December 2010 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Fwd: FGS Announcements December 22, 2010
by Martha Blouw 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20101222.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 15 - February 28, 2011 Master's Environment, Conservation $2,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Celiac Association <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 17, 2011 Master's · PhD Celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, scientific, applied science, medical and/or social $5,000 - $25,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manitoba NEAHR Program <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 20, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal Health $5,000 - $20,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mackenzie King Open Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 1, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted $10,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mackenzie King Traveling Scholarship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 1, 2011 Master's · PhD International Relations or Industrial Relations $11,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oakes-Riewe Aboriginal-Environmental Studies Research Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal environmental integration of physical, biological human processes $500 - $5,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aboriginal Issues Press Scholarships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal issues $500 - $1,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links for Grad Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Admissions FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> Registration FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> Important Dates & Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> 2010-2011 Academic Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Faculty of Graduate Studies | 500 University Centre | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>* Faculty of Graduate Studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- 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 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Fwd: FGS Announcements December 10, 2010
by Martha Blouw 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20101210.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Law Foundation of Canada <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 7, 2011 Unrestricted Law $13,750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 14, 2011 Master's · PhD Engineering, Women $5,000 - $15,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer Programs in Japan or Taiwan <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted $2,500 + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Richard Goulden C. Memorial Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Wildlife habitats in Manitoba $525 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Government of Canada Scholarships: Canada-Brazil Awards, Joint Research Projects Foreign Government Awards - France, Korea (S.) and Russia <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> See website See website Unrestricted See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oakes-Riewe Aboriginal-Environmental Studies Research Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal environmental integration of physical, biological human processes $500 - $5,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aboriginal Issues Press Scholarships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal issues $500 - $1,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links for Grad Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Admissions FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> Registration FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> Important Dates & Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> 2010-2011 Academic Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Faculty of Graduate Studies | 500 University Centre | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>* Faculty of Graduate Studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- 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 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Fwd: PSGSA Holiday Potluck!
by Bev Godard 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA Holiday Potluck! Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:44:39 -0600 From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Hi Bev, Could you please forward the following message to the grad students! Thanks, Laura _ Holiday Potluck! _ Just a quick reminder that the plant science grad students holiday potluck is *this monday* (December 13th) at noon! Come join us for lots of good food and celebrate the end of the semester :) Please keep in mind that we have students with allergies so please ensure that items are nut and shellfish free! We also have several vegetarian students so some meat free dishes would be great! Hope to see you all there! Laura

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Morrison and Helgason Travel Awards
by Martha Blouw 08 Dec '10

08 Dec '10

*Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science* Dr. Ian N. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba in 1976 as a weed scientist and later served as Head from 1989 to 1996.His research led to the development of new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection for western Canadian producers.In the mid-1980's, he worked as an oilseed agronomist in Pakistan.Dr. Morrison moved to the University of Alberta in 1996 to become Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics.He touched the lives of over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students.Dr. Morrison passed away in a tragic accident in 2006 at the age of 58. The Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science will be awarded to a graduate student who: (1)has completed the first year of their M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at The University of Manitoba; (2)has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours; (3) will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); (4)has demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the results to be presented at the meeting. Complete applications must be submitted to Dr. Daayf by January 17, 2011.The application form is attached.Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipient is announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date of the award offer must use the funding no later than six months from the date of convocation. Recipients may not hold more than one of the Morrison Travel Award, the Lamari Travel Award, or the Helgason Travel Award in the same calendar year. Selection of the recipients will be based on: 1) academic performance; 2) comments from letters of recommendation; 3) the quality of the abstract submitted and of the results to be presented; 4) the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. The award recipient will submit receipts for travel, registration, hotel and food expenses (based on current University of Manitoba per diem rates). Expenses will be reimbursed up to the current maximum value of the award. *Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science* A fund has been established at The University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Sig Helgason (1913-92) to provide awards for students in the Department of Plant Science. Dr. Helgason joined the Department of Plant Science in 1947 as a plant breeder, serving as Head from 1975 to 1978, when he retired.He was named Professor Emeritus in 1980 and maintained an ongoing involvement in his research programme, graduate student committees, and departmental affairs until 1984.His outstanding career accomplishments include the development of corn inbreds and hybrids and the release of several barley varieties, including the six-row malting variety, Argyle. The Award will be offered to a graduate student who: (1)has completed at least one year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Plant Science; (2)has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3)will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); (4)has demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the results to be presented at the meeting. Complete applications must be submitted to Dr. Daayf by January 17, 2011.The application form is attached.Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipient is announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipient is announced must use the funding received within six months of the date of convocation. Selection of the recipient is based on (1) academic performance; (2) comments from letters of recommendation; (3) quality of the abstract submitted and results to be presented; and (4) the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. To receive a disbursement from the award fund, the award recipient must submit receipts for travel, registration, hotel and food expenses (based on current UM /per diem/ rates).Expenses will be reimbursed up to the current maximum value of the award. *APPLICATION DEADLINE : JANUARY 17, 2011* -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Fwd: Climate Change Symposium - Call for Posters
by Bev Godard 08 Dec '10

