October 2009 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

[Fwd: [UM GradStudies notice] Disability Services are Looking for Tutors]]
by Martha Blouw 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [UM GradStudies notice] Disability Services are Looking for Tutors] Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:30:20 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students. Enza _________________________________________________________________________________________ To All Graduate Students: This message is being sent on behalf of Disability Services. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disability Services is currently looking to hire a number of tutors in a variety of subject areas and are looking for any potential graduate students who might be interested. There are a number of requests for third and fourth year classes in departments like Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, Microbiology and Film Studies, among others. Depending on demand, tutors will usually work for 2-3 hours a week, earning 15$ an hour. If anyone you know is interested in applying, we ask that they come down to the Disability Services office and pick up an Application package. For more information or a complete list of courses, contact: Rena Nayar Tutoring Manager Disability Services 155 University Centre University of Manitoba Phone: 204.474.6213 Fax: 204.261.7732 -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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Instructor needed - AGRI 2200
by Martha Blouw 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

An instructor is needed for AGRI 2200 Principles of Plant and Animal Physiology for Engineers (the plant physiology portion) in the Winter Term 2010. The position is posted at http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl under "Sessional Instructor". -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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International Study Scholarships and Awards for Canadians
by Martha Blouw 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

***International Study Scholarships and Awards for Canadians: *Applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Plan and the Foreign Government Awards Program are currently being accepted. Under these programs, students may apply to study in the countries listed below. Additional information on both programs can be found at: www.scholarships.gc.ca <http://www.scholarships.gc.ca>. *Commonwealth Scholarship Program* · *India - *Application Deadline: */October 14, 2009/* · *United Kingdom* -- Application Deadline: */December 1, 2009/* · *New Zealand* -- Application Deadline: */December 15, 2009/* *Foreign Government Awards Program* · *Korea** -- Application Deadline*: */October 14, 2009/* *· **Russia** -- Application Deadline: **/October 14, 2009/** *** *· **Switzerland** -- Application Deadline*: */October 14, 2009/** * · *Mexico** -- Application Deadline*: */October 31, 2009/* · *France** -- Application Deadline: **/December 15, 2009/** * -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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Seed of the Year Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

SEED OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in plant breeding or genetics at a Master's or Ph.D. level. Value: $4000 Application Deadline: October 9, 2009. See me or Bev Godard for application details. -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Award
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '09

01 Oct '09

Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Award The Faculty of Graduate Studies allocates funds to assist Master's and Ph.D. students with costs for travel for presentations of papers, posters, or other creative work pertinent to their studies. Next Deadline: November 1, 2009 for conferences scheduled from December 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/FGS_Travel_App.pdf for details. -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd: FGS Announcements: 01 October 2009]
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '09

01 Oct '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements: 01 October 2009 Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:49:33 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To All Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. Enza To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20091001.html top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 01 October 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> *Deadline has been extended to October 8* peace building M D $1125 Value and number of awards to be determined by the selection committee. *Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* November 16 * human rights and dignity, * responsible citizenship, * Canada and the world, and, * humans and their natural environment. D $40,000 per year up to four years plus an additional $20,000 annually for research-related travel. *Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship Grant (for international women) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* December 15 Education M D $4,000 US ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Creating a Strong, Sustainable Circumpolar Region The University of Manitoba is a full participating member of the University of the Arctic, a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North. The University of the Arctic President, Dr. Lars Kullerud, Vice- President (Administration), Ms. Outi Snellman, and university associates from Canada and Scandinavia invite you to attend a public presentation and open discussion forum on the University of Manitoba's involvement in the University of the Arctic Date: Friday, October 9th Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Venue: Senate Chambers Room E3 - 262 EITC This presentation and discussion forum is open to all who are interested in becoming involved in University of the Arctic activities or would like to know more about opportunities in conducting teaching, research or community outreach in the circumpolar region. * Please inform colleagues, students and staff about this unique and important opportunity.** * Useful Information on the FGS website *Awards FAQ* http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm *Admissions FAQ*: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm *Admissions Fee Information*: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm *Registration* http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html *Important dates and deadlines* http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html *Thesis questions: * http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm *Graduate Studies Forms* e.g. masters', phd; transfer of credit, etc. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html *2009-2010 Academic Calendar and other publications* http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html *_Please note that our office does not deal with course fees, the Registrars' office does -- 4th Floor Univ. Ctre, but some information can be found here:_* http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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Alumni Association Inc. Graduate Student Award
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '09

01 Oct '09

Alumni Association Inc. Graduate Student Award This award is valued at $7,500. Eligible students are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the second, third, or fourth year of any doctoral program or the second year of any master's program, and have excelled at their studies and demonstrated leadership abilities and/or a commitment to voluntarism. Information is available from me and from the Alumni Association website at http://umanitoba.ca/alumni/ Deadline Date: October 15, 2009 -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor 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 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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