September 2015 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 30 - Oct 6)
by Bev Godard 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 PH: 204-474-8563 FAX: 204-474-7528 Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca 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-30-15 2:05 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 30 - Oct 6) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Sept 30 - Oct 6 [Upcoming Awards] NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS DOCTORAL. CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP October 15, 2015 FGS Internal Deadline for Transcripts | October 21, 2015 FGS Internal Deadline for Internal application and NSERC Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences & Engineering Deadline: October 15 & 21 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC) $35,000 - For PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Social Sciences & Humanities Deadline: November 6, 2015 FGS Internal Deadline *Please consult your Department for their internal deadline. Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM - CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) $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, 2015 IODE War Memorial Scholarship $15,000 - For PhD Students [Up to 5 scholarships are offered for the 2015-2016 academic year] Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): unrestricted Deadline: November 1, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD - SENATOR THOMAS ALEXANDER CRERAR SCHOLARSHIPS $6,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Humanities Deadline: November 13th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD - HEINZ FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,525 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Humanities Deadline: November 13th, 2015 COMPOSITE AWARD - E.B. 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FW: re award notifications for Grad Students
by Bev Godard 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 PH: 204-474-8563 FAX: 204-474-7528 Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca From: Debbie Bialek Sent: September-30-15 9:25 AM To: Bev Godard Cc: Martha Blouw; Sylvia Lapointe Subject: FW: re award notifications for Grad Students Hi Bev, Could you please post or send out this award opportunity to our grad students. Thanks Deb Debbie Bialek Administrative Assistant (Finance & Administration) Department of Plant Science Rm. 222 Agriculture Bldg. The University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8226 Fax: (204) 474-7528 From: Sylvia Lapointe Sent: September-30-15 9:20 AM To: Debbie Bialek Subject: re award notifications for Grad Students Hi Debbie, can you point me in the direction of who would be able to advertise the attached award to Plant Science graduate students? Please and thanks, Sylvia Sylvia Lapointe Admin Assist, Biological Sciences University of Manitoba Room 212D BSB Bldg tel. 204.474.6306 fax.204.474.7604

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FW: CanU Instructor Poster/CCR recognition
by Martha Blouw 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

The Department of Plant Science is looking for volunteers to help host small groups of grade 8 students interested in learning how plants grow and develop from seeds. The visits will occur three evening: Oct 15, 22nd or Oct 29th from 5:00 to 7:30. Volunteers can choose to serve one or more of the days/times indicated above and will be assisted by Faculty members in planning simple demonstrations in the greenhouse. Volunteers (U of M undergraduate or graduate students) are eligible for co-curricular record recognitions. If interested please contact C. Stasolla (stasolla(a)ms.umanitoba.ca<mailto:stasolla@ms.umanitoba.ca>) not later than Thursday, October 1st . Claudio Stasolla Professor Dept. Plant Science 222 Agriculture Bld. University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 Canada Tel: (office) 204- 474-6098 Tel: (lab) 204-474-6011 Fax: 204-474-7528 -

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships Program
by Martha Blouw 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) Program Up-to-date program literature and forms are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/index_eng.asp NSERC must receive applications electronically by October 15, 2015, at 8 p.m. EST. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Departments of Plant Science & Soil 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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Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at the available annual interest from the fund (currently approximately $4000) up to a maximum value of the tuition for the first year of graduate studies, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertakes a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications should be submitted to Martha Blouw by October 19, 2015. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Biographical Information: Dr. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science in 1976, later serving as Head from 1989 to 1996. In the mid-80s he worked in Pakistan for almost two years as an oilseed agronomist on a CIDA project. In September 1996 Dr. Morrison was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics at the University of Alberta. In his 20 year tenure at the University of Manitoba, Ian Morrison touched the lives of many people including over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. Many of these have gone on to become influential in the agricultural sector. His research was instrumental in providing growers with new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection. In recognition of his work, Ian Morrison received the Excellence in Weed Science award from the Canadian Weed Science Society, and was made a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America. DEADLINE: October 19, 2015 Martha

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ATTENTION UMGF/MGS Holders
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

As per the UMGF/MGS Award Holders Guide: "UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments" Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Departments of Plant Science & Soil 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 Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program Application Deadline: December 1, 2015 Information is available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/index_eng.asp Please let me know if you are applying or intending to apply. Feel free to contact me if you need any information. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Departments of Plant Science & Soil 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 from Dr. Daayf: 2016 Opportunity to Co-Lead International Travel Group!
by Bev Godard 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

