January 2019 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Hub tomorrow!
by Deanna McLennan 15 Jan '19

15 Jan '19

Hey everyone, Just a reminder: we're going to the Hub tomorrow evening. We can meet in the lounge beforehand at 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!! That's all, Deanna & Leanne

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International Graduate Student Scholarship - IGSS (for tuition)
by Martha Blouw 14 Jan '19

14 Jan '19

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers scholarships to assist with international student tuition fees. The scholarships, valued at up to the international differential tuition fee amount, will be offered to graduate students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits); (2) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in Ph.D. program; (3) are paying the international student differential tuition fee; (4) have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on their last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study or last equivalent two full years; (5) are not recipients of external award funding that pays for their tuition. If you are planning to transfer from a Master's to a PhD program, or to apply for a PhD program next year, you should submit an IGSS application before the deadline. Even if you are unsure what you will do, you should submit an application. Deadline: April 1, 2019 Details: http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…

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REMINDER: Fridge Clean-Out TODAY
by Ashley Ammeter 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

Hi Everyone, This is a reminder that the fridge in the grad student's lounge will be cleaned out this afternoon. Please remove any food you have in the fridge before 2 pm today. If you have anything you want to remain in the fridge, label it with your name. Anything left in the fridge unlabelled will be thrown out. Thank you! Ashley

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, January 17, 2019
by Christy Doyle 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Manitoba Crop Production - Where is the "Average Year?" Presented by: Ms. Anastasia Kubinec, Manager, Crop Industry Development Manitoba Agriculture, Carman, MB 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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Winter Events!
by Deanna McLennan 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Welcome back! Boy have we got some exciting stuff for you!! First: Hub Night, next Wednesday (January 16th). We can meet in the lounge at 4:30 pm. Bring ID. Second: Dinner & Snow Maize! Saturday, January 26th. Dinner before at 5:00 pm, Maze at 6:30 pm. We will leave a sign-up sheet in the lounge. Please indicate your food preference. Cost is covered by PSGSA & carpooling will be arranged. Third: Jon Rosset recommends the Banff Film Festival on Saturday, February 2nd. Tickets are available at https://centennialconcerthall.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::lo… Fourth: Festival du Voyageur We are planning for Friday, February 15th. Price TBA. More information to come. That's it, that's all, Deanna & Leanne

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graduate awards available for 2019-2020
by Martha Blouw 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

From: Agriculture Awards Program Sent: January-10-19 10:47 AM To: Cc: Subject: graduate awards available for 2019-2020 Hello, I wanted to let you know that there are several graduate awards open for competition (please see attached) with a deadline January 23, 2019. Students can directly apply through UM Learn. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 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 agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/afs/awards<http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/awards> Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 - 3:00 and Thursdays 8:30 - 2:30 Questions related to money disbursement should be sent directly to Financial Aid and Awards office at http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

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FW: UMGSA Back-to-School Winter Newsletter
by Myra Van Die 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

Hi All, Just wanted to remind you that UMGSA is having a back to school dinner Friday January 18th at East India Company. The link to sign up is below, $8 for a delicious dinner! A few plant science students will attending and will be a great way to meet others. Let me know if you have any questions or plan on attending and we can organize carpooling. Thanks, Myra Van Die M.Sc. 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Reminder - Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, January 10, 2019
by Christy Doyle 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

Reminder that on Thursday, January 10, 2019, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Early Career Paths of Plant Science Graduates" Presented by: Xuehua Zhang, Discovery Scientist, Bayer Canada Pratisara Bajracharya, Pesticide Minor Use and Regulatory, Manitoba Agriculture 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. "Snacks and refreshments provided by the Office of the Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences" Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 09 Jan '19

09 Jan '19

Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship was established in 1990 to promote the development of horticulture in Manitoba by supporting horticulture research. A $1000 scholarship award is available to a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is conducting applied or basic horticulture research. This award shall be granted to a promising student who: C has successfully completed, with high standing, one year of a Master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C is registered for a second year in a Master's program or for a second or third year in a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C has demonstrated achievement in horticulture research applicable to the Canadian prairies. Preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants are to submit the following documents to Martha Blouw, Department of Plant Science (222 Agriculture Building): C a covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of your research program and coursework; b) the value of your research project to horticulture on the Canadian prairies; C an abstract of your research project; C a copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of your academic record or University of Manitoba student history. Application Deadline: February 8, 2019

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REMINDER: Research Manitoba Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 04 Jan '19

04 Jan '19

From: Martha Blouw Sent: December-05-18 1:53 PM To: 'Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'; 'Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' Subject: Research Manitoba Scholarships RESEARCH MANITOBA<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe> $12,000 per year * For Master's students Research Field(s): Health, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: February 1, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe>

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