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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, January 10, 2019
by Christy Doyle 04 Jan '19

04 Jan '19

On Thursday, January 10, 2019, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "Early Career Paths of Plant Science Graduates" Presented by: Xuehua Zhang, Discovery Scientist, Bayer Canada Pratisara Bajracharya, Pesticide Minor Use and Regulatory, Manitoba Agriculture 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: Service Canada SIN event in January 7, 2019
by Martha Blouw 21 Dec '18

21 Dec '18

From: psu-hris-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:psu-hris-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Trina Kajtar Sent: December-21-18 9:19 AM To: psu-hris(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [psu-hris] FW: Service Canada SIN event in January 7, 2019 Good morning, the following email is being sent on behalf of the International Centre: Event Description: Get Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) On Campus January 7, 2019 // 9:00am - 3:00pm Location: 521 AB, UMSU University Centre Service Canada will be coming to the U of M's Fort Garry campus to issue Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) to qualifying international students. Saves you a trip to their office. Students will be seen on a drop-in basis (first come, first served). We anticipate that waiting times could be long and we cannot guarantee that all students will be able to receive their Social Insurance Numbers January 7. Students coming to the SIN card sessions must bring the following documents: If you DO NOT have a valid Work Permit: * U of M student card * Original Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that states the permit holder "may accept employment" or "may work" in Canada. * Passport NOTE: If your Study Permit does not contain either of these statements, you must bring a study permit and a "confirmation to work off-campus" letter issued by IRCC (previously called Citizenship and Immigration Canada - CIC) prior to February 6, 2015. -OR- If you have a valid Work Permit: * Original Work Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * U of M student card (if you are a student) * Passport There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

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FW: AWCA Student Sponsorship Program for Young Women in Agriculture Studies - Deadline for Application January 25, 2019
by Martha Blouw 18 Dec '18

18 Dec '18

-------- Original message -------- From: Beth Halford <beth(a)irismeck.com> Date: 2018-12-17 9:57 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Beth Halford <beth(a)irismeck.com> Cc: Beth Halford <beth(a)irismeck.com> Subject: AWCA Student Sponsorship Program for Young Women in Agriculture Studies - Deadline for Application January 25, 2019 Dear Sir/Madam, The AWCA Student Sponsorship Program is open for applications to attend the upcoming Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWCA) being held in Calgary on March 11th and 12th, 2019. Over 25 university and college students are chosen from across Canada to attend each conference. Your students will have the opportunity to network with students from other educational institutions, primary producers, small business owners and representatives from grower associations, government and corporate agribusiness. Many students who have attended in the past have found employment and mentors at AWCA. The AWCA Student Sponsorship for AWCA West 2019 includes two nights' accommodation at the host hotel and registration for a student to attend the entire conference including a pre-conference workshop, reception, banquet, and the plenary session over the two days. All travel and miscellaneous costs that are incurred will be the responsibility of the individual. Students apply by completing the application form attached, and sending in their photo, and a video profile detailing their reason for wanting to attend. This information will be posted on our website, social media platforms and in our conference program. The successful students will also be highlighted at our conference. Promote this opportunity to your students studying agriculture at your institution. I have attached for your use a graphic image that could be forwarded to students or posted in appropriate information areas. As well, I have attached an application form for students to complete and return to my attention. If you have any questions or require further information, contact us at (403) 686-8407 or by email at beth(a)irismeck.com Visit our website at www.advancingwomenconference.ca for more information. While you're there, take a look at some of our past sponsored students videos: https://www.advancingwomenconference.ca/archive/2018/2018east/student-progr…. Thank you for your assistance in promoting the AWCA Student Sponsorship program to your female students in agricultural studies. Sincerely, Beth Beth Halford [Description: Description: Description: cid:image002.jpg@01CCA47A.E2962D80] Suite 510, 5920 - 1A Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G3 Phone: (403).686.8407 Fax: (403).255.4592 Email: beth(a)irismeck.com<mailto:beth@irismeck.com> www.imcievents.ca<http://www.imcievents.ca/> www.advancingwomenconference.ca<http://www.advancingwomenconference.ca/> Agriculture: #AWCA2019 Menopause: #AWCM2019

