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FW: 3 funded Masters research opportunities to quantify net GHG emissions of Canadian organic field crop production
by Martha Blouw 05 Nov '19

05 Nov '19

________________________________ From: Jordan Minigan <jminigan(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:jminigan@uoguelph.ca>> Sent: November 4, 2019 9:51 AM To: Alfons Weersink; Claudia Wagner Riddle; Cynthia Kallenbach, Professor; David Burton; Helen Hambly Odame; Kari Dunfield; Congreves, Kate; Mario Tenuta; Martin Entz; Myrna Simpson Cc: peter.tyedmers Subject: 3 funded Masters research opportunities to quantify net GHG emissions of Canadian organic field crop production Good morning investigators, Co-investigator Peter Tyedmers and two colleagues (University of Waterloo and UBC-Okanagan) are looking for students to fill three funded MSc/MES positions looking at quantification of GHG emissions from Canadian organic field crop production. Please see the attached opportunity and share with your networks if possible. Thanks, Jordan --- Jordan Minigan, MSc, CERPIT Program Coordinator - CREATE Climate-Smart Soils School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph Web: smartsoils.ca | Twitter: @SmartSoils<twitter.com/smartsoils>

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, November 7, 2019
by Christy Doyle 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Stem Rust Never Sleeps" Presented by: Dr. Tom Fetch, Research Scientist Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Morden Research & Development Centre 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)

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FW: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Sessions for Students
by Martha Blouw 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Sara Sealey Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 8:36 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Sessions for Students Good morning, Awards Contacts, Happy Friday to you! :) I am writing to you today to let you know of two information sessions for students that I am hosting regarding the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M). The competition for the CGS-M for funding for the 2020-2021 academic year is currently underway - and it has been advertised to all graduate students via our "Upcoming Awards" email that is sent out each Wednesday. Information on how to apply for the CGS-M, as well as the award requirements and deadlines, can be found on our Awards Database by clicking here.<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Please note that in addition to other requirements noted at this link - only Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for the CGS-M. While I will send out the details on these information sessions to all students in the next "Upcoming Awards" email - I am hoping you can also assist in getting the word out about these sessions by forwarding this information to your graduate students. Additionally, if you are able to send this information to any undergraduate students in your areas who might be considering pursuing a Master's degree program next year that would also be appreciated. Sign up is required to attend one of the sessions - one session will be held at the Fort Garry Campus, and the other session will be held at the Bannatyne Campus, details as follows: Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Session (Fort Garry Campus) - Sign Up Required<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN8k8GB0SS3Ex67f3Gal.…> Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 2:30 to 3:30 pm Room E3 - 262 Engineering Building (Senate Chamber Room) Sign up here for the Fort Garry CGS-M Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN8k8GB0SS3Ex67f3Gal.…> Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) Information Session (Bannatyne Campus) - Sign Up Required<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/C70C7RS70S5kx6700tBal…> Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 2:30 to 3:30 pm Room 164 Apotex Centre - Bannatyne Campus Sign up here for the Bannatyne CGS-M Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/C70C7RS70S5kx6700tBal…> Students who have questions about the CGS-M award application process, eligibility, and requirements are all encouraged to attend one of these sessions! Also note - the same information will be provided at both sessions so students are welcome to sign up for either session regardless of the location of their program/regardless of which Agency they will be applying to. Thank you as always for your support of our students...take care and enjoy your weekend! -Sara ________________________________ Sara Sealey B.A., B.Sc. Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.6703 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ 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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Halloween Potluck
by Bethany Asmundson 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Hi everyone, Happy Halloween! Just a reminder to get your tasty treats ready for the Halloween Candy Potluck tomorrow at 2:30 in the lounge! See you all then, Bethany

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36th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium
by Samuel Day 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Hi all, The University of Saskatchewan PSGSA has contacted us with some information regarding the upcoming symposium. U of S´s PSGSA has determined that the 2020 symposium will be occurring on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, at the U of S campus, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. If you would like to attend, the deadline for abstract submission will be February 1st, with submissions taking place online (the students at U of S are working on a website to submit abstracts online, but it is not up yet. Another email will be sent out with a link once this website is up). Feel free to respond to this email if you have any questions, we will circulate new info to you all as we receive it. Cheers, Sam

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Reminder: Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar tomorrow October 31
by Christy Doyle 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

Reminder: Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar takes place tomorrow, October 31 "Modification of Plant Genomes: From Plant Transgenesis in Model Species to Genome Editing in Crops" Presented by: Dr. Andriy Bilichak, , Research Scientist Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Morden Research & Development Centre 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)

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FW from Rob Gulden: Point facility cleanup effort
by Bev Godard 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

From: Rob Gulden <Rob.Gulden(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:46 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Point facility cleanup effort Hi all, As you are all aware, the Point facilities are experiencing a serious rodent problem that needs to be addressed. Now that the weather is a bit cooler and rodents are looking for a warm place, it is pertinent to ensure that we are not inviting them into the facilities with food or bedding. The Drying, Processing, and Seed Storage coordination subgroup is organizing a major cleanup of the Drying bed room, Oven room, Clipper room, Pre-Processing area, and the Processing room on Nov 5th and Nov 6th. The subgroup is seeking volunteers to help with this important task. If you can make it on either of those days, even for just a partial day, please contact: Mike Erb, Michelle Carkner, Zesong Ye, or Becky Dueck. In the meantime, large volumes of samples and cleanings that remain in non-rodent-secure containers (bags and the likes) need to be removed from the facility by their owners ASAP to facilitate with the planned cleanup. Any group with such items is strongly encouraged to remove these items by the middle of this week. On Friday Nov. 1, groups and PIs will be contacted directly requesting immediate removal of any remaining material. Thank you all for your co-operation and assistance to help ensure the Point building facilities remain a safe place to work. A more pest control strategy is in the works. Regards, Rob Gulden Rob Gulden Associate Professor Weed and Crop Ecology and Management 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office Phone: 204-474-6080

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REMINDER: NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)
by Martha Blouw 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> $17,500 for one year * For Master's students Deadline: December 2, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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FW from CLAUDIO STASOLLA: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers
by Bev Godard 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

Thanks again to those who have replied to the questionnaire. For those who have not responded yet, please be reminded that I need your responses by Monday. Send a response even if the failure of growth chambers did not affect you. From: Bev Godard Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:22 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Further to my message of yesterday, please send a Nil reply even if you were not affected by the failure of the growth chambers. Thanks, Bev From: Bev Godard Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 10:52 AM To: 'plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:plants-grads@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: A very short questionnaire regarding failure of growth chambers Importance: High Good morning to all, On behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla, I am collecting information on how failure of growth chambers has delayed your research. Please answer the following questions (in red) and return to me. Your responses by October 28th would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bev 1.) How many times have you been affected by failure of growth chambers? 2.) What was the duration of the/each delay? 3.) What were the repercussions (if any)? 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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Thursday, October 31, 2019 - Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar
by Christy Doyle 25 Oct '19

25 Oct '19

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, there will be a Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Modification of Plant Genomes: From Plant Transgenesis in Model Species to Genome Editing in Crops" Presented by: Dr. Andriy Bilichak, , Research Scientist Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Morden Research & Development Centre 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)

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