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

Fwd: Symposium theme: VOTE
by Bev Godard 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Symposium theme: VOTE Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:24:03 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Fellow Graduate Students! Following our last symposium meeting of the year last Thursday, a group of us came up with some ideas for a THEME! Thank you to those who came out and brainstormed with us! For those who could not make it *_please take this opportunity to voice your opinion by VOTING for one of these three options: _*A. Integrating Initiatives: Challenges for Change B. Challenges for Change C. Growing Perspectives: Challenges for Change Everyone is eligible for 1 vote which will be completely anonymous, except for me of course. Please email me back with your response indicating A, B or C. You have until Thursday at 9 a.m. to get your votes in! Thank you! Kristen Podolsky

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Fwd: 2011-20112 Tricouncil Award Holders Top Up Program - REMINDER
by Martha Blouw 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

REMINDER: Final deadline is approaching. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: 2011-20112 Tricouncil Award Holders Top Up Program Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:47:43 -0500 From: Marcia Yoshida <mlabiuk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, Gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, gs-deans-and-directors(a)lists.umanitoba.ca, awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Please see the attached memo regarding the Tricouncil Award Holders Top Up Program for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Yoshida Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================ -- 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 Awards Announcements
by Martha Blouw 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Upcoming Awards* Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> *Various Deadlines (check the site for more details)· Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* Various · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* American Indian Studies *January 13 · Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $5,000 to $15,000 · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Engineering, Women *February 17 · Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $2,000 · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* Physical Education, Physiology, Psychology ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Quick Links* *FAQ for Awards <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> · Admissions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> · Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> · Fee Information <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> · Grad Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> · Academic Course Calendar <http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>* -- 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 Feed-A-Family Event
by Bev Godard 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: PSGSA Feed-A-Family Event Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:57:07 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To Plant Science Graduate Students: Let?s Celebrate the Holiday Season by helping to *_FEED-A-FAMILY_!* The PSGSA has registered with the Christmas Cheer Board to provide a */hamper for a family of 3-4/* this holiday season.This is a really great program for everyone to get involved and get in the spirit of the season by helping out a family in need. We have two weeks to fill the hamper. Please see the list of items required and check off the items you are able to donate. There are two hamper gift boxes located in Grad offices 147 and 148-150. I know many of you are located in labs, so please come by your office space to see what you can bring! This was a previous tradition of the PSGSA, that I thought would be good to revive! Sincerely, Kristen and PSGSA Council

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Fwd: Symposium Meeting TODAY
by Bev Godard 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Symposium Meeting TODAY Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:01:00 -0600 From: K Podolsky <umpodolk(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Symposium Committee members A reminder that we have our weekly symposium meeting _*today at 2 p.m. in 218 Seminar Room. *_ Today we would like to everyone to bring their ideas for: - Keynote speakers - Theme As well, we will discuss options for social events and get an update on banquet room location, gift bags, fundraising etc. These brief 45min meetings per week are really great for everyone to keep updated on symposium planning and will ease the crunch in the new year. Plus we always have coffee and cookies! Thanks Everyone! Kristen and Sarah _* *_

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