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

FW from Kenny So: Free lunch with Dr. Turner TODAY
by Bev Godard 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '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: Kenny So [mailto:sok@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: March-24-16 8:56 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fw: Free lunch with Dr. Turner TODAY Hi Bev, Could you please forward this to the grad students? Dr. Turner is an ethnobotanist from the University of Victoria. She will be presenting a seminar this afternoon in Biological Sciences. Details are in the original email below. Thanks, Kenny ________________________________ From: Dawn Wood Sent: March-24-16 8:17 AM To: Kenny So Subject: Fwd: Free lunch with Dr. Turner Hi Kenny, It's Dawn. Im organizing a lunch (details below) with Dr. Nancy Turner, an ethnobotanist from BC. She is visiting us this week at giving a talk this afternoon 3-4 pm in 527 buller building. I would love to invite you and everyone in plant science to the lunch and the seminar this afternoon. If you could share this email with your fellow plant sci. Students that would be wonderful! Hopefully see you there! Dawn Begin forwarded message: From: Dawn Wood <woodd346(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:woodd346@myumanitoba.ca>> Date: March 24, 2016 at 8:11:30 CDT To: Paul Des Brisay <pdesbris(a)facebook.com<mailto:pdesbris@facebook.com>>, "meganjcolwell(a)gmail.com<mailto:meganjcolwell@gmail.com>" <meganjcolwell(a)gmail.com<mailto:meganjcolwell@gmail.com>>, bio sci grad <SCIENCE-BIOSCI-GRADS-ALL(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:SCIENCE-BIOSCI-GRADS-ALL@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Free lunch with Dr. Turner Hi All, I would like to invite all the Graduate students to a lunch with Dr. Nancy Turner Today (24th March) @ 12pm - 1pm in the Zoological Museum, Duff Roblin Building. This is a great chance to talk to Dr. Turner and hear about her exciting work. There will be lunch (Pitapit) provided along with soft drinks and snacks. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Dawn Wood _______________________________________ SCIENCE-BIOSCI-GRADS-ALL mailing list SCIENCE-BIOSCI-GRADS-ALL(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:SCIENCE-BIOSCI-GRADS-ALL@lists.umanitoba.ca> http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/science-biosci-grads-all

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Roma Zenovea Hawirko Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 23 Mar '16

23 Mar '16

ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Amount TBA - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/40493/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Microbiology; Faculties of Science or Agricultural and Food Sciences Deadline: April 3, 2016

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FW: Nature-Inspired Design Challenges Students Globally
by Martha Blouw 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

From: Rebecca Carlson [mailto:rebecca.carlson@biomimicry.org] Sent: March-21-16 11:37 AM To: Martha Blouw Subject: Nature-Inspired Design Challenges Students Globally Dear Ms. Blouw, I wanted to reach out and let you know about a nature-inspired design challenge that might be of interest to students and faculty in the Plant Science Department at the University of Manitoba. The Biomimicry Institute and the Ray C. Anderson Foundation launched the 2016 round of the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge, open to both students and professionals worldwide. We are challenging people to use biomimicry – an approach to innovation that taps into nature’s time-tested designs and processes in order to solve human-scale problems – to design a better, healthier food system. We have just partnered with the Land Institute to offer a subprize focused on a specific soil-focused design problem - how to replace perennial crops without disrupting the soil and food web, and without releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Students and professionals that submit a solution addressing The Land Institute’s design brief will be eligible for all Biomimicry Global Design Challenge cash prizes, including the Ray C. Anderson Foundation $100,000 “Ray of Hope” Prize. Will you help spread the word to your students and faculty? More details about the Land Institute subprize can be found here: http://challenge.biomimicry.org/en/blog/announcing-the-land-institute-sub-c…. More information on the entire design challenge can be found at challenge.biomimicry.org<http://challenge.biomimicry.org/>. Any help you could provide with getting the word out would be much appreciated. Many thanks! -- REBECCA CARLSON Program Assistant Biomimicry Institute Biomimicry.org<http://Biomimicry.org> | AskNature.org<http://AskNature.org>

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REMINDER: You must register for Summer 2016
by Martha Blouw 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

NOTICE: Commencing Summer Term 2016, all continuing Faculty of Graduate Studies students will be required to register in Summer Term in order to maintain continuous registration. Students in Faculty of Graduate Studies programs are required to maintain continuous registration throughout their period of study and until completion of the degree. Exceptions are permitted for students who have been granted an exceptional or a parental leave of absence. Students who have been granted a regular leave of absence must maintain continuous registration. Registration for Summer Term will open the week of March 21, 2016 - specific registration times will be visible in Aurora in early March. The deadline to register for Summer Term is April 27, 2016. As is the case in Fall and Winter Terms, students who fail to register may be subject to discontinuance from their program. In past years, students have been required to register in each Fall and Winter Term, with Winter Term registration considered to extend through to the end of Summer. Formal registration in Summer Term has not been required. However, problems have been identified with respect to this past practice, including: modification of the tax credit program to provide 12 months of credit with only 8 months of registration; and liability issues with respect to unregistered students participating in laboratory and field work activities. To address these concerns, all Faculty of Graduate Studies students who are continuing in their programs beyond Winter Term 2016 will be required to register in Summer Term. Those students who are not enrolled in course work will be required to register in the applicable Masters or PhD courses: Thesis, Comprehensive or Candidacy Exam, Studio, Re-Registration, Practicum, etc. This change does not affect the three weeks of vacation over a 12 month period to which students are entitled. Students will be referred to their academic unit for direction as to which course(s) to enroll in. Students will not be assessed Program Fees or Continuing Fees in Summer Term. Applicable student organization and ancillary fees will be assessed. Students will be advised to contact their department or academic unit for further information regarding registration procedures in Summer Term. You will register for: Master's Thesis - 30609 - GRAD 7000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> OR Doctoral Thesis - 30614 - GRAD 8000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Frequently Asked Questions: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/summerregFAQ.ht…

