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Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

The 2013/2014 General Bursary Application is now available on Aurora Student. The fall/winter general bursary application is available through the Aurora Student portal. Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid and Awards office no later than October 1, annually. Results are finalized by early December of each year and money is directly applied to the successful applicant's winter term tuition. Please check your tuition account in Aurora Student in mid-December to find out if you have been awarded a bursary. In addition, please see the attached Miriam Green Ellis Bursary information. Application is also made using the General Bursary Application. 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: Seed of the Year Scholarship - U of M
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Seed of the Year will be once again be offering a $4000 scholarship. Attached is an updated application form for the 2013/2014 Seed of the Year. You can also can visit www.seedoftheyear.ca<http://www.seedoftheyear.ca> for further information. Please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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Graduate Student Orientation 2013/14
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

You are encouraged to attend the GSA's 2013/14 Orientation from Tuesday, September 9th, 2013 until Friday September 13th, 2013 in the GSA Lounge (217 University Centre). Please find the attached schedule with a listing of the presentations and events.

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Ian retirement
by Bev Godard 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Good morning, Please see the attached re Ian Brown retirement. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528

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FW: FGS Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Orientation Dates, Workshops and More
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: August-28-13 4:11 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Orientation Dates, Workshops and More [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> September 13, 2013 * Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Master's Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 13, 2013 * Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources PhD Thesis Prize<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth, Resources September 30, 2013 * Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,025 (to offer one or more scholarships) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Peace building October 3, 2013 * Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 (to offer one or more scholarships) * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Adiministration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health ________________________________ Events Orientation 2013 UMSU | Bannatyne | August 28 - 30<http://umanitoba.ca/student/orientation/bannatyne/> Free breakfast and lunch; Info Fair in the Buhler Atrium. HSGSA | Bannatyne | September 6<http://www.hsgsa.org/current-events/orientation/> Health Sciences Graduate Students Association (HSGSA) Orientation Day. Pancake breakfast, lunch, information sessions and orientation social. UMGSA | Fort Garry | September 9 - 13<http://www.umgsa.org/our-services/orientation/> Graduate Students Association (GSA) Orientation week. Breakfast, lunch, information sessions, prizes and activities. G20 Public Engagement Event Members of the G20 Youth Forum delegation will be holding a G20 public engagement event to share their insights on global issues with University of Manitoba students, faculty, staff and the general public. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to engage in a moderated roundtable discussion with the delegates following their presentations. Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013 Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Place: Borger Boardroom - Engineering (E1-270) Coffee and juice will be served, and attendees are invited to bring their lunch to the event. Any questions may be directed to the Student Life Office, leadership(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:leadership@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-9093. ________________________________ Workshops 2013/14 Graduate Student Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with various academic and student support units both on and off Campus, have launched the second annual series of Professional Development workshops. These not-for-credit workshops are designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. For more information and to register, please visit umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/> Revisiting Quality Research The University of Manitoba Research Quality Management (RQM) Office invites you to attend an informal lunch hour presentation entitled "Revisiting Quality Research". The presentation will include an overview of the Research Quality Management (RQM) program and a review of research educational resources available through the University of Manitoba. Presentations run September 9, 10, and 11 at Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. For more information, please visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html> ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> * Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> * Registration FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> * Fee Information<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> * Grad Studies Forms<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> * Academic Course Calendar<http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>

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Seed of the Year Scholarship
by Bev Godard 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Please see the attached for Seed of the Year Scholarship details and application. Bev Godard Secretary to the Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528

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FW: Peace and Conflict Studies Courses for Fall 2013 and for Winter 2014
by Bev Godard 23 Aug '13

