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Seed of the Year application open, deadline October 1st
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '17

18 Sep '17

From: Agriculture Awards Program Sent: September-18-17 1:15 PM To: agriculture-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Martha Blouw; Kathy Graham Subject: Seed of the Year application open, deadline October 1st Hello, Please find attached the Seed of the Year Scholarship application for 2017/ 2018. For this season the program will offer two $4000 scholarships. The closing deadline for applications is October 1st, 2017. You can also visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/awards/externalawards.html or www.seedoftheyear.ca<http://www.seedoftheyear.ca> for further information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Thanks! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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Reminder for UMGF/MGS Holders
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '17

15 Sep '17

As per the Award Holders Guide: "UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments" http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gui… Martha

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Drinks at the Hub Today
by Ashley Ammeter 14 Sep '17

14 Sep '17

Hi everyone, This is a reminder that we will be going out for drinks (or dinner for those who want it) at the Hub this afternoon/evening. We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 4:30 and head over to the Hub together. Please remember to bring your ID if you are coming! See you all there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Please let me know if you are applying, or considering to apply. Application deadline: December 1, 2017 REMINDER: Representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba to speak about NSERC awards for Master’s and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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Plant Science telephone list
by Christy Doyle 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Good Morning, The Plant Science telephone list is attached. 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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2018-2019 NSERC PGSD/CGSD Competition
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program Information about these programs are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-Belle… Deadlines: there are two deadlines to note for the NSERC PGS\CGS competition; a transcript submission deadline and an on-line application submission deadline. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended in sealed envelopes to Rowena Krentz (Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca>), Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre by October 6, 2017. This will provide her with time to upload transcripts so that students can submit their application electronically by their October 20, 2017. Refer to the FGS awards database (http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) for detailed instructions related to submitting transcripts. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) range in amounts from $100 to $1,000 with over $3 million awards annually. Application information is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/bursaries/index.html Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 Martha

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Drinks and Dinner at the Hub Next Thursday
by Ashley Ammeter 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Hi everyone, To kick off the new school year, we will be going out for drinks/dinner next Thursday, September 14 at the Hub. We'd particularly like to welcome to the new grad students who have joined the department in May and September We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 4:30 and head over to the Hub together. See you all there! Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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Coffee Time TOMORROW
by Ashley Ammeter 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello everyone, This is a reminder that the PSGSA will once again be hosting coffee breaks every Monday and Thursday at 10 am in the Grad Student's Lounge, starting tomorrow Thursday, September 7th. This is a great opportunity to socialize with your colleagues and meet other students! The PSGSA will provide coffee and tea, but feel free to bring some treats or baked goods to share! We look forward to seeing you there, Ashley Ammeter MSc Student PSGSA Social Director 2016-2017 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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FW: NSERC Information Session
by Martha Blouw 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: September-05-17 10:33 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Rebecca Tataryn; Sara Sealey Subject: Re: NSERC Information Session Hello everyone, *This information is applicable to NSERC eligible Departments only. Please disregard this email if your students are eligible for SSHRC or CIHR awards only* I am pleased to inform you that representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba once again to speak about NSERC awards for Master's and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). Kindly advertise the attached information to students and staff. Note that Dr. Andrew Frederiksen, a U of M professor in the Department of Geological Sciences has been invited by NSERC to speak as he is a Scholarships and Fellowships Selection Committee member. Dr. Frederiksen will speak to students about what committees look for in the review process. WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Please be advised that space in the Senate Chambers is limited to 100 capacity. Students are therefore required to register in order to attend. Registry is available online at https://manitobagrad.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/eform/zI788cCk8670x6700tBal.ssc If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.9836 * 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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