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

34th Annual Plant Science Symposium organizing sub-committee
by Anjan Neupane 10 Oct '17

10 Oct '17

Dear fellow graduate students, We are hosting the 34th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS) on March 16-17, 2018. This two-day long conference is designed to bring together graduate students in agriculture from three prairie universities (University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan and North Dakota State University). We are also planning to invite students from neighboring universities such as University of Alberta, South Dakota State University. The theme of this symposium will be "Cultivating the Field of Big Data". Symposium will consist of presentations from three keynote speakers, student oral presentation competitions, one panel discussion related to the career development, an afternoon city tour and one networking banquet. The symposium will be a great opportunity for our graduate students to gain international exposure, network with their peers, form collaborations, and develop communication skills in a comfortable yet competitive setting. This symposium will be the representation of our all plant science graduate students and overall department. We are currently in planning phase for the symposium and need lots of your helps and efforts. The PSGSA has formed the following sub-committees lead by two executive members to facilitate the symposium event planning and to encourage all graduate students involvement. We are expecting at least 5 members in each sub-committee. Students are highly encouraged to involve in more than one sub-committees, depending on your schedule and interest. Please let me or Jon or sub-committee executives know if you are interested in specific sub-committee before Oct 10th (Tuesday). We will also have sign up sheet in lunch room that you can fill up. 34th Annual Plant Science Symposium Sub-committee: 1. Fundraising: Yang Lin and Anjan Neupane -Will be busy on contact different organisations from October to early December 2. Speakers, judges and program: Jon Rosset and Keval Shah -Will be busy on contact different speakers from October to early December 3. Website and agenda designing: Daniel Chan and Younyoung Lee -Need to design draft website in October and prepare agenda in January 4. Social and event management: Deanna McLennan and Bruce Pei -Plan different events and banquets from January to March 5. Administration, registration and publication: Ashley Ammeter and Uzzal Ahmed -Work with administration and registration from January to March Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend. Regards, Anjan ............................................. Anjan Neupane President-PSGSA 2017/18 PhD Candidate Wheat Breeding and Genetics Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Contact No.: 204-583-0999

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Canadian Grain Commission Tour
by Ashley Ammeter 29 Sep '17

29 Sep '17

Hi All, The PSGSA has arranged for a tour of the Canadian Grain Commission in downtown Winnipeg. The CGC is a government agency responsible for the handling of Canadian produced grain, as well as leading research surrounding grain quality. The tour will take place in the morning of Friday, October 20th and we will cover the grain inspection process as well as tours of the cereals and oilseeds labs. There are limited spots available and will be on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in participating, please let me know (ammetera(a)myumanitoba.ca) or sign up on the sign up sheet in the lounge. The deadline to sign up will be Friday, October 13th. For more information about he Canadian Grain Commission, see the link below. https://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/cgc-ccg/cgc-ccg-eng.htm Let me know if you have any questions, Ashley Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Vice President Internal 2017-2018 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

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 $4500, 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 23, 2017. 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 23, 2017

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FW: This Thursday: Natural Resources Info Session
by Martha Blouw 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: September-19-17 9:11 AM To: 'agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' Subject: This Thursday: Natural Resources Info Session Natural Resources Info Session The federal department of natural resources (Natural Resources Canada) is seeking to recruit talented graduates to work on one of today's most interesting - and challenging - issues: the sustainable development of natural resources. PARDP is an accelerated development program that offers participants two rotational assignments with different NRCan sectors as well as opportunities for training and professional development. The Policy Analyst & Development Program (PARDP) session is relevant for Masters and Ph. D. students and recent graduates of Economics, Geo Sciences, Political Science, and the Natural Resource Institute. Presenters: Director General, Samuel Millar and Policy Analyst, Curtis McKinney Date / Time: Sep 21, 2017 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM Location: 306 Tier Sign up to register at: www.uofmcareerservices.ca<http://www.uofmcareerservices.ca>

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The new Plant Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA) committee election will held in Room 218 on Sept 20 at noon. Pizza (Meat & Veggie) will be provided.
by Yang Lin 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Dear Plant Science Graduate Students, The new Plant Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA) committee election will be held in Room 218 on Sept 20 (Wednesday) at noon. Pizzas (meat and veggie) and drinks will be provided. Everyone is highly encouraged to come, even you are not planning to serve on the committee. All of the committee members have devoted their time and energy in various ways to serve on the committee and gained many experiences. It has been a great honor and privilege to work with the current PSGSA committee members. Personally, I have great memories of a fun time in the past year! Thus, I strongly encourage people to get involved with the new PSGSA committee, especially when we will organize and host the 34th Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS) on March 17th and 18th, 2018. The symposium is designed to bring together graduate students in agriculture from the University of Manitoba, the University of Saskatchewan and North Dakota State University to network and share the preliminary results of their research (or their proposal for new students) with each other and local researchers. Students from the University of Alberta and South Dakota State University will be invited as well. Aside from student oral presentation competitions, we will also be hosting a professional development seminar, multiple keynote speakers, a discussion panel and networking banquet. Serving with the PSGSA does take some of your extra time and energy, but the reward will be great and totally worth it. Plus, it looks very good on your resume and helps your social network when we organize this symposium by ourselves. We highly encourage you to consider putting your name forward for one of the PSGSA positions. Each of the positions is described in the attached document. If you are interested in running for a position, please attend the election meeting! If you are unable to attend the election but wish to run for a particular position, please submit your name and desired position to Yang Lin (liny3457(a)myumanitoba.ca) prior to September 20th. We look forward to seeing all of you in the election party and in the PSGSA committee. Best Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329

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Seed of the Year application open, deadline October 1st
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '17

18 Sep '17

From: Agriculture Awards Program Sent: September-18-17 1:15 PM To: agriculture-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Martha Blouw; Kathy Graham Subject: Seed of the Year application open, deadline October 1st Hello, Please find attached the Seed of the Year Scholarship application for 2017/ 2018. For this season the program will offer two $4000 scholarships. The closing deadline for applications is October 1st, 2017. You can also visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/awards/externalawards.html or www.seedoftheyear.ca<http://www.seedoftheyear.ca> for further information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Thanks! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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Reminder for UMGF/MGS Holders
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '17

15 Sep '17

As per the Award Holders Guide: "UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments" http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gui… Martha

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Drinks at the Hub Today
by Ashley Ammeter 14 Sep '17

14 Sep '17

Hi everyone, This is a reminder that we will be going out for drinks (or dinner for those who want it) at the Hub this afternoon/evening. We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 4:30 and head over to the Hub together. Please remember to bring your ID if you are coming! See 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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NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Please let me know if you are applying, or considering to apply. Application deadline: December 1, 2017 REMINDER: Representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba to speak about NSERC awards for Master’s and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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Plant Science telephone list
by Christy Doyle 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Good Morning, The Plant Science telephone list is attached. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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