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[Fwd: Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program]
by Martha Blouw 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Note from Ed Runge, Program Director, *Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program.* Dear Colleagues -- The Judging Panel for Monsanto's Beachel-Borlaug International Scholars awarded 12 scholarships from 48 applications in the first round of funding. Nine scholars were in wheat breeding and 3 scholars were in rice breeding. **Applications for the second round of funding are being accepted now until February 1, 2010.** Applications for third, fourth and fifth rounds of funding will need to be submitted between November 1, 2010, 2011 and 2012 and February 1, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Funds are available to completely fund the PhD study of wheat and rice breeding students. Funds are encumbered for the duration of the PhD program. Please note that scholars must complete part of their PhD program in Australia, Canada, Western Europe or the United States and part in another country of the World. Students work with their advising professor/scientist who then submits the application for the student. To learn more about how to apply and to obtain the application form go to www.monsanto.com/mbbischolars <http://www.monsanto.com/mbbischolars>. Please email Dr. Runge any questions that might need clarification prior to submitting your application. Ed Runge, Program Director and Judging Panel Chair Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program Professor and Billie B. Turner Chair in Production Agronomy (Emeritus) Soil & Crop Sciences Department, Mail Stop 2474 Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-2474 Phone 979 845-3066 Fax 979 845-0456 Cell 979 324-3956 e-runge(a)tamu.edu <mailto:e-runge@tamu.edu> ed.runge(a)yahoo.com <mailto:ed.runge@yahoo.com> (Note I only receive CAAS emails at this address) www.monsanto.com/mbbischolars <http://www.monsanto.com/mbbischolars> http://mbbischolars.tamu.edu/ -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd: FGS Announcements: December 11, 2009]
by Martha Blouw 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements: December 11, 2009 Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:10:20 -0600 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To All Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: *Announcements | December 11, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* December 14, 2009 unrestricted M D up to $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Information on the FGS Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm>* *Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html>* *Admissions FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm> *Thesis Questions* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm> *Admissions Fee Information* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm> *Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html>* *Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html>* *2009-2010 Academic Calendar* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** Please note that FGS does not set, assess or collect course fees. * For information on course fees, please visit the Registrar's Office (400 University Centre), or online [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm>] * Faculty of Graduate Studies -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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[Fwd from Iris: a Point Christmas]
by Bev Godard 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: a Point Christmas Date: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:31:55 -0600 From: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello my fellow grad students! The technicians down at The Point are having a Christmas Party and have very kindly asked when it would be convenient for the grad students to come. So, can you please email me your preference for having a party at the Point: 1) Tues Dec 15 2) Fri Dec 18 3) Mon Dec 21 Please email me by Thursday December 10. For those of you not familiar with The Point, it is buillding on the south east part of the campus where some Plant Science technicians work. They are very lovely people who have a Christmas Party every year. All you have to do is show up and have fun! thank you for you help in this survey! iris -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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Helgason/Morrison Travel Awards
by Martha Blouw 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Please find attached, announcements of and an application for the Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science and the Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science. One application form can be used to apply for both awards. Application deadline: January 15, 2010. -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship
by Martha Blouw 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

/*Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship:*// /Each year, two cash prizes are awarded to U of M students who have exceptional leadership skills, demonstrate good global citizenship, and participate in activities that help bridge the local and the global. For information about the Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship, visit: http://umanitoba.ca/student/ics/wwise/nahlah_ayed_prize.html or drop by the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre (541 University Centre). Application deadline: */December 11, 2009./* -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd: FGS Announcements: November 27, 2009]
by Martha Blouw 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements: November 27, 2009 Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:14:44 -0600 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To All Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. Enza * * *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/award20091127.html>]* top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: *Announcements | November 27, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *SWACC* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> December 8, 2009 Leadership, Women, Unrestricted M D $2,500 *CGS MSFSS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* December 14, 2009 Unrestricted M D Up to $6,000 *Sport Information Resources Centre* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 10, 2010 Physical Education, Physiology, Psychology M D $2,000 *Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> February 1, 2010 Women, Unrestricted D $5,000 *Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship* <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> April 1, 2010 Protection of minority and human rights in Canada M D $2,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Course Offering ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Manitoba RDC is sponsoring a course on methods for the analysis of complex survey data open to all UM graduate students. Please note the link to the course outline <attachments/RDC_Course_Outline_Winter%202010.pdf> below (in PDF), and contact *Dr. Shooshtari* <mailto:shooshta@cc.umanitoba.ca> for details. Adobe PDF <attachments/RDC_Course_Outline_Winter%202010.pdf> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Information on the FGS Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm>* *Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html>* *Admissions FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm> *Thesis Questions* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm> *Admissions Fee Information* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm> *Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html>* *Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html>* *2009-2010 Academic Calendar* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** Please note that FGS does not set, assess or collect course fees. * For information on course fees, please visit the Registrar's Office (400 University Centre), or online [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm>] * Faculty of Graduate Studies -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(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 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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Plant Science Travel Award - Second Competition
by Martha Blouw 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

THE PLANT SCIENCE TRAVEL AWARD FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN PLANT SCIENCE The application deadline is December 21, 2009 Details and application form are attached. -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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[Fwd from Iris: Don't forget: Grad lounge this morning!]
