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

UMSGA General Election: Campaigning Period
by Sampa Sarker 19 Mar '21

19 Mar '21

Hello Plant Science Graduate Students, This is a reminder that the campaign period of the UMGSA Annual General election started on 15th March, 2021 at 9:00am and runs through to 21st March, 2021 at 11:59pm. This election will decide the UMGSA Executive for the 2021/2022 Executive term. You can anticipate seeing Campaign posters in various student groups and candidates seeking the support of fellow Graduate students. This is the perfect time to reach out to candidates and decide who will best represent graduate students in the coming year. Below is a list of the candidates and their respective slates (in bracket) as well as attached the posters of the candidates. To know more about the candidates, see the candidate profiles here: 2021/22 Executive Candidates | UMGSA<http://www.umgsa.org/2021-22-executive-candidates/> President Silvia Sekander (Together) Vice-President Academic Rubel Chandra Talukder (Together) Vice-President Services and Support Golnaz Shirzadi (Together) Vice-President Finance and Administration Nora Ampomah (Together) Violeta Bekovcki Senator (2 positions) A K M Monsurul Alam (Together) William Dowie (Together) Voting will take place starting on Monday, March 22nd at 9:00am to March 23rd at 5:00pm. You can vote via the link that will be sent to your @myumanitoba.ca email address at the start of the voting period. If you have any additional questions, please contact the CRO <mailto:cro@umgsa.org> or DRO<mailto:dro@umgsa.org> for more information. Sampa Sarker UMGSA Councilor of PSGSA

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Room 210 Large Autoclave maintenance servicing
by Bev Godard 19 Mar '21

19 Mar '21

FYI - The large autoclave in 210 Plant Science will be serviced next Tuesday March 22 morning. 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: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Identification of pod shattering tolerance in Brassica napus
by Belay Ayele 19 Mar '21

19 Mar '21

-----Original Appointment----- From: Belay Ayele (3698) [mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca] Sent: March 18, 2021 10:24 PM To: Belay Ayele (3698); Bev Godard Subject: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Identification of pod shattering tolerance in Brassica napus When: March 23, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event… Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. From: Belay Ayele (belay.ayele(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca>) Hi, I'd like to invite you to attend the following seminar: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Identification of pod shattering tolerance in Brassica napus<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…> Presenter: Jesse Mutcheson 1 hours * 1:00 pm March 23rd, 2021 (Winnipeg) This link will allow you to view other time zones as well as join the event once it begins.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…>

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FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Today! Join Us for "Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation"
by Bev Godard 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: March 18, 2021 9:02 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today! Join Us for "Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation" From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar <customercare(a)gotowebinar.com<mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com>> Sent: March 18, 2021 9:00 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-bcd8e0a6-b761-4f52-8f3f-162769b89250.jpeg] Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation Join us for a webinar on Mar 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/791980836195966733> Presented by Ms. DuoDuo Wang, PhD candidate 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> [cid:theme-9849fb38-3f9b-4227-ae13-3ef41d92a072.jpeg]

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FW from Martin Entz: Job ad - for distribution. thanks
by Bev Godard 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

From: Martin Entz Sent: March 17, 2021 12:07 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Job ad - for distribution. thanks ________________________________ Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Rourke Farms Ltd. Is gearing up to conduct agronomic research on BMPs for organic regenerative no till farming. We are looking for a Research Associate and a summer student to help in this research. The research will be done primarily on the farm at Minto , Manitoba. It will be a combination of small plot replicated trials as well as large scale strip trials. The research will develop Green and Brown seeding techniques , cover crop optimization, intercropping, weed control alternatives, soil fertility improvements, and equipment modification to enable novel solutions for dependable high yield organic regenerative no till farming techniques. Rourke Farms Ltd. Is a 5300 acre organic farm at Minto Manitoba, it is 30 miles south of Brandon. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience operating small farm / research equipment. Having taken Dr. Entz's organic farming course will be looked on favorably. They must have passion for organic farming, regenerative agriculture and optimizing carbon sequestration and soil health. They will have a valid drivers license and a vehicle to get to the work site. The Research Associate ideally will have experience conducting field research trials. Please contact David Rourke 12045347531 cell or drsrourke(a)gmail.com<mailto:drsrourke@gmail.com>

