May 2017 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

A thermo fisher scientific ag day
by Yang Lin 31 May '17

31 May '17

Hi all grads There is a fisher scientific ag day in atrium and room 130 today

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FW: UM Libraries: Mendeley Accounts
by Bev Godard 25 May '17

25 May '17

In case someone isn't on the Ag-all list, I am sending this message again, sorry if it is a duplicate. 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: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of John Schoffner Sent: May-25-17 9:11 AM To: agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: UM Libraries: Mendeley Accounts A limited number of Mendeley Premium accounts ($55 value) are available FREE through the UM Libraries. What is Mendeley? Mendeley is a reference and PDF management tool. What is included in a Premium Account? * Additional individual storage space (from 2GB to 5GB) * Additional group storage space ( from 100MB to 20GB) * Ability to create unlimited private groups * Membership for private groups increased to 25 How can I get a Premium Account? * UM Faculty, Staff and Students are eligible * Valid only for Mendeley users with a University of Manitoba e-mail address * Already have a Mendeley account? o Must use your UM e-mail address to register for a Mendeley Premium account o If using a private e-mail address (e.g. gmail, Hotmail, yahoo) go to Mendeley account settings to update the email to your UM e-mail address o Register here<http://umanitoba.libsurveys.com/Mendeley-Upgrade-Request> to get your Mendeley Premium * Don't have a Mendeley account? o Register here<http://umanitoba.libsurveys.com/Mendeley-Upgrade-Request> and you'll receive the upgrade link o Using your UM e-mail address, follow the steps to create a free Mendeley account * Your Premium Mendeley account will continue as long as you are affiliated with UM More Information: * Online subject guide<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca.uml.idm.oclc.org/citationmanagers/mendeley> for Mendeley * Instructions on how to install and set up your Mendeley account * How to add documents and citations to Mendeley * How to create in-text references and bibliographies * Workshops<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/citationmanagers/referencemanagers#s-lg-b…> on Mendeley and other reference management software Your liaison librarians are here to help: Sharida Hosein Section Head William R Newman Library (Agriculture) Tel: 2044746334 sharida.hosein(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sharida.hosein@umanitoba.ca>

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Reminder: Spring Potluck Tomorrow!
by Ashley Ammeter 24 May '17

24 May '17

Hi everyone, This is a reminder that we will be having a spring potluck tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th at 12:00 pm in Room 218! Everyone is encouraged to come, and bring a dish to share! You can sign up by sending me an email (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) or on the sign up sheet posted in the lounge. If you have any questions, please let me know. We look forward to seeing you there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Reminder for Paint Friday on May 26th
by Ashley Ammeter 19 May '17

19 May '17

Hi everyone, This is a reminder that the PSGSA will be holding another Paint Friday for all grad students from 2:30-4:30 pm on Friday, May 26th! Similar to previous painting events, the cost of attending this event is $5/person, which includes all the necessary supplies, and allows you to take your masterpiece home with you at the end of the event! If you wish to participate, we ask that you sign up by Tuesday, May 23rd. Email me (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) to sign up, or sign up on the sheet posted in the grad student lounge. We look forward to seeing you all there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Paint Friday on May 26th
by Ashley Ammeter 12 May '17

12 May '17

Dear grad students, The PSGSA will be holding another Paint Friday for all grad students from 2:30-4:30 pm on Friday, May 26th! Similar to previous painting events, the cost of attending this event is $5/person, which includes all the necessary supplies, and allows you to take your masterpiece home with you at the end of the event! The deadline to sign up is Monday, May 22. Email me (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) to sign up, or on the sign up sheet posted in the grad student lounge. We look forward to seeing you all there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Spring Potluck
by Ashley Ammeter 12 May '17

