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

REMINDER - UMGF Deadline
by Martha Blouw 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

The deadline for submitting University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) applications to me is SEPTEMBER 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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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Note: Canadian and International students are eligible for this: The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award to assist them during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Scholarship, which is valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years. Please see the following website for details http://www.vanier.gc.ca/prog-desc-eng.shtml Applicants must apply online and submit a hard copy of the application along with all supporting documents to the Awards Officer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre by SEPTEMBER 28, 2009. Deadline: SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 Please let me know if you will submit an application, or if you have a student/potential student who will submit an application. -- 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: 10 September 2009]
by Martha Blouw 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements: 10 September 2009 Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:54:31 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To All Awards Contacts: Please distribute 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/awrd20090910.hmtl <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090910.htm> top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 10 September 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* ** September 28 Unrestricted D $50,000 per year for up to three years ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Course Offering DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY *Issues in Health Care: Deviance, Medicalization, and Social Control* SOC7370 (A01) Winter 2010, 3 credit hours *Time & Place: *Wednesdays from 1:00pm -- 4:00pm; 335 Isbister Building Instructor: Dr. Christopher J. Fries Email: CJ_Fries(a)umanitoba.ca Telephone: 474-7871 (with voice mail) As Foucault has pointed out, the institution of medicine is about much more than providing health care. Medicine is a key apparatus of social control in advanced liberal societies such as Canada. Sociologists have been studying medicalization---the extension of scientific-medical authority into areas of social life including the tendency to view undesirable conduct as --illness? requiring medical intervention---for decades.What are the consequences of medicalization for society and how we understand ourselves? In which ways are the engines of medicalization shifting? How is medicalization part of larger cultural developments in the societies of the West? What role do the --psy? disciplines play in a medicalized framing of the self? These questions and debates, among others, will be examined in this seminar through the detailed and critical consideration of three recent texts concerning the sociological and philosophical consequences of medicalization. _Student Providing Aligned Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Pilot Program <http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/dpr/spark-eclair/index-eng.asp>_ It is with great enthusiasm that I am writing to provide you with information on the Canada School of Public Service's _Student Providing Aligned Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Pilot Program <http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/dpr/spark-eclair/index-eng.asp>_. SPARK is operated in partnership with the Public Service Commission, as part of their Research Affiliate Program (RAP). Under the program, selected graduate students work from their campus location; are paid for research projects in the field of public administration and public policy; gain knowledge and experience addressing practical, real-life issues; and can potentially be hired into an indeterminate position upon graduation. Students can also receive course credit for their SPARK project if the following requirements are met: * The student is enrolled in a course that is scheduled concurrently with their employment under SPARK; * The research being conducting under SPARK is of applicable subject matter; and * The course professor and the hiring organization are aware of and in agreement with the arrangement. Examples of projects undertaken to date include researching: * Selected Economic Trends in Canada's Economic Regions from 1996 to 2006; and * International experiences in addressing the misuse of alcohol, and addressing the misuse and diversion of pharmaceuticals. We kindly seek your assistance to share this information with all graduate students who might be interested in this opportunity. Students can view and apply for jobs at: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/rap-par/index-eng.htm. SPARK opportunities are clearly indentified in the title of the posting under the link "Current opportunities <http://jest-orae.psc-cfp.gc.ca/JEST-ORAE/advsrch.do?cnsrch=1&lang=en&p=10>", and will be made available on an on-going basis -- so it is important for students to check the site regularly. For more information on the program and application process, please consult the SPARK website <http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/dpr/spark-eclair/index-eng.asp>. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the program in general, please let us know via spark-eclair(a)csps-efpc.gc.ca <mailto:spark-eclair@csps-efpc.gc.ca>. 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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[Fwd: Field Tour Invitation]
