November 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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DEADLINE EXTENSION: McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

From: Martha Blouw Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 3:26 PM To: 'Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship Peter B.E. McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship in the Department of Plant Science The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in a Master's or Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba. One or more scholarships will be offered to graduate students who: * are enrolled full-time in their second year of a Master's program, or in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; * have demonstrated achievement in plant breeding research applicable to the Canadian Prairies. Applications should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> and must include: * A covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of the applicant's research program and coursework; b) the value of the applicant's research project to cultivar development in the Canadian Prairies; * An abstract of the applicant's research project; * A copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of the applicant's graduate student program academic record; * A letter of recommendation from one member of academic staff. While the scholarship is open to all graduate students engaged in plant breeding research, preference will be given to graduate students engaged in canola/rapeseed plant breeding research. VALUE: $5600 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: December 7, 2020

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Western Grains Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship - 20/2021
by Martha Blouw 27 Nov '20

27 Nov '20

Western Grains Research Foundation Graduate (WGRF) Scholarship 20-21 The award application can be found on UM Learn under the Western Grains Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship Folder. The application deadline is Friday, December 11th, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact agwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agwards@umanitoba.ca>. Martha

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FW from Uzzal Liton and Ginny Grenier: Student meet and greet with Plant Science Dept Head Candidate: Friday Dec 4 @ 2pm
by Bev Godard 26 Nov '20

26 Nov '20

Hello Plant Science Undergraduate and Graduate students: On behalf of the Faculty’s Plant Science Head Search Committee, you are invited to a special undergraduate and graduate student meeting with the candidate, Dr. Fouad Daayf, who is applying for the position of head in your department. This meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 4th from 2-2:30pm. This is an opportunity to have a casual conversation and raise any student related questions with Dr. Daayf. You may be aware of receiving a separate invitation yesterday from Mya Kraft to attend his public presentation/faculty-wide meet and greet happening on December 3rd. Our invitation is for a separate student meeting; however, you are encouraged to attend both meetings if you can make them work during this busy time. During the student meetings, Uzzal Ahmed Liton and Ginny Grenier will be the host moderators. If you have a question, please raise your hand (using the special icon) and we will try and attend to your questions as they come in. If you are not comfortable asking your question openly, you can type your question into the chat box. We will be monitoring this also. The Search Committee would be pleased to receive any written feedback that you might wish to provide following these meetings. This confidential feedback should be sent directly to Mya Kraft, support to the Faculty’s Search Committee for Plant Science Department Head, by email to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca> no later than Friday, December 11th at noon. All input is treated in strict confidence and is shared with the Head Search Committee. Anonymous feedback will not be accepted. The following dates and times are organized for Plant Science students to meet with three candidates interviewing for the position of head in our department: STUDENT MEET AND GREET WITH DR. FOUAD DAAYF VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS ___________________________________ Dr. Fouad Daayf Professor and Head, Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Friday, December 4, 2020 2:00-2:30PM MS TEAMS LINK: STUDENT MEET AND GREET<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODE1NzM0MGUtOGE0Ny00…> _____________________________________ ALL PLANT SCIENCE STUDENTS ARE WELCOME Any questions please contact Uzzal Ahmed Liton litommua(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:litommua@myumanitoba.ca> or Ginny Grenier grenie19(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:grenie19@myumanitoba.ca> The search committee values the opinions of our graduate and undergraduate students. As such, we hope you will all be available to attend and provide feedback to the search committee. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone at the meetings. Uzzal Ahmed Liton and Ginny Grenier

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Today - Register for "The Lost Art of Crop Physiology"
by Bev Godard 26 Nov '20

26 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 26, 2020 8:57 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for "The Lost Art of Crop Physiology" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: November 26, 2020 8:57 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for The Lost Art of Crop Physiology Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. The Lost Art of Crop Physiology Join us for a webinar on Nov 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3506319901013183502> Dr. Malcolm Morrison, Research Scientist, Crop Physiology/Crop Phenomics, Ottawa RDC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 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> [cid:theme-65bb6e75-44a6-4865-b27d-280380086862.jpeg]

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REMINDER – NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)
by Martha Blouw 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

