '08

In the poem I put Lyle's last day (April 18)....*however, the farewell party is on April 10 at 10:00am...*........ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Lyle Friesen's farewell Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:27:35 -0500 From: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Diana Amey <damey(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Debbie Bialek <bialek(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Martha Blouw <blouw(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Linda Daeninck <daenincl(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, "Reinhardt, Vicki" <vicki_reinhardt(a)umanitoba.ca>, Lorne Adam <lorne_adam(a)umanitoba.ca>, Dave Audette <Dave_Audette(a)umanitoba.ca>, Eppie Austria <austriae(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, "Bamford, Keith" <keith_bamford(a)umanitoba.ca>, Cathy Bay <bayca(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, "Brown, D Ian" <d_ian_brown(a)umanitoba.ca>, "Coleman, Lynn" <colemanl(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Doug Durnin <Doug_Durnin(a)umanitoba.ca>, "Fuller, Sandra" <sandra_fuller(a)umanitoba.ca>, Ardelle Grieger <grieger(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Alvin Iverson <Alvin_Iverson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Ralph Kowatsch <kowatsc(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Roger Larios <rlarios(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Derek Lewis <derek_lewis(a)umanitoba.ca>, Bert Luit <Bert_Luit(a)umanitoba.ca>, Mary Meleshko <meleshko(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Judith Nugent-Rigby <J_Nugent_Rigby(a)umanitoba.ca>, Paula Parks <parksps(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Bob Smith <smithrn(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Bob Terhorst <terhorst(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Joanne Thiessen Martens <thiesse2(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, umwang4(a)cc.umanitoba.ca, "Zelmer, Carla" <zelmercd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, elhadrami <elhadram(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, umguox0(a)cc.umanitoba.ca, plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Mavis Bollman <bollman(a)mts.net> Please see the following.....I've attached also in case this does not come thru in e-mail message. There once was a man named Lyle Who had his own flair and style Whether in field, classroom or lab No day was ever too drab For the man who was so versatile. He could take your research data and with nary an eyelash bata Would compute the stats For all of you brats He'd be rich if he'd charged a pro-rata! Lyle's cucumbers were quite famous For those of us who were ignoramous At growing such a fine crop The bounty we hoped would not stop This gesture was deemed mandamus! On April 18^th Lyle will be leaving To begin a new chapter I'm a believing So let's bid him farewell In 218 Agriculture-al 10:00am party time I'm a perceiving! Please RSVP to Bev @ Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca by April 4^th . Yes, I will attend__________________________ (name) I would like to make a contribution toward the gift__________ (amount) (Gift contributions can be brought to Bev Godard, 222 Agriculture Bldg) -- 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 -- 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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Funding for Travel and Special Projects
by Martha Blouw 28 Mar '08

28 Mar '08

Information about Alumni Fund Travel and Special Projects funding is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/alumni/students/index.html The next deadline is May 31 for conferences or events from August 1 to December 31 inclusive. -- 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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Lyle Friesen's farewell
by Bev Godard 28 Mar '08

28 Mar '08

Please see the following.....I've attached also in case this does not come thru in e-mail message. There once was a man named Lyle Who had his own flair and style Whether in field, classroom or lab No day was ever too drab For the man who was so versatile. He could take your research data and with nary an eyelash bata Would compute the stats For all of you brats He'd be rich if he'd charged a pro-rata! Lyle's cucumbers were quite famous For those of us who were ignoramous At growing such a fine crop The bounty we hoped would not stop This gesture was deemed mandamus! On April 18^th Lyle will be leaving To begin a new chapter I'm a believing So let's bid him farewell In 218 Agriculture-al 10:00am party time I'm a perceiving! Please RSVP to Bev @ Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca by April 4^th . Yes, I will attend__________________________ (name) I would like to make a contribution toward the gift__________ (amount) (Gift contributions can be brought to Bev Godard, 222 Agriculture Bldg) -- 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: Fwd: Science Fair Judging]
by Bev Godard 26 Mar '08

26 Mar '08

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Muthu. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Science Fair Judging Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:33:25 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ----------- Hi all, I am forwarding a message on belaf of Mr. Rudy Subedar in regard to the Manitoba Schools Science Fair judging. Please find attached the invitation letter and the registration form. If you need more details, pl contact him at RudyS(a)mfnerc.com <mailto:RudyS@mfnerc.com> Thanks Muthu ----- Forwarded message from RudyS(a)mfnerc.com ----- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:29:31 -0500 From: Rudy Subedar <RudyS(a)mfnerc.com> Reply-To: Rudy Subedar <RudyS(a)mfnerc.com> Subject: Science Fair Judging To: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca HI Muthu, Please review the attached invitation and respond. Hope you can make it. Rudy ----- End forwarded message ----- -- 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: [UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for the week ending: March 20, 2008]
by Martha Blouw 25 Mar '08

25 Mar '08

-- 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: Reminder: PSGSA potluck tomorrow (Wed March 26)]
by Bev Godard 25 Mar '08

25 Mar '08

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Muthu. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Reminder: PSGSA potluck tomorrow (Wed March 26) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:25:42 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ----------- Hi all, Just a quick reminder about the potluck tomorrow (Wednesday, March 26) at around noon in the grad. student lounge. Please bring your favorite dish. See you all there. 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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[Fwd: PSGSA socials: Potluck March 26]
by Bev Godard 20 Mar '08

20 Mar '08

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Muthu. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA socials: Potluck March 26 Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:04:43 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ----------- Hi All, Hope you are all having a great time. Just a quick note about the social event for this month. We are planning for a 'potluck lunch' on Wednesday (March 26) around noon at the grad. lounge. Please bring your favorite dish - lets share and have fun! Chips/snacks will be provided from PSGSA. 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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[Fwd: FW: IDRC Awards Competitions / Concours de]
by Martha Blouw 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Please see the following information about IDRC awards. -- 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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