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

FW: Enhanced Financial Supports for Students
by Martha Blouw 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEC4DE.C0FA5C60] Enhanced Financial Supports for Students As a result of the strike, some students may be experiencing unexpected financial hardship. For this reason, some additional funds have been allocated to our existing financial aid programs. These additional funds are limited and will be disbursed to eligible students on a first come first serve basis. This funding is exclusively for students experiencing financial hardships due to the strike; some examples of requests for support that are a direct result of the strike include: * Additional housing costs due to the extension of fall term * Additional housing costs due to a roommate leaving, resulting in a student having to pay extra rent * Additional food costs over the holiday break due to the extension of the fall term * Unexpected childcare expenses due to the extension of the fall term Students will be required to submit an application which will be reviewed to determine whether or not they meet the eligibility criteria for the funds. The funds are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Sources of funding 1. Emergency Loans The University of Manitoba emergency loan program provides short-term assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial expenses or constraints. Emergency loan funds are not intended to act as a regular supplement or substitute for traditional forms of student financial aid, i.e. government loans, scholarships, and bursaries. Therefore, all students applying for emergency funding are expected to have a reasonable financial plan in place to cover normal school expenses, including tuition and living expenses, at the beginning of each academic session. In order to be considered for an Emergency Loan a student must: * Be enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic session to which they are applying. There will be an exception made this year only for those students who have reduced their course load due to the strike, this would be identified on their application form. * Have repaid all outstanding emergency loans from previous academic sessions; * Have obtained a passing grade of "D" or better on all courses taken in the previous academic session. * Provide documentation indicating that they will be receiving sufficient funding to meet tuition and living costs for the academic session (Government Loan Notice of Assistance, loan documents, sponsorship letter). We will consider making exceptions this year regarding living expenses, should the rationale the student provides be strike-related. * Be able to explain clearly why emergency assistance is required and how the loan will be repaid. Students who are applying for an emergency loan for strike-related reasons will be required to indicate this on their application form. 1. General Bursaries Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full-time and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need. Criteria used in assessing bursaries includes, but is not limited to: * Unanticipated personal living costs * Unexpected delays in government loans * Unexpected delays in other award funding. How do students apply? The application deadline for general bursaries has passed; this means that we will only consider disbursing bursaries to students in financial need due to financial hardship resulting from the strike. The emergency loan program operates on a continual basis; as a result, we expect to receive emergency loan applications from students for reasons that are strike-related, and for non-strike-related reasons. All students will be asked to complete the "Emergency Student Assistance Application Form" and submit this form to the Financial Aid & Award Office or the Faculty Graduate Studies. The forms can be found by using the following links: For undergraduate students: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/EL_APP_FALL_WINTER.pdf For graduate students: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/emergency_loan.pdf The submitted forms will be reviewed by the Financial Aid & Awards Office, for undergraduate students, and by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, for graduate students. Once the review of the financial support application is complete, the student will be notified as to whether they will receive a loan, a bursary, or no support. If it is determined based on the application that financial support is appropriate the student will: * Receive a bursary if the deficit is a result of a strike-related matter, and they demonstrate that they will be unable to repay a loan. * Receive an emergency loan if they are able to demonstrate an ability to repay the loan in the future. Note: The loan could be for a strike-related, or non-strike-related matter given that this program operates on a continual basis. Note: The maximum amount of support disbursed to an individual student will be $800 at the undergraduate level and $1,000 at the graduate level. A limited amount of funds are available and the funds will be disbursed to eligible students on a first come first serve basis. Yours, Susan Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)

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FW: Volunteers needed to help with the MB Agronomists Conference ... comes with rewards
by Martha Blouw 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

