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

138 lunchroom
by Bev Godard 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Hello, FYI...Plant Science has been approved to use Room 138 as a lunchroom for the fall term. Please adhere to the maximum occupancy of 14 people. 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: UPDATE: 210 autoclave room functional tomorrow
by Bev Godard 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Good morning everyone, An update to my email below....room 210 is not complete, the work for the exhaust fan is complete, but the room is cluttered with ladders, drywall and paint materials, that work will be completed this week/weekend. The room should be fully operational next week. Paula Parks supplied the photos she took this morning. Thanks, Bev [cid:image001.jpg@01D7A561.1B689B10][cid:image003.jpg@01D7A561.1B689B10] From: Bev Godard Sent: September 7, 2021 1:48 PM To: plants-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: 210 autoclave room functional tomorrow Importance: High Hello everyone, 210 autoclave room will be functional starting tomorrow, Wed. Sept 8. The new exhaust for the autoclave is working and exhausting to the exterior. The controls is on top of the fan unit and has 3 settings; low, medium and high. It has been set for medium and if it needs to be changed it can be. 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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Conferences and Student Travel Support
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

This cycle of competition will cover Conferences and Student Travel Support to Competitions occurring in January, February, March, and April of 2022. Research and International - Conference Sponsorship Program (umanitoba.ca)<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/research/event/conference-sponsors…> Martha

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GRAD STUDENT WELCOME BBQ!
by Samantha Curtis 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Good afternoon graduate students, Please join us for a FREE welcome barbecue tomorrow at Kings Park! (Location: https://goo.gl/maps/WJNgNFDajjWce2nq8) [Text Description automatically generated] We look forward to seeing you all there! Sincerely, PSGSA team [Logo Description automatically generated with low confidence]

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210 autoclave room functional tomorrow
by Bev Godard 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Hello everyone, 210 autoclave room will be functional starting tomorrow, Wed. Sept 8. The new exhaust for the autoclave is working and exhausting to the exterior. The controls is on top of the fan unit and has 3 settings; low, medium and high. It has been set for medium and if it needs to be changed it can be. 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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PSGSA 2021-2022 Elections
by James De Castro 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Hello grad students, PSGSA elections are coming up fast and here is how you can be involved! 1. All positions are open to graduate students in the Plant Science Department. For the full list of positions and their responsibilities, please visit https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1. 2. If you are interested in a position, have a graduate Plant Science student nominate you for that position using the Google form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJNuP7iBp-PHqouvKtHdFuE4FpEXHMlls… by September 14, 2021 at midnight. 3. Vote for the members you would like on PSGSA on Thursday, September 16 between 8:30 to 4:30. 4. Here are the following dates for the election: * nominations are open from Today until Tuesday, September 14, 2021 * nominate by Google form or direct email (decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca>) * Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 * voting will be 8:30-4:30 on Thursday, September 16, 2021 by Google Form (link to be sent closer to the election date) * election results will be released on Friday, September 17, 2021 [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dDJdCCAQgoJWeSCtZApBhwnQ5ajcLwj4BPDY_5YdZ…]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJNuP7iBp-PHqouvKtHdFuE4FpEXHMlls…> PSGSA Election Nomination 2021-2022<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJNuP7iBp-PHqouvKtHdFuE4FpEXHMlls…> Please submit the name of the student you are nominating for the upcoming election, as well as their position. Then sign your name as the nominator, thanks! docs.google.com Thanks! The Election Committee (James DeCastro, Sampa Sarker, and Sachithrani Kannangara)

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FW: PLEASE RSVP: FAFS Teaching Assistant and Grader Marker Virtual Orientation - Tuesday, September 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

From: Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 3:58 PM To: Subject: PLEASE RSVP: FAFS Teaching Assistant and Grader Marker Virtual Orientation - Tuesday, September 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm [cid:image001.png@01D7A0D9.CE266890] ________________________________ Good afternoon, On Tuesday, September 14th, we will be holding a virtual orientation from 10:00am-12:00pm, designed for all Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers, in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Returning Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers are welcome. Please encourage your new Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers to attend this meeting as valuable information will be provided. University and Faculty supports that are available to them will be discussed. Please see the attached draft agenda for more details. The following are some links where Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers can access resources and information that will be discussed. * Sessional Instructors' Orientation Handbook https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/sites/centre-adva… * Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Handbook http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/pdf/Faculty_AgFoodSci_Bylaws_Revised_2019… * Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regards to Students (ROASS) https://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/278.html * ROASS compliant syllabus https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/roass-com… * Teaching Resources https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support#teaching-… * Access and Privacy Resources https://umanitoba.ca/access_and_privacy/resources.html Please have your Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers RSVP to Rachel.Sydor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rachel.Sydor@umanitoba.ca> by Friday, September 10th, 4:30pm. Sincerely, Jitendra Paliwal and Michele Rogalsky

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FW from Brian Fristensky : PLNT7690 Bioinformatics
by Bev Godard 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

-----Original Message----- From: Brian Fristensky Sent: September 3, 2021 2:27 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: PLNT7690 Bioinformatics ------------------------------------------------------------- PLNT7690 Bioinformatics will be offered online this fall. For more information, see the course web site at http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/PLNT7690 <http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/PLNT7690> Permission of the instructor, Dr. Brian Fristensky, is required, unless you have previously taken one of the prerequisites. If you need permission, please send a list of prior courses in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology or computer science. The main reason is to establish that you have the needed background to succeed in the course. -- =========================================================== "... the CNNs of the world, you guys need to start reporting this and stop fact checking it." - attendee at 'voter fraud' symposium, hosted by Mike "MyPillow" Lindell "First rule of conspiracy theories: Never actually try to show the evidence. You're supposed to say you've seen the evidence, it's incredible, you wish you could show it now, and that time will come soon, you hope. You never say 'Here it is'." -Orin Kerr =========================================================== Brian Fristensky Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 204-474-6085 FAX: 204-474-7528 brian.fristensky(a)umanitoba.ca http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/ ====================================================

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Lab occupancy discussion with Dr. Claudio Stasolla
by Bev Godard 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Coffee break, and lab occupancy discussion with Dr. Stasolla ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mzc2YmFiM2EtODA2OC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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FW: Apply now for a Mitacs Globalink Research Award!
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

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