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

Reminder: Clearing out the lounge fridge
by Michelle Carkner 26 May '16

26 May '16

Hey everyone, A friendly reminder that I will be clearing everything out of the fridge unless expressly signalled not to. This will take place Friday May 27 (tomorrow or today depending on when you get this) at 2:00pm. Feel free to come and keep me and Yang company! Thanks, Michelle

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FW: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2016 / Visites du CRSNG en 2016 visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche
by Martha Blouw 26 May '16

26 May '16

From: Z-COORD [mailto:COORD@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 8:41 AM To: Murkin,Kerry; Andrea Craig; Distasio,Jino; Rowena Krentz; Murkin,Kerry; England,Deanna Subject: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2016 / Visites du CRSNG en 2016 visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche NSERC has begun its fourth annual round of community engagement visits so researchers, students and other stakeholders can connect with us to learn more about recent developments on NSERC 2020<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/NSERC2020-CRSNG2020/index_eng.asp> and get the latest program and policy updates. These visits also offer a platform for the community to ask questions and seek direct information from some of NSERC's grants, scholarships and partnerships experts. Some of the topics that we plan to discuss during this round include: · Highlights from Federal Budget 2016 · Updates on progress of the five goals of NSERC 2020 · Program updates on Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Grants and scholarships Here is information about the session that we will be hosting in your region: Date: Tuesday, June 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: E3 - 270 E.I.T.C. (Engineering and Information Technology Complex)<http://umanitoba.ca/maps/> Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba We would greatly appreciate if you could extend this invitation to anyone on your campus who would be interested in meeting with us. Participants are asked to RSVP through Connect with NSERC<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/Connect-Connect_e…> by Friday, June 3 so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to meeting with you. ______________________________________________________________________________ Le CRSNG a entrepris une quatrième série de visites visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche afin de permettre aux chercheurs, aux étudiants et aux autres personnes intéressées de nous rencontrer pour en apprendre davantage sur les faits nouveaux ayant trait au Plan stratégique de 2020 du CRSNG et aux programmes et politiques de l'organisme. Ces visites servent également de plateforme au milieu de la recherche pour poser des questions et obtenir directement de l'information de la part du personnel responsable des subventions, des bourses et des partenariats du CRSNG. Voici certains points qui devraient être abordés dans le cadre des visites : · Faits saillants du budget fédéral de 2016; · Mise à jour sur les progrès concernant la réalisation des cinq objectifs du Plan stratégique de 2020 du CRSNG; · Mise à jour sur les subventions de partenariat stratégique, les subventions à la découverte et les bourses. Voici des renseignements sur la séance qui sera offerte dans votre région : Date : le mardi 7 juin Heure : 9 h à 12 h Endroit : E3 - 270 E.I.T.C. (Engineering and Information Technology Complex)<http://umanitoba.ca/maps/> Cercle Chancellors, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Nous vous serions reconnaissants de transmettre cette invitation à toute personne sur le campus qui souhaite nous rencontrer. Les participants sont priés de confirmer leur présence par l'entremise du site Branché sur le CRSNG<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/Connect-Connect_f…> d'ici le vendredi 3 juin afin que nous puissions prendre les dispositions appropriées. Merci à l'avance pour votre intérêt et au plaisir de vous rencontrer.

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Sixth Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 26 May '16

26 May '16

SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP $1,125 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45078/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2016

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PSGSA Sweaters
by Michelle Carkner 24 May '16

24 May '16

Hi everyone, Just a head's up that I am now in possession of the PSGSA sweaters. If you need to pick them up and still pay, please contact me. Thanks 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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FW: Positions Open at Lakeland College
by Bev Godard 20 May '16

20 May '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: May-19-16 4:40 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Positions Open at Lakeland College Hi Bev, Please forward to our academics, post-docs, and graduate students, if they know people who may be interested. Thank you. Fouad 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: Michele Rogalsky Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:07 PM To: Brian Oleson; Laurie Connor; Fouad Daayf; Valerie Diakiw Subject: FW: Positions Open at Lakeland College Please distribute as you see fit. From: Josie Van Lent [mailto:Josie.VanLent@lakelandcollege.ca] Sent: May-19-16 3:46 PM Subject: Positions Open In Our School Hello! Due to a couple of retirements and growth in our Ag programs, we have the following positions open to share as you see fit.......or for your consideration!! Often our best hires come from recommendations by colleagues or industry connections! Thank you Josie [Description: JosieVanLen#1]<http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/> For information on Lakeland College's compliance with Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/about-lakeland/CASL.<http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/about-lakeland/CASL> To learn more about the legislation, go to www.fightspam.gc.ca.<http://www.fightspam.gc.ca>

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Fridge Clean-Out Friday, May 27th @ 2pm
by Michelle Carkner 18 May '16

18 May '16

Hey everyone, Next Friday (May 27th) around 2:00pm, I plan to throw out everything that is remaining in the fridge unless it is expressly indicated that it is not for throwing out. Please throw out your own stuff or indicate that you'd like to keep it by then. If you'd be willing to keep me company during the purging process, throw me Facebook message or just show up. Thanks! Michelle

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Hoodie Pickup
by Danica Swaenepoel 18 May '16

18 May '16

Hi everyone, The hoodie order is now in. Please make arrangements with me to come pick yours up if you ordered one. Payment is required before I can give you your hoodie. I am away all of next week (May 24-27) so if you can make arrangements between now and the end of the day on Friday that would be the most convenient. 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: Organic agronomist training registration link
by Bev Godard 17 May '16

17 May '16

Please follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organic-agronomy-training-tickets-25144042508 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: Bev Godard Sent: May-17-16 9:22 AM To: plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; soils-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: Organic agronomist training I am forwarding the following message and attachment on behalf of Katherine Stanley, technician, Department of Plant Science. 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<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca> From: Katherine Stanley Sent: May-17-16 8:59 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Organic agronomist training Good morning, There will be a training program on June 16th in Carman which will focus on training agronomists on how to advise ecological and organic farmers on the prairies. The information is in the attached PDF. Katherine Stanley Plant Science

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FW: Organic agronomist training
by Bev Godard 17 May '16

17 May '16

I am forwarding the following message and attachment on behalf of Katherine Stanley, technician, Department of Plant Science. 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: Katherine Stanley Sent: May-17-16 8:59 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Organic agronomist training Good morning, There will be a training program on June 16th in Carman which will focus on training agronomists on how to advise ecological and organic farmers on the prairies. The information is in the attached PDF. Katherine Stanley Plant Science

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FW from Lorne Adam: Materials distribution agency
by Bev Godard 11 May '16

11 May '16

From: Lorne Adam Sent: May-11-16 3:24 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Materials distribution agency Hi I've ordered boot covers (Knot-a-boot pg.193 , item C - SAP 057600) for our field scouting from the Manitoba government Materials Distribution agency. The catalogue contains other items that may be of interest for first aid or outside work. Lorne R. Adam Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2

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