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

CFGA Student Poster Session - Extension for Abstract Submissions
by Martha Blouw 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

From: Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs [mailto:elizabeth@theprofessionaledge.com] Sent: September 28, 2016 1:23 PM To: Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs Subject: CFGA Student Poster Session - Extension for Abstract Submissions The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association's Annual Conference will be held in Winnipeg, November 16-17, 2016. For the first time the CFGA is organizing a Student Poster Session as part of the conference. The submission deadline has been extended to October 14, 2016. I have attached Call for Abstracts and if you have any questions, or require clarification of any details, please let me know. Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs CFGA Conference Coordinator North America Toll Free: 1-800-868-8776 International: 1-613-732-7068 Email: conference(a)canadianfga.ca<mailto:conference@canadianfga.ca>

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FW: FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Point Meeting
by Bev Godard 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

The meeting will be held in Rm 218. Rob From: Bev Godard Sent: September-27-16 3:15 PM To: plants-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Point Meeting Importance: High From: Rob Duncan Sent: September-27-16 3:12 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Point Meeting ————————————————————————————————————————————— To all personnel working at the Point, Since the Point Management and Operations Committee (PMOC) was formed, the Committee has met 3 times. One goal of the PMOC was to bring together all people working at the Point. Thus, I would like to call a meeting/discussion for 9am on October 13th. Topics to discuss will include: -Seed processing, drying room and long-term storage operations and guidelines (see below) -Rodent-proof storage options -Point zone management -Land use requests and summaries -Biosecurity updates and discussion -Issues related to Common Bunt -Other items Please let me know if you have any other items that you would like to discuss as a group. See you on the 13th, Rob Robert W. Duncan, Ph.D. Chair, Point Management and Operations Committee ______________________________________________________________________________________ DRYING ROOM GUIDELINES The PMOC would like all parties using the Point Drying Room to stick to the following guidelines. 1) Retain seed and samples on drying beds for a maximum of 48 hrs. 2) After 48 hrs of drying, move seed/samples into rodent-proof containers. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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FW Dr. Rob Duncan: Point Meeting
by Bev Godard 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

From: Rob Duncan Sent: September-27-16 3:12 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Point Meeting ————————————————————————————————————————————— To all personnel working at the Point, Since the Point Management and Operations Committee (PMOC) was formed, the Committee has met 3 times. One goal of the PMOC was to bring together all people working at the Point. Thus, I would like to call a meeting/discussion for 9am on October 13th. Topics to discuss will include: -Seed processing, drying room and long-term storage operations and guidelines (see below) -Rodent-proof storage options -Point zone management -Land use requests and summaries -Biosecurity updates and discussion -Issues related to Common Bunt -Other items Please let me know if you have any other items that you would like to discuss as a group. See you on the 13th, Rob Robert W. Duncan, Ph.D. Chair, Point Management and Operations Committee ______________________________________________________________________________________ DRYING ROOM GUIDELINES The PMOC would like all parties using the Point Drying Room to stick to the following guidelines. 1) Retain seed and samples on drying beds for a maximum of 48 hrs. 2) After 48 hrs of drying, move seed/samples into rodent-proof containers. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Seed of the Year Award
by Martha Blouw 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

* Seed of the Year Award<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/pdf/Seed_of_the_Year_2016.doc> - two scholarships of $4,000 will be awarded to students enrolled in plant breeding or genetics a graduate level. Recipients will be selected from the following Western Canadian Universities: University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, or University of Saskatchewan. Two applications will be submitted from each university for consideration. Two scholarships will be selected from the six submitted. Deadline is October 11, 2016

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FW from Dr. Yvonne Lawley: CSA volunteer opportunity
by Bev Godard 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

From: Yvonne Lawley Sent: September-23-16 4:29 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: CSA volunteer opportunity Dear Plant Science Graduate Students, The Canadian Society of Agronomy will be holding its's 2017 annual meeting in Winnipeg jointly with the Canadian Phytopathological Society. It will be June 18-22, 2017 at the Delta hotel in Downtown Winnipeg . The Local Organizing Committee is looking for a few "local" CSA graduate students members to help the subcommittee plan graduate student activities for the conference, including a social evening and quiz bowl game. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Lawley (Yvonne.lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne.lawley@umanitoba.ca>) who will connect you with Holly Derksen, the graduate student subcommittee chair. Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 109 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504<tel:204-474-6504> (Fax) 204-474-7528<tel:204-474-7528> yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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CropConnect Conference - looking for volunteers
by Martha Blouw 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

Volunteers are needed for the CropConnect Conference, February 15 and 16 in Winnipeg. Volunteers will receive a two day pass to the event. Here is information about the conference - http://cropconnectconference.ca/ Please contact Roberta Galbraith if you are interested, or want more information: - - - - Roberta Galbraith Members Relations Coordinator Manitoba Canola Growers 400-167 Lombard Ave | Winnipeg, MB | R3B 0T6 E: roberta(a)canolagrowers.com <mailto:roberta@canolagrowers.com> T: 204.805.1609 204.874.2387 W: www.CanolaGrowers.com<http://www.canolagrowers.com/> Twitter: @robertacanola<https://twitter.com/robertacanola> Sign up for our monthly newsletters: Eat Well <http://canolaeatwell.us1.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=cb7f03081d9f3f4f7e62b…> | Canola Crush<http://canolaeatwell.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cb7f03081d9f3f4f7e62b4…> [Manitoba Canola Growers]<http://www.canolagrowers.com/>

