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

No Professor Patrol
by Bev Godard 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Hello to all, Just a reminder that there is no Professor Patrol for tonight and also that August 31 marks the end of the Professor Patrol. The Professors will not be patrolling during the academic year. FYI - a Departmental Academic Retreat will be held in early September and security issues is on the agenda. 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: Soil fertility/crop nutrition TA positions available in Soil Science
by Martha Blouw 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Soil fertility/crop nutrition TA positions available in Soil Science Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:26:27 -0500 From: Don Flaten <Don_Flaten(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Martha Blouw <blouw(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> CC: Terry Ramm <tramm(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>, Brian Amiro <brian_amiro(a)umanitoba.ca> Hi Martha ... please share this teaching assistant position announcement with graduate students in Plant Science. We need an agronomically-oriented student TA that can help instruct and mark lab assignments for the Ag Diploma second soil fertility course. The TA should have either this course or, preferably, the degree level soil fertility course and also some practical knowledge of crop production practices in Manitoba. An outline of the job is as follows: Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Course: SOIL 0630 Soil Fertility Diploma Course Number of Positions: 2 ... at 60 hours for each position Hourly Rate or Course Rate (includes 6% vacation pay): $20.48 (under review) Application deadline: 4:00 p.m., September 2, 2010 For more information, see: http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=85093 Thanks!!!

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Fwd: FGS Announcements August 20, 2010
by Martha Blouw 24 Aug '10

24 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements August 20, 2010 Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:42:09 -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 [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20100820.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 | August 20, 2010* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> September 30, 2010 Peace building M D $1,050 *Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 15, 2010 Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields UG M D $500-$4,000 *Nancie J. Mauro (nee Tooley) Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 15, 2010 Medicine, nursing, oncology M D $4,750 *IODE - War Memorial Scholarship for Ph.D. Study* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> December 1, 2010 Unrestricted 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> *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 Ian Brown: Plant Growth Space Allocation for 2010-2011]
by Bev Godard 19 Aug '10

19 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant Growth Space Allocation for 2010-2011 Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:53:33 -0500 From: Ian Brown <d_ian_brown(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> The committee for allocation of greenhouse and environmental facilities is again requesting that you give some thought to your requirements for the upcoming growing season. This period will extend from September 27,2010 - April 30, 2011. Please submit your request in writing to Ian Brown or Dr. F. Daayf by the deadline of September 10,2010. Please list any special conditions you may require such as temperature, photoperiod, etc. We need to know the start and projected finish dates for the research or class material projects. In accordance with departmental policy, priority will be given to undergraduate class material and thesis projects in the allocation process. Please note again, the period of this allocation will be from September 27, 2010 to April 30, 2011. Thank you for your cooperation. -- 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: Women's Self Defense]
by Bev Godard 18 Aug '10

18 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Women's Self Defense Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:19:41 -0500 From: umhalde(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> _________________________________________________________________________ Hello, The next course for the University of Manitoba Security Services Women's Self Defense Course (RAD) is open for registration. All 12 hours must be attended. Dates: Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26 Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm each night Cost: $25 for UM students, $30 for UM staff, and $35 for un-affiliated women Location: Fort Garry Campus If interested in attending, feel free to send us an email, or call 474-9312. Thank you, Kristi and Robert ----- 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: Position at AAFC
by Martha Blouw 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position at AAFC Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:26:09 -0500 From: Anita Brule-Babel <anita_brulebabel(a)umanitoba.ca> To: Martha Blouw <martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Hi Martha, Gavin Humphreys is looking for someone to fill a term position at AAFC-CRC. He would prefer someone that is completing or has completed an MSC. The position as far as I understand it is to work with the breeders in processing and analysing their data as well as other duties. Can you send this out to our graduate students and have them contact Gavin as soon as possible if they are interested. Gavin's contact information is: Gavin Humphreys Wheat Breeder Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Genetics and Breeding 195 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2M9 Canada Telephone : 204-984-0123 Fax : 204-983-4604 E-mail : gavin.humphreys(a)agr.gc.ca Thanks. Anita -- Anita Brule-Babel Professor Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-6062 Fax: (204) 474-7528

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Seed of the Year Scholarship - U of M
by Martha Blouw 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

SEED OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Value: $4000 Please submit applications for the attached award to Wendy Kramer, Room 160 Agriculture Building by _*SEPTEMBER 27, 2010*_ for pre-screening.

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Mailing address
by Martha Blouw 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Please ensure that your mailing address in AURORA is up to date. Just log into AURORA and check your contact information. -- 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 August 13, 2010
by Martha Blouw 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

* * *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20100813.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 | August 13, 2010* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Canadian Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement for October 2010 competition (CGSM MSFSS)* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> September 10, 2010 Unrestricted M D up to $6,000 *Sheu L. Lee Family Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> October 1, 2010 Oncology M D 2 @ $3,000 ea ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Course Offering ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science would like to draw your attention to a special course offering. *Human Microscopic Anatomy (Histology)* ANAT 7360, Section 11866 - A01 Microscopic structure correlated to function of tissues and organs of the human body. Lecture and laboratory course. Professor: Dr. M. Vrontakis Class Schedule: Medicine Registration due date: September 22, 2010 For more information regarding this course, please contact the department by *email* <mailto:genest@cc.umanitoba.ca> or phone (204.789.3411) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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> *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: FGS Announcements
by Martha Blouw 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:03:12 -0500 From: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> Reply-To: doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca Organization: University of Manitoba To: Doug Barkman <doug_barkman(a)umanitoba.ca> *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20100730.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 | July 30, 2010* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> August 20, 2010 Sustainable development, climate change, air quality, energy efficiency M D TBD *Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> August 31, 2010 Petroleum industry, including engineering, geology, geophysics, environmental science and business M D $2,500 *Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> September 9, 2010 Unrestricted D $50,000/yr for up to 3 years *Manitoba Arts Council Student Bursary Program* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> June 1, 2011 Crafts, dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual art, writing, arts journalism, arts administration M D $3,000-$4,000 *University of Manitoba Graduate Student Travel Awards* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> No Deadline Unrestricted M D $500-$1,250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program will award 70 postdoctoral fellowships each year distributed equally among the three agencies. Fellowships will be of two-year duration, valued at $70,000/year (taxable). Please see the attached two documents: a *description of the program* <attachments/Postdoctoral_Fellowships_Program_Description.pdf>, including eligibility requirements and institutional responsibilities; and an annex with a *preview of the application materials* <attachments/Preview_of_Key_Application_Elements.pdf>. You may also visit them online [*HERE* <http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fellows…>] for more details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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> *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

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