by Bev Godard 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Field Tour Invitation Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:18:12 -0500 From: Victoria Gauthier <umgauthv(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi Bev, Could you please forward this on to the grad students in the department? Thanks! Victoria Victoria Gauthier M.Sc. Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ph: 204.293.5703 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Graduate Students! Anita and I have been busy planning a field tour for the introductory agriculture course: Natural Resources and Primary Agricultural Production (AGRIC 1500). Basically, its an introduction to agriculture (plant and animal) for the first year students in the faculty. This would be a great opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge base about Canadian (and specifically Manitoban) agriculture. We will be visiting a berry farm, a sheep farm, a grain farm and the Ian N. Morrison Research Station (to learn about soil and riverbed ecology). There is lots to learn at each stop and you never know when you might need to know something about one of these areas (think job interviews, networking etc). The tour is on Saturday, September 19, 2009. There is limited space available, so if you are interested, please talk to either Anita or myself about joining us! Hope to see you there, Victoria -- 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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UMGF Renewals
by Martha Blouw 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Renewals: Students who are awarded a UMGF are required to apply for external funding if they are eligible (example: NSERC), to qualify for subsequent year(s) of funding. Please refer to the UMGF Award Holder's Guide (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm) for further information. -- 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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Check out U of M Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Information about bursaries at the University of Manitoba is available at http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ Click on "BURSARIES" on the left hand side. -- 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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Miriam Green Ellis Bursary
by Martha Blouw 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Please see attached information about the Miriam Green Ellis Bursary in the Department of Plant Science. Application forms are available from me or from Bev Godard. Please submit your application directly to me or to Bev by October 1, 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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[Fwd from Holly: Curling team]
by Bev Godard 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Curling team Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:20:44 -0500 From: Holly Derksen <umtayl56(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> Hello all, We're putting together a Plant Science Grad Students team to play in the Aggie Row Curling League and we want you on our team!! The league runs out of the Pembina Curling Club at 4:30 pm every Friday. If you have never curled before, or don't even know what it's all about, this league is the perfect opportunity to learn about one of Canada's favourite passtimes. The league has curlers with a wide range of experience, so don't worry about being the only inexperienced curler out there. We're hoping to get enough people interested so that you won't have to commit to coming every Friday - unless you want. Please email myself (Holly), umtayl56(a)cc.umanitoba.ca[1], or come talk to me if you're interested. Hope to hear from you! -Holly For more information, see the following item from last week's Staff Matters: The AGGIE ROW CURLING LEAGUE has existed for many years, bringing together people from the university Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the Agriculture Canada Cereal Research Station for a time of social comraderie and fun. In recent years the faculty teams have been organized without regard to department affiliation so meeting new people is assured. Teams are made up as evenly as possible, trying to distribute the experienced players in the positions of third and skip so that the people who are new to curling can have fun and learn as they go play. Your skill level is unimportant as nobody is ever as bad as they think they are, or as good! We play out of the Pembina Curling Club which is located close by at 1341 Pembina Hwy across from the Holiday Inn. Games are on Fridays after work at 4:30, and the latest teams are off the ice is 7pm so there still plenty of time to do something else after. The league is really just for fun (and bragging rights on Monday mornings).T he league finishes with a final banquet or dinner following the last evening of curling. As far as equipment needed to play, all you really need is a curling broom and a clean pair of shoes. Friends and family are welcome to curl, with preference being given to employees who are signed up in time. For those who cannot commit to playing every Friday, you?re welcome to find someone to share a spot with. We are now organizing for the season. Links: ------ [1] mailto:umtayl56@cc.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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NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship Competition
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) Competition Application forms are now available at http://nserc.ca Complete applications must be received by the Department of Plant Science by SEPTEMBER 28, 2009. Please let me know if you intend to apply. REMINDER: NSERC Information Session: Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. James Richardson Auditorium (Room 172), Agricultural and Food Sciences Building -- 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: Further Information for the Second Competition for the Univeristy of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships]
