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

FW: SE-RES - Sustainable Cereals Crop Genomics Breeding - 18-AGR-BCAB-EA-ST-102
by Martha Blouw 20 Aug '18

20 Aug '18

From: Doug Cattani Sent: August-20-18 2:59 PM To: Bev Godard; Martha Blouw Subject: FW: SE-RES - Sustainable Cereals Crop Genomics Breeding - 18-AGR-BCAB-EA-ST-102 This may be of interest for our Graduate students that are nearing the completion of their program, post docs and research associates. English : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… French : https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… Doug Cattani

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Tutoring opportunity for graduate students
by Martha Blouw 16 Aug '18

16 Aug '18

The Faculty is looking for two graduate students with excellent technical writing skills to be hired as tutors for other graduate students in the Faculty. The job description is attached with this email. Working as writing tutor would involve about 16 hours of initial training (which is paid) and then 2 hours / week of tutoring through Fall and Winter. . It is mandatory that the selected candidates are available to attend all of the following training sessions (which are paid): * Tuesday, Aug 28, 9:30 - 12:00 * Thursday, August 30, 1:00 - 3:30 * Saturday, September 8, 9:30 - 12:30 * Saturday, September 29, 9:00 - 3:00 Training covers topics such as writing tutor roles, principles and strategies, resources, FIPPA, Accessible Customer Service. Martha

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FW: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2018 deadline - Call for Applications
by Bev Godard 16 Aug '18

16 Aug '18

From: Claudio Stasolla Sent: August-15-18 4:33 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fw: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2018 deadline - Call for Applications Bev can you please circulate among faculty and graduate students. Thanks ________________________________ From: Heather Wiebe Sent: August 15, 2018 3:49:07 PM To: Jared Carlberg; Graduate Agriculture; Research Agriculture; Harminder Dhanjal; Crystal Jorgenson; Michele Rogalsky; James House; Claudio Stasolla; Martin Nyachoti; Danny Mann; Derek Brewin; Francis Zvomuya; Robert Currie Cc: Dean Agriculture; Kimberley Stefaniuk Subject: FW: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2018 deadline - Call for Applications This message is forwarded on behalf of Karin Wittenberg, Dean: Good afternoon Faculty Executive, Please share the information below and documents attached with the appropriate people in your units. Note that the deadline is October 15, 2018. Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 From: hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Carol Hill Sent: August 15, 2018 2:23 PM To: hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hris-faculty-admin-unit-administrator@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Fred Munson <Fred.Munson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fred.Munson@umanitoba.ca>>; Gail Cornock <Gail.Cornock(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gail.Cornock@umanitoba.ca>>; Marcia Davies <Marci.Davies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Marci.Davies@umanitoba.ca>>; Sarah Vanderveen <Sarah.Vanderveen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sarah.Vanderveen@umanitoba.ca>>; Janine Harasymchuk <Janine.Harasymchuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Janine.Harasymchuk@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Conference Sponsorship Program - October 15, 2018 deadline - Call for Applications This message is intended for Deans, Directors, Associate Deans and Department Heads (and respective Administrative Assistants): On behalf of Dr. Digvir Jayas, Vice-President (Research and International), please be advised that the Call for Applications, updated FACULTY and STUDENT Application Forms, and the CSP Guidelines have been uploaded to the Research website for the October 15, 2018 deadline of the Conference Sponsorship Program and Student Travel Support to Competitions - and may be found at: http://umanitoba.ca/research/ors/um_funding.html Please distribute this information as necessary to your respective Faculty Office and Student bulletin boards. Thank you. Carol Hill Confidential Assistant Office of the Vice-President (Research & International) University of Manitoba 202 Administration Building Phone: 204 474-6915 | 204 261-1318

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Fw: Save the Date - Graduate Student Orientation and AgVision Speaker event
by Anjan Neupane 15 Aug '18

15 Aug '18

Dear fellow graduate students, Please plan to attend FAFS graduate student orientation if you are new student or industry speaker if you are returning student. See email below for details: Regards, Anjan Neupane ________________________________ From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> on behalf of Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: August 15, 2018 2:00 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Save the Date - Graduate Student Orientation and AgVision Speaker event Please mark Thursday, September 6 on your calendar and RSVP today for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Graduate Student Orientation and AgVision Speaker event. Newly admitted students (Summer 2018, Fall 2018 and Winter 2019) students are encouraged to attend the morning session from 9 am to 11 am. All graduate students are welcome to attend the AgVision Speaker at 11 am. Special guest is Curtis Sparrow from Enns Brothers. There will be a free pizza lunch at 12 noon. Poster is attached with details. Registration is required! Please RSVP by September 4, 2018 @ https://tinyurl.com/y87sboq3 [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/VJRRrdY0D1zebXHJAiLTlG9k3FhFCcfvqJ2jOsBu6…]<https://tinyurl.com/y87sboq3> FAFS Graduate Student Orientation and AgVision Industry Speakers Talk 2018<https://tinyurl.com/y87sboq3> tinyurl.com Date: September 6, 2018, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Senate Chamber. Room E3-262 Engineering Building Note: All students are welcome to attend AgVision Speakers Talk Please RSVP by September 4, 2018.