Please let me know if you’re applying. Martha From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:07 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Competition Launch – SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ To: Deans & Directors, Graduate Chairs, Department Heads, Support Staff Contacts, Graduate Students Please be advised that the SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) competition has launched, and the following information will be sent out to currently registered graduate students in tomorrow’s “Upcoming Awards and Deadlines” email from the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Team. Details regarding the deadline for this competition, a link to our institutional instructions for this award, as well as a sign up for a virtual information session can be found below. Kindly circulate this message to graduate students, as well as to any undergraduate students, who might be interested in this funding opportunity and information session. Title: Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: December 1st, 2020 – 7 pm Central Time Level: Master’s Value: $17,500 for 1 year Research Field(s): SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Citizenship: Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible for the CGS-M per the Tri-Agency requirements<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp#D…> Click here to read the institutional Awards Database information for this award which will assist students in submitting their applications<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) Virtual Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> Date: October 15th, 2020 Time: 2 pm CDT Sign up required: Click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> ** The WebEx link to join this virtual information session will be sent to all those signed up closer to October 15th, 2020.** Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will host this virtual information session on the WebEx platform for students interested in applying for the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M). This session will cover the eligibility requirements for the CGS-M as well as provide information and tips for submitting the application via the online Research Portal. Students who would like this information, but are unable to attend this session on October 15th, 2020, are highly encouraged to still sign up for this session via the link above. A link to watch a recording of this presentation, as well as a PDF copy of the presentation slides, will be sent to all students who signed up for the session a few days after, regardless if they attended or not. The CGS-M eligibility<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp> indicates that only Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Staff and faculty are also welcome to join this session, as well! Questions can be directed to the Graduate Awards Team at: graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar This week - Register for "The Lost Art of Crop Physiology"
by Bev Godard 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 23, 2020 8:29 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: This week - Register for "The Lost Art of Crop Physiology" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: November 23, 2020 8:28 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for The Lost Art of Crop Physiology Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. The Lost Art of Crop Physiology Join us for a webinar on Nov 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3506319901013183502> Dr. Malcolm Morrison, Research Scientist, Crop Physiology/Crop Phenomics, Ottawa RDC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 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> [cid:theme-e98fd83b-ca52-45ea-9ba4-2edfc42e195f.jpeg]

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William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship - Applications Now Being Accepted
by Martha Blouw 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

From: Agriculture Awards Program Sent: November 19, 2020 3:11 PM Subject: William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship - Applications Now Being Accepted Good afternoon, Applications for the William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship are being accepted on UM Learn. Before applying please ensure you review the Terms of Reference (attached and below) thoroughly: The purpose of this fund is to support graduate students working in a research-based graduate program focusing on Agronomy in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences; (2) has obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3) submits an application which consists of a one to two page (maximum 500 words) description of their research interest; (4) submits a letter of support from their graduate supervisor or proposed graduate supervisor. How to apply: All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&ta…> site. To access the awards page, log into University of Manitoba UM Learn, using your username and password, and then select Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards from your list of courses. Awards currently open for competition can be found under the path Application Submission. Please upload your completed application along with any supporting documents directly into the application submission folder for the specific award you wish to apply for as ONE document. The title of your application should be as follows: Name, Student Number and Name of Award. Deadline to Apply: Friday December 11th If you have any questions regarding this or any other award, please don't hesitate to email Agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Agawards@umanitoba.ca> Sincerely, Breanne Breanne Mitenko | B.A. Advisor/Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Breanne.Mitenko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Breanne.Mitenko@umanitoba.ca> [signature_95162516]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/wefeed/index.html> [cid:image001.jpg@01D537CF.FBA17C80]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Today - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137"
by Bev Godard 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 19, 2020 9:56 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137" ________________________________ From: Kristen MacMillan <customercare(a)gotowebinar.com<mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com>> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:48 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Join us for a webinar on Nov 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1105177820973508622> Mr. Uzzal Liton, PhD student 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> [cid:theme-b6819f1e-1879-4c36-a461-0397d8b18187.jpeg]

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Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship was established 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: * has successfully completed, with high standing, one year of a Master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; * 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; * has demonstrated achievement in horticulture research applicable to the Canadian prairies. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please submit the following documents to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>: * 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; * an abstract of your research project; * a copy (from Aurora) of your University of Manitoba student history. Application Deadline: December 11, 2021

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