08 Dec '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Climate Change Symposium - Call for Posters Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:21:33 -0500 From: OOL Information <Info(a)open.uoguelph.ca> Reply-To: Info(a)open.uoguelph.ca To: plantscience(a)umanitoba.ca <http://www.plantscience.open.uoguelph.ca> Call for Posters! Climate Change /and the/ Implications for Plant Science The Science, the impacts and the options June 7 & 8, 2011 - University of Guelph The University of Guelph and CropLife Canada are pleased to present Climate Change /and the/ Implications for Plant Science symposium which will explore the latest science around climate change, its impact on agriculture and strategies that will allow the agriculture industry to provide leadership and solutions to this important issue. Poster presentations offer researchers a unique opportunity to present significant work in progress or current research. Conference participants from a wide range of countries and areas of expertise will have the opportunity to review and discuss your research. Download the Call for Posters <http://For%20more%20information,%20visit> For Symposium information, visit www.plantscience.open.uoguelph.ca <http://www.plantscience.open.uoguelph.ca> Visit CropLife www.croplife.ca <http://www.croplife.ca> or the Office of Open Learning www.open.uoguelph.ca <http://www.open.uoguelph.ca> for more information on programs and events. Office of Open Learning, University of Guelph Room 160, Johnston Hall Guelph Ontario Canada N1G 2W1 ph: 519-767-5000 ? info(a)open.uoguelph.ca <mailto:info@open.uoguelph.ca?subject=Climate> ? fax: 519-767-1114 To unsubscribe to this email, send a note to info(a)open.uoguelph.ca <mailto:info@open.uoguelph.ca?subject=Climate%20-%20Unsubscribe&body=Please%20remove%20me%20from%20the%20Climate%20Contact%20list.%20>.

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Wing night Thursday at Smitty's
by umwatts4＠cc.umanitoba.ca 08 Dec '10

08 Dec '10

Hi All I would like to invite everyone out for a wing night at Smitty's Lounge (2835 Pembina Hwy) Thursday night (tomorrow). Happy hour is from 4 till 7 and there are great eats. If you are interested let me know otherwise we will meet in the Grad lounge between 4 and 4:30. Rides are available for those who need one. Thanks Roger

