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FW: Grad students visit with Dr. Randall Weselake
by Bev Godard 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

Good morning everyone, Please see my e-mail below regarding Dr. Randall Weselake's visit to the department in March, and the opportunity for the graduate students to meet with him on Tuesday, March 26. Thanks, Bev -----Original Message----- From: umpric39(a)cc.umanitoba.ca [mailto:umpric39@cc.umanitoba.ca] Sent: March-14-13 10:28 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Re: Grad students visit with Dr. Randall Weselake Hi Bev, We can organize the refreshments and snacks for the 26th. I'll post up some signs and try to start spreading the word. Do you think you could forward the date and time to the rest of the grad students for now? I'll send out a reminder email closer to the date too. Mary Quoting Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)ad.umanitoba.ca>: > Hi Mary, > Dr. Randall Weselake has been invited to deliver the Bendelow Lecture > on March 27. He will be here from March 25 - 27. > Traditionally, the invited speakers meet with our graduate students > for questions/discussion. > I have built into the itinerary for Dr. Weselake to meet with the > Plant Science graduate students for coffee on Tuesday, March 26 from > 10:15 - 11:30am in your grad lounge. > > The Dr. Victor M. Bendelow Memorial Lectureship presents: > Dr. Randall J. Weselake > "From Oilsands to Oilseeds" > > Dr. Weselake is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair of the > Agricultural Lipid Biotechnology Program in the Department of > Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of > Alberta. Dr. Weselake is best known for his research in the seed oil > content found in major oilseed crops. > Wednesday, March 27, 2013 > 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. > Richardson International Auditorium > 172 Agriculture Building > Please join us at 3:00p.m. for refreshments. > > This is a great opportunity for the grad students to meet with Dr. > Weselake on their own turf. > > Last year, the grad students requested that they organize the coffee > and refreshments for this meeting. Do you want to do the same this > year? > > 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: Student Voice at NABC 25
by Bev Godard 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

From: Karin Wittenberg Sent: March-14-13 6:25 AM To: Peter McVetty Subject: FW: Student Voice at NABC 25 NABC is offering one student support ($750) for member institutions this yr. The conference theme is specialty crops. Can you distribute and identify a student that would be interested in this opportunity? Karin Wittenberg, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 259 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba Winnipeg,Manitoba R3T 2N2 Ph: (204) 474-9139 Fax: (204) 474-7525 From: National Agricultural Biotechnology Council [mailto:nabc@cornell.edu] Sent: March-13-13 2:13 PM Subject: Student Voice at NABC 25 There will be another Student Voice <http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/studentvoice/index.cfm> program for graduate students at NABC member institutions. One student from each institution is offered a travel stipend of up to $750 to cover travel and lodging and free meeting registration. Please advertise this widely at your institutions. Please download the flier <http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/studentvoice/SV10_Flier.pdf> to post on bulletin boards. The website with information and application materials is here<http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/studentvoice/index.cfm>. The application deadline is April 15, 2013, and the winners should be informed by May 1, so they can make lodging and travel arrangements. The NABC office does not select the winner - you do. In the past, some institutions have offered an additional travel stipend so a second student from the institution could participate. NABC will cover the registration costs for those additional students. Previous participants have praised the program as a good experience with good networking possibilities. Susanne ******************** Susanne Lipari Executive Coordinator NABC B 15 Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca, NY 14853 607-254-4856 Fax-254-8680

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FW: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: March-08-13 3:11 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities [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> May 1, 2013 * Foundation for Registered Nurses of Manitoba Inc Scholarship and Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health related ________________________________ Other Opportunities Mitacs Step Workshops - March 18-21 Mitacs Step workshops are FREE, interdisciplinary, and focus on the additional skills required to build a great career. Available to Grad Students and Postdocs, these sessions help develop professional and transferrable skills to help you succeed in academia and beyond. Breakfast basics and lunch provided at full day workshops. For a list of workshops and to register, please visit Graduate Studies Workshops<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.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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FW: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: March-01-13 4:26 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities [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> April 1, 2013 * Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Various amounts * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Medical Health Sciences (Cardiovascular biology, child health, neurobiology, cellular biology, infection and immunity, molecular biology, population-based research) April 1, 2013 * Kavanaugh-Laverendrye Graduate Fellowship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): History, Economics, Political Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Linguistics, Music, Native Peoples April 2, 2013 * Travel and Conference Sponsorship Program<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Travel support * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted April 15, 2013 * Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health April 15, 2013 * Irena Knysh Graduate Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $4,900 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies ________________________________ Other Opportunities Mitacs Step Workshops Mitacs Step workshops are FREE, interdisciplinary, and focus on the additional skills required to build a great career. Available to Grad Students and Postdocs, these sessions help develop professional and transferrable skills to help you succeed in academia and beyond. Breakfast basics and lunch provided at full day workshops. For a list of workshops and to register, please visit Graduate Studies Workshops<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html>. SpeakEASY If you are teaching a U of M credit-course and would like help with your spoken English skills, you are eligible to participate in a program called SpeakEASY offered by the U of M's English Language Centre. The program is partially funded by the English Language Centre, so the total fee is only $50.00 for five 50-minute sessions with an English instructor. Please contact Cheryl Bodnarus at Cheryl.Bodnarus(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cheryl.Bodnarus@ad.umanitoba.ca> to request a registration form. ________________________________ 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: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

