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The unwashed PSGSA coffee machine in the grad lounge
by Yang Lin 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Hi Grad Students The PSGSA coffee machine is designated for the PSGSA weekly coffee time. If you use the coffee machine for the personal use, please at least wash it after using and do not leave the coffee machine unwashed in the grad lounge for a long time!! Regards, Yang Lin Ph.D Student Room 148 at Agriculture Building Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 963-5329

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FW: please forward to grad students, postdocs/research associates and faculty.
by Martha Blouw 04 Jul '17

04 Jul '17

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: July-04-17 2:55 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: please forward to grad students, postdocs/research associates and faculty. thank you Martha! Dear Plant Breeders and grad students interested in plant breeding. You may be familiar with the Participatory Plant Breeding program that we have been coordinating at the University of Manitoba since 2011. We are having a field day on July 18 where we will demonstrate the role of farmer-selection as part of an integrated plant breeding system. If you are able to join us for the morning, that would be great. If you are not able to attend (July is a busy month with field days, summer vacation and of course, your own field work), we would be happy to send you an information package on our work. Just let us know. The Plant Breeders involved in our program are Jennifer Mitchell Fetch (oats), Benoit Bizimungu and Duane Falk (potatoes), and Stephen Fox and Anne Kirk (wheat). I serve as the director of the program and am assisted by Michelle Carkner, who coordinates the activities with the 70 farmer-selectors, who are located from PEI to Vancouver Island. Currently our program focuses on organic production, though we also work with some conventional producers who want to participate in the plant breeding process by selecting on their own farms. The inspiration for our work came from The Netherlands, where farmers, seed companies and plant breeders have worked together for over 50 years in the development of potatoes - for both organic and conventional production. We are extending this invitation only to grad students, U of M staff and postdocs as well as the seed industry. Feel free to send this invitation to your colleagues in these sectors. I look forward to seeing you on July 18! Martin Martin Entz, PhD, P Ag, FCSA Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph 204 474-6077 Fax 204 474-7528 Visit my website http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/

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Reverse Osmosis Water shut-down - 11 am to 11:30 am
by Christy Doyle 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

There will be Reverse Osmosis Water shut-down - 11 am to 11:30 am.

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Reminder - Special Seminar this morning with Robert Setter, Integrated DNA Technologies
by Christy Doyle 26 Jun '17

26 Jun '17

Reminder: Special Seminar this morning, with Robert Setter, Integrated DNA Technologies, starting at 10:30 in Room 218 Plant Science We invite you to a Special Seminar in the Department of Plant Science: ‟Strategies for High Potency CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing” Presented by: Robert Setter, Sales Manager Canada, Integrated DNA Technologies Monday, June 26, 2017 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Seminar with refreshments 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Question period Room 218 Plant Science, University of Manitoba