23 Aug '13

From: Susan Ducharme Sent: August-23-13 12:10 PM Subject: Peace and Conflict Studies Courses for Fall 2013 and for Winter 2014 Hello The following is a list of the Peace and Conflict Studies Courses being offered for Fall 2013 and for Winter 2014. Your students may be interested in attending these classes. Please feel free to share this with your students. Thank you Fall 2013 Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, and Trust-building - 11265 - PEAC 7010 - A0<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm T ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies Maureen P. Flaherty (P)[E-mail]<mailto:umflaher@cc.umanitoba.ca> Theories of Conflict and Conflict Resolution - 11267 - PEAC 7020 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm W ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies James J. Byrne (P)[E-mail]<mailto:byrnejj@cc.umanitoba.ca> International Conflict Resolution and Peace-building - 11268 - PEAC 7030 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm T ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 252 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies James J. Byrne (P)[E-mail]<mailto:byrnejj@cc.umanitoba.ca> Intercultural Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building - 11266 - PEAC 7050 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm M ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies Hamdesa . Tuso (P)[E-mail]<mailto:tusoh@cc.umanitoba.ca> Gender, Conflict and Peacemaking - 12908 - PEAC 7124 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm M ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 252 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies Maureen P. Flaherty (P)[E-mail]<mailto:umflaher@cc.umanitoba.ca> Terrorism - 12909 - PEAC 7400 - T01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm R ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Sep 05, 2013 - Dec 04, 2013 Graduate Studies Hamdesa . Tuso (P)[E-mail]<mailto:tusoh@cc.umanitoba.ca> Winter 2014 Violence Intervention and Prevention - 21463 - PEAC 7040 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm M ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 252 Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies Maureen P. Flaherty (P)[E-mail]<mailto:umflaher@cc.umanitoba.ca> Narrative Approaches to Trauma and Community Building - 21464 - PEAC 7060 - T01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm T ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 252 Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies Jessica J. Senehi (P)[E-mail]<mailto:senehij@cc.umanitoba.ca> International Human Rights and Human Security - 22751 - PEAC 7110 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm M ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies Hamdesa . Tuso (P)[E-mail]<mailto:tusoh@cc.umanitoba.ca> Peacebuilding and Social Justice - 22752 - PEAC 7120 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm F University of Winnipeg (Downtown) - Room TBA Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies TBA Ethnic Conflict Analysis and Resolution - 24630 - PEAC 7126 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm T ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies James J. Byrne (P)[E-mail]<mailto:byrnejj@cc.umanitoba.ca> Indigenous World Views and Approaches to Peacebuilding - 22753 - PEAC 7240 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm W ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE 249 Jan 06, 2014 - Apr 09, 2014 Graduate Studies Hamdesa . Tuso (P)[E-mail]<mailto:tusoh@cc.umanitoba.ca> If you have any questions, please let me know Thank you Ms. Susan Ducharme, B.Sc. Graduate Programs Coordinator |Peace and Conflict Studies Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice | St. Paul's College 252 - 70 Dysart Rd. University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6 * phone 204.474.8894 | * fax 204.474.8828 * e-mail susan_ducharme(a)umanitoba.ca<applewebdata://CEF1978F-4FE8-4FAA-9406-4FB388537E80/susan_ducharme@umanitoba.ca> Website: http://umanitoba.ca/mauro_centre/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/maurocentre Please be aware that as of September 2013, the University of Manitoba will only use a student's university email account for official communications, including messages from instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors, and other administrative offices. http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/

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REMINDER: Teaching Assistant Positions Posted
by Martha Blouw 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

These positions close on August 27, 2013. From: Martha Blouw Sent: August-12-13 1:17 PM To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Teaching Assistant Positions Posted Most teaching assistant positions for Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 in Plant Science are now posted. Go to http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/3446.html to review the postings and apply. Martha

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FW: FGS Awards Information and Upcoming Workshops
by Martha Blouw 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: August-21-13 3:49 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Awards Information and Upcoming Workshops [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Reminder FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Manitoba Health Research Council Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the MHRC to be activated. The form can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards and Scholarships<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/forms.html> page, or download the PDF<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar…>. ________________________________ Upcoming Awards Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies?sk=app_190322544333196> 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 October 1, 2013 · Lee, Sheu L. Family Scholarship in Oncology Research<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 2 @ $3,000 each · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Oncology ________________________________ Workshops 2013/14 Graduate Student Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with various academic and student support units both on and off Campus, have launched the second annual series of Professional Development workshops. These not-for-credit workshops are designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. For more information and to register, please visit umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/> Revisiting Quality Research The University of Manitoba Research Quality Management (RQM) Office invites you to attend an informal lunch hour presentation entitled "Revisiting Quality Research". The presentation will include an overview of the Research Quality Management (RQM) program and a review of research educational resources available through the University of Manitoba. For more information, please visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/more.html> ________________________________ Other Opportunities Note-Takers Needed Student Accessibility Services is hiring Computerized note-takers for the academic year. They are looking for fast typists (80 wpm or higher) to take verbatim notes during classes. Hours of work would likely be Tues/Thurs 11-3, however there are a variety of shifts available. Starting rate of pay is $15/hour. If you are interested, please send a resumé and cover letter to: Sarah Brown Program Assistant Student Accessibility Services Sarah.Brown(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sarah.Brown@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ Quick Links Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> · Admissions FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/admissions_faq.ht…> · Registration FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/registration_fa…> Important Dates and Deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/deadlines/index.html> · Fee Information<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/fees.html> Thesis Questions<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.html> · Grad Studies Forms<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html> · Academic Course Calendar<http://umanitoba.ca/calendar/> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/>

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FW: Requesting input for Advanced Plant Sciences Seminar Fall, 2013 and Bendelow lecture.
by Bev Godard 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Please respond directly to Vijaya. Thank you. From: vijay3527(a)gmail.com [mailto:vijay3527@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Vijaya chitnis Sent: August-14-13 4:15 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Requesting input for Advanced Plant Sciences Seminar Fall, 2013 and Bendelow lecture. Hello everyone, The department seminar committee looking forward for your inputs/ ideas in selecting topics and speakers for fall 2013 seminar series and Bendelow lecturer. So please contribute to this seminar series by sending your ideas on or before Aug 22nd 2013. Thank you Vijaya Chitnis chitnisv(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:chitnisv@cc.umanitoba.ca>

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