From: Fouad Daayf Sent: September-18-15 11:04 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: 2016 Opportunity to Co-Lead International Travel Group! Hi Bev, Please distribute to our academics and graduate students. Thank you. Fouad Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff From: Heather Pycz [mailto:heather.pycz@isvolunteers.org] Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 11:00 AM To: Fouad Daayf Subject: 2016 Opportunity to Co-Lead International Travel Group! Dear Professor Daayf, Would you please distribute the following message to any faculty, lecturers and graduate students in your department who might be interested in co-leading a group of students on a volunteer project this summer to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, or Thailand? Two of our staff, Hannah Trigg and Spencer Graham will be in the Winnipeg area for about one week starting next Friday, September 25th and would love to meet with anyone interested in traveling this summer to co- lead a group of their students overseas! Opportunity to Co-lead a Group of Students on an International Volunteer Project Summer 2016 To all interested Faculty and Graduate Students, International Student Volunteers (ISV) is looking for faculty and graduate students to serve as University Leaders (UL) for a minimum of two weeks on ISV's 2016 May to September Volunteer Programs in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and South Africa (expenses covered, see below for details). Our staff will be visiting the University of Manitoba area for a week starting next Friday, September 25th, and would love to meet with anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity. The ISV Program ISV's renowned two week volunteer program was awarded by the US State Department as one of the Top Ten Volunteer Organizations in our nation and consists of hands-on educational conservation or community development projects. ISV is seeking University Leaders to co-lead a group of 12 or more of their students alongside a trained ISV Project Leader for the two week volunteer project. Our projects focus on experiential education and making a positive impact to underserved communities, degraded habitats and endangered species by working closely with local organizations and community leaders within each host country. Project activities include: * Building playgrounds, latrines, clinics, daycare centers and classrooms in Dominican Republic, Thailand, South Africa and Costa Rica * Children's healthcare and education programs in Dominican Republic and South Africa * Teaching basic English, math, health and hygiene, sports and recreation to children * Assisting with terrestrial and marine ecology research programs * Habitat restoration to protect wildlife in Australia and New Zealand * Organic farming and erosion control * Design and delivery of environmental education, recycling and sustainable tourism programs * Providing care for threatened wildlife and recued animals such as elephants in Thailand, cheetahs in South Africa, and sea turtles in Costa Rica * Special focus projects for pre-veterinary groups in sanctuaries and reserves Please see the ISV website (www.isvolunteers.org<http://www.isvolunteers.org>) for detailed information about the ISV organization, programs, destination countries, and more. Read a blog from a past University Leader trip to Costa Rica<http://www.isvolunteers.org/blog/usyd-marine-science-students-make-differen…>, and another one to South Africa<http://www.isvolunteers.org/blog/pre-vet-students-shingwedzi-south-africa/>; and get a 90 second taste of the ISV programs here<http://youtu.be/EHkUSlEIsPo>. Who we are International Student Volunteers, Inc. is an award-winning non-profit organization based in the USA that sends thousands of students annually from more than 800 universities and colleges worldwide to travel with a purpose and support stainable development initiatives to promote more active global citizens. ISV's Global Accomplishments and Recognitions include: * Nearly 35,000 student participants on the ISV program across six continents since 2002. * Contributed more than 3 million hours of volunteer service for community-driven initiatives in Education, Sustainable Development and Conservation around the world. * Partnerships with over 150 volunteer organizations including Peace Corps, UNICEF, Red Cross, and the Sierra Club. * University course and internship credit awarded to thousands of ISV students by more than 350 universities worldwide. * "Top Ten Volunteer Organizations" award by the US Center for Citizen Diplomacy in conjunction with the US State Department. * Inaugural award for "Outstanding Volunteer Project" by the World Youth and Student Travel Confederation. * Featured on In View with Larry King on the Discovery Channel. * 34 members of the U.S. Senate/Congress serve on ISV's Board of Reference. * Certified by the US President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to distribute the President's Volunteer Service Award to student participants. "It was an invaluable learning experience. I have never been satisfied more with any volunteer work. Seeing the delight of the animals as we improved their living conditions along with the smiles of the Thai people will no doubt influence the rest of my life." Alden Picard, UNC Wilmington, ISV University Leader in Thailand 2015 "Awesome combination of FUN, EDUCATION, MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS + PERSONAL EXPERIENCES...with a strong focus on educating and facilitating active involvement in global conservation efforts." Angela Allen, Georgia Regents University, ISV University Leader in Australia 2015 University Leader Expenses Covered by ISV * Round-trip international flights and all domestic travel within the host country provided. * Accommodations and three meals per day provided on the Volunteer Project. * All on-site project training and materials and 24 hour support from ISV in-country office. For more information or to express your interest in this opportunity please reply to me, with your name and contact information at your earliest convenience. Our ISV staff will then contact you with the next steps to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and learn about the terms and conditions that apply. Sincerely, Katelin Ryan, M.A. University Leader Director International Student Volunteers, Inc. 4848 Lakeview Avenue Suite 100A Yorba Linda, California 92886 Office: (714) 779-7392 / Fax: (714) 777-4647 Email: groups(a)isvolunteers.org<mailto:groups@isvolunteers.org> Website: www.isvolunteers.org<http://www.isvolunteers.org>

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NSERC PGS-Doctoral/CGS-Doctoral Competition
by Martha Blouw 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships Doctoral Program(PGSD) and Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Program (CGSD) DEADLINES: October 15, 2015 - transcripts due to the Faculty of Graduate Studies October 21, 2015 - online application deadline Information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/index_eng.asp Please let me know if you're applying or considering applying. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Departments of Plant Science & Soil 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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Grad Student Event Friday
by Gabriel Linski 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Hey kids, this Friday we'll be going to the local campus bar The Hub. It's located on the 3rd floor of the University Center. We'll meet in the Plant Science Atrium at 3:00 and head on over. If you can't come at 3:00 feel free to come over afterwards.

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