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

Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, March 5, 2020
by Christy Doyle 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Microbial Diversity in the Aquatic Environment: Experiences with Function and Sequence-based Metagenomics" Presented by: Dr. Miguel Uyaguari-Diaz, Assistant Professor Microbiology, Faculty of Science University of Manitoba 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) (seminar schedule attached)

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FW: Rising Up Conference Registration Open
by Bev Godard 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 11:29 AM To: Agriculture-All (agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) <agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; ag-degree(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; ag-diploma(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Rising Up Conference Registration Open Shared on behalf of Native Studies Graduate Students Association - this opportunity is FREE and open to undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty. Registration closes March 19. From: Rising Up Sent: February-23-20 2:33 PM To: Rising Up Subject: Rising Up Conference Registration Open Hi there, I am emailing you today with a free opportunity that may be of interest to your students. Rising Up: Graduate Students' Conference on Indigenous Knowledges and Research in Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary and international conference on Indigenous research. The conference is free (i.e., there is no registration fee), we feed attendees, and everyone (undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, faculty, community members, etc.) is welcome to attend. The conference takes place next month, March 27-28th. More information can be found at https://risingup.online/. Haw'aa, thank you, Iloradanon Efimoff Rising Up Chair The Native Studies Graduate Students Association University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB 204 Isbister Building [cid:image001.jpg@01D5ED60.98E07D70]

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FW: Study in Canada Scholarships - Nomination Deadline: March 13th, 2020
by Bev Godard 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:49 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Study in Canada Scholarships - Nomination Deadline: March 13th, 2020 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ The Faculty of Graduate Studies is currently accepting nominations a new funding opportunity for graduate students called the Study in Canada Scholarships (website found by clicking here<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-can…>). This particular scholarship program, which is funded by EduCanada (an external funding agency<https://www.educanada.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng>), aims to increase opportunities for post-secondary institutions across Canada to welcome international students from around the world. The requirements for this award are set by EduCanada, and the University of Manitoba is on the list of approved institutions<https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-ca…> who are eligible to nominate students for this program. To be considered for this scholarship, EduCanada’s requirements indicate that candidate students: * must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Comoros, Djibouti, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Vanuatu. Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem are also eligible. * must not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and must not have a pending application for permanent residency in Canada; * must apply and be admitted to a full-time academic program at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the Fall 2020 term – ie: must have received an official offer of admission from the Faculty of Graduate Studies for a Master’s or PhD program beginning Fall 2020 term prior to their nomination by the March 13th, 2020 deadline for nominations (details below); * should indicate their interest in being considered for the Study in Canada Scholarships program when applying for admission at a Canadian institution; and * must possess the linguistic competencies necessary to undertake studies in the language of instruction at the Canadian post-secondary institution (English or French). Departments interested in nominating an incoming International student from one of the above listed countries who has already been offered admission for the Fall 2020 term can review the Awards Database entry for the Study in Canada Scholarships program found by clicking here<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> which itemizes the documentation required to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for nomination for the Study in Canada Scholarships. (Please scroll down to review the “Application Details” listed at the bottom of this link.) Complete nomination packages including all required documentation for the Study in Canada Scholarships must be submitted no later than Friday, March 13th, 2020. Questions on the nomination process can be sent to Madisson Roe, Awards Assistant, at Madisson.Roe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Madisson.Roe@umanitoba.ca> who will administer the competition for this scholarship. Best wishes! ________________________________ Graduate Awards Team Graduate.Awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.Awards@umanitoba.ca> Faculty of Graduate Studies • University of Manitoba 500 University Centre • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R3T 2N2 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> ________________________________

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R and General Linear Mixed Modelling Workshop
by Sam Day 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

Hi all, Recently we were contacted by Victor Valdez, a PhD student in the Department of Soil Science, regarding a potential workshop involving R and general linear mixed modelling happening some time in May. I'll quote Victors message to give you an idea of the contents of the proposed workshop: "I ... would be able to handle the R portion (session 1) of the workshop; where we’ll teach the basics of understanding and executing the syntax in R. The general linear mixed models portion (session 2) will be prospectively lead by Dr. David Schneider from Memorial University of Newfoundland; where he will teach students/academics a model based approach to statistical analyses. Session 3 will be done learn shortly after Dr. Schneiders bit and will incorporate executing and graphing the models in R." If you are interested in attending this workshop, then please respond to this email indicating so, as Victor is looking for an approximate number of interested people from our department. Also, if you are already proficient in R (can import/export data, make boxplots and line graphs, troubleshoot syntax errors, interpret the R stats output, etc.), Victor is looking for volunteers to help with the R portion of the workshop. If you are interested in volunteering, let me know in response to this email and I will forward your contact information to Victor. Cheers, Sam

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Found - bracelet - Feb 19-20
by Christy Doyle 20 Feb '20

20 Feb '20

Found - bracelet See staff in the Plant Science office - Room 222

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Special Seminar, Department of Plant Science - Wednesday, February 19, 2020
by Christy Doyle 14 Feb '20

14 Feb '20

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, there will be a Special Seminar, Department of Plant Science A Special Seminar and Conversation: "The Albrecht System: What is it and Does it Work?" Presented by: Dr. Tim Reinbott Assistant Director MOAES Director of Field Operations Director of Sanborn Field University of Missouri 11:00 a.m. Seminar Room 218, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached) (seminar schedule attached)

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Registration History for UMGF
by Bev Godard 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

For those who may be applying for a UMGF and need a student history, I can print one for you. I understand that the Registrar's office no longer does this. Bev 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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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, February 13, 2020
by Christy Doyle 07 Feb '20

07 Feb '20

On Thursday, February 13, 2020, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Agricultural Options for Sustainable Crop Production and Soil Management Under Climate Change" Presented by: Dr. Taras Lychuk, Research Scientist Brandon Research & Development Center Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Brandon MB 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) (seminar schedule attached)

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Meeting for Master's Students
by Martha Blouw 07 Feb '20

07 Feb '20

Hi All, Dr. Stasolla wants to meet with all master's students on Friday Feb. 14 @ 2:00 pm in Room 218. He will discuss regulations/expectations/practices for master's students in Plant Science. Hope you can make the meeting. Martha

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FW from Michelle Carkner: Poster Submissions to Prairie Organics
by Bev Godard 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

From: Michelle Carkner <carknemk(a)myumanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:03 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Poster Submissions to Prairie Organics -- Grad and undergrad students. Do you want to learn more about organic production systems from leading researchers and producers? Here's your chance. Prairie Organics 2020, to be held in Brandon, MB, March 5th and 6th is offering free passes to registered Canadian students. The full conference program is here: https://www.prairieorganics.org/program To register, visit https://www.prairieorganics.org/shop and click on the student option. You will be asked to provide the names of all of the students you are registering and which days each will be attending - March 5, March 6 or both. On the next page, enter 'Student2020' as the promo code and this will zero out your total. You will need to show a valid student id at the door. The pass includes a free lunch for each day you register for. The pass does not include the March 5th banquet. To register for this, click on the following link: https://www.prairieorganics.org/product-page/evening-social The banquet cost is $55 + GST. We have extended the deadline for registering for the scientific poster session to Feb. 12. Visit https://www.prairieorganics.org/poster-session Hope to see you at Prairie Organics 2020!

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