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

FW from Dr. Fouad Daayf: Conference Sponsorship Program - June 15, 2016 deadline - Call for Applications
by Bev Godard 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '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: Fouad Daayf Sent: April-28-16 2:51 PM To: Bev Godard Cc: Martha Blouw Subject: FW: Conference Sponsorship Program - June 15, 2016 deadline - Call for Applications Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff From: hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Judith Mate Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 1:50 PM To: hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Conference Sponsorship Program - June 15, 2016 deadline - Call for Applications This message is intended for Deans, Directors, Associate Deans and Department Heads (and respective Administrative Assistants): ________________________________ On behalf of Dr. Digvir Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International), please be advised that the Call for Applications, updated FACULTY and STUDENT Application Forms, and the CSP Guidelines have been uploaded to the Research website for the June 15, 2016 deadline of the Conference Sponsorship Program and Student Travel Support to Competitions - and may be found at: http://umanitoba.ca/research/ors/funding_opportunities.html Please distribute this information as necessary to your respective Faculty Office and Student bulletin boards. We will be advertising in the UM/Student Weekly Bulletins as well. Regards, Judith (CSP Assistant) Judith E. Mate Assistant to the AVP (Partnerships) Office of the VP (Research & International) University of Manitoba 207 Admin Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-7952 Fax: 204-474-7568 Judith.Mate(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Judith.Mate@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research>

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FW: Call for Applications - Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies
by Martha Blouw 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

From: Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation [mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca] Sent: April 27, 2016 1:03 PM To: manager(a)aicfoundation.ca<mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca> Subject: Call for Applications - Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies Hello, Attached, and following, is an announcement for the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies (including environment, geology, agro-ecology, and other related disciplines). This award is administered by the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF). Please post or circulate this announcement as appropriate. As noted in the announcement, application guidelines and application form are available on the AICF website, www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-soils/<http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-soils/>. Deadline for application is June 8, 2016. Thank you. Frances Rodenburg Manager Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 www.aicfoundation.ca<http://www.aicfoundation.ca/> [AICF email logo 2] Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil and related sciences Call For Applications The Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Soil Sciences Scholarship provides financial support to a student entering the second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (in the areas of agriculture, environment, geology, agro-ecology or other related disciplines) at a Canadian university. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline. One scholarship of $1,750 will be offered in 2016. Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance: 1. Academic achievement 2. Areas of study 3. Leadership 4. Career interests 5. References This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and is administered by the Foundation. 2016 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-soils/<http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-soils/>. Deadline for Application - June 8, 2016 [Aicf]Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233, Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 manager(a)aicfoundation.ca<mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca> | www.aicfoundation.ca<http://www.aicfoundation.ca>

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Hoodie Orders
by Danica Swaenepoel 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Hello everyone, The hoodie order is being processed and the total price for hoodies is $52 each. Please get this money to either myself or Laura as soon as possible. Cheque is preferred. 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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REMINDER - Summer registration deadline
by Martha Blouw 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

You now must register for the Summer Term. The deadline to register for Summer Term is April 27, 2016. Martha

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FW: Proposals Funded from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund for 2016-17
by Bev Godard 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '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: Heather Wiebe Sent: April-19-16 2:15 PM To: Paul Bullock; Laurie Connor; Brian Oleson; Robert Currie; Danny Mann; Fouad Daayf; James House Cc: Lynda Closson; Gwendolyn Band; Surinder Kamboz; Evelyn Fehr; Bev Godard; Pam Gauthier; Margaret Ann Baker Subject: Proposals Funded from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund for 2016-17 Please circulate the attached memo from Martin Scanlon, Chair, Faculty Endowment Committee, to graduate students and support staff in your department. Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029

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APPLY NOW - One doctoral UMGF available
by Martha Blouw 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

One University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) for a doctoral student is still available. The application is attached. DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 Martha

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FW: Supports for International Students
by Martha Blouw 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

This is to let you know that the English Language Centre (ELC) will continue offering Part-Time Academic English Courses at a reduced tuition fee for Spring & Summer 2016. In the past, these courses had cost students between $140 and $160 per course. This cost has been reduced to $30 per course. We are excited to increase the accessibility to our 30-hour language courses to students whose first language is not English and may be struggling with their Academic English. Courses offered this Spring include: * Academic Essays * Conversation & Discussion * Grammar Review * Pronunciation * Research Writing for Graduate Students Courses offered this Summer include: * Academic Essays * Critical Reading & Summary Writing * Oral Presentations I'm attaching an updated Brochure/Registration Form and a poster for you to share with advisors. Class enrolment is limited, so early registration is recommended. Please share this information with international students with whom you may come into contact with (and any concerned faculty members). If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Part-Time Academic English Courses, or would like to receive brochures and posters for your office, please contact me at 204-480-1477 or Richard.Iwabuchi(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Richard.Iwabuchi@umanitoba.ca>. Thanks! Richard Richard Iwabuchi Coordinator of Part-Time Courses, CanTEST, Computer Assisted Language Learning, English Language Centre University of Manitoba Ph: (204) 480-1477 Fax: (204) 275-8098 www.umanitoba.ca/elc<http://www.umanitoba.ca/elc> Mailing Address: 520 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Office Address: 405 Education Designated Learning Institution (DLI) number: O19091528512

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FW: employment opportunity
by Bev Godard 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '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 -----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: April-18-16 7:31 AM To: Bev Godard; Don Flaten Subject: FW: Looking for MSc graduate Hi Bev, Please send to all grad students in Plant Science thank you martin Martin Entz, PhD, P Ag, FCSA Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph 204 474-6077 Fax 204 474-7528 Visit my website http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/ ________________________________________ From: Adrian Johnston [AJohnston(a)ipni.net] Sent: April 14, 2016 5:38 PM To: Martin Entz Subject: Looking for MSc graduate Hi Martin, I hope all is well with you. I have attached a job description for an MSc graduate we are looking for in our Saskatoon office. As Don Flaten told me, hard to find Manitobans who want to "migrate" west...but you never know. Take care, Adrian Adrian M. JOHNSTON, Ph.D., P.Ag. Vice President, Asia, Africa and Middle East Group, IPNI 104-110 Research Drive, Saskatoon, CANADA S7N 3A3 Ph: 306-652-3456 Web: www.ipni.net

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FW: Webinar: Glyphosate-resistant weeds in Ontario
by Bev Godard 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

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Spring Good News Meeting announcement attached
by Bev Godard 11 Apr '16

11 Apr '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

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