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FW: M.Sc. Entrance Award needs applicants
by Martha Blouw 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

The following award has been reposted with an application deadline of January 20, 2014. Further information is available at https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award Students are eligible if they started their M.Sc. in May, July or Sep 2013. James Gordon Fletcher Graduate Research Award in Agricultural and Food Sciences Value= 17,775 for one year only. Is entering the Master of Science program in the Faculty and enrols full-time in the program; has an outstanding record of undergraduate academic achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 over the last 60 credit hours); demonstrates an interest in and potential for research.

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Ph.D. Thesis Distribution Portal Information
by Martha Blouw 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

[cid:image001.png@01CEF1C9.DB759600] We are pleased to have the Ph.D. thesis distribution portal in JUMP now available! We would like to offer some further details regarding the new distribution process. Student Submissions When ready to distribute their thesis, Ph.D. students log onto JUMP, click on the FGS tab and select the "Submit Thesis for Internal Distribution" link. This will take them to the submission page. They need to fill out the online form, upload their PDF thesis, confirm the waiver and submit. This is their official internal distribution and will immediately prompt the appropriate Faculty of Graduate Studies Student Program Assistant to move forward with the submission. Note: Please ensure the student/advisor confirm the internal examiners' availability to review the thesis prior to student submission. Internal Distribution Once the student submission has been accepted by FGS the thesis will be automatically electronically distributed to the internal examining committee. An email will be sent to the advisor/co-advisor, which will include a link for submitting the list of recommended external examiners. Once received, FGS will review, contact, select, invite and confirm an anonymous external examiner. Internal examiners are given three weeks to review the thesis and submit their reports. Once all reports have been received, they will be emailed to the internal examining committee and Graduate Chair/Department Head. The advisor is responsible for providing a copy of the reports to the student. If the student passes the internal distribution they are given the opportunity to revise the thesis before submitting for external distribution. Ordinarily, the revision period would not be expected to exceed a few weeks. They will be sent an email indicating they have passed and provided a link to the next step. They will then need to confirm whether they will be making adjustments to the thesis before submitting to the external or if they would like to proceed with the thesis as is. External Distribution When the thesis is ready for external distribution FGS will electronically distribute the thesis to the anonymous external. They are also asked to review the thesis and submit their report within three weeks. Upon receipt, the reports will be emailed to the internal examining committee and Graduate Chair/Department Head. The advisor is responsible for providing a copy of the report to the student. Thesis Oral Defence Once FGS has provided the external examiner's report to the examining committee, the student may proceed to scheduling the oral defence. The advisor is responsible for contacting the external examiner to invite them to attend the oral defence. Please note that FGS requires two weeks' notice of the date, time and location of the defence in order to find a chair and provide the chair with the appropriate information. We hope this information helps to clarify the new Ph.D. distribution process. Please feel free to contact your Student Program Assistant if you have any questions regarding the above. ------------------------------------------------------ Ms Andrea Kailer, B. Comm. (Hons.) Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans & Programs Coordinator ------------------------------------------------------- Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba 500 University Centre Ph. (204) 474-7298 Fax (204) 474-7553

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Ph.D. Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship Value = $2900 "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; minimum degree GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or soils; have demonstrated a high level of research potential. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae and a brief description of their career goals (maximum 250 words), (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors, other than the proposed research supervisor, at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the John Dueck Entrance Scholarship concurrently with any other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Scholarship is not renewable." Students are eligible if they started their Ph.D. in May, July or Sep 2013. Students can hold this with a UMGF or NSERC. This scholarship has been re-posted with a new deadline of January 20, 2014. Please note that this re-posting refers to the Ph.D. scholarship only (the M.Sc. level scholarship has already been awarded). Go to https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award for further information.

