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

UNESCO-L'OREAL Fellowships
by Martha Blouw 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

***UNESCO-L'ORÉAL for Women in Science International Fellowships 2011-2012: *Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 -- 2012 UNESCO-L'ORÉAL for Women in Science International Fellowships. These fellowships are granted annually to promising young women scientists, at the doctorate or post-doctorate level, in the Life Sciences to encourage international scientific cooperation and the development of cross-cultural networks. Applications will be reviewed by a Canadian committee of L'Oreal and UNESCO representatives and scientific experts for nomination to the International Jury who will make the final selection. Applicants must be female Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level. Application Deadline: */May 7, 2010./* For application forms and instructions, visit the AUCC website: https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352010 <https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352010>. -- 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 April 16, 2010
by Martha Blouw 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

* * *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20100416.html>]* top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following announcement(s) to your attention: *Announcements | April 16, 2010* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Irena Knysh Graduate Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 23, 2010 Ukrainian Studies M D TBD *Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 14, 2010 Unrestricted M D $6,000 *Foundation for Registered Nurses of Manitoba Inc. Graduate Scholarship and Award* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 28, 2010 Health-related field M D varies *Aboriginal Issues Press Scholarships* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 31, 2010 Aboriginal Issues M D TBD *Fulbright Science and Technology Awards for Ph.D. Study in the U.S.* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 31, 2010 Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics D see site for details *Pawan K. Singal Graduate Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> June 1, 2010 Cardiovascular Sciences M D TBD *Fulbright Awards for Research and Graduate Study in the U.S.* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> November 15, 2010 Unrestricted (US) M D $15,000 + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Information on the FGS Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm>* *Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html>* *Admissions FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm> *Thesis Questions* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm> *Admissions Fee Information* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm> *Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html>* *Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html>* *2009-2010 Academic Calendar* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** Please note that FGS does not set, assess or collect course fees. * For information on course fees, please visit the Registrar's Office (400 University Centre), or online [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm>] * Faculty of 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

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[Fwd from Tyler: Please forward to Plant Science Grad Students]
by Bev Godard 14 Apr '10

14 Apr '10

Please reply to Tyler directly. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Please forward to Plant Science Grad Students Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:59:11 -0500 From: anthony tyler guerrieri <umguerri(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Would you like to proxy for a meeting of the Guidelines & Policy Committee? Hi Grad Students, I am unable to attend a meeting where I fill the position as the Graduate Student Representative, If would you be interested acting as a proxy please Let me know ASAP. The meeting for the Guidelines & Policy Committee is thursday (tomorrow) at 9:30 am in room E1-270 EITC. The meetings rarely run longer than an hour and it is a great chance to get involved and see how the University functions on another level. Thanks, Tyler Guerrieri -- 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: FGS Announcements April 8, 2010
by Martha Blouw 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements April 8, 2010 Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:04:25 -0500 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca * * *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20100408.html>]* top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following announcement(s) to your attention: *Announcements | April 8, 2010* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *UM Composite-Crerar, Thomas Alexander* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2010 Humanities M $12,000 *UM Composite-Frank, Heinz Memorial Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2010 Humanities M D varies *UM Composite-Kristjansson, Adalsteinn Traveling Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2010 Unrestricted M D varies *UM Composite-Snider, Donald Vernon Memorial Fellowships* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2010 Arts, Science M D varies *UM Composite-Kernaghan, EB Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 15, 2010 Business, Engineering M D varies *NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 26, 2010 Natural Sciences, Engineering M D multiple awards *Ireland Canada University Foundation* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 30, 2010 Ireland, Canada, Unrestricted M D $7,000 *McCrorie-West Family Fellowship for Alzheimer Research* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 17, 2010 Alzheimer Disease D TBD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Lecture Tour ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The* Hydrotechnical Division *of the* Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)* is announcing its upcoming *National Lecture Tour* entitled "Climate Change and Water Management: The Renaissance of Systems Approach". Information about the National Lecture Tour can be found *[here] <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/CSCE_Hydro_NLT_20…>*, or by clicking the PDF icon below. As indicated, the Tour will be held in April 2010 in Toronto, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Hamilton, St. John's, and Fredericton. Registration details can be found in the PDF below. PSSC_Poster <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/CSCE_Hydro_NLT_20…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Information on the FGS Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm>* *Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html>* *Admissions FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm> *Thesis Questions* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm> *Admissions Fee Information* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm> *Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html>* *Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html>* *2009-2010 Academic Calendar* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** Please note that FGS does not set, assess or collect course fees. * For information on course fees, please visit the Registrar's Office (400 University Centre), or online [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm>] * Faculty of 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

