January 2011 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

REMINDER: UMGF Applications
by Martha Blouw 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) applications should be submitted to me by Friday, February 4. -- 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:CORRECTION: student coming from France
by Bev Godard 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

Accommodations have been arranged. Someone for Sunday is all that is required. Thanks, Bev -------- Original Message -------- Subject: student coming from France Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:21:10 -0600 From: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> To: plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Dr. Pritchard contacted me saying that an exchange student, Lise Chevallier (and boyfriend), are coming from France at the end of January. Lise will be here taking courses in Plant Science for this academic term. We are looking for a place for her to stay from January 29, when she arrives, to approximately February 7. They have accommodation beginning Feb 7, but from Jan 29-Feb 6 accommodation is still being looked for. If any of you have room to spare, please e-mail. Dr. Pritchard is also looking for a grad student(s) who will be/are available this Sunday (Jan. 30) to show Lise the University, grocery store etc.... Please e-mail me asap if you are available. 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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student coming from France
by Bev Godard 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

Dr. Pritchard contacted me saying that an exchange student, Lise Chevallier (and boyfriend), are coming from France at the end of January. Lise will be here taking courses in Plant Science for this academic term. We are looking for a place for her to stay from January 29, when she arrives, to approximately February 7. They have accommodation beginning Feb 7, but from Jan 29-Feb 6 accommodation is still being looked for. If any of you have room to spare, please e-mail. Dr. Pritchard is also looking for a grad student(s) who will be/are available this Sunday (Jan. 30) to show Lise the University, grocery store etc.... Please e-mail me asap if you are available. 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 from Laura: 27th Annual Plant Science Graduate Students Symposium
by Bev Godard 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: 27th Annual Plant Science Graduate Students Symposium Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:30:09 -0600 From: umwie243(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Hey Guys! If any of you were interested in attending the 27th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student's Symposium at the University of Saskatchewan (March 25-26th) this year there is still time to register! Next year it will be our turn to host the symposium and the host students go to a lot of trouble to organize everything so the least we can do is show up! It also should be a lot of fun and a good opportunity to meet other plant science grad students. For new students it is a great chance to gain experience while presenting to your peers. I have attached the registration form for your convenience. You should have also received previous emails with additional information. If you have any questions just let me know! Cheers, Laura

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Fwd: ABIC 2011: Travel Bursary announcement
by Martha Blouw 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

** *ABIC 2011: Travel Bursary announcement *Johannesburg, South Africa September 6 - 9, 2011 *ABIC: Supporting Networking and Learning in Agricultural Biotechnology * The ABIC Foundation is accepting applications for a travel bursary for the forthcoming ABIC 2011 Conference to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from September 6 - 9, 2011. The *deadline for submission* of applications is*February 15, 2011* with award announcement set for April 2011. The ABIC Foundation has set aside funds to provide for one travel bursary for ABIC 2011. The bursary will cover the cost of return travel, accommodation and meals while attending the conference, as well as registration fees to attend ABIC 2011. The annual bursaries were created to encourage ABIC attendance from among young scientists in emerging nations. With this gesture, the ABIC Foundation assists promising new researchers by making the ABIC network of ag-biotech contacts more accessible. The bursary is open to young scientists in developing countries whose potential has come to the attention of the ABIC Foundation. Applications will be accepted from graduate students or post-doctoral fellows at accredited post-secondary institutions whose studies are closely focused on agricultural biotechnology. Candidates will be evaluated by the Foundation's Board based on the following criteria: (1(1) Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application which includes information relevant to the evaluation criteria and which briefly outlines their research. *_EVALUATION CRITERIA_* *Age requirement* - applicants must be under the age of 35 at the time of application (/note: photocopy of official documents such as passport or other government issued identification to verify age/). *Financial need* - applicants must supply a financial statement indicating all sources of income including bursaries, scholarships and research funding; indicating their expenses for the year. *Abstract *- an abstract (in English) must be submitted. *Applicability of research* - the successful candidate will be expected to submit a poster presentation on their research at ABIC. A committee will review nominations for applicants and will submit suitable applications for external review of the quality of the research. *Academic qualifications* - applicants must be full-time graduate students or post-doctoral fellows at a post-secondary institution accredited by the International Association of Universities <http://www.unesco.org/iau/> "World List of Universities". <http://www.unesco.org/iau/>*Country of origin*- must be designated by the United Nations as a developing or emerging nation. (2(2) Provide the appropriate supporting documentation. (3(3) Provide a confidential letter of recommendation from the candidate's supervisor, which must be submitted directly to the ABIC Foundation by the candidate's supervisor. (4(4) a. Email your complete submission to the Foundation at abicfoundation(a)abic.ca <mailto:abicfoundation@abic.ca> b. *Plus*, mail your complete submission to: ABIC Foundation Inc. Attention: Muriel Adams, Managing Director, 101 - 111 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3R2 CANADA. Email copies must reach the ABIC Foundation by *February 15, 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: FGS Announcements January 21, 2011
by Martha Blouw 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

Having troubles viewing this email? Click [*here* <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20110121.h…>] to view it in your web browser. university of manitoba faculty of graduate studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ C.D. Howe Foundation Fellowships in Creative Writing & Oral Culture <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 31, 2011 Master's · PhD Creative writing, oral cultures $10,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (**For CGS CIHR recipients only) January 26, 2011 Master's · PhD Unrestricted $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wildlife Conservation Society <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 21, 2011 Master's · PhD Landscape ecology, conservation wildlife/plant/fisheries ecology or socio-ecological studies $20,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Autism Research Training <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> March 11, 2011 Master's · PhD Autism, genetics, brain imaging,epidemiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology CIHR rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------ G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> March 15, 2011 Master's · PhD Urban studies or property development $10,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Society for Civil Engineering <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> March 25, 2011 Master's Civil engineering, water engineering, water management See website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ McCrorie-West Family Fellowship for Alzheimer Research <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> May 16, 2011 PhD Alzheimer Disease $3,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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2011-2012 UMGF Application NOW ONLINE
by Martha Blouw 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

The 2011-2012 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) application is now available at http://umanitoba.ca/afs/awards/graduate_studies.html Please let me know if you are going to apply. -- 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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IMPORTANT - Regarding UMGF Application
by Martha Blouw 18 Jan '11

18 Jan '11

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) application that is currently online is out-of-date. The new one should be available by the end of the day. -- 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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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)
by Martha Blouw 18 Jan '11

18 Jan '11

This is an announcement of the 2011-2012 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Information and the application for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, including the eligibility criteria are available on the following website: http://umanitoba.ca/afs/awards/graduate_studies.html Please read and follow all the instructions carefully. Deadline for receipt of UMGF applications by the Department of Plant Science is February 4^th , 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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International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
by Martha Blouw 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/IGSS_App_11-12.pdf for complete information and applications. International students (i.e. those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Ph.D. program (and in some Master’s programs) who are paying the international student tuition fee should apply for the IGSS. PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to transfer from the Master’s program to the Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba OR if you are planning to do a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba after completing your Master’s program, you should apply for the IGSS. Application Deadline: MARCH 1, 2011. Please let me know if you are applying for the IGSS. -- 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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