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

FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 17 - 23)
by Martha Blouw 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '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: December-17-14 9:37 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 17 - 23) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] December 17 - 23 [Upcoming Awards] MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP $8,500 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: February 2, 2015 MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP $10,500 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Law, Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: February 2, 2015 [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] 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS APPLICATION OPEN Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt/> Application Deadline: January 12, 2015 WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ…> Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Graduate Students: Coping with Deadlines 2015 This group is for graduate students at the University of Manitoba. It will provide you with tools for managing your time as well as help you find ways to understand how you use procrastination. It will increase self-awareness and allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Register in-person at 474 University Centre. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/> Fridays, Jan. 16 - Mar. 6, 2015 (9:30-11:30 am) | 474 University Centre BEAT THE RUSH, ACTIVATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! Recreation Services’ U of M Student Membership is now included as part of your student fees. Activate your membership today and have access to all sport and recreation facilities at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses in the Winter Term 2015. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-getting-closer-to-completion/> Opening: February 2015 JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills January 13, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357731e…> Fort Garry Campus NSERC Grant Writing January 14, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a63…> Bannatyne Campus Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills January 15, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235772cf…> Bannatyne Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. [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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FW from Rob Visser: Adoption and parental leave announcement for the greenhouse manager
by Bev Godard 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Rob Visser. From: Rob Visser Sent: December-10-14 2:59 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Adoption and parental leave announcement for the greenhouse manager Hi Everyone, My family and I are happy to announce the adoption of our daughter Harmony into our family. As a result, I will begin taking an eight month parental leave beginning January 12, 2015. It has been decided that Cathy Bay will become the interim Greenhouse Manager and a new technician assistant will be hired to fill her role. As many of you know, Cathy has been around the greenhouse area for almost 23 years and is experienced in all aspects of its operation. She is currently learning additional responsibilities that come with the manager role. I hope to bring Cathy around to some of you in the near future especially as it relates to key service providers for the controlled growth environment equipment. Let me take this opportunity to say how much I appreciate all the assistance given to me over the last year and a half as I became acquainted with the greenhouse manager role. I am confident that each of you will do your best to assist Cathy as she begins her time as manager. Sincerely, Robert Visser Greenhouse Manager Dept. of Plant Science

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 10 - 16)
by Martha Blouw 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '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: December-10-14 9:52 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 10 - 16) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] December 10 - 16 [Upcoming Awards] RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL AWARD $500 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Wildlife habitats in Manitoba Deadline: January 28, 2015 SSHRC Storytellers Contest $3,000 (25 awards) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a…> Research Field(s): Canadian resident, 19 years of age or older, enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution Deadline: January 30, 2015 [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] 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS APPLICATION OPEN Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt/> Application Deadline: January 12, 2015 BEAT THE RUSH, ACTIVATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! Recreation Services’ U of M Student Membership is now included as part of your student fees. Activate your membership today and have access to all sport and recreation facilities at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses in the Winter Term 2015. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-getting-closer-to-completion/> Opening: February 2015 WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ…> Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Graduate Students: Coping with Deadlines 2015 This group is for graduate students at the University of Manitoba. It will provide you with tools for managing your time as well as help you find ways to understand how you use procrastination. It will increase self-awareness and allow you to consider your priorities, values, strengths and challenges as you continue with your graduate work. Register in-person at 474 University Centre. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/> Fridays, Jan. 16 - Mar. 6, 2015 (9:30-11:30 am) | 474 University Centre JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Thesis: Structure and Organization December 11, 2014 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e14…> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. [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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TRAVEL Awards for Graduate Students
by Martha Blouw 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science (approximate value $1400) Dr. Ian N. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba in 1976 as a weed scientist and later served as Head from 1989 to 1996. His research led to the development of new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection for western Canadian producers. Dr. Morrison moved to the University of Alberta in 1996 to become Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics. He touched the lives of over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science (approximate value $1325) Dr. Helgason joined the Department of Plant Science in 1947 as a plant breeder, serving as Head from 1975 to 1978, when he retired. He was named Professor Emeritus in 1980 and maintained an ongoing involvement in his research programme, graduate student committees, and departmental affairs until 1984. His outstanding career accomplishments include the development of corn inbreds and hybrids and the release of several barley varieties, including the six-row malting variety, Argyle. Lamari Travel Award for Graduate Studies in Plant Science (approximate value $1550) Dr. Lakhdar Lamari joined the Department of Plant Science in 1988 as a Post-Doctoral Fellow conducting cereal pathology research. He subsequently joined the Department as a professor of plant pathology in 1990. He conducted world-class and world-renown cereal pathology research with special emphasis on tan spot diseases of wheat. He was the first researcher in the world to unravel the mysterious host-pathogen interaction for this disease in wheat. He developed a computer-based plant disease measurement program called "Assess" that permits the easy and rapid quantification of the number of disease lesions on plant surfaces. This program took plant pathology research to a whole new level of precision. These awards will be offered to graduate students who: (1) have completed the first year of their M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at The University of Manitoba; (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours; (3) will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); (4) have demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the proposed research results to be presented at the meeting. The application form (one for all three awards) is attached. Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipients are announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date of the award offer must use the funding no later than six months from the date of convocation. Recipients may not hold more than one of the Morrison Travel Award, the Lamari Travel Award, or the Helgason Travel Award in the same calendar year. Selection of the recipients will be based on: 1) academic performance; 2) comments from letters of recommendation; 3) the quality of the abstract submitted and of the proposed research results to be presented; 4) the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. DEADLINE: January 16, 2015