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Further Information for the Second Competition for the Univeristy of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:21:46 -0500 From: Wendy Kramer <Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Farenhorst, Annemieke <farenhor(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, 'Brian Oleson' <brian_oleson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Mann, Danny <danny_mann(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Gary Fulcher' <gary_fulcher(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Laurie Connor' <mconnor(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Holliday, Neil <neil_holliday(a)umanitoba.ca>, McVetty, Peter <peter_mcvetty(a)umanitoba.ca> CC: 'Martha Blouw' <martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Judy Powell' <judy_powell(a)umanitoba.ca>, Lobb, David <lobbda(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, <'tramm(a)ms.umanitoba.ca'>, Li, Genyi <lig0(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, 'Cathy Plouffe' <catharine_plouffe(a)umanitoba.ca>, <ma_baker(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Brain Amiro' <amirobd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Denis Krause <krausedo(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Sue Arntfield <susan_arntfield(a)umanitoba.ca>, Murray Ballance <murray_ballance(a)umanitoba.ca>, Terry Ramm <tramm(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Allison Cranmer <cranmer(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>, Watson, Debra <debby_watson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Gary Johnson <gary_johnson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Loreen Onischuk <onisch(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Everyone, Further to my email sent August 19^th regarding the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship -- Second Round of Competition 2009-2010, all students who applied for the First Round of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Competition (February 2009) and were unsuccessful may update their applications and resubmit them for evaluation (provided they are still eligible) for the Second Round Competition. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Wendy_Kramer@umanitoba.ca> or 474-6066. Thank you. Sincerely, Wendy **Wendy Kramer, B.Sc. (Agrbus)** **Academic Advisor** **Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences** **University**** of Manitoba** **Ph: (204) 474-6066** **Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca** <mailto:Wendy_Kramer@umanitoba.ca> **http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs** This email, including any attachments, is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Wendy Kramer [mailto:Wendy_Kramer@umanitoba.ca] *Sent:* Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:15 PM *To:* Annemieke Farenhorst; Brian Oleson (brian_oleson(a)umanitoba.ca); Danny Mann; Gary Fulcher (gary_fulcher(a)umanitoba.ca); Laurie Connor (mconnor(a)cc.umanitoba.ca); Neil Holliday; Peter McVetty *Cc:* Martha Blouw (martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca); Judy Powell (judy_powell(a)umanitoba.ca); David Lobb; 'Gary Johnson'; 'Loreen Onischuk'; 'Sue Arntfield'; 'Murray Ballance'; 'tramm(a)ms.umanitoba.ca'; 'Allison Cranmer'; 'Debby Watson'; Genyi Li; Denis Krause; Cathy Plouffe (catharine_plouffe(a)umanitoba.ca); ma_baker(a)umanitoba.ca; Brain Amiro (amirobd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca) *Subject:* *Importance:* High To: Department Heads and Members of the Awards Committee From: Wendy Kramer, Awards Committee Subject: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship -- Second Round of Competition for 2009-2010 This is the official notice of the Second Competition of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. As previously discussed in a Memo from Dr. Neil Holliday (sent by Dr. Merv Pritchard on December 22^nd , 2008 and also attached to this email), this is the second and final UMGF competition the Faculty will be holding for the 2009-2010 year (not to be confused with the new competition for 2010-2011 later on this academic year). As a reminder, eligible students for second competition will be: . Students who have applied for admission to a graduate program within FAFS with first enrolment date of January 2010. . Students already enrolled in FAFS graduate programs who satisfy FGS criteria (GPA > 3.75 in the last 60 credit hours, and holding the award within the first 24 months of a Master's program or first 48 months of a Ph.D. program). . Students who applied for the February competition, but were not successful will be considered again in the September competition, if they are still eligible. Enclosed please find an electronic copy of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Application Form. Deadline for receipt of UMGF applications to the Departments has been set for September 15^th , 2009. Departmental Ranking Guidelines and Ranking Sheet will be sent out to the Departments in early September. Sincerely, Wendy **Wendy Kramer, B.Sc. (Agrbus)** **Academic Advisor** **Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences** **University**** of Manitoba** **Ph: (204) 474-6066** **Wendy_Kramer(a)umanitoba.ca** <mailto:Wendy_Kramer@umanitoba.ca> **http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs** This email, including any attachments, is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. -- 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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