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

Virtual Coffee Tomorrow!
by Sonia Wilson 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

[cid:bfe303a1-199a-482b-ac32-397b65e37f71] Hello everyone, Join us and take a half-hour break from your week with other grad students. Bring your beverage of choice and click on the link below on Wednesday at 2:30 pm! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77255759137?pwd=NFVQN1NNUXN2V0J0ZWt5ZHFYZnVvUT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77255759137?pwd%3DNF…> See you there, PSGSA

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FW: Plant Science Advanced Seminar Series -Thursday - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137"
by Bev Godard 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 16, 2020 8:36 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: November 16, 2020 8:35 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-acdfd636-4368-477c-95e6-a11d17ffb2c0.jpeg]

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Questions for SAS Workshop + *NEW* Second PSGSA Social Director
by Sonia Wilson 13 Nov '20

13 Nov '20

Hello Plant Science students, A reminder to send in questions about the upcoming SAS workshop. Even if you are not currently using SAS (there is a free version through U of M), this workshop will show you how to use it for organizing your data, different methods of visualizing your data, and shortcuts for statistical analysis. Your questions can be anywhere from "how would I use SAS for my project?" to ones about specific stat features, etc. All questions are welcomed! Email litommua(a)myumanitoba.ca with your questions. Also, *NEW* we are looking for a second social director to join PSGSA! The social director's job is to plan upcoming events, post on PSGSA's social media, and answer student questions. Why you would want to join PSGSA as a social director: 1. You will get to know other grad students and faculty 2. You will work with the PSGSA team to better support grad students 3. You will develop skills in planning and organizing events/social media to add to your CV If you are interested, please contact me at wilson44(a)myumanitoba.ca. Have a great weekend, Sonia Wilson PSGSA President

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Data Management and Analysis using SAS Workshop Questions
by Sonia Wilson 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

Hello plant science grad students, Hope that you are doing well. The PSGSA is happy to announce that we are organizing a virtual workshop on "Data Management and Analysis using SAS" in December/the beginning of next year (date will be announced). We would like to know questions you have about this topic or what you would like to learn. Please send in questions or general comments to litommua(a)myumanitoba.ca by Friday, November 13 (end of this week). Thanks, Uzzal PSGSA Vice-President

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McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

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: November 27, 2020

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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at $5000, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertake a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Application material should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> DEADLINE: November 27, 2020

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FW from Claudio Stasolla: building occupancy
by Bev Godard 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

From: Claudio Stasolla Sent: November 9, 2020 7:41 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>; Belay Ayele <Belay.Ayele(a)umanitoba.ca>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: bulding occupancy All, The new building occupancy schedule has been now in effective since Nov 2. I just would like to remind a few key points. 1) FAFS survey * it is crucial to fill out the survey when entering, leaving and also when switching buildings even for very short visits. This is the only tool we have to track people. 2) Arranging visits to buildings i) Long visits (>10h per week) Arrangements must be made with your supervisor or PI. If the person has no previous access to the building, the supervisor/PI needs to forward the Sub-unit template (attached to this email) to the Head. The template needs to be approved by both Head and Faculty. Once the approval is granted, the supervisor/PI can then revise the occupancy spreadsheet and send the current and revised spreadsheets to Claudio (PS and Agr. bld), Belay (Research Annex 5 and CTC), or Doug C (The Point). Bev needs to be cc'ed. This request will be evaluated based on the current level occupancy in the building. ii) Shorter visits. See the flowchart (attached to this email). To facilitate and expedite the process address the 4 items below in your request to Claudio (PS and Agr. bld), Belay (Research Annex 5 and CTC), or Doug C (The Point). Bev needs to be cc'ed. Visits should be limited as much as possible to 1 person at a time/lab. 1) Name 2) Confirmation that access to the building to be visited has already been granted 3) Building and room number 4) Day and time of the visit 3) Lunchrooms and washrooms - Rooms 134 and 138 in the Agriculture Bld can be used as lunchrooms. Please respect the max occupancy and maintain social distancing. - In order to reduce traffic and movements among buildings it is encouraged when possible to use washrooms in the building of residence (eg. if you reside in the PS bld try not to use washrooms in the Agr bld and vice versa). Thanks Claudio

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Welcome Dr. Curt McCartney
by Bev Godard 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

I am sending the following on behalf of Dr. Fouad Daayf. ---------------------- Please join me in congratulating Dr. Curt McCartney, the successful applicant in the Cereal Breeding and Genetics Assistant Professor academic search. Curt completed his PhD degree at the University of Manitoba, in the Department of Plant Science in 2002 under the supervision of Dr. Anita Brûlé-Babel. Since 2010, Curt has been a Research Scientist in Cereal Crop Genetics with AAFC , prior to that he was an Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) at the University of Saskatchewan. Welcome Curt to the Department of Plant Science!

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Today - Register for Integrated Weed Management in the Era of Herbicide Resistance
by Bev Godard 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 5, 2020 9:34 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for Integrated Weed Management in the Era of Herbicide Resistance [cid:logo-5a70f959-feb8-4c82-988c-146df3a15aca.jpeg] Integrated Weed Management in the Era of Herbicide Resistance Join us for a webinar on Nov 05, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7654956493007090446> Dr. Muthu Bagavathiannan, Associate Professor, Weed Science and Agronomy, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University. Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar committee. 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-71c9e01c-bf44-4569-9044-f9178687b303.jpeg]

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FW: Correction from Physical Plant Steam shut down tomorrow - just getting this informational now
by Bev Godard 04 Nov '20

04 Nov '20

From: plants-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:plants-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Bev Godard Sent: November 4, 2020 1:08 PM To: plants-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Steam shut down today - just getting this informational now Importance: High Overview: Steam will be shut down to the Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, CWB Grain Research and McQuade Structures Lab on Wednesday, November 5th, 2020 starting at 8:00 AM for repairs to the steam line. Building temperatures will be monitored during the time the steam is shut down. Building domestic hot water will be unavailable during this time. Due to steam line emergency repairs in the area between Plant Science and Grain Research, Agriculture room 130 exit door , 121cor and east exit need to be locked and will not be operable due to safety reasons. 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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