October 2014 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Candidate Seminar, Plant Science Department Head - October 16, 2014 at 3:30 pm
by Christy Doyle 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Heather Wiebe Sent: October-08-14 10:04 AM To: agriculture all (agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) Subject: Candidate Seminar, Plant Science Department Head - October 16, 2014 at 3:30 pm [cid:image004.png@01CFC2AA.C1F15040] "The Department of Plant Science: What prospects for a brighter future?" Presented by: Dr. Fouad Daayf, Candidate for the position of Plant Science Department Head Thursday, October 16, 2014 Seminar begins at 3:30 pm Refreshments at 3:00 pm in the atrium Carolyn Sifton Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building All are welcome!

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (October 8 - 14)
by Martha Blouw 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

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: October-08-14 10:22 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (October 8 - 14) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] October 8 - 14 [Upcoming Awards] VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $50,000/yr up to 3 years - for PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: October 13, 2014 (EXTENDED) NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS. CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $21,000/year (for two or three years) - For Master's & 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, 2014 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC) $20,000 per annum for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months - For PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: November 7, 2014 Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships Canadian graduate students to receive scholarships to study or conduct research for periods of three months to one year in a Commonwealth country. Read more »<http://www.aucc.ca/programs-services/international-programs/canadian-queen-…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: November 24, 2014 Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM) $17,500 - For Master's Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] ASE Career Fair The ASE Career Fair, hosted by Career Services, UMES, and FASO, is being held October 9th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of University Centre. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect with 70 employers and learn about full-time, part-time, co-op and summer positions in the Engineering & Agricultural and Food Sciences Industry. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/> October 9, 2014 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Second Floor University Centre Student Housing Survey: Let Your Voice Be Heard! The University of Manitoba is conducting a STUDENT HOUSING MARKET AND DEMAND STUDY for the Fort Garry Campus, and we want your opinion! Future development of housing on the Fort Garry Campus will be influenced by this survey, so we encourage you to complete it let and your voice be heard! Read more »<http://www.housing-survey.com/FortGarry> DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Massage Therapy available - direct billing to UMSU insurance The Bison Athletic Therapy Centre has Massage Therapy appointments available now. Direct billing available to UMSU Health Insurance Plan with physician referral. Discounted rates for students! 204-474-6956 Read more »<http://www.bisonactiveliving.ca/therapy> Tuesday, Thursday afternoons, Bison Athletic Therapy Centre 231 Investors Group Athletic Centre Campus Dish Exciting changes are happening in the University Centre food court. While renovations are still underway, U of M Dining Services has set up temporary dining options on campus. Read more »<http://campusdish.com/en-US/CA/Manitoba/Locations/> AVAILABLE: OCTOBER 2014 The December 2014 Schedule of Final Exams is now available! Dates and times have been finalized, and students are encouraged to review the schedule for any conflicts. Students must remain available until all exams and test obligations are complete. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Introduction to Mindfulness October 9, 2014 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771dd…> Fort Garry Campus Disability Studies: Opening Doors and Creating Opportunities October 9, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577bce…> Fort Garry Campus Social Media - Friend or Unfriend? October 14, 2014 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577818…> Fort Garry Campus Mitacs | FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT I October 22 & 23, 2014 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Fort Garry Campus Mitacs | PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS I October 9, 2014 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Bannatyne Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] October 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Fall 2014 Distance & Online Education Exams. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 13 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 22 & 23 Annual Fall Convocation Ceremonies. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/convocation/> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 31 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy Application Deadline [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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Vanier Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to Monday October 13
by Martha Blouw 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

The Vanier is a prestigious award that is available to both Canadian and International PhD students studying in any area and provides up to $50,000 of funding for each of three years. Information about the award and the application process may be found on the FGS Awards database (http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/). The application deadline has been extended to Monday October 13, 2014.

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Updated Advanced Plant Science Seminar schedule
by Christy Doyle 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

Good Morning, The updated Advanced Plant Science Seminar schedule for the Fall Term is attached. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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PSGSA Potluck and Elections
by Gabriel Linski 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

On Friday October 17th we will be having a potluck and the annual PSGSA elections. The potluck will start at 11:30 in room 218 with elections starting at 12:00. If you can't make the elections but would like to run for a position you can send us a self nomination and you will be considered for that position during the elections. To vote however you must be present at the elections. Included is a list of the 9 positions and a brief description of each, if you have questions on the election or on the positions email me. So that being said I hope to see you all there.

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PSGSA
by Gabriel Linski 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

?On Wednesday we are going out for drinks around 4:30. Location TBD.

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[Plants-grads] Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, October 9, 2014
by Christy Doyle 03 Oct '14

03 Oct '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, October 9, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "QTL Mapping of Glucosinolates and Resistance to Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Canola" Presented by: Jun Liu PhD Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (October 1- 7)
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

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: October-01-14 11:14 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (October 1- 7) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] October 1 - 7 [Upcoming Awards] Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) $500 to $3,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields Deadline: October 25, 2014 IODE War Memorial Scholarship $15,000 (up to 5 scholarships are offered for the 2014-2015 academic year) - For PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: November 1, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] Campus Dish Exciting changes are happening in the University Centre food court. While renovations are still underway, U of M Dining Services has set up temporary dining options on campus. Read more »<http://campusdish.com/en-US/CA/Manitoba/Locations/> AVAILABLE: OCTOBER 2014 Bullying: What is Happening and What Needs to be Done A panel discussion with Dr. Judith MacIntosh (University of New Brunswick), Dr. Sandy Herschcovis (Asper School of Business) Ms Bernadine Wallis (College of Nursing) and representatives from the University of Manitoba Student Advocates’ Office and Manitoba Nurses’ Union. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/1/2014&todate=10/31/20…> Oct. 6, 2014 | 2:00 - 3:00pm | Senate Chambers, E3-262 Engineering Building No Bullying: Promoting Respect in Health Care A public lecture by Dr. Judith MacIntosh, the College of Nursing’s 2014 Dr. Margaret Elder Hart Distinguished Visitor. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/1/2014&todate=10/31/20…> Oct. 6, 2014 | 9:30 - 11:30am | Room 260, Helen Glass Centre for Nursing TEDx Umanitoba For the first time, TEDx UManitoba will be happening this year. The conference will take place on November 4, in The University Centre's Multi-Purpose room. This event will showcase the work of great achievers from U of M in a TED-style conference. Seating is limited to 100 people selected through an online application. Read more »<http://www.tedxumanitoba.com/audience> Deadline: Friday, October 10 National Student Paper Competition on the Future of the Public service If you are a student enrolled in a Canadian university master’s-level program, or a Canadian citizen enrolled in an international master’s-level program, you are invited to submit a paper for the second annual National Student Paper Competition on the Future of the Public Service. Read more »<http://www.ipac.ca/blueprint2020-Guidelines> DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Writing at the Graduate Level October 2, 2014 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235770bc…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS Library Essentials October 2, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357794f…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS Library Essentials October 2, 2014 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d55…> BANNATYNE CAMPUS E-Books October 2, 2014 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b9d…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS Intercultural Communication October 7, 2014 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235770e4…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS From Counting Sheep, to Sleep October 8, 2014 | 12:30PM - 2:00PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577073…> FORT GARRY CAMPUS Stress Management October 8, 2014 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235779a2…> BANNATYNE CAMPUS Mitacs | PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS I October 9, 2014 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Bannatyne Campus Mitacs | FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT I October 22 & 23, 2014 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] October 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Fall 2014 Distance & Online Education Exams. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 13 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 22 & 23 Annual Fall Convocation Ceremonies. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/convocation/> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 31 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy Application Deadline [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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