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FW from Corey Lees: 2014 PSGSS registration
by Bev Godard 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

-------- Original message -------- From: "Lindenback, Kayla" Date:12/06/2013 3:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: leesc3(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:leesc3@cc.umanitoba.ca> Subject: 2014 PSGSS registration Good afternoon Corey, I was given your email as the president of the U of M Plant Sciences grad student executive. My name is Kayla Lindenback and I am the president of the executive here at the U of S. Below is the invitation for registration and abstract submission for this years symposium. Could you please forward it to the students of your department? Please let me know if you have an questions or issues. Thanks, Kayla Lindenback Greetings everyone, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 30th Annual Plant Sciences Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS) held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 21-22, 2014 . This years theme is "Seeding Sustainability: Nurturing Nature for a Better Future". 1. You can register at our website http://plscgradsymposium.usask.ca<http://plscgradsymposium.usask.ca/>. The deadline for registration for the PSGSS is January 31st, 2014. 2. You can submit your abstract in PDF format to jia.sun(a)usask.ca<https://campus.usask.ca/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> , with the subject line "PSGSS Abstract". The deadline for abstract submission is February 14, 2014. 3. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our PSGSS secretary Jia Sun at jia.sun(a)usask.ca<https://campus.usask.ca/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>. We are excited to see you all soon Plant Science Graduate Students Association University of Saskatchewan

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FW from Dr. Yvonne Lawley: Seminar suggestions for winter term
by Bev Godard 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

From: Yvonne Lawley Sent: December-05-13 3:21 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Seminar suggestions for winter term The departmental seminar committee is preparing the schedule for the winter term seminar series. We welcome your ideas and input. Please send speaker or seminar topic suggestions to Yvonne Lawley (Yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>) by Friday December 13th. Thanks, Yvonne Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 105 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504<tel:204-474-6504> (Fax) 204-474-7528<tel:204-474-7528> yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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Graduate Student Travel Awards
by Martha Blouw 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science A fund was established at The University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Sig Helgason (1913-92) to provide awards for students in the Department of Plant Science. Dr. Helgason joined the Department of Plant Science in 1947 as a plant breeder, serving as Head from 1975 to 1978, when he retired. He was named Professor Emeritus in 1980 and maintained an ongoing involvement in his research programme, graduate student committees, and departmental affairs until 1984. His outstanding career accomplishments include the development of corn inbreds and hybrids and the release of several barley varieties, including the six-row malting variety, Argyle. Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science Dr. Ian N. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba in 1976 as a weed scientist and later served as Head from 1989 to 1996. His research led to the development of new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection for western Canadian producers. Dr. Morrison moved to the University of Alberta in 1996 to become Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics. He touched the lives of over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. The endowment fund was established as a tribute to Dr. Morrison's personal qualities and career accomplishments. Lamari Travel Award for Graduate Studies in Plant Science An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a tribute to Dr. Lakhdar Lamari's personal qualities and career accomplishments. Dr. Lamari joined the Department of Plant Science in 1988 as a Postdoctoral Fellow and subsequently served as a faculty member from 1990 until 2009. He conducted world-class and world-renown cereal pathology research with special emphasis on tan spot diseases of wheat. He was the first researcher in the world to unravel the mysterious hostpathogen interaction for this disease in wheat. He developed a computer-based plant disease measurement program called "Assess" that permits the easy and rapid quantification of the number of disease lesions on plant surfaces. This program took plant pathology research to a whole new level of precision. He touched the lives of many graduate students and numerous undergraduate students. These Awards will be offered to graduate students who: (1) have completed at least one year of an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Plant 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) will be attending a scientific meeting in a plant science related area and will be presenting the results of their research at the meeting (poster or oral presentation); (4) have demonstrated research ability based on the abstract submitted and the proposed research results to be presented at the meeting. Funding must be used within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipients are announced. Recipients graduating within the 12 month period following the date that the award recipient is announced must use the funding received within six months of the date of convocation. Selection of the recipients is based on (1) academic performance; (2) comments from letters of recommendation; (3) quality of the abstract submitted and proposed research results to be presented; and (4) the potential value of the meeting to the student's development. To receive a disbursement from the award fund, the award recipient must submit receipts for travel, registration, hotel and food expenses (based on current UM per diem rates). Expenses will be reimbursed up to the current maximum value of the award. The application form is attached. Deadline: January 15, 2014