From: Don Flaten Sent: November-28-16 5:26 PM To: Lynda Closson; Martha Blouw Cc: Rachel Sydor; Rob Gulden Subject: Volunteers needed to help with the MB Agronomists Conference ... comes with rewards For more information, students can check out the agenda for the Manitoba Agronomists Conference at: http://umanitoba.ca/afs/agronomists_conf/ Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Dept. of Soil Science From: Rachel Sydor Sent: November 28, 2016 1:41 PM To: Ingrid.Kristjanson(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Ingrid.Kristjanson@gov.mb.ca>; John.Heard(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:John.Heard@gov.mb.ca>; Pamela.deRocquigny(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Pamela.deRocquigny@gov.mb.ca>; Don Flaten; Rob Gulden; Marla.Riekman(a)gov.mb.ca<mailto:Marla.Riekman@gov.mb.ca>; Derksen, Holly (MAFRD); Michele Rogalsky; Crystal Jorgenson Subject: 2016 MAC Volunteers Good afternoon, Just wondering if you'd be able to help and spread the word that we still require at least 7 volunteers. Conference dates are Wednesday and Thursday, December 14th and 15th. Here's the info and what students would be volunteering to help out with: Volunteers are needed to help with the 2016 Manitoba Agronomists Conference happening here on campus on Wednesday, December 14th and Thursday, December 15th! In return for volunteering with the conference, you will receive some free food and be able to listen to some great presentations! Please consider volunteering your time for any of the following positions: 1. Handing out Parking Passes in the Welcome Centre on the morning of December 14th - 7:30 to 9:00 AM (you will receive a free parking pass) 2. Help out at the registration table with nametags, hand out speaker packages 3. Help with morning/afternoon snack breaks, escorting group to lunch in Univ Centre 4. Queuing up PowerPoint presentations for each speaker, set speakers up with mics, run to people with mic for questions at the end of each presentation Please let Rachel Sydor (mbagconf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mbagconf@umanitoba.ca>) know that you would like to help out. Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rachel Sydor Short Course & Conference Coordinator University of Manitoba/Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences/School of Agriculture Phone: (204) 474-8473 www.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umanitoba.ca/> [110-50-10-5 CELEBRATION one small rev] Celebrations 2016! The Faculty marks five milestones this year. Learn more!<http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/celebrations2016.html>

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FW: SOIl 7270 Advanced Soil Ecology
by Martha Blouw 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

From: Mario Tenuta Sent: November-25-16 1:26 PM To: Martha Blouw; Mei Ding; Narmatha Nadarajah; Maureen Foster Subject: SOIl 7270 Advanced Soil Ecology Dear Colleagues and Graduate Students. A note of information that Advanced Soil Ecology SOIL 7270 will be taught winter term of 2017. The course description is below. In addition, this year students will have the opportunity to learn soil ecology through the perspective of the search for extraterrestrial life and growing food in space. Any questions please let me know (mario.tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mario.tenuta@umanitoba.ca>). The meeting times are flexible based on student schedules. Cheers, Mario SOIL 7270 - Advanced Soil Ecology Examine the role of soil organisms and their communities in decomposition, elemental cycling, and pathogen/pest suppression in managed and natural soil systems. Understand methods of studying biochemical activity and communities in soil. Take a specific research topic of choice and develop an understanding of the organisms and communities, environmental controls of key biological processes involved and apply your knowledge to resolving a specific research issue. _______________________________________________________________ Celebrate International Year of Pulses 2016 10th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop Oct 25-28 2016, Winnipeg www.pulseresearch.ca<http://www.pulseresearch.ca> Mario Tenuta, PhD, P.Ag. Professor of Applied Soil Ecology B.Sc. Agroecology Program Chair and Program Student Advisor Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba 13 Freedman Crescent (Ellis Building) Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Office and Cell: +1 204 474-7827 mario.tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tenutam@cc.umanitoba.ca>

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FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Adjustments to Winter Graduation Deadlines
by Martha Blouw 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] In recognition of the possibility that students may have been delayed in defending theses or completing degree requirements as a result of the UMFA strike, two winter graduation deadlines have been put into place. For students who complete all degree requirements by the original date of January 4, 2017 These students will be presented for approval for graduation at the Senate meeting of February 1, 2017. For these students, January 4, 2017, is the last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students (it is the student's responsibility to ensure these requirements are met), and lists of potential graduands from departments. For students who complete all degree requirements by February 6, 2017 These students will be presented for approval for graduation in late February or early March, 2017. For these students, February 6, 2017, is the last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students (it is the student's responsibility to ensure these requirements are met), and lists of potential graduands from departments. Students who meet either the January 4, 2017, or February 6, 2017, deadline dates for graduation will not be required to register for the winter term. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, December 1, 2016
by Christy Doyle 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

On Thursday, December 1, 2016, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Warm Season Perennial Grasses for Cool Climates: Optimizing C4 Photosynthesis for Sustainable Energy and Materials" Presented by: Patrick Friesen, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow, Cattani Lab 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!!