12 May '17

Hi everyone, We will be having a spring potluck on Thursday, May 25th at 12:00 pm! Everyone is encouraged to come, and bring a dish to share! Please sign up by either sending me an email (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) or on the sign up sheet posted in the lounge. We ask that you indicate what type of dish you will be bringing (ex. Appetizer, main course, dessert etc.), so we can ensure we have a variety of dishes! While it is not necessary that all dishes be suitable for everyone to enjoy, please keep in mind that some of our group have peanut allergies, are vegans or vegetarians or have other dietary restrictions. If you have any questions, please let me know. We look forward to seeing you there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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FW: 2018 - Call for Applications for Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship of the Cooperative Research Program / 2018 Appel à candidatures pour les Bourses de recherche et parrainage de conférences du Programme de recherche en collaboration
by Martha Blouw 11 May '17

11 May '17

From: Heather Wiebe Sent: May-11-17 4:04 PM To: James House; Fouad Daayf; Danny Mann; Robert Currie; Martin Nyachoti; Derek Brewin; Paul Bullock Cc: Pam Gauthier; Jennifer McLaren; Bev Godard; Martha Blouw; Heather Innis; Kathy Graham; Sandra Anderson; Surinder Kamboz; Lynda Closson; Dean Agriculture Subject: FW: 2018 - Call for Applications for Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship of the Cooperative Research Program / 2018 Appel à candidatures pour les Bourses de recherche et parrainage de conférences du Programme de recherche en collaboration The following message is forwarded on behalf of Karin Wittenberg, Dean: Good afternoon Department Heads, Please share the attached Call for Applications for Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship of the Cooperative Research Program, with Post Docs and PhD students in your respective departments. Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 From: Laroche, Louise [mailto:Louise.Laroche@AGR.GC.CA] On Behalf Of Saindon, Gilles Sent: May 9, 2017 9:37 AM To: 'jwichtel(a)uoguelph.ca'; 'Jean-Claude.Dufour(a)fsaa.ulaval.ca'; 'mary.buhr(a)usask.ca'; 'blade(a)ualberta.ca'; 'anja.geitmann(a)mcgill.ca'; 'michel.carrier(a)umontreal.ca'; 'douglas.freeman(a)usask.ca'; 'david.gray(a)dal.ca'; Dean Agriculture; 'gkeefe(a)upei.ca'; 'r.yada(a)ubc.ca'; 'baljit.singh1(a)ucalgary.ca'; 'vanacker(a)uoguelph.ca'; 'rlarson(a)acfavm.ca' Cc: Saindon, Gilles; Patzer, Robert; Fraleigh, Brad; MacKinnon, Marc Subject: 2018 - Call for Applications for Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship of the Cooperative Research Program / 2018 Appel à candidatures pour les Bourses de recherche et parrainage de conférences du Programme de recherche en collaboration (le français suit) Dear Dean, Please find attached the Call for Applications for Research Fellowships and Conference Sponsorship of the Cooperative Research Program of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for 2018. I hope that your researchers can benefit from this opportunity. Cher Doyen, Veuillez trouver ci-joint l'appel à candidatures pour les Bourses de recherche et parrainage de conférences du Programme de recherche en collaboration de L'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE) pour l'année 2018. J'espère que vos chercheurs pourront profiter de cette opportunité. Gilles Gilles Saindon PhD Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Sous-ministre adjoint délégué Science and Technology Branch | Direction générale des sciences et de la technologie Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada 1341 Baseline Road, Room T5-6-343 | 1341 chemin Baseline, pièce T5-6-343 Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5 Gilles.Saindon(a)agr.gc.ca<mailto:Gilles.Saindon@agr.gc.ca> Telephone | Téléphone 613-773-1840 Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-773-1717 Teletypewriter | Téléimprimeur 613-773-2600 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Workshop - Information Package and Registration
by Martha Blouw 11 May '17

