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

FW: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers
by Bev Godard 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Further to my message of yesterday, please send a Nil reply even if you were not affected by the failure of the growth chambers. Thanks, Bev From: Bev Godard Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 10:52 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Good morning to all, On behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla, I am collecting information on how failure of growth chambers has delayed your research. Please answer the following questions (in red) and return to me. Your responses by October 28th would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bev 1.) How many times have you been affected by failure of growth chambers? 2.) What was the duration of the/each delay? 3.) What were the repercussions (if any)? Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers
by Bev Godard 21 Oct '19

21 Oct '19

Good morning to all, On behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla, I am collecting information on how failure of growth chambers has delayed your research. Please answer the following questions (in red) and return to me. Your responses by October 28th would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bev 1.) How many times have you been affected by failure of growth chambers? 2.) What was the duration of the/each delay? 3.) What were the repercussions (if any)? Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 - Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar
by Christy Doyle 21 Oct '19

21 Oct '19

Correction for the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar on Thursday, October 24, 2019: "Flooded Soils: A Potential Source of Phosphorus to Lake Winnipeg?" The Seminar will be presented by: Dr. Darshani Kumaragamage, Professor Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences University of Winnipeg 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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Halloween Candy Potluck *Date Change
by Samantha Clemis 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

Hey everyone, Due to a seminar that is happening on Thursday, Oct. 31st, the Halloween Candy Potluck is being moved to the next day: Friday, Nov. 1st at 2:30pm. Coffee time will then remain the same for Thursday (10:00 am). Thanks, Sam Clemis, Younyoung Lee

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Thursday, October 24, 2019 - Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar
by Christy Doyle 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

On Thursday, October 24, 2019, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Flooded Soils: A Potential Source of Phosphorus to Lake Winnipeg?" Presented by: Dr. Darshani Kumaragamage Chair and Associate Professor Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences University of Winnipeg 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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No advanced plant science Seminar on Thursday 17th of October
by Callum Morrison 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

Hi guys, Just to remind everyone that there is no advanced plant science seminar on Thursday the 17th of October (day after tomorrow). All the best, Callum

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FW: Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture
by Martha Blouw 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

From: Biological Sciences Grad Students Association <bsgsa(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 10:01 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fw: Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture Hi Martha, The Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association at the University of Manitoba is hosting our annual Barrett-Hamilton Memorial Lecture Series. The speaker this year is Dr. Julia Baum of the University of Victoria, she'll be giving a talk about climate change. I thought it may be of some interest to the students in your department and was hoping you could let them know about it. The lecture is on Thursday, October 17th from 7:30-8:30pm in the Robert B. Schultz theatre on campus of the University of Manitoba (see attached poster for more details). Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Tamanna YAsmin PhD Student BSGSA Lecture Coordinator Department of Biological Sciences University of Manitoba

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Halloween Candy Potluck
by Samantha Clemis 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

Hello everyone, There will be a candy potluck on Halloween (Thursday, October 31st), where everyone is welcome to bring a Halloween treat of your choice (candy, dessert, etc.) to share with other grads. Coffee time for this day will be switched to 2:30. See the attached poster for details. Thanks, Sam Clemis, Younyoung Lee

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FW: Data Science Student Challenge! Deadline to register Oct. 18
by Martha Blouw 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

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Plant Science Graduate Student Travel Awards - Apply now
by Martha Blouw 04 Oct '19

04 Oct '19

Dr. Helgason Travel Award ($1925) Dr. Morrison Travel Award ($2000) Dr. Lamari Travel Award ($1675) Dr. Clark Travel Award ($1050) These awards provide funding for students who will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation). These awards will be offered to one or more graduate students who: * have completed at least one year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours; * will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); * have demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the proposed research results to be presented at the meeting. Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipients are announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date of the award offer must use the funding no later than six months from the date of convocation. Recipients may not hold more than one travel award offered through the Department of Plant Science within the same calendar year. Selection of the recipients will be based on: * academic performance; * letters of recommendation; * the quality of the abstract submitted and of the proposed research results to be presented; * the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. The award recipient will submit receipts for travel, registration, hotel and food expenses (based on current University of Manitoba per diem rates). Expenses will be reimbursed up to the current maximum value of the award. Application Deadline: November 1, 2019 APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED - Please submit application (one for all four awards) to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>.

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