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 From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: March-01-13 4:26 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities [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> April 1, 2013 * Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Various amounts * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Medical Health Sciences (Cardiovascular biology, child health, neurobiology, cellular biology, infection and immunity, molecular biology, population-based research) April 1, 2013 * Kavanaugh-Laverendrye Graduate Fellowship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): History, Economics, Political Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Linguistics, Music, Native Peoples April 2, 2013 * Travel and Conference Sponsorship Program<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Travel support * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted April 15, 2013 * Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,100 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health April 15, 2013 * Irena Knysh Graduate Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $4,900 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies ________________________________ Other Opportunities Mitacs Step Workshops Mitacs Step workshops are FREE, interdisciplinary, and focus on the additional skills required to build a great career. Available to Grad Students and Postdocs, these sessions help develop professional and transferrable skills to help you succeed in academia and beyond. Breakfast basics and lunch provided at full day workshops. For a list of workshops and to register, please visit Graduate Studies Workshops<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html>. SpeakEASY If you are teaching a U of M credit-course and would like help with your spoken English skills, you are eligible to participate in a program called SpeakEASY offered by the U of M's English Language Centre. The program is partially funded by the English Language Centre, so the total fee is only $50.00 for five 50-minute sessions with an English instructor. Please contact Cheryl Bodnarus at Cheryl.Bodnarus(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cheryl.Bodnarus@ad.umanitoba.ca> to request a registration form. ________________________________ 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 from Sean: Grad student beers at the Toad
by Bev Godard 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

From: sean.asselin(a)gmail.com [mailto:sean.asselin@gmail.com] On Behalf Of sean asselin Sent: February-26-13 4:03 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Grad student beers at the Toad Hey everyone! I'm going to the Toad (Osborne Village) with a few former grad students this Thursday. Anyone who would like to join is welcome (it will be good times), if you would like information about how to get there from the university let me know. -Sean

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The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship was established in 1990 to promote the development of horticulture in Manitoba by supporting horticulture research. A $1000 (approximately) scholarship award is available to a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is conducting applied or basic horticulture research. This award shall be granted to a promising and deserving Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident who: C has successfully completed, with high standing, one year of a Master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C is registered for a second year in a Master's program or for a second or third year in a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; C has demonstrated achievement in horticulture research applicable to the Canadian prairies. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants are to submit the following documents to Dr. Fouad Daayf, Associate Head, Department of Plant Science (222 Agriculture Building): C a covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of your research program and coursework; b) the value of your research project to horticulture on the Canadian prairies; C an abstract of your research project; C a copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of your academic record. Application Deadline: APRIL 1, 201 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: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities
by Martha Blouw 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rebecca Tataryn Sent: February-22-13 2:50 PM To: Rebecca Tataryn Subject: FGS Funding and Other Opportunities [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> March 1, 2013 · Foreign Government Awards - France<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Up to 8 months (monthly allowance + airplane ticket) · For Master's, PhD & Post-Doctoral students Research Field(s): Open to all disciplines (natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and the arts) April 19, 2013 · Ireland Canada University Foundation - Dobbin Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Funds are provided to meet the costs of a short visit of two to four weeks to a university or research institution in Ireland. The amount of the award depends on duration of research stay · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted; Irish and Canadian Scholars ________________________________ Other Opportunities Conférences Trudeau Lectures: The Case for Public Knowledge In the first Trudeau Lecture to come to the University of Manitoba, renowned public historian Ronald Rudin, a 2011 Trudeau fellow and a professor of history at Concordia University, will call for university-based researchers to use the tools at their disposal to make their research freely available to the public. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Robert B. Schultz Theatre Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba Free admission - preceded by a reception For more information, please visit http://umanitoba.ca/research/rudin.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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FW: Possible Candidates for Job Posting
by Bev Godard 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

From: Rob Duncan Sent: February-20-13 10:48 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fwd: Possible Candidates for Job Posting Hi Bev, Can you please send this to the graduate students in the department. Thank you, Rob Robert W. Duncan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Brassica Breeder Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-6076 Email: rob.duncan(a)ad.umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@ad.umanitoba.ca>

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Graduate Studies Workshops
by Martha Blouw 20 Feb '13

20 Feb '13

Graduate Studies Workshops 2012-2013 Workshops The Faculty of Graduate Studies are collaborating with several other units to hold workshops for graduate students in the upcoming Academic Year. These workshops, which are designed to help students navigate their program, will be held on both Campuses. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops.html 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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