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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at the available annual interest from the fund ($4100) up to a maximum value of the tuition for the first year of graduate studies, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertakes a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications should be submitted to Martha Blouw by October 24, 2016. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Biographical Information: Dr. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science in 1976, later serving as Head from 1989 to 1996. In the mid-80s he worked in Pakistan for almost two years as an oilseed agronomist on a CIDA project. In September 1996 Dr. Morrison was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics at the University of Alberta. In his 20 year tenure at the University of Manitoba, Ian Morrison touched the lives of many people including over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. Many of these have gone on to become influential in the agricultural sector. His research was instrumental in providing growers with new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection. In recognition of his work, Ian Morrison received the Excellence in Weed Science award from the Canadian Weed Science Society, and was made a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America. DEADLINE: October 24, 2016

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Grad students: Drinks tonight
by Michelle Carkner 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

Hey everyone, Just a reminder that we are heading to the hub for drinks and dinner (for those who want) tonight. We're meeting in the grad lounge around 4:30 and then heading over. Thanks see you soon.. Michelle -- Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 204 474-6236 Cell: 204 881-2464

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FW: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities
by Bev Godard 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

From: Research Agriculture Sent: September-21-16 10:38 AM Subject: FW: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities Good morning, the following message regarding international opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students, is forwarded on behalf of Martin Scanlon, Associate Dean (Research). Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 From: Alvis, Samantha [mailto:salvis@APLU.ORG] Sent: September-21-16 9:03 AM Cc: 'Emily Byers'; 'lino.condev(a)gmail.com' Subject: APLU CII and IAS: International Fellowship and Student Media Grant Opportunities Dear CII and IAS Members, Please see below for announcements regarding two opportunities for students interested in international opportunities. Both opportunities are open to students from any university. Please feel free to forward this information to units that can share with students. For questions on either program, please feel free to contact the individual organizations at the contact information listed below. Samantha Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program Informational Webinars The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is pleased to announce a series of informational webinars about the program and the application process for the 9th class of Fellows, which will serve Oct. 1, 2017-August 31, 2019. We have scheduled several webinars over the next few months with a cap of 25 participants for each, but more spaces and sessions may be added in the future depending on interest and availability. If you would like to attend a webinar information session, please sign up at http://signup.com/go/iQDE9N. Signup is first come, first served. You will receive an email from us a day or two before the date of the session with instructions for how to join the webinar. If you cannot attend any of the scheduled webinars but would like access to a recording of one of the sessions, please send an email with the word “RECORDING” to intern.leland(a)hungercenter.org<mailto:intern.leland@hungercenter.org> and we will send you a link. All the best, The Leland Program Congressional Hunger Center 400 North Capitol St. NW Suite G-100 | Washington, DC 20001 Website<http://www.hungercenter.org/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/hungercenter> The Center on Conflict and Development Student Media Grant I just thought I would forward on some quick information regarding The Center on Conflict and Development's Student Media Grant<http://condevcenter.org/student-media-grant/>, in case you have any Universities affiliated with the APLU that would be interested in informing their students about this opportunity. This $5000 photojournalism grant is open to current students worldwide who are passionate about capturing an issue facing conflict-affected areas of the world through stunning photography. Students wishing to chronicle a conflict-related issue in the United States (or in their home countries) are also, of course, encouraged to apply; though all of our past winners have chosen to focus on issues overseas. How it works: Students propose an idea based on a conflict-related issue they would like to photograph, then travel to the pertinent country or area to conduct a photoexpedition, sending photos to ConDev throughout their trip so we can help highlight their work. Upon their return, the students edit and publish their photos and stories. ConDev provides the funds, but the students are entirely responsible for planning the trip, and for producing and promoting their own photos and stories. The competition is open to current undergraduate and graduate students as well as PhDs. Students graduating in May 2017 are also eligible. The grant is funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Chair on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University. I have attached the application instructions (also available on our website<http://condevcenter.org/student-media-grant/>), along with brief summaries of recent Student Media Grant winners. If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks, Lino Anunciacion Assistant Communications Manager Center on Conflict and Development | Texas A&M University 411 Agriculture and Life Sciences Building +1.979.458.9399 | lino.condev(a)gmail.com<mailto:lino.condev@gmail.com> condev.org<http://condevcenter.org/>

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Tri-societies conference in Phoenix
by Martha Blouw 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

A male student in Soil Science is looking for someone to share a hotel room with him at the Tri-societies conference in Phoenix in November. I'll put you in touch with him if you're interested. Martha

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