11 May '17

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Graduate Awards Sent: May-11-17 3:39 PM To: Tobi Hawkins Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Workshop - Information Package and Registration [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship in Canada and is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies (http://www.vanier.gc.ca). In an effort to support students interested in applying for this award through the University of Manitoba, and to help units/departments identify competitive applicants, the Faculty of Graduate Studies has prepared an information package<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Vanier%20Canada%20Graduate%20…> (http://bit.ly/2q9juVr). This document includes information on timelines, eligibility, application procedures, and selection criteria. In addition, workshops will be offered in June at the Fort Garry<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577bd2…> and Bannatyne<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235774bf…> campuses. The aim of these workshops is to strengthen applications by providing an overview of the application and selection process. All interested individuals may attend, including but not limited to, potential applicants (i.e. incoming or current Ph.D. students who will not have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2018), advisors, graduate chairs, support staff, etc. Please contact the Awards Office<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> in the Faculty of Graduate Studies with inquiries. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>

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FW: A presentation on Canadian Light Source Capabilities
by Martha Blouw 05 May '17

05 May '17

From: adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Digvir Jayas Sent: May 4, 2017 3:22 PM To: adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Tomasz Wysokinski <Tomasz.Wysokinski(a)lightsource.ca<mailto:Tomasz.Wysokinski@lightsource.ca>> Subject: [Adr-rlo] A presentation Canadian Light Source Capabilities Dear Colleagues: Attached please find an invitation for a presentation by Dr. Tomasz Wysokinski from Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. It is an impressive facility to conduct research in many areas. Researchers in your units will benefit to learn about CLS capabilities and how to access these facilities for their research. Please also ask researchers to share this invitation with their graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Dr. Wysokinski is willing to meet one-on-one with some people after his talk. If there is an interest please ask researchers in your units to let Gail know and we will try to accommodate these requests based on his travel plans. I also request you post this poster as appropriate bulletin boards in your units. Sincere thanks. Digvir S. Jayas, Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Ag., FAZRA, FASABE, FCSBE, FAIC, FCIFST, FEC, FEIC, FCAE, FRSC, FNAAS, FISAE, FNASc, IntPE (Canada), APEC Engineer Vice-President (Research and International) and Distinguished Professor 207 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9404 (office) Phone: 204-254-0637 (home) Fax: 204-474-7568 Email: digvir.jayas(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:digvir.jayas@umanitoba.ca> Webpage: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> [MCO-00-153-UofM140thAnniversary-signature-F]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/category/u-of-ms-140th-anniversary/>

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FW: Conference and Sponsorship Program Call for Applications for the June 15th, 2017 deadline
by Martha Blouw 04 May '17

04 May '17

From: adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Lindsey Troschuk Sent: April-17-17 3:01 PM To: vpac-dept-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:vpac-dept-heads@lists.umanitoba.ca>; 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; Brian Postl; Rector St. Pauls College; Christopher Trott; David Mandzuk; Douglas Brown; Edmund Dawe; Gary Hepburn; Jim Mulvale; Jonathan Beddoes; Jonathan Black-Branch; Dean Agriculture; Mary-Jo Romaniuk; Michael Benarroch; Norman Halden; Paul Hess; Robert Hoppa; Stefi Baum; Todd Mondor; Anthony Iacopino; Beverly O'Connell; Reg Urbanowski; Xiaochen Gu Cc: Marcia Kort; Marilyn Shantz; Jodi Petch; Kimberley Stefaniuk; Laura Orsak; Sharon Kirsch; Kate Davis; Isadora Ferreira; Angela Shank; Karen Martindale; Jolene Chester; Janice Gripp; Bonnie Warkentine; Kristjana Oliver; Philippa Alexiuk; School of Art Assistant; Eileen Konrad; Marni Laurencelle; Janice Tilly Subject: [Adr-rlo] Conference and Sponsorship Program Call for Applications for the June 15th, 2017 deadline Hello Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Associate Deans (Research), Please see the attached call for the June 15th deadline of the Conference and Sponsorship Program, CSP guidelines and applicable application forms. Please distribute this information widely in your faculties and units. Thank you, Lindsey Troschuk Administrative Assistant to Gary Glavin, the Associate Vice-President (Research) and Jay Doering, the Associate Vice-President (Partnerships) Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) 207 Administration Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph: 204-789-3493 Fax: 204-789-3585 Lindsey.Troschuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lindsey.Troschuk@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies.

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