October 2021 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Soil Science Seminar on Oct 20
by Bev Godard 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

From: Victor Valdez Sent: October 13, 2021 10:59 AM To: Flor Toribio Pena <Flor.Toribio(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Nasem Badreldin <Nasem.Badreldin(a)umanitoba.ca>; Claudia Quilesfogel-Esparza <quilesfc(a)myumanitoba.ca> Subject: Soil Science Seminar on Oct 20 Hi Flor and Bev, Could you send this advertisement around to soil and plant science for the soil science seminar series? Thanks in advance and a great day to you too, Victor Ph.D. Student, Applied Soil Ecology/Soil Science President, University of Manitoba Soil Science Graduate Students' Association Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba 301 Ellis Building 13 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca> Phone: +1 (431) 554 9776 [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C021.1732D4E0] This email has been scanned by BullGuard antivirus protection. For more info visit www.bullguard.com<http://www.bullguard.com/tracking.aspx?affiliate=bullguard&buyaffiliate=smt…>

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Reminder - 14th October - Dr. Vara Prasad
by Bev Godard 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

From: Lakmini Rathnayaka Pathiranage Sent: October 12, 2021 11:40 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Dilantha Fernando <Dilantha.Fernando(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Reminder - 14th October - Dr. Vara Prasad Hello All, Hope you all are doing well and had a nice thanksgiving! This is a reminder and invitation to the next seminar of Advanced Plant Science Seminar program, 2021. This week's seminar presentation is by DR. VARA PRASAD, Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University. The seminar will be on "CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON FOOD GRAINS CROPS". More information and the link to presentation are in the announcement attached herewith. Hope to see you all there on Thursday! Thanks Lakmini

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FW: Welcome Back Coffee and Cookies - moved to Ag Bldg Atrium
by Bev Godard 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

I am sending this in case you have not received...this is for tomorrow Oct 13. From: fafs-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:fafs-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: October 12, 2021 3:54 PM To: FAFS-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; fafs-degree(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; fafs-diploma(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Welcome Back Coffee and Cookies - moved to Ag Bldg Atrium Dear Agricultural and Food Sciences students and faculty/staff Due to pending rainy weather, the October Welcome Back Coffee and Cookies taking place tomorrow Wednesday, October 13 from 12 noon to 1 pm will be moving into the Atrium space in the Agriculture Building. Drop by any time over the lunch hour to say hi and grab complimentary coffee and cookies. We will have a number of classrooms booked to allow physically spaced visiting. We will have a donation box if you wish to give to Na-mi-quai-ni-mak (I remember them) community support fund<https://nctr.ca/na-mi-quai-ni-mak-i-remember-them/>. Remember, all attendees must be fully vaccinated.

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News for Ag e-news
by Bev Godard 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Calling for your AG e-news submissions - send me your upcoming events and news about awards, meetings, etc. no later than 12Noon Thursday. 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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Carbon neutral proposal
by James De Castro 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Good morning all, Dr. Martin Entz recently proposed a long-term plan for transitioning Plant Science into a carbon neutral department and he wishes to hear back from us grad students. Please read through the attached pdf file of his proposal, and once you’re done, a link leads to a very quick survey collecting your input. We request completing the survey before 10 am tomorrow morning. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd9Lg8nWSomM4HpIVEQgzRE3EXA2sy9Zc… We would really appreciate your input, thank you! PSGSA Team

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FW: Soil science seminar volunteers
by Bev Godard 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

From: Lynda Whitlam Sent: October 8, 2021 9:05 AM To: Lynda Whitlam <Lynda.Whitlam(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Nasem Badreldin <Nasem.Badreldin(a)umanitoba.ca>; Claudia Quilesfogel-Esparza <quilesfc(a)myumanitoba.ca>; Victor Valdez <valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Soil science seminar volunteers From: Victor Valdez <valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca>> Sent: September 28, 2021 9:32 PM Subject: Soil science seminar volunteers Hello, We would like to invite volunteers to the soil science seminar series. My colleagues and I would like to take a multidisciplinary approach this year. This approach aims to have diversity and show how different fields intersect with soil science (e.g., carbon footprint analysis, life cycle assessment, nutrient cycling, GHGs, plant and soil science, etc.). We currently have the following dates open: December-01-21 December-15-21 January-12-22 January-26-22 February-09-22 February-23-22 March-09-22 March-23-22 April-06-22 April-20-22 May-04-22 May-18-22 June-01-22 The seminar will be between 12:00 pm to 13:00 ( 45 min presentation & 15 min. discussions). Those interested are welcome to forward your presentation's title and a short biography with your photo for your seminar advertisement at UofM. Please reply to nasem.badreldin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nasem.badreldin@umanitoba.ca> . valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca> , quilesfc(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:quilesfc@myumanitoba.ca> Best regards, Victor V. Ph.D. Student, Applied Soil Ecology/Soil Science President, University of Manitoba Soil Science Graduate Students' Association Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba 301 Ellis Building 13 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca> Phone: +1 (431) 554 9776 [cid:image001.jpg@01D7B4B0.1970DDF0] This email has been scanned by BullGuard antivirus protection. For more info visit www.bullguard.com<http://www.bullguard.com/tracking.aspx?affiliate=bullguard&buyaffiliate=smt…>

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The Advanced Plant Science Seminar October 14, 2021
by Bev Godard 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE ADVANCED PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES PRESENTS DR. VARA PRASAD Distinguished Professor Kansas State University "CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON FOOD GRAINS CROPS" Thursday, October 14th, 2021 3:00pm - 4:00pm Join the presentation HERE The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. 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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Advanced Plant Science Seminar October 14th Link
by Bev Godard 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

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Crop Protection Research Chair (Weed Management) Candidate presentations next week
by Bev Godard 07 Oct '21

07 Oct '21

Good morning, Regarding the candidate Research and Teaching presentations on September 27, September 28, and October 4, and meet and greet meetings, please send your comments and feedback to Dean Martin Scanlon agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca> Chair of the Assistant/Associate Professor Crop Protection Research Chair (Weed Management) search committee, with a cc to Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you, 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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NSERC Master's Scholarships (CGS-M)
by Martha Blouw 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

TRI-AGENCY (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTER'S (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $17,500 for 1 year · For Master's students Research Field(s): SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Citizenship: Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible for the CGS-M Deadline: December 1, 2021 - 7pm Central Time More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> A virtual information session will be held for this funding competition - details below Please let me know if you intend to apply for this scholarship. TRI-AGENCY (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTER'S (CGS-D) VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION<https://bit.ly/3uHsHFQ> October 25, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://bit.ly/3uHsHFQ> 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. The WebEx link to join this virtual information session will be sent to all registrants closer to October 25, 2021. Staff and faculty are also always welcome to attend! Please note that this session will be recorded; even if you cannot attend the session, please sign up, and a link to watch the recording of the session along with a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up, even if they did not attend. [cid:image001.png@01D7B920.A0DFC2F0] Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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