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Special Seminar - Plant Science Graduate Students Association - February 28, 2019
by Christy Doyle 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, there will be a Special Seminar hosted by the Plant Science Graduate Students Association with sponsorship from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund "Green Revolution 2.0: Towards a Natural Systems Agriculture" Presented by Dr. Tim Crews Director/Research and Lead Scientist Ecology Program, The Land Institute Salina, Kansas At: 3:30 PM Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre 130 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Coffee and refreshments at 3 PM ALL ARE WELCOME! (poster attached)

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Univerisity of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

For Master's students only in 2019-2020 Please find the attached application and instructions for the 2019-2020 UMGF competition. Application deadline: March 15, 2019. Please let me know if you intend to apply, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Martha

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Festival on Friday!
by Leanne Koroscil 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Festival du Voyageur is this Friday and we hope you'll come! Remember to purchase your tickets online before going: https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/ <https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/>If you are only planning to go on Friday, select the orange "Day Pass Feb 15th" option. We will meet at the main entrance around 7:00 PM, and you can choose to stay in a group or wander around on your own. Please dress for the weather!! Lots of people bundle up with boots and snowpants. The sign up sheet is in the lounge, please indicate if you need a ride. Transportation options: https://www.heho.ca/en/transportation/ That's all, Leanne and Deanna

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FW: Plant Ag Faculty Search - Forage and Specialty Crops
by Martha Blouw 08 Feb '19

08 Feb '19

________________________________ Good Afternoon: The Department is currently recruiting for a faculty position specializing in Forage and Service Crops. The advertisement and application instructions can be seen at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad19-02.shtml . Please assist us in getting the word out to potential candidates, or people who may know potential candidates throughout your contact networks. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2019 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Thank you for your help, Jen ~~~ Jen Kingswell | Chair's Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Agriculture | University of Guelph Crop Science Bldg. Rm 309 | 50 Stone Rd. E | Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 519-824-4120 Ext. 56083 | jkingswe(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:jkingswe@uoguelph.ca>

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday February 14, 2019
by Jackie Edelson 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

On Thursday February 14, 2019, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Reading the Leaves: Aerial Field Phenotyping for Plant Breeding and Agronomy" Presented by: Dr. Steve Shirtliffe, Professor Department of Plant Science University of Saskatchewan At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome!!

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FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP
by Martha Blouw 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2Gcdneb> Minimum value of $2,500 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 1, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2Gcdneb> One award returned Name FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP Research Fields TEST Unrestricted Categories No categories available Citizenship No citizenship available Eligibility In years where funds are available, the Faculty of Graduate Studies will offer scholarships to full-time graduate students at the University of Manitoba. Scholarships will be offered to meritorious graduate students who demonstrate significant academic achievement, research ability, and scholarly potential. Not all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed to receive a scholarship. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will confirm the availability of funds for this scholarship annually. In years when funds are available, scholarships with a minimum value of $2,500 will be offered to graduate students who: (1) are enrolled full-time in a thesis-based program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies within the first two years of a Master's program or the first four years of a Ph.D. program; (2) have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 based on the the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; (3) have defended their thesis proposal; and (4) are in good standing with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to students who do not hold funding, but all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. The selection committee will determine the number and value of awards offered each year based on the funds available. In years when funds are available, multiple competitions may be held. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will set the deadline(s) each year. No awards will be offered in years when no funding is available. The selection committee will be named by the Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate). Value a minimum of $2,500 Currency Canadian Tenable at No details on tenability available Deadlines March 1 Application Details To apply, complete the online application available at the following link https://manitobagrad.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/McaE4ckkk03m0x8k3Ll.ssc The application package must include: 1. The completed online application 2. A reference letter from the student's advisor (maximum 500 words) 3. The thesis proposal form Please direct any questions about the award to Roxanne Tackie, Awards Assistant with the Faculty of Graduate Studies at roxanne.tackie(a)umanitoba.ca.<mailto:roxanne.tackie@umanitoba.ca.%3C/br%3E>

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Festival du Voyageur
by Deanna McLennan 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Hello, We are planning to attend Festival on Friday, February 15th. Please email Deanna or sign-up in the lounge, if you plan to attend! We can make a plan from there. More information: Evening tickets (valid from 6pm - midnight). Available online - $25.00. https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/ FAQ’s (including info on the shuttle service): https://www.heho.ca/en/festival/faq/ That’s all, Deanna & Leanne

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FW: Job Opportunity - Crop Pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture
by Bev Godard 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: February-01-19 3:42 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Job Opportunity - Crop Pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture Hi Bev, Here is a job posting with Manitoba Agriculture for a Crop Pathologist that graduate students might be interested in. Deadline to apply is February 15. https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/generateBulletin.action?ID=49921 Could you circulate it? Thanks, Kristen Kristen P. MacMillan, M.Sc., P.Ag., CCA Research Agronomist Soybean and Pulse Crop Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Visit: 113 Plant Science Email: kristen.macmillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kristen.macmillan@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-474-9884 Follow: @kpmacmillanUM<https://twitter.com/kpmacmillanUM>

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, February 7, 2019
by Christy Doyle 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Sequence Information of R genes Allows us to Know More Details of Resistance to Canola Clubroot, Blackleg and Sclerotinia Diseases" Presented by: Dr. Genyi Li, Associate Professor Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 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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Fwd: Plant Sciences Symposium Reminders
by Kenny So 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

Hi everyone, Just a reminder to register for the symposium at NDSU! Deadline is tomorrow. Details are attached below. Kenny ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Merritt, Felicity <felicity.merritt(a)ndsu.edu<mailto:felicity.merritt@ndsu.edu>> Date: Thu, Jan 31, 2019, 10:00 Subject: Re: Plant Sciences Symposium Reminders To: Hello, I hope you're doing well and staying warm! We've had a few students sign up already, but I wanted to remind you that the deadline to register for this year's symposium at NDSU is tomorrow, February 1st by 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, let me know. I look forward to hosting you! Felicity ________________________________ From: Merritt, Felicity Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:05:09 AM To: pkb025(a)mail.usask.ca<mailto:pkb025@mail.usask.ca>; sok(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:sok@myumanitoba.ca>; monica.brelsford(a)montana.edu<mailto:monica.brelsford@montana.edu> Subject: Plant Sciences Symposium Reminders Hello Everyone! Happy 2019! I hope you’re doing well. I just have a couple of reminders for the upcoming Plant Sciences Graduate Student Symposium on March 15th – 16th, 2019. please feel free to share this email with your departments. If you have questions or would like more information about the event, visit our website or contact me anytime. https://www.ndsu-plsc-symposium.com/ Upcoming Deadlines: * The deadline for registration is February 1st, 2019. * Abstracts are due March 1st, 2019. * If you’re planning to stay at our recommended hotel, the Radisson, the deadline to sign up in our block of rooms is February 12th. I hope to see everyone there! Felicity Merritt Symposium Chair Plant Sciences Graduate Student Association NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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