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

FW from Claudio Stasolla: IMPORTANT- reporting COVID cases
by Bev Godard 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

From: Claudio Stasolla Sent: April 29, 2021 9:51 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: IMPORTANT- reporting COVID cases All, Please note that personnel not feeling well should NOT come to work. If you are ill, self-isolating, going for testing/or waiting for test results, please notify your supervisor immediately, complete the attached form and email to Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca> with a copy to Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca> Thank you Claudio

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6 parking spaces along greenhouse
by Bev Godard 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Hi everyone, Just a reminder to please park in the allotted spaces along the greenhouse. There are 6 spaces delineated by red lines on the building, often people are not parking within the marked space. 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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FW: Auto Doors open on sunday
by Bev Godard 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Hi everyone, Please see photos below taken by Pawanpuneet when she came in on Saturday. If the auto doors are not closed/closing properly, please contact Security Services right away. Thanks, Bev From: Pawanpuneet Rehal Sent: July 27, 2021 4:08 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Doors open on sunday Hi Bev, I came on saturday for my lab experiement and found the automatic doors open.I thought to tell you for the safety reasons.Attached is the picture. Thank you [cid:E411527B-F58D-4329-84E9-4DB5A5FB2F36-L0-001] [cid:4AEEC602-59A9-4582-99DC-C8865A7B461D-L0-001] Sent from my iPhone

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Strategic Planning Committees
by James De Castro 26 Jul '21

26 Jul '21

Hi all, This e-mail is just a reminder of that the Plant Science Department is still looking for 2 volunteers to represent grad students in 2 committees related to the department’s strategic planning. Details on the committees are as follows: Social Committee: Tasked with engaging academics, staff and students to interact on an informal level. A minimum of 2 events (online or in-person, if possible) per year. Active starting on Sept 2021 * Academic: Dr. Dilantha Fernando (3 yr term) * Support staff: Eppie Austria (2 yr term) * RA/PDF: TBA (2 yr term) * Student: TBA (1 yr term) Communications/Promotions Committee: Tasked with outreach exposure. The team will collaborate with Crystal Jorgenson in updating the website and create a newsletter to showcase the department’s activities for an external audience (I.e. growers, industry, government). People with strong website design skills are needed. * Academic: Dr. Brian Fristensky (3 yr term) * Support staff: Kaitlyn Pidherny (2 yr term) * RA/PDF: TBA (2 yr term) * Student: TBA (1 yr term) A third committee, the Events Committee, is tasked with the organization of tours at the Morrison Research Farm and Lab Open Houses and organize at least 2 activities per year to engage growers, industry, government and public. Similarly, this group will be composed of 4 members: * 2 academics (Dr. Claudio Stasolla for lab and Dr. Curt McCartney for field), * 2 support staff (Stephanie Dheily for field, TBA for lab), * but no student representation is required PSGSA has announced recently that due to the lack of initiative, these 2 student rep positions might instead be added onto the next PSGSA election. But given the new details to these committees (especially the confirmation of only a 1 year commitment from student reps), there might be newfound interest and perhaps earlier involvement. For further questions (or wish to volunteer!) e-mail decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca> or, they can also be addressed later today at virtual coffee with Dr. Stasolla! (meeting link should be on your MS Teams calendar) Thank you, PSGSA Team

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FW Sean Asselin via Rob Duncan: Job posting at AAFC Swift Current
by Bev Godard 23 Jul '21

23 Jul '21

From: Rob Duncan Sent: July 22, 2021 5:49 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fwd: Job posting at AAFC Swift Current Begin forwarded message: From: "Asselin, Sean" <sean.asselin(a)AGR.GC.CA<mailto:sean.asselin@AGR.GC.CA>> Subject: Job posting at AAFC Swift Current Date: July 22, 2021 at 11:23:26 AM CDT To: "rob.duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@umanitoba.ca>" <rob.duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@umanitoba.ca>> Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Rob, Hope the field season is going well. I’m in the process of hiring a breeding/molecular biology technician for my program. This may be of interest to some of your former students or those that are approaching the completion of their degrees. Feel free to circulate if you know any current or former students who are looking for a job. https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… Best, -Sean Sean R. Asselin, Ph.D. Research Scientist, native forage breeding and genomics Swift Current Research and Development Centre Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Government of Canada P.O. Box 1030, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2 Sean.Asselin(a)Canada.ca<mailto:Sean.Asselin@Canada.ca> / Tel: 306-750-2093 Chercheur scientifique, élevage fourrage indigène et génomique Centre de Recherche et Dévelopment de Swift Current Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada / Gouvernement du Canada P.O. Box 1030, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2 Sean.Asselin(a)Canada.ca<mailto:Sean.Asselin@Canada.ca> / Tél. : 306-750-2093 [X]

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FW: Job posting AAFC Swift Current
by Martha Blouw 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Forwarded on behalf of Dr. Sean Asselin. From: Asselin, Sean <sean.asselin(a)AGR.GC.CA> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:09 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Job posting AAFC Swift Current Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Martha, I'm in the process of hiring a new technician for my program, could you circulate this link to the department? https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… Thanks! -Sean Sean R. Asselin, Ph.D. Research Scientist, native forage breeding and genomics Swift Current Research and Development Centre Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Government of Canada P.O. Box 1030, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2 Sean.Asselin(a)Canada.ca<mailto:Sean.Asselin@Canada.ca> / Tel: 306-750-2093 Chercheur scientifique, élevage fourrage indigène et génomique Centre de Recherche et Dévelopment de Swift Current Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada / Gouvernement du Canada P.O. Box 1030, Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2 Sean.Asselin(a)Canada.ca<mailto:Sean.Asselin@Canada.ca> / Tél. : 306-750-2093 [X]

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PSGSA Photo Contest! *PRIZES*
by Sonia Wilson 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

Hello everyone! PSGSA is launching a new website with all things "grad student" but we need your photos for it! We would love to feature your best photography from the field, the lab, or wherever there is ag going on. Send it to @um_psgsa or by email at Psgsa.website(a)gmail.com<mailto:Psgsa.website@gmail.com> and we will credit you for your photo and you also have the chance to win one of three $15 e-gift cards! Send in your photos by July 31, and the winners will be announced August 1! [cid:6dc19b61-71f1-4fa2-9a7e-851359310c4c] Sincerely, Your PSGSA team

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Fall Term Teaching Assistant / Grader positions
by Martha Blouw 20 Jul '21

20 Jul '21

Hi all, Most Plant Science Fall term teaching assistant and grader/marker positions are now posted for application at https://umanitoba.ca/careers/ Please note that the grader/marker position is not a Plant Science course however, we are hiring for that one - AGRI 4100. Winter term positions will be posted later once we know how courses will be delivered in that term. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Martha 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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Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Graduate Student Registration
by Martha Blouw 15 Jul '21

15 Jul '21

Hi all, Registration for Fall and Winter opens up shortly. Please check Aurora for your registration time. https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage Registration Approval forms are attached. Please submit these to me. Once I process your form, you can register. Thanks and hope all is well. Martha 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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Doors
by Bev Godard 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

Good morning, A reminder that any entrance/exit doors in the buildings are to remain closed. A brick was used last night to leave the south back door of Plant Science open. Do not prop open doors with anything to leave them open. 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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