September 2013 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 11 - 17)
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: September-11-13 3:48 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 11 - 17) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] September 11 - 17, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC’s online system CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP $2000 - for Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Protection of minority or human rights in Canada Deadline: April 1, 2014 [More Awards]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET This public event provides a community space for sharing, where people bring what they have to give and take what they need. Read more »<http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=208&too=100&eve=8&dat=8/26/2013&…> September 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, U Lot CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Helping Parents Understand and Help Their Anxious Child or Teenager Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/anxious.html> September 17, 7:00 pm, McNally Robinson GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE MASTERS OR PHD LEVEL The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is looking for energetic, hard-working and talented MSc and/or PhD students who are enthusiastic about cancer research and willing to pursue a research project. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html> UNIVERSITY PARKADE BIKE STATION Located on the ground level of the University Parkade, the Bike Station is a covered and enclosed parking facility for 100 bikes that is secured with a card-lock system. Open to all U of M students, faculty and staff - register now! Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/bike_station.html> GET ACTIVE ON CAMPUS! Registration is now available for 2013 fall and 2014 winter adult programs. Drop in for FREE from September 9 - 13, 2013 for the FREE WEEK event then register with great student prices! Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/index.html> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2013 Intramural Registration Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/> SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Urban Design Panel Discussion Read more »<http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html> September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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NSERC Scholarships - CGSD, PGSD
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more ><http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC's online system Please see me for further information and let me know if you intend 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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Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

The 2013/2014 General Bursary Application is now available on Aurora Student. The fall/winter general bursary application is available through the Aurora Student portal. Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid and Awards office no later than October 1, annually. Results are finalized by early December of each year and money is directly applied to the successful applicant's winter term tuition. Please check your tuition account in Aurora Student in mid-December to find out if you have been awarded a bursary. In addition, please see the attached Miriam Green Ellis Bursary information. Application is also made using the General Bursary Application. 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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FW: Seed of the Year Scholarship - U of M
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Seed of the Year will be once again be offering a $4000 scholarship. Attached is an updated application form for the 2013/2014 Seed of the Year. You can also can visit www.seedoftheyear.ca<http://www.seedoftheyear.ca> for further information. Please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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Graduate Student Orientation 2013/14
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

You are encouraged to attend the GSA's 2013/14 Orientation from Tuesday, September 9th, 2013 until Friday September 13th, 2013 in the GSA Lounge (217 University Centre). Please find the attached schedule with a listing of the presentations and events.

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Ian retirement
by Bev Godard 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Good morning, Please see the attached re Ian Brown retirement. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528

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FW: FGS Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Orientation Dates, Workshops and More
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: August-28-13 4:11 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Orientation Dates, Workshops and More [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> September 13, 2013 * Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Master's Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 13, 2013 * Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources PhD Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 30, 2013 * Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,025 (to offer one or more scholarships) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Peace building October 3, 2013 * Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 (to offer one or more scholarships) * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Adiministration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health ________________________________ Events Orientation 2013 UMSU | Bannatyne | August 28 - 30<http://umanitoba.ca/student/orientation/bannatyne/> Free breakfast and lunch; Info Fair in the Buhler Atrium. HSGSA | Bannatyne | September 6<http://www.hsgsa.org/current-events/orientation/> Health Sciences Graduate Students Association (HSGSA) Orientation Day. Pancake breakfast, lunch, information sessions and orientation social. UMGSA | Fort Garry | September 9 - 13<http://www.umgsa.org/our-services/orientation/> Graduate Students Association (GSA) Orientation week. Breakfast, lunch, information sessions, prizes and activities. G20 Public Engagement Event Members of the G20 Youth Forum delegation will be holding a G20 public engagement event to share their insights on global issues with University of Manitoba students, faculty, staff and the general public. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to engage in a moderated roundtable discussion with the delegates following their presentations. Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013 Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Place: Borger Boardroom - Engineering (E1-270) Coffee and juice will be served, and attendees are invited to bring their lunch to the event. Any questions may be directed to the Student Life Office, leadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:leadership@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9093. ________________________________ Workshops 2013/14 Graduate Student Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with various academic and student support units both on and off Campus, have launched the second annual series of Professional Development workshops. These not-for-credit workshops are designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. For more information and to register, please visit umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/> Revisiting Quality Research The University of Manitoba Research Quality Management (RQM) Office invites you to attend an informal lunch hour presentation entitled "Revisiting Quality Research". The presentation will include an overview of the Research Quality Management (RQM) program and a review of research educational resources available through the University of Manitoba. Presentations run September 9, 10, and 11 at Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. 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