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Graduate Student Holiday Lunch Party!!
by Gregory Bartley 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Hi Friends, On Friday, December 12th, we will be having our grad student holiday lunch party at 12:00 in room 218!! The plan is to order a bunch of pizzas and pop drinks will be provided. In order to plan how many pizzas to order, there will be a sign up sheet in the lounge to RSVP. If you are not around the lounge, feel free to send me an email to let me know if you are coming. Cost will be $5 per person and can be paid at the party. Friends are welcome!! If you are participating in the Secret Santa, please bring your gifts along as this is where we will be exchanging them. Hope to see you all there! Greg

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Winter 2015 Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series
by Charles Geddes 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Hello Plant Science Grad Students, If you are planning to present your Advanced Plant Science Seminar (Ph.D.) next semester, please let me know as soon as possible. The Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series Committee is trying to finalize the Winter 2015 schedule. Thanks, Charles Geddes Ph.D. Student PSGSA, Treasurer Dept. of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 cell: (204) 825-7650

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PSGSA
by Gabriel Linski 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Hey kids tomorrow we are going out to Smitty's for drinks.

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 3 - 9)
by Martha Blouw 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '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: December-03-14 8:44 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 3 - 9) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] December 3 - 9 [Upcoming Awards] PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS $11,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/> Research Field(s): Human Genetics Deadline: January 15, 2015 Ninth Annual Lloyd Houlden Memorial Research Fellowship $20,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/> Research Field(s): Insolvency, Restructuring Deadline: January 16, 2015 OATWAY, DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP $18,075 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Law, Psychology, Sociology, Adult harassment Deadline: January 16, 2015 [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] New Drop In Session Hours @ Career Services Popular drop-in sessions with professional career consultants have new hours! Join us for a Resume and Cover Letter Critique Session, or a Career Planning and Career Information Session. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/services.html> WRTC student applications is now open for 2015/16 The Western Regional Training Centre (WRTC) is a program offered through the Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, designed to financially support MSc and PhD students training in the area of health services research. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/educ…> Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 Political Studies Students' Conference: War Then and Now The 31st Political Studies Students' Conference - The Legacy of the Great Wars: Marking History and Humanity. This free, public conference is dedicated to the study of the Great Wars and their ongoing impact on Canadian society. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/political_studies/3607.html> January 28 - 30, 2014 Riverview Health Centre Research Grant Competition This year Riverview Health Centre is providing a small amount of funding, on a competitive basis, to support graduate student (Master’s and PhD level) research regarding significant issues facing the elderly, chronically ill, terminally ill, or those requiring rehabilitation. Research Competition Guidelines »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Research_Guidelines.doc> Research Grant Application »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Research_Application.pdf> Graduate Student Research Fund Guidelines »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Guidelines_Grad_Student.doc> Graduate Student Research Fund Application »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/GradStudent_Research_Applicat…> JUMP Just Got Better Information Services and Technology is excited to launch a new JUMP portal for students, faculty and staff. The upgraded system is easier to navigate and more intuitive. The new JUMP is also mobile-friendly, meaning you can access it anywhere on any device, including tablets and mobile phones. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/jump-just-got-better/> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies December 5, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d64…> Bannatyne Campus Effective Networking for a Successful Job Search December 10, 2014 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ec4…> Bannatyne Campus Thesis: Structure and Organization December 11, 2014 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577e14…> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] December 8 - 19 Fall Term 2014 Final Exams for most faculties and schools (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall 2014/Winter 2015 spanned courses). Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> December 24 - January 4 Winter Holiday, University Closed. [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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Secret Santa and upcoming xmas events
by Danica Swaenepoel 02 Dec '14

02 Dec '14

Hello everyone! Christmas is coming up and we were hoping to have a couple of holiday related events. We thought we would do a Secret Santa gift exchange. In case you aren't aware of what Secret Santa is, it is an anonymous gift exchange that involves picking a name out of a hat. You then buy a gift ($10-15 limit) for that person - but you aren't supposed to reveal whose name you have until after the exchange is over. The only names that will be included in the exchange are those who want to participate so we are looking to see who is interested. If you are interested in taking part in the Secret Santa (or you have more questions) please send an email to either me (swaenepd(a)myumanitoba.ca) or Greg (umbartle(a)myumanitoba.ca?). We will also put a sign-up sheet in the grad lounge. If is there is enough interest we will set a date to meet to draw names. We are also planning to have a holiday lunch on Friday, December 12th (time to be decided). We are planning to order pizzas or whatever, collecting money from those who are able to come. We will send out more info closer to the date. (This is where the gift exchange will occur). Please reply if you have interest or questions about the gift exchange!! Thanks, Danica

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REMINDER - Online Curriculum Survey
by Martha Blouw 02 Dec '14

02 Dec '14

The deadline has been extended to December 15, 2014. Thanks to those who have responded. From: Martha Blouw Sent: November-24-14 3:01 PM To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Please respond - Online Curriculum Survey Plant Science Graduate Curriculum Review Online Survey We've created an online survey to provide us with further feedback on our graduate curriculum. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YPJHBLG Please complete the survey by December 15, 2014 - it won't take long. The Plant Science Graduate Studies Committee looks forward to your responses and candid comments. Please note that this survey is anonymous. Thanks for your participation! 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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