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

PLNT 7162 Plant Genomics Offered Fall 2019
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Dr. Li will offer PLNT 7162 Plant Genomics this Fall 2019. It will not be offered again until Fall 2021. Plant Genomics - 17613 - PLNT 7162 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Associated Term: Fall 2019 Registration Dates: Jun 17, 2019 to Sep 18, 2019 Levels: Graduate Main (Fort Garry & Bannatyne) Campus Agricultural & Food Sciences Schedule Type 3.000 Credits View Catalog Entry<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=2019…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Session TBA TBA Sep 04, 2019 - Dec 06, 2019 Agricultural & Food Sciences Genyi Li (P)[E-mail]<mailto:Genyi.Li@umanitoba.ca> Martha

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Additional Information: NSERC Doctoral Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES FOR THIS COMPETITION - THE FIRST DEADLINE (Sept 20, 2019) IS FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES. THE SECOND DEADLINE (Sept 27, 2019) IS FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETE NSERC APPLICATION VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL. NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s):Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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FW: Call for Applications, Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 4:40 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Call for Applications, Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship Sent on behalf of Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education Please note this scholarship is open to agricultural science students from the province of Alberta. Students may be enrolled in any post‐secondary institution within or outside the province of Alberta From: manager(a)cffae.ca<mailto:manager@cffae.ca> [mailto:manager@cffae.ca] Sent: September-05-19 2:15 PM To: manager(a)cffae.ca<mailto:manager@cffae.ca> Subject: Call for Applications, Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship [cid:image001.jpg@01D56408.8FF4D1C0] Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship The Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education invites applications for The Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship. This scholarship is open to agricultural science students from the province of Alberta. Students may be enrolled in any post‐secondary institution within or outside the province of Alberta. In 2019, two awards will be granted: $10,000 Masters level $17,000 PhD level Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline. Deadline for applications is October 18, 2019 Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance: 1. Academic achievement 2. Areas of study 3. Community Involvement 4. Career interests 5. Letters of recommendation This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education. Application Guidelines, Application Form and Referee Form can be found at http://cffae.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship/. Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233, Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 manager(a)cffae.ca<mailto:manager@cffae.ca> | www.cffae.ca<http://www.cffae.ca> Frances Rodenburg Manager [logo with address web signature] cffae.ca<http://cffae.ca/>

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FW: Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Seminar / Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, September 12, 2019
by Christy Doyle 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Heather Wiebe Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 3:13 PM To: 'agriculture all (agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca)' <agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Seminar / Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, September 12, 2019 [UM-FAFS-cmyk-right] The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Seminar Series 2019-2020 and the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminars, present: Dr. Steve Marcroft Marcroft Grains Pathology Horsham, Victoria, Australia "The Australian story of blackleg in canola; from crop destruction to 4 million tonnes" Thursday, September 12, 2019 Carolyn Sifton Theatre, Rm 130 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Rd 3:30 - 4:30 pm Refreshments served at 3:00 pm All are welcome! (Poster attached)

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U of M Bursaries - Apply now
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

University of Manitoba Bursaries Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April 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 $6 million awarded annually. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need (as opposed to scholarships which are primarily based upon academics/marks). Application details are here: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/bursaries/ Martha

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PSGSA election lunch Tuesday Sept 10
by Kenny So 05 Sep '19

05 Sep '19

Hi everyone, Please join us this coming Tuesday September 10th in room 138 (Agriculture building) at noon for the annual PSGSA election. A BBQ lunch will be provided. Please find attached descriptions for available PSGSA positions for this upcoming year. A copy of these descriptions will be posted in the lounge along with a nomination box. If possible, please submit nominations for yourself or others by Tuesday September 10th at 9am; however nominations will be accepted up until the election. Most of this year's PSGSA will be at the hub tonight and at coffee on Monday if you have questions about the positions. If you are unable to attend the lunch/election but would be interested in a position on PSGSA, please email myself or anyone else on this year's PSGSA. Hope to see you there, Kenny

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HUB NIGHT TONIGHT 4:30
by Leanne Koroscil 05 Sep '19

05 Sep '19

Sorry, Hub Night is TONIGHT AT 4:30 (Thursday, not Friday). Bring your ID!! The Provincial Leaders Debate on Climate Change and the Environment is also tonight (Thursday) at the Fort Garry Hotel from 7-9 PM if you'd like to join after Hub Night. Sorry for the confusion! Leanne Koroscil M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba

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