January 2016 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Found - OS DVD
by Christy Doyle 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Good Morning, OS DVD was found. It is at reception - Plant Science, Room 222, Agriculture Building, or phone 8221. 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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McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Peter B. E. McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship in the Department of Plant Science This scholarship will be awarded to one or more students who: 1) are enrolled full-time in their second year of a Master's program, or in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5; (3) have demonstrated achievement in plant breeding research applicable to the Canadian Prairies. Applications must be submitted to the Head of the Department of Plant Science by February 12, 2016 and must include: (1) a covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of the applicant's research program and coursework; b) the value of the applicant's research project to cultivar development in the Canadian Prairies; (2) an abstract of the applicant's research project; (3) a copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of the applicant's graduate student program academic record; (4) a letter of recommendation from one member of academic staff. While the scholarship is open to all graduate students engaged in plant breeding research, preference will be given to graduate students engaged in canola/rapeseed plant breeding research. This award is currently valued at $2,650. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12, 2016

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PLNT 7130 Genetic Mapping in Plants - you can now register
by Martha Blouw 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

For those of you taking Dr. McCartney`s course, it has been set up in Aurora: Genetic Mapping in Plants - 22566 - PLNT 7130 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Associated Term: Winter 2016 Registration Dates: Jun 15, 2015 to Jan 19, 2016 Levels: Graduate Main (Fort Garry & Bannatyne) Campus Agricultural & Food Sciences Schedule Type 3.000 Credits View Catalog Entry<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=2016…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture TBA TBA Jan 06, 2016 - Apr 08, 2016 Agricultural & Food Sciences Curt A. McCartney (P)[E-mail]<mailto:Curt.Mccartney@umanitoba.ca> You can now register for it. Martha

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International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
by Martha Blouw 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,700 to $5,400 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/37152/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1st, 2016 The IGSS is awarded to international students (i.e. those in Canada on study permits) who are paying the international student tuition fee. If you are planning to transfer from a Master's to a PhD program, or to apply to a PhD program for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 or Winter 2017 term, you are encouraged to apply for the IGSS and must apply by the April 1st deadline if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 2016 -2017 academic year. Even if you are unsure of what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application.

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For Graduate Students: UMGSA Co-counsellor
by Michelle Carkner 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Hello again, There is a spot to fill to be co-counsellor for the UMGSA. This will require 1 meeting a month (coordinate with Anjan) and a free dinner at those meetings. This would help Anjan quite a bit and give you a chance to be more involved in the graduate student community. Please email me (carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:carknemk@myumanitoba.ca>, not the listserv) if you are interested. Thanks Michelle

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For Graduate Students: PLEASE FILL OUT SURVEY
by Michelle Carkner 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Hey everyone! We'd like to know if you are interested in the following social events - this will help us with planning for numbers (even if you're on the executive, please take the survey). Please follow this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFZKSLH Thanks for your patience, coffee times will stay on Monday and Wednesday at 10am. Thanks a bunch, Michelle

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For graduate students: About coffee break
by Michelle Carkner 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

Hello everyone! Coffee break will begin again this week. Our PSGSA meeting is today at 10am, where we will make sure the time works best for Masters and PhD students. I will send another e-mail afterwards. Thanks and have a great day! Michelle

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, January 14, 2016
by Christy Doyle 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Good Morning, On Thursday, January 14, 2016, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Storage Lipid Biosynthesis in Higher Plants" Presented by: Guanquin (Gavin) Chen Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences 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!!

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Graduate Students: Symposium Update
by Michelle Carkner 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Hey everyone, Just a quick update, I heard from the contact person at NDSU and the symposium will be held on April 1st and April 2nd 2016. Please let me know if you need a personal invitation letter of any reason. Have a good rest of the day, Michelle

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A reminder for the graduate symposium
by Michelle Carkner 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a an enjoyable holiday, and that you feel recharged and ready for a new semester! This is a quick reminder for student wishing to go and requiring VISAs to apply for them in time for the Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS) taking place at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Although I have not received an invitation with dates, it is usually in the 2nd or 3rd week of March. I have e-mailed a contact to ask about this. Thanks and have a great winter semester! Michelle -- Graduate Student (M.Sc.) President, PSGSA 2015-2016 Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Cell: 204-881-2464 carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca

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