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

2018-2019 NSERC PGSD/CGSD Competition
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program Information about these programs are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-Belle… Deadlines: there are two deadlines to note for the NSERC PGS\CGS competition; a transcript submission deadline and an on-line application submission deadline. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended in sealed envelopes to Rowena Krentz (Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca>), Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre by October 6, 2017. This will provide her with time to upload transcripts so that students can submit their application electronically by their October 20, 2017. Refer to the FGS awards database (http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) for detailed instructions related to submitting transcripts. 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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University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) range in amounts from $100 to $1,000 with over $3 million awards annually. Application information is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/bursaries/index.html Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 Martha

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Drinks and Dinner at the Hub Next Thursday
by Ashley Ammeter 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Hi everyone, To kick off the new school year, we will be going out for drinks/dinner next Thursday, September 14 at the Hub. We'd particularly like to welcome to the new grad students who have joined the department in May and September We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 4:30 and head over to the Hub together. 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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Coffee Time TOMORROW
by Ashley Ammeter 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello everyone, This is a reminder that the PSGSA will once again be hosting coffee breaks every Monday and Thursday at 10 am in the Grad Student's Lounge, starting tomorrow Thursday, September 7th. This is a great opportunity to socialize with your colleagues and meet other students! The PSGSA will provide coffee and tea, but feel free to bring some treats or baked goods to share! 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: NSERC Information Session
by Martha Blouw 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: September-05-17 10:33 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Rebecca Tataryn; Sara Sealey Subject: Re: NSERC Information Session Hello everyone, *This information is applicable to NSERC eligible Departments only. Please disregard this email if your students are eligible for SSHRC or CIHR awards only* I am pleased to inform you that representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba once again to speak about NSERC awards for Master's and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). Kindly advertise the attached information to students and staff. Note that Dr. Andrew Frederiksen, a U of M professor in the Department of Geological Sciences has been invited by NSERC to speak as he is a Scholarships and Fellowships Selection Committee member. Dr. Frederiksen will speak to students about what committees look for in the review process. WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Please be advised that space in the Senate Chambers is limited to 100 capacity. Students are therefore required to register in order to attend. Registry is available online at https://manitobagrad.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/eform/zI788cCk8670x6700tBal.ssc If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.9836 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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