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NSERC PGS D Competition Frequently Asked Questions.
by Martha Blouw 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

NSERC PGS D Competition Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the University of Manitoba internal deadline for the NSERC PGS/CGS D Competition? A: The Faculty of Graduate Studies has two deadlines for the NSERC PGS/CGS D competition; October 15, 2013 is the deadline to submit original transcripts in sealed envelopes to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and October 21, 2013 is the deadline to submit your application electronically. It should be noted that your application must be complete, your transcripts uploaded and two references provided before you can submit your application. Please note that some departments have set their own internal deadline to review applications prior to submission. Please check with your department office to see if they have an earlier deadline. Q: Who is responsible for uploading transcripts? Do I need original transcripts? A: The Awards Officer in FGS is responsible for uploading transcripts. Please use email address Tracy.Sobotkiewicz(a)umanitoba.ca in the appropriate space on the NSERC application. It should be noted that you must provide original transcripts from all institutions attended for your NSERC application. These transcripts must be submitted to Tracy Sobotkiewicz at 500 University Centre by October 15, 2013 to ensure that the transcripts are uploaded so that you can submit your application by October 21, 2013. Q: Where should my referees send their letters of reference? A: Referees must submit their letter of reference online. There is a space on the NSERC application form to indicate your referees and their email address. Completing this portion of the NSERC application will result in an email being sent to your referees along with a link to enable them to provide their reference for you. Please be sure to let your referees know that their reference should be completed well before our October 21, 2013 deadline, as the references must be submitted prior to your electronic submission. Q: When I submit the application, am I submitting it directly to NSERC? A: Your application may be submitted directly to NSERC or through a university as per your current student status. Please see the NSERC program information: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-Belle… Q: I have questions about the NSERC competition and the application process. Where can I get assistance with my questions? A: NSERC has a very helpful online video tutorial. You may find that many of your questions are answered by viewing this video. The tutorial can be found at the following link: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial- Tutoriel_eng.asp If you review the tutorial and still have questions, contact Tracy Sobotkiewicz at Tracy.Sobotkiewicz(a)umanitoba.ca. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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FW: Tavern Night, october 2nd, 2013, wednesday
by Bev Godard 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

From: Pratisara Bajracharya [mailto:bajrachp@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: September-23-13 10:58 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Tavern Night, october 2nd, 2013, wednesday PSGSA is organizing a networking/social event "Tavern Night". we are all going out to Tavern on Oct 2nd, 2013, wednesday 4:30pm to 7:00pm We invite all the graduate students. Please come stop by Tavern, grab a drink or just chat with your fellow graduate students. Pratisara Bajracharya Social Director PSGSA bajrachp(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:bajrachp@myumanitoba.ca>

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Morrision Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at the available annual interest from the fund (currently approximately $3500) up to a maximum value of the tuition for the first year of graduate studies, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertakes a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications must be submitted to Dr. Fouad Daayf, Acting Head, Department of Plant Science by October 18, 2013. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Biographical Information: Dr. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science in 1976, later serving as Head from 1989 to 1996. In the mid-80s he worked in Pakistan for almost two years as an oilseed agronomist on a CIDA project. In September 1996 Dr. Morrison was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics at the University of Alberta. In his 20 year tenure at the University of Manitoba, Ian Morrison touched the lives of many people including over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. Many of these have gone on to become influential in the agricultural sector. His research was instrumental in providing growers with new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection. In recognition of his work, Ian Morrison received the Excellence in Weed Science award from the Canadian Weed Science Society, and was made a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America. DEADLINE: October 18, 2013 Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 18 - 24)
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '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: September-18-13 1:11 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 18 - 24) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] September 18 - 24, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS FOR DISARMAMENT, ARMS CONTROL AND NON-PROLIFERATION 8 awards at $3,000 CDN each - for Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Disarmament, arms control, non-proliferation issues Deadline: October 15, 2013 KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 @ $10,000 Master's level, 1 @ $15,000 PhD level Read more »<http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson_Agr.cfm> Research Field(s): Agricultural science Deadline: October 18, 2013 [More Awards]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] WHOSE DEMOCRACY IS IT? Attend this free interactive workshop consisting of TED-style presentations on how to become more engaged in the democratic process Read more »<https://www.facebook.com/events/470521969712998/> September 19, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Marshall McLuhan Hall (204 UC) WHAT SHOULD UNIVERSITIES DO FOR THEIR CITIES? Urban design panel discussion featuring jurors from the Visionary (re)Generation Open International Design Competition moderated by President Dr. David Barnard Read more »<http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html> September 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Robert B. Schultz Theatre ALUMNI LEADERS AND YOU Alumni from our local community will share their stories of how they went from students to national leaders in their field Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/speakers/index.html> September 24, 7:00 pm, MPR (RSVP by September 20) CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS TRAILBLAZERS Come and celebrate U of M’s Indigenous alumni and connect with the Indigenous community on campus Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/people/alumni/homecoming/HC_Homecoming_Event_Listing.ht…> September 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge (114 Sidney Smith St) IMPORTANT REMINDER Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your U of M email account for all communications. This includes messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors, and other administrative offices. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Dates and Deadlines] September 18, 2013, 11:59 pm REGISTRATION REVISION PERIOD ENDS TODAY Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/18/2013&todate=9/24/20…> SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2013 Team Player and Free Agent Registration for intramurals Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/> September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Coming Up] SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 PM Workshop: Avoiding Procrastination and Getting it Done - Completing Your Thesis on Time (Bannatyne) Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/> September 30, 2013 Last day to opt-out of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan Read more »<http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_Home> [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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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Deadlines: September 25, 2013 to submit transcripts to Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre; and October 1, 2013 to submit applications on-line through ResearchNet * Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 yrs * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted