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Fwd: FGS Annoucements December 3, 2010
by Martha Blouw 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20101203.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ University of Manitoba Graduate Student Travel Awards <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> See website Master's · PhD Unrestricted $500 - $1,250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manitoba Health Research Council <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 1, 2011 Master's · PhD Health Related Fields Varies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oakes-Riewe Aboriginal-Environmental Studies Research Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal environmental integration of physical, biological human processes $500 - $5,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aboriginal Issues Press Scholarships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 28, 2011 Master's · PhD Aboriginal issues $500 - $1,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Workshop Announcement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manitoba Health Research Council January, 2011 The Manitoba Health Research Council is hosting two workshops for their 2011 competition. Please click through to *this poster <attachments/MHRC_2011Workshop_Poster.JPG>* and *this PDF for more information* <attachments/MHRC_Announcement-2011.pdf>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call For Proposals ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Graduate Student Fellowships: Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy Deadline for application: January 6, 2011 The Northern Governance Thematic Network of the University of the Arctic, with support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, is pleased to announce 10 available fellowships for graduate students, valued at $5,000 each. Research papers will focus on one of the following two areas: 1) Addressing the rising interest in the Arctic region from non-Arctic states. * How are non-Arctic states approaching Arctic issues? (e.g. China, Japan, Argentina, India, South Korea, UK, Netherlands, Germany) * What have they done or are they doing that is directly relevant to the Arctic? * What capabilities do they have that they could contribute to the work of Arctic States? * What are their interests? (e.g. political, commercial, scientific) * How should Canada engage with these emerging players? * To what extent? * What are the benefits (to Canada and to Northerners)? * What are the pitfalls (for Canada and for Northerners)? 2) Assessing readiness of industry for increased shipping in the North. * What are the industry's perspectives on potential for shipping? * How advanced is the industry in preparing for shipping in the North? What more remains to be done? * How do preparations in North America compare to elsewhere? * What does the industry see as the key obstacle to shipping in the North? * What does this imply for Arctic States from a policy perspective? * What strategies are other Arctic States developing or have developed that Canada could learn from? * What are the "tourism" dimensions? Qualified applicants must: * be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; * be actively pursuing a graduate degree (Master's, Ph.D. or equivalent) in circumpolar and/or northern research; * be in good academic standing, as determined by your university; * submit a completed application form; * submit a 1 page paper proposal/abstract; * submit a letter of appraisal from a supervisor. Successful applicants will be notified by *Friday, January 14, 2011*. Final papers are due *March 11, 2011*, must be submitted in *English or French*, and cannot exceed 5,000 words including footnotes. Fellows will be invited to participate in a symposium in Saskatoon the week of *March 14th*. Please submit applications to: Heather Exner-Pirot International Centre for Northern Governance and Development 9 Campus Drive, Room 280.1 Arts University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5 *heather.exnerpirot(a)usask.ca* <mailto:heather.exnerpirot@usask.ca> 306.966.1624 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quick Links for Grad Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Admissions FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> Registration FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> Important Dates & Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> 2010-2011 Academic Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Faculty of Graduate Studies | 500 University Centre | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnipeg-MB/University-of-Manitoba-Graduate-S…> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/UMGradStudies/> | umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>* Faculty of Graduate Studies <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> -- 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 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Plant Science Computer Room 306
by Martha Blouw 02 Dec '10

02 Dec '10

Can you please let me know if you use the equipment in our Computer Room 306? We are trying to determine if it receives enough use to warrant upgrading the equipment. Thanks -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Suggestions for items needed by Pl. Sci. GSA
by Martha Blouw 01 Dec '10

01 Dec '10

We have funds to purchase items that will directly benefit graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. Can you please send me your suggestions? -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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Fwd from Laura: Plant Science Grad Student Holiday Potluck!
by Bev Godard 01 Dec '10

01 Dec '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant Science Grad Student Holiday Potluck! Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:31:28 -0600 From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> * Lets get festive and feed ourselves! Its time for another grad student holiday potluck :)* When: Monday December 13th @ noon Where: Grad Lounge What: A Potluck! (please no nuts or shellfish as there are students who are allergic, also please label if your dish contains meat as there are many vegetarian students) Why: Because we like fun and tasty food :) Who: All Plant Science grad students & Alumni ;) Hope to see you there!! Laura

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