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

FW from Jia Sun: Register now! Paint Friday on November 25th at Plant Science
by Bev Godard 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

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: Jia Sun [mailto:sunj3458@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: October-31-16 11:54 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Register now! Paint Friday on November 25th at Plant Science Hi Bev, Would you mind sending this to all grad students please? Thanks a lot! Dear grad students, We will be holding a Paint Friday for all grad students on Friday, November 25th. The painting we will be doing is the same with the one in this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgBX3myz9I <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgBX3myz9I> [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgBX3myz9I> Paint Nite WHOLE CLASS<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgBX3myz9I> www.youtube.com The cost for attending this event is $5/person, which includes everything (paint, brushes, canvas, etc.). Snacks and pops will be provided too. You can take your masterpiece back home with you at the end of the event. Email me (sunj2458(a)myumanitoba.ca) to register or if you need more details about this event. I'll also leave a sign-up sheet in the grad lounge. The deadline for registration is November 18th and you can make the payment to me in person anytime before the event. Hope the colours will cheer you up from the cold weather! Jia Sun PhD Student PSGSA Vice-President 2016-2017 Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

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A remind for the Coffee&Tea&CANDY time on today 10am to 11am
by Yang Lin 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hi Bev Could you mind sending out a remind to all graduate students about today's Coffee&Tea&CANDY time at lunch room from 10am to 11am? We prepare different Canadian and Asian candies. It will be a "Sweet" time for all of us. Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329

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Monday (Oct 31st, 2016 ) Grad Student Candy Taste & Coffee Time [10am to 11am]
by Yang Lin 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Hi Bev & Martha Could you forward this to all the graduate students at our department? On the next Monday (Oct 31st, 2016 ), there will be a regular grad student coffee & tea time in the Grad Student Lunch Room from 10:00am to 11:00am, plus CANDY TASTE. We will prepare different kinds of candies at that time. All grad students are encouraged to come and try all kinds of sweets from Asia and North America. If anyone has awesome and interesting candies from his/her hometown or home country, you are welcome to bring some and let others to try out. FYI: every Mon & Thurs from 10am to 11am, there will be coffee&tea time. All students are welcome o come. Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329

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FW Rob Visser: Point Plant Growth Area Clean up hour Nov. 1!
by Bev Godard 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

From: Rob Visser Sent: October-26-16 9:52 AM To: Bev Godard; Mary Meleshko Subject: Point Plant Growth Area Clean up hour Nov. 1! Hi Everyone, The Point Plant Growth Area Team (Cathy Bay, Paula Parks, Judith Nugent-Rigby, Mary Meleshko and Rob Visser) would like to announce the first monthly clean up hour: Who? The team plus any users of the Point growth rooms/chambers and potting area are invited (fresh dainties from Tall Grass Prairie Bakery will be provided). Where? The Point growth rooms/chambers area (also known as the Plant Science Field Station, 264 Freedman Crescent) When? Tuesday, November 1 at 10:30 am and every first Tuesday of the month after that. Why? Because it's always so much more pleasant and safe to work in a clean environment. How does it apply to me? If you are a Point Growth area user and have left pots, soil, pre-mix, tools, pens or note pads, large ticket items, personal belongings on the benches or in the area they will be cleaned up and put in a clearly marked holding bin for a month for your retrieval. If not retrieved in that time, it will be thrown out. It should be fun so join us if you can, Rob Visser Greenhouse Manager

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FW from Jia : Coffee break at 10 am today at the lounge
by Bev Godard 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

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: Jia Sun [mailto:sunj3458@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: October-24-16 8:23 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Coffee break at 10 am today at the lounge Hi Bev, Would you mind forwarding this to all grad students please? Thank you! Good morning Grad Students!! This is to remind you that there’s a coffee break today at 10am<x-apple-data-detectors://3> in the Grad Lounge. They are held every Monday and Thursday at 10am<x-apple-data-detectors://5>. Please join us for some coffee or tea! There will be cookies today (thanks to Kenny)! Jia

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FW: Graduates' Path to Success, Game Changer & Workshops
by Martha Blouw 20 Oct '16

20 Oct '16

Bev Godard for Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528 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-20-16 9:14 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduates' Path to Success, Game Changer & Workshops [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] October 19 - 25 [Check Out This Week's Top Stories] POTENTIAL STRIKE FAQS Get the most up-to-date information regarding a potential labour disruption. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/53909/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Get your Flu Shot on Campus! Learn more about the importance of flu shots and where you can get yours. 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FW: Call for Grad Student posters - Manitoba Agronomists Conference
by Martha Blouw 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Bev Godard (for) Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528 From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: October-18-16 9:10 AM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Call for Grad Student posters - Manitoba Agronomists Conference CALL FOR GRAD STUDENT POSTERS The 2016 Manitoba Agronomists Conference (MAC) has put out a Call for Grad Student Posters. MAC will be held on December 14 and 15. All grad students are welcome to submit a poster for our poster session. This is a great networking opportunity and offers students a chance to learn about current developments in the industry. Attendance is free for grad students who submit a poster. It is standing room only and does not include lunch. For all requirements and deadlines for submitting a poster, please visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/agronomists_conf/poster_submission.html. To learn more about the conference generally, visit www.ManitobaAgronomistsConference.ca<http://www.ManitobaAgronomistsConference.ca>. Any questions, please contact mbagconf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mbagconf@umanitoba.ca>.