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For UMGF holders
by Martha Blouw 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Reminder from the UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF) AWARD HOLDER'S GUIDE: To hold an award, you must: "Apply for and accept (if offered) National Scholarships for which you are eligible, at every possible competition. Some of these National Awards are NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council), SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), CIHR (formerly MRC - Medical Research Council and NHRDP - National Health Research Development Program) or any similar national agency. MHRC (Manitoba Health Research Council) is another agency to which eligible students must apply. If UMGF recipients who are eligible for a National Award do not apply, the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship shall not be renewed." Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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FW from Dr. Daayf: Responsible Conduct of Research presentation for distribution
by Bev Godard 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Good morning, I am forwarding the attached on behalf of Dr. Daayf. This was presented by Dr. Digvir Jayas, VP-Research, at the last Faculty Council. From: Fouad Daayf Sent: September-17-13 8:27 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Responsible Conduct of Research presentation for distribution Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Acting Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Daayff(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Daayff@ad.umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff

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IMPORTANT - for teaching assistants
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

Teaching assistants who have accepted a position(s) have been sent information from Human Resources about "onboarding". You must complete the onboarding in order to be paid. Please do so ASAP.

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 11 - 17)
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '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: September-11-13 3:48 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Sept 11 - 17) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] September 11 - 17, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC’s online system CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP $2000 - for Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Protection of minority or human rights in Canada Deadline: April 1, 2014 [More Awards]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/app_190322544333196> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET This public event provides a community space for sharing, where people bring what they have to give and take what they need. Read more »<http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=208&too=100&eve=8&dat=8/26/2013&…> September 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, U Lot CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Helping Parents Understand and Help Their Anxious Child or Teenager Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/anxious.html> September 17, 7:00 pm, McNally Robinson GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE MASTERS OR PHD LEVEL The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is looking for energetic, hard-working and talented MSc and/or PhD students who are enthusiastic about cancer research and willing to pursue a research project. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/index.html> UNIVERSITY PARKADE BIKE STATION Located on the ground level of the University Parkade, the Bike Station is a covered and enclosed parking facility for 100 bikes that is secured with a card-lock system. Open to all U of M students, faculty and staff - register now! Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/bike_station.html> GET ACTIVE ON CAMPUS! Registration is now available for 2013 fall and 2014 winter adult programs. Drop in for FREE from September 9 - 13, 2013 for the FREE WEEK event then register with great student prices! Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/index.html> [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2013 Intramural Registration Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/intramurals/> SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Urban Design Panel Discussion Read more »<http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/news_events/events.html> September 24, 2013 1:00 - 2:00 pm Workshop: Aggregate Statistics and Survey Data (Fort Garry) Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Terry's CAUSE on Campus Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/terryscause/> [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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NSERC Scholarships - CGSD, PGSD
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP CGS D @ $35,000/yr for 2 or 3 years PGS D @ $21,000/yr for 2 or 3 years For PhD students Read more ><http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2013 to submit transcripts to FGS, 500 University centre October 21, 2013 to submit application electronically through NSERC's online system Please see me for further information and let me know if you intend to apply. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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