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REMINDER: Grad Student Holiday/Christmas Party
by Ashley Ammeter 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Hi everyone! This is a reminder that we will be having our Grad Student Holiday/Christmas Party on Thursday December 8th in Room 218. We will have a potluck at 11:45 am, followed by a Secret Santa gift exchange at around 1:15 pm. Sign up sheets for the potluck and Secret Santa gift exchange are in the Grad Student Lounge, or you may email me (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) and I will add you to the sign up sheet. You may participate in the potluck without participating in the Secret Santa, or participate in the Secret Santa without participating in the potluck! For the potluck, we ask that you indicate what type of dish you will be bringing (ex. Appetizer, main course, dessert). While it is not necessary that all dishes be suitable for all members to enjoy, please keep in mind that some of our members have peanut allergies, are vegans or vegetarians or have other dietary restrictions. For the Secret Santa, the suggested price for a gift is $15-$20. We ask that all those interested in participating in the exchange sign up by November 25. We will draw names on November 28 at the 10:00 am coffee time in the Grad Student Lounge. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. We look forward to seeing you all at the party! Ashley

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Drinks Tonight
by Ashley Ammeter 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that this evening we will be going to the Hub for drinks and dinner (for those that want to eat)! We will be heading over at 4:30. Feel free to come by and stay for as long or as short as you like! See you all soon, Ashley

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Work Permits and Permanent Residence in Canada
by Martha Blouw 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMITS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN CANADA November 21, 22 & 23, varying times, 224 Education Building Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/55462/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Martha

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FW fromYang Lin: Various Syposium
by Bev Godard 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

From: Yang Lin [mailto:liny3457@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: November-16-16 1:16 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fw: Various Syposium Hi Bev Could you mind forwarding this Email to all the grad students? Thanks so much for your time. 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 ________________________________ From: Koscielny, Chad <chad.koscielny(a)pioneer.com<mailto:chad.koscielny@pioneer.com>> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 11:56 AM To: Yang Lin Subject: Various Syposium Yang, Attached are some of the DuPont Pioneer symposia that are happening this year. You may want to distribute some of this information to the grad students as all of these symposium have travel grants for student to apply for. Best source of information is likely the website that each of them have. Regards Chad From: ServDesk [mailto:servdesk@pioneer.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 10:53 AM To: Koscielny, Chad Subject: CARMAN_IR1 - Attached Image This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be Privileged, confidential or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby formally notified that any use, copying or distribution of this e-mail, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract Intended", this e-mail does not constitute a contract offer, a contract amendment, or an acceptance of a contract offer. This e-mail does not constitute a consent to the use of sender's contact information for direct marketing purposes or for transfers of data to third parties. Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugues Japanese Chinese Korean http://www.DuPont.com/corp/email_disclaimer.html

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FW: Call for Nominations: Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada - Graduate Student Merit Award
by Martha Blouw 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Sent on behalf of Ms. Sara Sealey Hello Deans, Graduate Chairs and Awards Contacts, I am writing to you today with a call for nominations for a new award called the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada - Graduate Student Merit Award<http://www.swaac.ca/graduate-student-award-of-merit.html>. This is an external award competition and the University of Manitoba is able to recommend 1 student for the 2017 competition. At least three awards, each in the amount of $3,000, will be awarded annually across Canada to the woman graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records. Women who are currently registered in any Master's or PhD program at the University of Manitoba are eligible to be nominated for the 2017 competition. Each Faculty/Unit may nominate 1 female student for this competition. The criteria for this award are as follows: 1. Outstanding academic performance 2. Evidence of leadership, including but not limited to such things as: * Executive positions in student organizations * Participation on committees (student committees and university committees) * Organization of special events, conferences, etc. * Involvement in advocacy groups * Involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community. Application requirements and procedures can be found on our Awards Database by clicking here<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. Each faculty/unit may nominate one currently registered female Master's OR PhD student for this award. The nominations are to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by December 16th, 2016 as per the instructions on the Awards Database<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. Please ensure you let your students know of your own internal deadline for submission of their applications in order to meet the December 16th deadline for submission of nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please feel free to contact me at Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sara.Sealey@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about this award or the application/nomination process. We look forward to receiving your nominations! Take care! -Sara ________________________________ Sara Sealey B.A., B.Sc. Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.6703 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Contact Us<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/contact.html> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> ________________________________

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