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Found - Pen and Pencil Case
by Christy Doyle 13 Dec '18

13 Dec '18

Found - Pen and Pencil Case. See staff at the Plant Science office, Room 222, Agriculture Bldg. Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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Gingerbread house decorating TODAY 2:30 in the lounge
by Kenny So 10 Dec '18

10 Dec '18

Hey everyone, The last coffee time for 2018 will be this Thursday at 10. Join us in the lounge at 2:30 TODAY for coffee and gingerbread house decorating! See you there! Kenny

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PSGSA Potluck tomorrow
by Deanna McLennan 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Hey everyone, Don't forget: The PSGSA holiday potluck will be in Room 218 at noon tomorrow. Deanna & Leanne

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Research Manitoba Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

RESEARCH MANITOBA<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe> $12,000 per year * For Master's students Research Field(s): Health, Social Sciences and the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: February 1, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2RIn9Xe>

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Christmas Market
by Deanna McLennan 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Hey everyone, An update for the German Christmas Market tomorrow: You can meet us in the Grad Lounge at 10:30am to carpool OR at the market entrance at 11:00am (Fort Garry Place Mall, 85 Gary Street) If you plan to attend, please reply to this email and bring cash (just in case they don’t take card) Deanna & Leanne Deanna McLennan M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba

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Awards available
by Martha Blouw 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Deadline for the following awards is January 15, 2019 Further information and applications are available at the UM Learn site (https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login). Please follow this path to see the awards advertised with their deadlines: click on assessments/assignments. If you have any questions please contact Marisol at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>. MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a research-based program delivered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences; has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours of study; conducting research in western Manitoba in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Brandon Research Centre, or with any other suitable individual producer, private research, government or industry group in the region; conducting a research project examining one of the following topics:(i) the benefits of reduced tillage practices and crop rotations (including but not limited to yield, disease and pest management, nutrient use and losses, soil organic matter, soil moisture, biological diversity), (ii) practices to improve soil health, agroecosystem resiliency, and adaptation to climate change, (iii) reduced farm energy use (fuel, fertilizer, pesticides), (iv) benefits of perennials, cover crops/relay crops in rotation in relation to any of the above, (v) pulse agronomy in relation to any of the above. JAMES GORDON FLETCHER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you should be: (1) entering the Masters of Science program) in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and enrolled full-time in the program; (2) have an outstanding record of undergraduate academic achievement (minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the last 60 credit hours); (3) demonstrate an interest in and potential for research. JOHN DUECK GRADUATE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you should be (1) enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Entomology, Plant Science, or Soil Science; (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or soils; (4) have demonstrated a high level of research potential. SYNGENTA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: (a) be enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master’s program in Agricultural and Food Sciences; (b) have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in the most recent two years of full-time study in an undergraduate and/or graduate program; (c) be conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability. WESTERN GRAINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2019-2020 To be eligible for consideration for this fellowship, you must: (a) be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Master’s or Doctoral program delivered by the Department of Plant Science or the Department of Soil Science; (b) have achieved a minimum Degree GPA of 3.5 or equivalent based on the last 60CH of study; (c) have proposed to undertake thesis research in the area of crop research (major filed crops including grains and oilseeds). STEWART PUGH EXTERNAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS 2018-2019 You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are enrolled full-time (minimum 24 credit hours) in the third or fourth year of study in a degree program, second year of study in the diploma program, or have completed one year of an MSc program or PhD program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba; and (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0. This scholarship is intended to cover transportations costs only (up to $2,000.00); however, the Committee still requires an estimate of all the transportations cost associated with your external study.

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TOMORROW: Video presentation on human genome editing
by Ashley Ammeter 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

Hi All, As I'm sure many of you have already heard, a Chinese scientist has claimed to have made the first genome-edited babies (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07545-0). Earlier today, he spoke at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, which was followed by a Q and A session. Since there is no seminar tomorrow, will be showing the video of his presentation and the following Q and A session tomorrow at around 2:30 pm (after journal club is over) in Room 218. I'm sure there will be a lively discussion, so we look forward to seeing you there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Treasurer 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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