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FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Thursday - Register for "Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation"
by Bev Godard 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: March 16, 2021 10:02 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation" From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: March 16, 2021 10:00 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-307e64ed-0280-42ab-a326-edd9630328c5.jpeg] Evaluation of Fusarium Head Blight in Rye and Fungicide Efficacy in Fusarium Head Blight Mitigation Join us for a webinar on Mar 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/791980836195966733> Presented by Ms. DuoDuo Wang, PhD candidate 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> [cid:theme-330c1178-ccd0-4428-bb83-73ccf61dcde1.jpeg]

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FW: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator
by Bev Godard 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

I am forwarding the attached on behalf of Dr. Martin Entz. Thanks, Bev From: Martin Entz Sent: March 12, 2021 9:56 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fw: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator please circulate to students - thanks Martin Entz, PhD, FCSA Follow our research group on Twitter @SystemsAg_UM Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2. Ph 204 474-6077 Much of our past research is summarized here: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/ ________________________________ From: Sarah Hargreaves <sarah(a)efao.ca<mailto:sarah@efao.ca>> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 9:51 AM To: Martin Entz <M.Entz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:M.Entz@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Martin, I see you on the Farmer-Led Research webinar hosted by U of Guelph, which reminded me to pass along EFAO's job posting for a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator to support EFAO's Farmer-Led Research Program<http://efao.ca/farmer-led-research> and soil health initiatives. Please share with your network and anyone else you know who might be interested. Best, Sarah *** The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) is seeking a curious and outgoing researcher with a keen attention to detail, to join the staff team as Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator. For over 40 years, EFAO has helped farmers build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge sharing community through farmer-led education, research and community building. Momentum and support is growing for ecological and regenerative agriculture, and this new position with EFAO is critical for increasing the capacity and scope of support EFAO provides to farmers for farmer-led research and soil health. EFAO is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In pursuit of these values, EFAO actively encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity, such as BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+. POSITION DETAILS Position: Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator Location: Guelph, Ontario or option to work remotely from home office Employment type: 30 hours/week Start date: April 30, 2021 (flexible) Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Salary: $36,000 - $44,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience Application deadline: April 7, 2021 11:59 PM EST Responsibilities and requirements are listed on the EFAO website<https://efao.ca/efao-is-hiring-a-research-soil-health-program-coordinator/> and attached. --- Sarah Hargreaves, PhD (she/her) Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Research<http://efao.ca/farmer-led-research> & Small Grains<http://efao.ca/small-grains> Programs Director c: 226-582-0626 | e: sarah(a)efao.ca<mailto:sarah@efao.ca> | w: efao.ca<http://www.efao.ca/>

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FW: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba
by Belay Ayele 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

-----Original Appointment----- From: Belay Ayele (3698) [mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca] Sent: March 11, 2021 7:10 PM To: Belay Ayele (3698); Bev Godard Subject: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba When: March 16, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event… Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. From: Belay Ayele (belay.ayele(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca>) Hi, I'd like to invite you to attend the following seminar: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Soybean production and soil health response to a four-year crop rotation in Manitoba<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…> Presenter: Chathuri Weerasekara 1 hours * 1:00 pm March 16th, 2021 (Winnipeg) This link will allow you to view other time zones as well as join the event once it begins.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…>

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REMINDER: Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

From: Martha Blouw Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:55 AM 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>; Ana Badea <Ana.Badea(a)umanitoba.ca>; 'mariaantonia.henriquez(a)canada.ca' <mariaantonia.henriquez(a)canada.ca>; Hiebert, Colin (AAFC/AAC) (colin.hiebert(a)canada.ca) <colin.hiebert(a)canada.ca>; Kumar, Santosh (AAFC/AAC) <santosh.kumar(a)canada.ca>; McCallum, Brent (AAFC/AAC) (brent.mccallum(a)canada.ca) <brent.mccallum(a)canada.ca>; Wang, Xiben (AAFC/AAC) (xiben.wang(a)canada.ca) <xiben.wang(a)canada.ca>; sean.walkowiak(a)grainscanada.gc.ca Subject: Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition Hi All, Please see the attached application. Submission deadline to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> is March 22, 2021 Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Tomorrow - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
by Bev Godard 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: March 10, 2021 11:04 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Tomorrow - Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: March 10, 2021 11:01 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-d1ddc55d-0bbf-4d54-9217-7b3129c00e86.jpeg] Genetics of Host Resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Join us for a webinar on Mar 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5260394991965976333> Presented by Dr. Curt McCartney, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba 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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