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

HEAR Breeder Academic Position Candidates
by Bev Godard 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Good morning to all, The third of three Canadian candidates for the HEAR Breeder Academic Position will be visiting with staff and students this week, and will present his seminar on Wednesday afternoon. The HEAR Breeder Search Committee encourages and invites your comments regarding all three candidates. Should you wish to comment, please e-mail Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca and copy to Peter_McVetty(a)umanitoba.ca by Friday, September 16th. Your comments will be distributed to, and remain confidential within, the HEAR Breeder Search Committee. Thank you for your input. -- 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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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

IAN N. MORRISON AWARD FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN CROP PROTECTION Please see the attached information regarding this award. Deadline: October 21, 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 and Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '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> *October 3 · Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* Varies by Award · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Natural Sciences & Engineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Webinar Opportunity* *Fall 2011 · Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Webinars for Master's and PhD Students <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* *Postdoctoral researchers · Monday, September 12, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) *Doctoral students · Tuesday, September 13, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) * Master's students · Wednesday, September 14, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) To register, please email: *fellowships(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca* <mailto:fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *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: FGS Announcements and Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '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> *October 3 · Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* Varies by Award · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Natural Sciences & Engineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Webinar Opportunity* *Fall 2011 · Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Webinars for Master's and PhD Students <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* *Postdoctoral researchers · Monday, September 12, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) *Doctoral students · Tuesday, September 13, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) * Master's students · Wednesday, September 14, 2011* · French: 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern) · English: 2:45pm to 4:15pm (Eastern) To register, please email: *fellowships(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca* <mailto:fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *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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Miriam Green Ellis Bursary
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Miriam Green Ellis Bursary in the Department of Plant Science: Please see the attached announcement. The deadline is October 3, 2011. Please let me know if you 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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For UMGF/MGS holders
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Reminder to UMGF and MGS holders: "General Regulations To hold an award, you must: Apply for National Scholarships for which you are eligible, at every possible competition. Some of these National Awards are NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council), SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), CIHR (formerly MRC -- Medical Research Council and NHRDP -- National Health Research Development Program) or any similar national agency. MHRC (Manitoba Health Research Council) is another agency to which eligible students must apply. If UMGF recipients who are eligible for a National Award do not apply, the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship shall not be renewed unless there are special circumstances and for which a compelling case is made and then approved by the Dean of the Faculty of 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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NSERC Scholarship Competition
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Scholarship Competition Information about the NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) program and the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) program is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Index_eng.asp IMPORTANT: Read the attached information and all relevant information on the NSERC website. Please see me for more information and to let me know you are applying. -- 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: FW: Life Science Alley Student Poster Session
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Life Science Alley Student Poster Session Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:06:27 -0500 From: Laurene Davy <davyl(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: CC: Good Morning All, This email message is being forwarded on behalf of Karin Wittenberg, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences: Good Afternoon, The *Life Science Association of Manitoba* (LSAM) is the voice and organizational nucleus for the life science industry of Manitoba. LSAM focuses on attentive, proactive and timely services and programs to over 90 member organizations. We constantly strive to understand which products, services and support our members value most, and create partnerships and programs to deliver them. LSAM would like to provide an opportunity for any undergraduate, technical, graduate and professional life science student from public and private colleges and universities, and technology campuses to participate in the 10^th Annual Life Science Alley Conference and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota The Alley Institute Student Research Poster Session provides an opportunity for college/university students to share their research and receive feedback from industry professionals and from their academic colleagues. Research categories cover a wide variety of topics across the life sciences including *basic science research, clinical science research, technology innovation and improvements, and clinical and business practices.* As such, LSAM would be happy to support (travel and accommodations up to $1000) for/_up to two students who are selected to present_/ and wish to go down and be a part of this presentation and conference. The LSA Conference and Expo is December 7, 2011. Please see attached information and application process. Applications are due by November 10, 2011. If selected, LSAM will need to be notified immediately and will require details of the poster presentation, including supporters and faculty advisors. http://www.lifesciencealleyconference.org/student_research_poster_session.h… Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Thank you Judi Judi Bahl Manager, Training Life Science Association of Manitoba 1000 Waverley Street Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P3 Tel: (204) 272-5097 Cell: (204) 230-1205 Email: jbahl(a)lsam.ca <mailto:jbahl@lsam.ca> Web: www.lsam.ca <http://www.lsam.ca> cid:image001.jpg@01CB5647.35FF4660 With thanks, Laurene Davy Dean's office Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences The University of Manitoba Ph. 474-6029 -- 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 Funding Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '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> *Please contact department for deadline· Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $17,500/yr · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Social Sciences & Humanities *October 14, 2011 (@10am)· Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $2,500 · For Master's students *Research Field(s):* Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights *October 17, 2011 · Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $500-$4,000 · For Undergraduate, Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields *October 17, 2011 · Nancie J Mauro Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $4,600 (2 awards) · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):*Medicine, Nursing, Oncology *October 17, 2011 · Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* $1,100 · For Master's & PhD students *Research Field(s):* Community Nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *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 from Sean Asselin: Re: HEAR candidates
by Bev Godard 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: HEAR candidates Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:39:47 -0500 From: sean asselin <umassel2(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Attention graduate students! We are currently in the process of interviewing candidates for a new assistant professor position in High Erucic Acid Rapeseed (HEAR), Canola and Brassica breeding to take over Dr. McVetty’s research program. Graduate student input plays an important role in the selection of new faculty, so here is your chance to help shape future directions within the department. In the following weeks there are meetings arranged for the top candidates to meet with the graduate students in room 218, Plant Science seminar room. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the candidates and ask them questions about the direction they plan on taking their research through graduate student mentorship, teaching ability, extension work and other skills that they will bring to the department. Plus there will be coffee and *doughnuts* (seriously, the _real_ deal. No peek freans). So please come join your fellow grad students and the candidates at the following times: *Dr. Muhammad Tahir, University of Manitoba* *Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00am* ** *Dr. Rob Duncan, Texas A&M University* *Friday, September 9 at 10:00am* ** *Dr. Md Mukhlesur Rahman, North Dakota State University* *Thursday, September 15 at 11:30am* Graduate student feedback from these meetings is not only supported but strongly encouraged.

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