October 2020 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Virtual Coffee Break this Wednesday
by Sonia Wilson 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

Hello Grad Students in Plant Science, Happy spooky season! We hope you are doing well during the fall term so far. PSGSA has a few exciting announcements coming up: [cid:0602cf3e-e9e1-48e6-9552-373beb642dda] Our first virtual coffee break will be happening THIS WEDNESDAY (October 21) at 2:30 pm. Join us at the link below with your cup of coffee/tea in hand and we will have a coffee break together as students. You will be able to meet the new exec team of PSGSA this year and meet with other students in our faculty! Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78336038532?pwd=cERIVC9KUzJRMzZxMmFJbWFpQ0xydz09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78336038532?pwd%3DcE…> Second, follow PSGSA on Instagram (@um_psgsa) and Facebook (@U of M Plant Science Graduate Student Association) to hear about upcoming events, seminars, and giveaways. We will also be sharing details about our upcoming Halloween event next Thursday, Oct. 29. See everyone on Wednesday, PSGSA team

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Scam message
by Bev Godard 30 Oct '20

30 Oct '20

Good morning, IST will probably issue a message shortly, but there has been scam messages this morning regarding your e-mail accounts. Delete the message, do not respond, do not open. I have notified John Schoffner. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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PSGSA Movie Night Link
by Sonia Wilson 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

[cid:1d625b6d-0b8c-44bb-b358-656490e0cdef] It's Halloween Movie Night! Here is the link to the movie night: https://app.kosmi.io/room/q212u8 Join us for one or both movies with your favorite snack and take a break from studying! See you there, Sam Curtis PSGSA Social Director

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Slides from this morning Building occupancy meeting
by Bev Godard 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

Hello all, Attached is a PDF of a couple of the slides from Claudio's building occupancy presentation this morning. I have also uploaded to the COVID section of Plant Science website. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Today - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus"
by Bev Godard 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 29, 2020 12:00 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus" [cid:logo-fe06ed4a-2527-4ac5-bd99-1fb60bea3035.jpeg] Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus Join us for a webinar on Oct 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5798741171786204942> Mr. Kenny So, PhD student Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees>

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Town Hall (Oct 29, 8:30 am)
by Sonia Wilson 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

Hello PS students, There will be a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Oct 29 at 8:30 am that you just received an MS Teams invite for. It's important that everyone attend to get direct updates from the department regarding space occupancy. You will also have a chance to ask questions and have your concerns addressed. See you all there, Sonia Wilson PSGSA President

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PSGSA Virtual Halloween Movie Night
by Sonia Wilson 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great start to your week. The PSGSA will be having its first social event of the 2020-2021 school year this Thursday! [A picture containing meter Description automatically generated] Grab your favourite Halloween candy and join us for an evening of spooky Halloween fun! The link to the movies will be sent out on Thursday afternoon and Google Chrome is required to support the movie stream. Additionally, we will be having our next coffee break on Wednesday, November 4th at 2:30 pm. Our first coffee break was great and we would love to see even more of your smiling faces at our next break! (Coffee break Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74058386627?pwd=cVZRaFJpSFlkS0tRdHU3bGRUOVB6dz09) Don’t forget to follow our Instagram (@um_psgsa) and Facebook (@umpsgsa) accounts for information and updates about upcoming events, seminars, and giveaways! I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Sam Curtis PSGSA Social Director

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Fire Violation - Action Required - Seed Processing Building
by Bev Godard 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Good morning to all, The Fire Department is conducting inspections around campus and they recently went through the Seed Processing building. According to the EHSO's safety Coordinator, there is a re-occurring issue in the building with the door to the electrical room being left open. Due to the high dust levels in the building, this poses a fire and explosion hazard when dust accumulates on the transformer. A number of actions are needed immediately: - Remove combustible material from electrical room. - Remove accumulated dust found during inspection. - Correct all defects that interfere with the operation of closures in fire separation(s). - Fire door to electrical room should never be left open. We will ask Physical Plant to install self closure devise to ensure door is closed when not in use. I am asking that everyone takes their responsibility and make sure that such incident does not occur again in the future. This is about your own and everyone else's safety. Thank you, Fouad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff [cid:image003.png@01D59E17.CC5F1F00]

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FW: UMGSA Events Update
by Martha Blouw 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

From: UMGSA VPSS - Etinosa Osemwota <vpss(a)umgsa.org> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 12:00 PM Subject: UMGSA Events Update Hi, I hope you had a great weekend! The UMGSA is trying to connect more with graduate students and has been organizing a series of online activities to do so. Kindly share the information below with graduate students in your department. ----- Virtual Jazz dance class for beginners Kalie’s online Jazz classes will begin with a thorough warm-up involving technique, cardio and stretching. To join us every Monday at 4:30 PM, please RSVP online at: http://www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-jazz-dance-class-2/ with your U of M e-mail to gain access to the Zoom link. kalie.png (418 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> UMGSA Social Media Contest Go to our Facebook (UMGSA contest - FB<https://www.facebook.com/UManitobaGSA/photos/a.1889687688024719/28159443187…>) or Instagram (UMGSA contest - IG<https://www.instagram.com/p/CGz7wLArxEr/>) and tell us how you relieve stress to win a card to awesome hot yoga! Social Media Contest.png (297 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Town Hall. The UMGSA is having an Virtual Town Hall Event. Open to all graduate students; attend and ask the executive anything! Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 from 5:00-6:00PM RSVP online at: http://www.umgsa.org/event/umgsa-town-hall/ to receive the Zoom link the day of. town hallx.png (162 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Movie Night The UMGSA is having another virtual movie night! Movie: Life as a House - See the trailer here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264796/ Date & Time: Friday, November 13th, 2020 starting at 5:30PM If the audience is interested we will also have a brief introduction session and discussion after the movie. RSVP online at: www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-movie-night/<http://www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-movie-night/> to receive the Zoom link. Life as a House movie night.png (996 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Graduate Students' Suggestion/Opportunities for Improvement Form Do you have suggestions on how you think the UMGSA can improve your student experience in the University of Manitoba? Or are you having any difficulties you would like to tell us about? Please feel free to give any suggestion or address any concerns you may have by following the link https://forms.gle/9GBcERvthAXAo7ig6 Graduate Students' Suggestion Form.png(192 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> ---- Thank you! -- Etinosa Osemwota Vice President Services and Support (VPSS) University of Manitoba Graduate Students' Association (UMGSA) 221 UMSU University Centre 65 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 E: vpss(a)umgsa.org<mailto:vpss@umgsa.org> W: www.umgsa.org<http://www.umgsa.org>

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Thursday - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus"
by Bev Godard 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 26, 2020 11:18 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus" [cid:logo-70a7b2c4-74fa-4357-a9f5-e6cca1124732.jpeg] Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus Join us for a webinar on Oct 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5798741171786204942> Mr. Kenny So, PhD student Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees>

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