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FW: 2017-2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition
by Martha Blouw 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Tobi Hawkins Sent: June-22-17 8:36 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: 2017-2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the online application form for the 2017-2018 Vanier CGS Competition is now open in Research Net. Kindly distribute this information to potential Ph.D. students and refer them to the FGS Awards Database for additional information: http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Please be reminded that this Tri-Council award is open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students. There are few new items to note for the award: Deadlines: 1. September 15, 2017 * Students must submit transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by this deadline * A Nomination Letter from the Department Head must be submitted to our office by this deadline. The Nomination letter must include the following information: i. Rationale for the choice of candidate: o Highlight the factors used to determine why the student is deserving of a Vanier CGS. Clearly articulate the excellence of the candidate according to the three selection criteria: academic excellence, research potential and leadership (potential and demonstrated ability). Ensure that the letters focus on leadership potential and demonstrated abilities. ii. Research training environment: o Elaborate on the appropriateness of the supervisor in terms of resources, funding, publications, their research and training environment. Elaborate on the funding, facilities/resources and personnel that will be made available to support the candidate as they carry out their proposed research and develop their leadership potential. o Discuss how the research interests/background of the student and supervisor align with the institution's priorities (Ensure that claim about uniqueness of the research environment are accurate.) o Discuss how the supervisor's commitment will be available to support the candidate in furthering their professional and leadership development. o If known, comment on the research group and/or faculty with whom the candidate will interact and how the Canadian institution will support the development of the candidate's leadership potential. If unknown, please address the reasons behind why the candidate has not selected a supervisor and research environment. iii. Rationale of recruiting the candidate: o Outline how the institution's research environment will foster the student's research interest and Leadership skills. o Elaborate on the commitment from the department or university as to what kind of benefits they will offer the potential scholar. iv. Recruitment and student mobility: o Comment on how the institution's nomination of the candidate promotes the recruitment of new foreign or Canadian candidates to Canadian institutions. o If the candidate has completed a previous degree within your institution, provide an explanation as to why it is in the candidate's best interest to stay at the same institution (i.e. research/paid institution (or its affiliate), supervisor or co-supervisor, availability of specialized equipment). 1. September 29, 2017 - Deadline to submit the online application via Research Net. Late applications will not be considered. NEW THIS YEAR 1. Personal Leadership Statement This document should present to the committee a clear statement of what challenges and opportunities have shaped your doctoral research. When crafting your Personal Leadership Statement, consider the following points: * What led you to doctoral research? How has your relevant life experiences and personal circumstances (may include administrative responsibilities, maternity/parental leave, childrearing, illness, cultural or community responsibilities, socio-economic context, or health-related family responsibilities) shaped your academic, research, leadership choices, challenges, and successes. * How has your personal life driven you to share and disseminate your research? * How have you created opportunities to make change, and how have you overcome obstacles to your vision? * How have you fostered your ability to lead others, and how have you leveraged that skill? * Why have you chosen to undertake your PhD at the nominating institution? How does your nominating institution provide an environment that nurtures both your academic and your leadership skills? * Leadership can take many forms. When crafting this statement, be sure to outline not just your accomplishments for the committee, but how those accomplishments required you to leverage your leadership skills to achieve your goals. Your academic transcript, your CCV and your reference letters will provide details of your commitments and accomplishments, but this essay gives you the opportunity to present the overarching narrative about your life, leadership accomplishments, and research goals for the selection committee. 1. Two Leadership Reference Letters (one in past years) * The Leadership Reference Letters should ideally be written by references who know you in a non-academic capacity and can speak to how your personal trajectory reflects the Leadership evaluation criterion<http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/selection_committee_guide-comite_selection_ligne…> If you need further information, please do not hesitate to ask. Tobi ________________________________ Ms. Tobi Hawkins Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba 500 University Centre | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 480-1000 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 Email: tobi.hawkins(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tobi.hawkins@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ 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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SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP
by Martha Blouw 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,275 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: July 28, 2017

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Re: [Plants-grads] Field Day in Carman for Grad Students and Plant Breeders
by Yang Lin 19 Jun '17

19 Jun '17

Hi Graduate Students Here is an invitation from Michelle and Dr. Entz for a coming field day about the participatory plant breeding in Carman on July 18. If you are interested in, please contact with Michelle Michelle.Carkner(a)umanitoba.ca for more information. Regards, Yang Sent from my iPhone On Jun 19, 2017, at 10:08, Michelle Carkner <Michelle.Carkner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Michelle.Carkner@umanitoba.ca>> wrote: Hi Yang, Hope you’re well. Our lab is hosting a short field day on July 18 from 9:30-11:30am featuring the Participatory Plant Breeding program. We’ll be displaying the evaluation trial of farmer-bred wheat and oat lines and hoping to have interesting discussion around how these lines can be incorporated in breeding trials and research. We are also inviting Manitoba plant breeders from research stations to come as well. This is special event for graduate students and plant breeders only, not to general agricultural public. Could you please circulate this poster to the graduate students in the department? I have attached a .jpg version (because they tend to show up in the actual body of the email and not just an attachment) and a .pdf version that maybe you can (or I can) put up in the lounge and offices. Thanks Yang! Michelle <image001.jpg> <PPB Field Day July 18.pdf>

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Special Seminar - June 26, 2017 - Robert Setter, Integrated DNA Technologies
by Christy Doyle 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

We invite you to a Special Seminar in the Department of Plant Science: ‟Strategies for High Potency CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing” Presented by: Robert Setter, Sales Manager Canada, Integrated DNA Technologies Monday, June 26, 2017 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Seminar with refreshments 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Question period Room 218 Plant Science, University of Manitoba Please register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crispr-seminar-at-umanitoba-fort-garry-plant-sc… Poster attached

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MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

Please see the attached. Deadline for submission of applications to me is June 30, 2017 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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Free food (shrimp, beef, veggie wraps) in grad lounge Fridge
by Yang Lin 08 Jun '17

08 Jun '17

Hi Grad students There are various wraps in grad lounge fridge, provided by a conference related with seed security.

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