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

Grad Clothing Updates - Please Read
by Danica Swaenepoel 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Hello everyone, Sorry for the additional email about apparel. Unfortunately there was an error in the first email I received from the clothing company regarding the hoodie price quotes. So the actual price for pullover hoodies will be $50 instead of the $38 that we were quoted before. There has also been a lot of interest in zip-up style hoodies instead of pullover hoodies. These would be $52. We need 25 orders of the same type of hoodie in order to get them for these prices. So if you've emailed me with hoodie interest, please reply again to let me know if you are still interested following this price increase, as well as whether you're interested in a pullover or a zip-up. The price of the polos did not change (they are $34) but we need 12 of them to make an order. Thanks again, Danica Swaenepoel Graduate Student (M.Sc) Vice President, PSGSA 2015-2016 Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

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Upcoming Symposium
by Danica Swaenepoel 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hello everyone, I know Michelle sent a message earlier today with info about the upcoming symposium. I am wondering if it would be possible for anyone who has registered for the symposium and is planning on going to please email me so we can schedule a meeting about travel/hotel details. Please let me know soon! The symposium is just over a month away so we need to sort out hotel bookings fairly soon. Thanks! Danica Swaenepoel Graduate Student (M.Sc) Vice President, PSGSA 2015-2016 Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

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Grad Student Clothing
by Danica Swaenepoel 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hello everyone, We are looking at placing another clothing order sometime in the next couple of weeks. We will order more polo shirts, the same as the ones that were ordered last year, which gives students who didn't get one/new students an opportunity to get one. The price of the polos are $33. I have mine with me so please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like a closer look at the style. We are also looking to see if there's interest in hoodies as well. They would be pullover type hoodies, in the same color as the polo shirts with the same logo. The cost of the hoodies is $38. We need a minimum order of 25 hoodies in order to get them for this price, so I will only put forward an order if we have enough interest. The purpose of this email is to determine numbers for each item. Please reply ASAP and let me know if you are interested in either a polo, a hoodie, or both. Once we have numbers we can move forward with sizing for the actual order. Thanks! Danica Swaenepoel Graduate Student (M.Sc) Vice President, PSGSA 2015-2016 Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

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Plant Sci. Grads: Symposium Update NDSU
by Michelle Carkner 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hi everyone, Just a quick update on hotels for the symposium in Fargo: NDSU has recommended the Radisson Hotel Fargo: http://www.radisson.com/fargo-hotel-nd-58102/fargo Danielle recommends this hotel because the banquet will be downtown and hotel is walking distance from there. It is about a 10 minute drive to campus from there. There is the opportunity to get a lower rate on hotels.com, or expedia.com. She thinks it'll be around $133/night. There is also Days Inn: http://www.daysinn.ca/hotels/north-dakota/fargo/days-inn-and-suites-fargo-1… It is closer to campus, but is not within walking distance to the banquet. It's cheaper, Danielle says around 103/night. Rates may be different from what Danielle has told me. That's all I have for now. Michelle -- Graduate Student (M.Sc.) Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Cell: 204-881-2464 carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca

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Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship was established in 1990 to promote the development of horticulture in Manitoba by supporting horticulture research. A $1000 scholarship award is available to a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is conducting applied or basic horticulture research. This award shall be granted to a promising and deserving student who: C has successfully completed, with high standing, one year of a Master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C is registered for a second year in a Master's program or for a second or third year in a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C has demonstrated achievement in horticulture research applicable to the Canadian prairies. Preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants are to submit the following documents to Martha Blouw, Department of Plant Science (222 Agriculture Building): C a covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of your research program and coursework; b) the value of your research project to horticulture on the Canadian prairies; C an abstract of your research project; C a copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of your academic record or University of Manitoba student history. Application Deadline: March 4, 2016

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for grad students: reminder for symposium
by Michelle Carkner 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Morning grad students, A reminder that if you are interested in going to the Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium at NDSU on April 1-2, please send registration forms to Danielle Fiebelkorn Wruke: danielle.fiebelkorn(a)ndsu.edu<mailto:danielle.fiebelkorn@ndsu.edu> with the subject line Symposium (form is attached). The registration form is due February 15 and the abstracts are due February 20. Thanks, Michelle

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Found - hat and gloves - Feb 11-16
by Christy Doyle 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Good Morning, A hat and gloves were found. Call 8221, or see reception in Room 222. 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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For graduate students
by Michelle Carkner 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Good Monday Morning and Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!! A friendly reminder that today we will be having a celebratory Chinese New Year Lunch. Where? Rm 218 When? 12:00-12:15 Remember to bring $5 to go towards lunch costs. 恭禧發財!! Cheers, Michelle Carkner -- Graduate Student (M.Sc) Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Cell: 204 881-2464

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, February 11, 2016
by Christy Doyle 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Good Morning, On Thursday, February 11, 2016, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Managing Plant Diseases: Biocontrol and Understanding Fungal Pathogenicity" Presented by: Dr. Carrie Selin Research Associate 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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For graduate students: MOVE NIGHT TONIGHT
by Michelle Carkner 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

A reminder - this is tonight! [cid:image001.jpg@01D15F64.DF49F770] Michelle Carkner -- Graduate Student (M.Sc.) Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Cell: 204-881-2464 carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca

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