November 2018 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Christmas Market
by Deanna McLennan 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Hey everyone, An update for the German Christmas Market tomorrow: You can meet us in the Grad Lounge at 10:30am to carpool OR at the market entrance at 11:00am (Fort Garry Place Mall, 85 Gary Street) If you plan to attend, please reply to this email and bring cash (just in case they don’t take card) Deanna & Leanne Deanna McLennan M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba

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Awards available
by Martha Blouw 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Deadline for the following awards is January 15, 2019 Further information and applications are available at the UM Learn site (https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login). Please follow this path to see the awards advertised with their deadlines: click on assessments/assignments. If you have any questions please contact Marisol at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>. MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a research-based program delivered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences; has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours of study; conducting research in western Manitoba in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Brandon Research Centre, or with any other suitable individual producer, private research, government or industry group in the region; conducting a research project examining one of the following topics:(i) the benefits of reduced tillage practices and crop rotations (including but not limited to yield, disease and pest management, nutrient use and losses, soil organic matter, soil moisture, biological diversity), (ii) practices to improve soil health, agroecosystem resiliency, and adaptation to climate change, (iii) reduced farm energy use (fuel, fertilizer, pesticides), (iv) benefits of perennials, cover crops/relay crops in rotation in relation to any of the above, (v) pulse agronomy in relation to any of the above. JAMES GORDON FLETCHER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you should be: (1) entering the Masters of Science program) in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and enrolled full-time in the program; (2) have an outstanding record of undergraduate academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the last 60 credit hours); (3) demonstrate an interest in and potential for research. JOHN DUECK GRADUATE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you should be (1) enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Entomology, Plant Science, or Soil Science; (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or soils; (4) have demonstrated a high level of research potential. SYNGENTA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: (a) be enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master’s program in Agricultural and Food Sciences; (b) have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in the most recent two years of full-time study in an undergraduate and/or graduate program; (c) be conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability. WESTERN GRAINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: (a) be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Master’s or Doctoral program delivered by the Department of Plant Science or the Department of Soil Science; (b) have achieved a minimum Degree GPA of 3.5 or equivalent based on the last 60CH of study; (c) have proposed to undertake thesis research in the area of crop research (major filed crops including grains and oilseeds). STEWART PUGH EXTERNAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS 2018-2019 You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are enrolled full-time (minimum 24 credit hours) in the third or fourth year of study in a degree program, second year of study in the diploma program, or have completed one year of an MSc program or PhD program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba; and (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0. This scholarship is intended to cover transportations costs only (up to $2,000.00); however, the Committee still requires an estimate of all the transportations cost associated with your external study.

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TOMORROW: Video presentation on human genome editing
by Ashley Ammeter 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

Hi All, As I'm sure many of you have already heard, a Chinese scientist has claimed to have made the first genome-edited babies (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07545-0). Earlier today, he spoke at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, which was followed by a Q and A session. Since there is no seminar tomorrow, will be showing the video of his presentation and the following Q and A session tomorrow at around 2:30 pm (after journal club is over) in Room 218. I'm sure there will be a lively discussion, so we look forward to seeing you there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Treasurer 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Paint Night
by Leanne Koroscil 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

Just a reminder that Paint Night is today at 4:30. Bring $5! Leanne and Deanna M.Sc. Students, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Amazing Social Events University of Manitoba

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PSGSA Reminders
by Deanna McLennan 26 Nov '18

26 Nov '18

Hi everyone, Paint Night is THIS Wednesday at 4:30 PM in Room 218! If you haven't signed up, today (Monday) is the last day! For just $5 you get to paint a masterpiece with your best grad student friends! THEN we have a German Christmas Market planned for you on Saturday the 1st! Meet us in the lounge at 10:30 AM, don't forget your bus pass. Our Potluck and Secret Santa is on Friday, December 7th from 12:00-2:00 in room 218. Sign up in the lounge to bring a dish and a secret santa gift (max $20)! That's all, Leanne and Deanna ________________________________