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PSGSA Elections
by Michelle Carkner 17 Oct '16

17 Oct '16

Hello everyone! This is a friendly reminder that the Plant Science Graduate Student Associations' elections are happening TODAY in Rm 218 beginning at 11:45am. There will be FREE PIZZA. If you are interested in running for a position, please be present at the elections. If you are unable to make the elections, please submit your name and desired position (carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:carknemk@myumanitoba.ca>). The following positions will be elected: 1. President (1) Overall representative for Plant Science Graduate Student Association, responsible for holding meetings when required Liaison with all other departments i.e. for faculty student events Supervise all positions, ensuring proper responsibility is taken i.e. ensure regular monthly activities are kept up, including departmental BBQ's Maintain student morale One of two persons with signing authority for PSGSA account Organize the annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium every third year when it is held at the University of Manitoba (next one: 2018) and organize student attendance on years it is held at the University of Saskatchewan (2017) and North Dakota State University (2016) Oversee all other new and unaccounted for responsibilities and delegate responsibility when needed 2. Vice-President (1) Support president in all duties Responsible for making decisions and delegating when president is unavailable Support social director and help to delegate responsibilities for event planning 3. Treasurer (1) Keeper of the cash box Maintain small level of petty cash on-hand Review all expenditures Balance cheque-book Deposit all monies taken in (CIBC Fort Richmond) One of two persons with signing authority for PSGSA account Fill-out and send in semi-annual GSA Grant Application form Maintain detailed log book of PSGSA account expenditures and deposits Provide account summary at meetings when needed 4. Social Director (2) Head up the planning of graduate student/ departmental activities with support of entire council (BBQ, pub nights, potluck, movies, etc.) Responsible for sending emails and providing signs/posters for student and departmental events Provide tickets and coordinate ticket sales for events Provide student input and opinions on events Major role in planning and coordinating for the Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium when it is help at the University of Manitoba (next one: 2018) 5. Department of Plant Science Council Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ month Attend all departmental meetings Present student input Keep committee and students informed of general issues 6. Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series Committee Representative (1) - meetings TBA Attend all committee meetings Present student input for potential invited speakers and seminar topics Ensure graduate student participation 7. Graduate Student Association (GSA) Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ month Attend all GSA monthly meetings Report important issues to PSGSA and students i.e. written (email) and discussion Provide PSGSA with updates on GSA Grant deadlines 8. Department of Plant Science Safety Committee Representative (1) - 1 meeting/ year Attend all departmental meetings Present student input Keep students informed of general issues and safety decisions Thanks and hope to see you there - Michelle

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grad offices
by Bev Godard 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Hello to all, Please make sure that all your food, snacks, seeds, etc. that you keep in your office are in a sealed, mouse proof container. Mice are looking for a warm place to live for the winter, and if you leave food where they can access it, you will have these critters in your office. Thanks, Bev 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

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FW: FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Reminder - Point Meeting
by Bev Godard 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

From: Bev Godard Sent: September-28-16 9:22 AM To: plants-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Point Meeting Importance: High The meeting will be held in Rm 218. Rob From: Bev Godard Sent: September-27-16 3:15 PM To: plants-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:plants-staff@lists.umanitoba.ca>; plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:plants-grads@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Point Meeting Importance: High From: Rob Duncan Sent: September-27-16 3:12 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Point Meeting ————————————————————————————————————————————— To all personnel working at the Point, Since the Point Management and Operations Committee (PMOC) was formed, the Committee has met 3 times. One goal of the PMOC was to bring together all people working at the Point. Thus, I would like to call a meeting/discussion for 9am on October 13th. Topics to discuss will include: -Seed processing, drying room and long-term storage operations and guidelines (see below) -Rodent-proof storage options -Point zone management -Land use requests and summaries -Biosecurity updates and discussion -Issues related to Common Bunt -Other items Please let me know if you have any other items that you would like to discuss as a group. See you on the 13th, Rob Robert W. Duncan, Ph.D. Chair, Point Management and Operations Committee ______________________________________________________________________________________ DRYING ROOM GUIDELINES The PMOC would like all parties using the Point Drying Room to stick to the following guidelines. 1) Retain seed and samples on drying beds for a maximum of 48 hrs. 2) After 48 hrs of drying, move seed/samples into rodent-proof containers. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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