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 15, 2018
by Martha Blouw 15 Aug '18

15 Aug '18

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<https://www.calendarwiz.com/graduateawards> JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://bit.ly/2tnj1RS> $20,000 (approx.) * For PhD students Research Field(s): Functional foods, Nutraceuticals Deadline: August 17, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2tnj1RS> SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP<http://bit.ly/25mvlB2> 1 award valued at $1,425 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: August 30, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/25mvlB2> PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://bit.ly/1sMUhQs> Number of awards and value to be determined * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1sMUhQs> FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD<http://bit.ly/1OphjY1> Variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1OphjY1> ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> $9,725 (approx.) * For PhD students Research Field(s): Microbiology; Faculties of Science or Agricultural and Food Sciences Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> $50,000/yr up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 14, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> SONJA I. BATA MATERIAL CULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS<http://bit.ly/2OAqUME> Number of awards and value to be determined * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted (including but not limited to Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Native Studies, Fine Art, etc) Deadline: September 28, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2OAqUME> Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC)<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> Variable * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: November 2, 2018 (Deadline for departments to submit recommendations to Graduate Studies) More Info<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html>

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FW: Service Canada SIN event in September 2018
by Martha Blouw 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

The following message is being sent on behalf of the International Centre: ************************************************************************************* Event Description: GET YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER (SIN) ON CAMPUS Wednesday, September 5 & Thursday September 6 // 9am to 3pm (both days) UMSU University Centre, Room 521 A/B Service Canada will be coming to the U of M's Fort Garry campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to qualifying international students. Saves you a trip to their office. Students will be seen on a drop-in basis (first come, first served). We anticipate that waiting times could be long and we cannot guarantee that all students will be able to receive their Social Insurance Numbers on September 5th and September 6th. Students coming to the SIN card sessions must bring the following documents: If you DO NOT have a valid Work Permit: * U of M student card * Original Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that states the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada. * Passport NOTE: If your Study Permit does not contain either of these statements, you must bring a study permit and a "confirmation to work off-campus" letter issued by IRCC (previously called Citizenship and Immigration Canada - CIC) prior to February 6, 2015. -OR- If you have a valid Work Permit: * Original Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * U of M student card (if you are a student) * Passport There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). For more information contact: Email: international(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:international@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-474-8501 People can also visit the IC website for all of the information above at: http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/events/index.html

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Special Seminar, Department of Plant Science - Malgorzata Jedryczka - Thursday, August 16, 2018
by Christy Doyle 10 Aug '18

10 Aug '18

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, there will be a Department of Plant Science Special Seminar: "Pathogens in the Air - Harms our Crops" Presented by: Professor Malgorzata Jedryczka Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Plant Genetics 3:30 pm Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130 Agriculture Building Refreshments at 3:00 pm Everyone Welcome!! (Poster Attached)

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PSGSA Event Reminder
by Deanna McLennan 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Hi everyone, Quick reminder for the upcoming PSGSA events: Tomorrow (Friday) - Movie in Assiniboine Park (Jumanji) - We will be meeting near the Lyric Theater at 8:30pm. Remember to bring snacks/lawn chairs or blankets. Sunday (August 12th) - Folklorama - If you’re interested in attending please sign up in the lounge or email me. More details will be provided once we have a better idea of numbers! Thursday (August 16th) - Charity BBQ - The PSGSA’s Annual Charity BBQ will be held in the Plant Science courtyard starting at 12:00pm. All staff and students are invited to attend! Donations and non-perishable food items for Winnipeg Harvest will be accepted. Thanks! Deanna Deanna McLennan M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba

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APPLY NOW - Teaching Assistant/Marker Positions are posted
by Martha Blouw 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Plant Science and AGRI 1500 Teaching Assistant and Grader Marker positions are now posted at https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx Search for courses beginning with “PLNT” and for “AGRI 1500” to view specific postings. Postings close August 19 – 22 (check each course for closing date).

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 8, 2018
by Martha Blouw 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: August-08-18 11:30 AM To: Graduate Communications Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 8, 2018 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<https://www.calendarwiz.com/graduateawards> SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH<http://bit.ly/1WFk4VP> Two awards valued at $3,000 each * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Oncology Deadline: August 10, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1WFk4VP> JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://bit.ly/2tnj1RS> $20,000 (approx.) * For PhD students Research Field(s): Functional foods, Nutraceuticals Deadline: August 17, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2tnj1RS> SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP<http://bit.ly/25mvlB2> 1 award valued at $1,425 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: August 30, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/25mvlB2> ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> $9,725 (approx.) * For PhD students Research Field(s): Microbiology; Faculties of Science or Agricultural and Food Sciences Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/27SNKo0> PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://bit.ly/1sMUhQs> Number of awards and value to be determined * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1sMUhQs> FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD<http://bit.ly/1OphjY1> Variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health Deadline: August 31, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1OphjY1> VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> $50,000/yr up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 14, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html>

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