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FW from Alvin Iverson: 2016 Landuse requests Carman
by Bev Godard 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

From: Alvin Iverson Sent: March-16-16 1:31 PM To: Bev Godard Cc: Fouad Daayf Subject: 2016 Landuse requests Carman The deadline for new 2016 research land requests for the University of Manitoba, Ian N. Morrison Research Farm is Monday April 4th. Land use fees for 2016 will apply according to department policy $100.00/ acre. Complete the attached land request form and e-mail your requests to Alvin Iverson at Alvin.iverson@umanitoba<mailto:Alvin.iverson@umanitoba> Include in your e-mail: * a list of continuing trials and new trials * and who land use charge backs will be charged to for each trial. Technicians are to arrange for a Carman site visit April 6th to 8th to review new and continuing research trials. Note: I am away on vacation from March 17th through April 4th and back in the office Tuesday April 5th. I will respond to e-mails and phone messages when I return. Jim Dunn will be at the building but not each of the days I am away. If you are coming to Carman during this time and need his assistance or additional access to the building contact him at 204-751-0362 first. Alvin Iverson (Manager) The University of Manitoba Ian N. Morrison Research Farm Carman & Region Facility Box 1669 Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 204-745-3944 office 204-745-6992 fax 204-745-8642 cell

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FW Gagan Sidhu: TEDx Umanitoba LiveStream
by Bev Godard 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

From: Gagandip Sidhu [mailto:umsidh52@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: March-16-16 1:20 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: TEDx Umanitoba LiveStream Hello Grads, This is a friendly email to let everyone know that TEDx-Umanitoba will be taking place in two short weeks on March 24th. These TED talks will feature amazing researchers from right here at the UofM and will provide a great opportunity for graduate students to learn about how to present their own research in a fun and exciting way. For those of you who were unable to get a spot in the TEDx audience, the UMGSA has set up a livestream of the event in the Richardson Auditorium in the Faculty of Agriculture. We have over 100 spots available and registration for these spots is required. Anyone interested in attending the TEDx livestream can sign up in one of the following ways: * Like the University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association page on Facebook and sign up by joining the UMGSA TEDx livestream group * Use #UMGSA on social media to qualify for a spot in the TEDx livestream * Sign up in person at the UMGSA office at 217 University Centre If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the registration process please don’t hesitate to contact me at umsidh52(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:umsidh52@myumanitoba.ca> or senator2(a)umgsa.org<mailto:senator2@umgsa.org> or the UMGSA office manager Ruth at gsa(a)umgsa.org<mailto:gsa@umgsa.org>. Hope to see you there! Gagan Sidhu Senator, UMGSA 2015-2016 Graduate Student (Dept. Plant Science)

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Sizing Chart for Hoodies
by Danica Swaenepoel 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hi everyone, More good news - because the logo is the same on all hoodies it doesn't matter if you order a zip-up or a pullover. The sizing charts for pullovers is here: http://www.mygildan.com/gildanstorefront/Categories/Fleece/Hooded//p/18500 The sizing charts for zip-ups is here: http://www.mygildan.com/Categories/Fleece/Zip-Hooded//p/18600 Please let me know what style and size you would like by next Friday (March 25). 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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Hoodie Orders
by Danica Swaenepoel 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello everyone, I have placed a signup sheet in the grad lounge for hoodie orders, we currently have 9 and require 12 to place an order. If you have emailed me wanting a hoodie, your name should be on the list in the lounge already. If you did email me and I didn't put it on there I apologize - but please add your name. If we have 12 orders I will then take info for sizing. 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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FW: Scholar Award deadline is April 29
by Martha Blouw 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

From: Abena Williams [mailto:AWilliams@ipni.net] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: Fouad Daayf Subject: Scholar Award deadline is April 29 [IPNI] Scholar Award deadline is April 29 Please help us recognize worthy recipients by informing your graduate students about the IPNI Scholar Award. The deadline for submissions is April 29, 2016. [http://media.ipni.net/publication/newsletter/ipninews.nsf/0/F93A2B30C742826…] The International Plant Nutrition Scholar Awards are open to applicants who are graduate students attending a degree-granting institution located in any country with an IPNI program. Priority is given to the relevance of the proposed research in support of IPNI's mission. Students in the disciplines of soil and plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, ecology, soil fertility, soil chemistry, crop physiology, and other areas related to plant nutrition are encouraged to apply. Learn More →<https://www.ipni.net/scholar/learn> [f]Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalPlantNutritionInstitute> [t]Twitter<https://twitter.com/PlantNutrition> [rss]RSS<http://www.ipni.net/news.rss> [yt]YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/PlantNutritionInst/videos?view=1> Copyright © 2016 International Plant Nutrition Institute. All rights reserved. IPNI, 3500 Parkway Lane, Suite 550, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 USA

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, March 17, 2016
by Christy Doyle 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Good Morning, On Thursday, March 17, 2016, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Applied Aspects of Plant Science: Bio-molecular Diagnostics for Surveillance of Grain Pathogens" Presented by: Dr. Tom Gräfenhan Research Scientist Canadian Grain Commission c/o Richardson Centre for Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals 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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