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Reminder-coffee with Dr. Huang
by Bev Godard 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Good morning, Just a quick reminder that the second candidate for the Crop Breeder academic position will be having coffee with the grad students this morning at 10:00am in the grad lounge....Dr. Xiuqiang Huang. Thanks, Bev -- 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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Academic candidate visits
by Bev Godard 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Good afternoon to all, Currently, the department has 2 academic positions available, Assistant Professor in Agronomy, and a Perennial Crop Breeder Assistant Professor. I have scheduled in the candidate's itineraries time to meet with Plant Science graduate students at 10:00am (coffee time) in the grad student lounge. The grad students do have a voice in the hiring process by meeting with the candidate and then providing feedback to the Chair of the search committee. Below are the dates and the name of the first candidate for the Perennial Crop Breeder position (you will learn of the names of the candidates by the Special Seminar notices I send out) I hope many of you will attend. I will bring the candidates to the grad lounge and introduce them. April 8 - Perennial Crop Breeder candidate Carla Zelmer April 12 - Perennial Crop Breeder candidate April 15 - Agronomy candidate May 10 - Perennial Crop Breeder candidate May 25 - Perennial Crop Breeder candidate May 27 - Perennial Crop Breeder candidate The Chair of the Perennial Crop Breeder Search Committee is Dr. Fouad Daayf The Chair of the Agronomy Search Committee is Dr. Peter McVetty Thanks! Bev -- 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: Flier for Student Voice at NABC]
by Bev Godard 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Flier for Student Voice at NABC Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:14:31 -0500 From: Michelle Kauenhowen <kauenhow(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: 'Beata Chartrand' <chartrab(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Baker, Margaret Ann <ma_baker(a)umanitoba.ca>, 'Debby Watson' <Debby_Watson(a)umanitoba.ca>, <langec(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, 'Bev Godard' <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, 'Terry Ramm' <tramm(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> Good Morning, /This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Karin Wittenberg, Acting Dean -- / / / Please post the attached flier in your department and bring to the attention of your graduate students. Thanks m *From:* National Agricultural Biotechnology Council [mailto:nabc@cornell.edu] *Sent:* Tuesday, March 30, 2010 12:43 PM *To:* nabc(a)cornell.edu *Subject:* Flier for Student Voice at NABC Since the program for NABC 22 is not yet posted at the meeting website, I have attached a flier you can use to advertise the /Student Voice at NABC/ containing some of the stipend specifics and the program for NABC 22. Susanne *Upcoming:** <http://nabc.ucdavis.edu/>**NABC 22 "/Promoting Health by Linking Agriculture, Food and Nutrition/" <http://nabc.ucdavis.edu/>**June 16-18, 2010 Hosted by the University of California-Davis* * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * NABC 20: <http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/nabc20/pageview1.asp?id=516>/Reshaping American Agriculture to Meet Its Biofuel and Biopolymer Roles/ <http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/nabc20/pageview1.asp?id=516> (June 2008) Watch the presentations on streaming video ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Susanne Lipari Executive Coordinator National Agricultural Biotechnology Council 419 Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca, NY 14853 607-254-4856, Fax-254-8680 nabc(a)cornell.edu http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/ -- 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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