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 4 - 10)
by Martha Blouw 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: December-04-13 4:01 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 4 - 10) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Dec 4 - 10, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS $11,000 - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Human Genetics Deadline: January 17, 2014 OATWAY, DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP $17,925 approx - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Law, Psychology, Sociology, Adult harassment Deadline: January 17, 2014 LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Six or more Scholarships, valued at £4,800 each - For Master's students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: January 27, 2014 RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL AWARD $500 - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Wildlife habitats in Manitoba Deadline: January 28, 2014 MANITOBA HEALTH RESEARCH COUNCIL Varies - For Graduate students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Health-related fields Deadline: January 31, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] PHILANTHROPIST AND BUSINESS LEADER HONOURED The philanthropic vision of Sir Gordon Ying Sheung Wu was celebrated recently in Hong Kong. Sir Gordon and Lady Ivy Wu have generously contributed $1,000,000 to establish the Sir Gordon Wu Graduate Student Scholarships at the U of M. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/philanthropist-and-business-leader-honoured-at-cel…> VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS: FREEDOM FROM RELIGION Is government going too far in the secularization of our society? Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon…> December 11, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 Robert B. Schultz Theatre, 92 Dysart Road WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops is now open. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> NEW FINAL EXAMS AND FINAL GRADES POLICY The U of M has made changes to the Examination Regulations effective Fall Term 2013. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/examinationspolicy.html> EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Thesis: Structure/Organization December 10, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577edb…> Your Skills and Experience and their Value in Getting a Job! December 12, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235770ad…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] December 4, 2013 Last Date of Classes for Fall term Read more »<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…> December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [Coming Up] December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Nov 27 - Dec 3)
by Martha Blouw 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: November-27-13 2:52 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Nov 27 - Dec 3) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] See the More Awards link to view the complete listing of upcoming awards deadlines. [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE The winter workshop schedule is now available! Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops starts on December 1. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION Dafoe Library will be open all night so you can study in a safe, quiet space. Sign up for sessions with writing tutors and reference librarians and enjoy free activities and refreshments. Student Photo ID required. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/longnight> NOVEMBER 27, 10:00 PM – NOVEMBER 28, 8:00 AM Elizabeth Dafoe Library MANITOBA RDC RESEARCH WORKSHOP This free one-day workshop will introduce researchers to the large survey datasets that are available for their academic work, and will provide information to those who are currently using Statistics Canada data in their research. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/Manitoba_RDC_Research_Workshop_adverti…> November 28, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GSA Lounge (217 University Centre) SSHRC CONTEST TO PROMOTE LIBERAL ARTS RESEARCH SSHRC is challenging postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. Read more »<http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/storytellers-jai_une_histoire_a…> Submissions accepted from November 1 to January 15 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] What a Grad Student Needs to Know About Copyright December 3, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577691…> E-Books December 5, 2013, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235773ca…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] December 4, 2013 Last Date of Classes for Fall term Read more »<http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcata…> December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> December 11, 2013 Visionary Conversations: Freedom From Religion Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon…> December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Emerging Leader Awards
by Martha Blouw 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

[cid:d96fa6a5-f5a1-4bf2-a41b-9ed46e24db1f] Dear Students and staff, I am Claro Miguel Vicente, Program Coordinator for the Emerging Leaders Awards. I am Hoping you can circulate this information to the students. Emerging Leader Award recognizes student leaders who make outstanding contributions to the U of M and our community. Award recipients are celebrated at the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Up to 75 recipients will be selected, and will be invited to join us at the Emerging Leaders Dinner on March 13, 2014. The deadline of application is on January 10, 2014, 4:30 PM. Attached is the poster and application guidelines. For more info or questions, they can visit http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html or contact emerging.leaders(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:emerging.leaders@umanitoba.ca> -- Claro Miguel Vicente Emerging Leaders Program Coordinator Student Life University of Manitoba 225 University Centre Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 tel: (204) 474-9093 fax: (204) 474-7647 http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/ Student Life is a unit within Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success!

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FW: Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies
by Martha Blouw 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Attached, and following, is an announcement for the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies (including environment, geology, agro-ecology, and other related disciplines). This significant award is administered by the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF). As noted in the announcement, application guidelines and application form are available on the AICF website, http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson.cfm. Deadline for applications is January 17, 2014. Thank you. Brenda Millar Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for graduate students in soil science and related studies Deadline for Application - January 17, 2014 Each year, through the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship, financial support is provided to a student(s) entering second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (in areas of agriculture, environment, geology, agro-ecology or other related disciplines) at a Canadian university. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline. Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be offered in 2014. Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance: 1. Academic achievement 2. Areas of study 3. Leadership 4. Career interests 5. Letters of recommendation This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and is administered by the Foundation. 2014 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson.cfm. [Aicf]Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 9 Corvus Court, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7Z4 613.232.9459 | aicf(a)aic.ca<mailto:aicf@aic.ca> | www.aic.ca/foundation<http://www.aic.ca/foundation>

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