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, November 22, 2018
by Christy Doyle 22 Nov '18

22 Nov '18

REMINDER: The Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar today, Thursday, November 22, 2018, will be: "Genomics of Aggressiveness and Resistance in the Fusarium-Cereal Pathosystem" Presented by: Dr. Thomas Miedaner State Plant Breeding Institute University of Hohenheim Stuttgart, Germany 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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FW: Get involved with Conference2Classroom
by Martha Blouw 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

From: Conference To Classroom [mailto:conference2classroom@gmail.com] Sent: November-08-18 1:55 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: Get involved with Conference2Classroom Hello Martha, Could you forward this to your graduate students enrolled in the MSc and PhD in Plant Science programs? Thanks so much! -- If you are attending a conference and want to engage with local students register with Conference2Classroom at https://www.conference2classroom.ca/register.html Conference2Classroom is committed to science communication, community outreach and future building by facilitating bringing individuals attending conferences to classrooms in the host city across Canada. Classrooms will benefit from learning about your work and research and it is our hope that students will be inspired to pursue the sciences. Graduate students attending conferences will benefit by practicing effective science communication and engagement and can also include their participation in grant applications (ie. NSERC). If you have any questions or want more information please email conference2classroom(a)gmail.com<mailto:conference2classroom@gmail.com>. -- Rachel Kuzmich Founder of Conference2Classroom PhD student at Queen's University; BSc from Trent University instagram.com/c2c_canada<http://instagram.com/c2c_canada> twitter.com/c2c_canada<http://twitter.com/c2c_canada> facebook.com/conference2classroom<http://facebook.com/conference2classroom>

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Aurora Shutdown - Transcript ordering
by Martha Blouw 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

FYI From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: November-13-18 8:49 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Aurora Shutdown Hello everyone, As you know, Aurora INB will be shutting down from November 21 - 26 due to the Banner 9 upgrade. Per the email from the Registrar's Office, the shutdown will prevent any transcript orders. Subsequently, kindly remind your students to order their transcripts early as the Aurora shutdown may impact their ability to complete their Tri-Agency CGSM application, which is due on December 3rd. Each year, at least one application is deemed ineligible for failing to submit current and up to date U of M transcripts. In particular, this is an issue for students who are in the first year of their Master's program at U of M. There seems to be misconception that they do not need to submit these transcripts because they do not have grades from the fall courses. Please ensure that students are made aware of this requirement. Thank you and please do not hesitate to ask if you need further clarification. 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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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, November 22, 2018
by Christy Doyle 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

On Thursday, November 22, 2018, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Genomics of Aggressiveness and Resistance in the Fusarium-Cereal Pathosystem" Presented by: Dr. Thomas Miedaner State Plant Breeding Institute University of Hohenheim Stuttgart, Germany 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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November/December Events
by Deanna McLennan 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

1. Paint Night Wednesday, November 28th at 4:30 pm in Room 218. For just $5 you can create a winter-wonderland-masterpiece (see poster). Signup before November 21st in the lounge! 2. German Christmas Market (“Christkindlmarkt“) @ Fort Garry Place Saturday, December 1st. Meet in the lounge at 10:30 am (we can bus). **Good opportunity for Secret Santa gifts!** More info here: http://www.gccmb.ca/en-us/Christmas-Market Christkindlmarkt / Christmas Market!<http://www.gccmb.ca/en-us/Christmas-Market> www.gccmb.ca Click here for details on last year's "Christkindlmarkt" An old German tradition will delight your senses and warm your heart with local artists, German imports, German baking, entertainment, and much more. 3. Potluck and Secret Santa The annual Holiday-get together will be Friday, December 7th 12:00-2:00 in Room 218. If you’re interested bring a dish and secret Santa gift (price limit = $20). Signup in the lounge! That's all, Deanna & Leanne

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