by Bev Godard 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Don't forget: Grad lounge this morning! Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:43 -0600 From: Iris Vaisman <iris.vaisman(a)gmail.com> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Everyone! Don't forget to come to coffee time today in the Grad Lounge at 10 am. We will be having coffee, tea, and yummy treats. All grad students are welcome! So put down your pipettes, take a step away from your gels, and put your SAS on pause, and come relax for a few minutes! see you there! Iris -- Bev Godard Secretary Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8563 Fax: (204) 474-7528 Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: FGS Announcements November 20, 2009]
by Martha Blouw 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FGS Announcements November 20, 2009 Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:40 -0600 From: Enza Pohl <Enza_Pohl(a)umanitoba.ca> To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To All Awards contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. Enza * * *To view this email in your web browser, please click [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20091120.html>]* top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: *Announcements | November 20, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Title of Award or Scholarship* *Application Deadline or Date of Event* *Research Area* *Study Level /(M=Master's, D=Doctoral)/* *Value* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Alexander S. Onassis Benefit Foundation Foreigner's Fellowships Programme <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* January 31, 2010 Humanistic Sciences, Political Studies, Law, Economics, Film Studies, Music D Varies *Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation Grant <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* Applications accepted between January 18 and February 19, 2010 Environmental or Conservation focus M D $3,500 *Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Fellowships <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 1, 2010 Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian topic M D Varies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job Posting | Graduate Student Research Assistant ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Primary Care Oncology, University of Manitoba, Canada* With funding from the *Canadian Institute of Health Research* and *CancerCare Manitoba*, the *Departments of Community Health Science and Family Medicine* are seeking the services of a *Research Assistant* to commence December 1, 2009 (start date flexible). The mandate of this Primary Care Oncology-New Emerging Team (NET) is to combine the university's expertise with the experience of those who work in the field of primary care and oncology to create innovative, new ways of improving the care of patients and families, and the development of research capacity. Current thematic areas of investigation with the NET include; i) examining the extent to which administrative data sets can accurately capture colorectal screening practices; ii) exploring the role of family members in enhancing adherence with colorectal cancer screening; iii) developing interventions that support family physicians in promoting colorectal cancer screening; and iv) examining the extent to which the transition of patients from specialist to primary care follows established screening guidelines. Research approaches include both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The Research Assistant will be expected to work collaboratively with the research team which includes epidemiologists, nurses, physicians and health services researchers. Remuneration is dependent on education and experience. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required: * Must be registered as a graduate student in a social, medical, or nursing sciences program * Extensive experience using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint * Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team setting * Experience using library databases * Experience using database software such as a Reference Manager preferred * Excellent written and/or communication skills List of Representative Duties: * Prepare material for presentations and publications (e.g. graphs, tables, references) * Conduct literature searches and may compile literature reviews * May establish and maintain project-related documentation * May attend and participate in project-related meetings * May edit project websites * May edit and proofread manuscripts for articles and reports being submitted for publication * Other duties as required Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to: *Joanne Chateau* Research Coordinator, CIHR/CancerCare Manitoba Team in Primary Oncology Department of Family Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba P228 - 770 Banatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3 Phone: 204-272-3083 Fax: 204-272-3090 chateau(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Open Call | Poster Presentations ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *University of Victoria, Canada* The Centre for Aboriginal Health Research (CAHR), in collaboration with Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC (NEARBC), and the Water and Aquatic Sciences Research Programme - all based at the University of Victoria - is hosting a two-day *Consensus Conference on Small Water Systems Management for the Promotion of Indigenous Health* on March 21-22, 2010, to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day. Four major themes to be covered by the conference are: science and technology; government policy; traditional knowledge and spirituality; and, Indigenous politics and advocacy. These themes may be explored from many geographic focus points including local, provincial, national, and international. To supplement the paper presentations made in formal plenary sessions; to showcase the diversity of research undertaken by students, communities, and interest groups; and to create opportunities for students to develop their public speaking and networking skills; the *Conference Preparatory Committee* is including time in the conference agenda for students to use poster presentations to disseminate their research to conference participants and guest speakers. The *Conference Preparatory Committee* will evaluate submissions based on quality and relevance. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered unless prior arrangements have been made with the conference coordinator. Successful applicants will present their work at the conference in March and abstracts for their posters will be published in the final report of the conference proceedings. Because of this, conference sponsors require a non-exclusive copyright license for posters and poster summaries. As there is limited funding available to subsidize poster presenters' travel expenses, successful applicants will be encouraged to explore other sources to fund their participation in this event. Please submit a one-page summary to *Danielle Perron* at dperron(a)uvic.ca <mailto:dperron@uvic.ca> by *February 1, 2010*. Summaries should include: * Background, purpose, methods, findings (or preliminary findings, or expectations) and conclusions. * Contact information. * Level of education or occupation, and institutional affiliation. * Maximum allowable dimensions for posters will be 3'x5'. Important Dates: * *February 1, 2010* - /Application deadline for poster presentations/ * *February 15, 2010* - /Applicants notified of their success/ * *March 21-22, 2010* - /Conference dates/ There will be no registration fees for attending this conference and general registration will be announced at a later date on the CAHR website (www.cahr.uvic.ca <http://www.cahr.uvic.ca>). Questions can be directed to *Danielle Perron* at dperron(a)uvic.ca <mailto:dperron@uvic.ca>. The Centre for Aboriginal Health Research and collaborating partners thank you for your interest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Information on the FGS Website ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Awards FAQ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/581.htm>* *Registration <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/index.html>* *Admissions FAQ* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/140.htm> *Thesis Questions* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/thesis/250.htm> *Admissions Fee Information* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admissions/582.htm> *Graduate Studies Forms <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/forms/index.html>* *Important Dates and Deadlines <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/deadlines/index.html>* *2009-2010 Academic Calendar* <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/publications/index.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** Please note that FGS does not set, assess or collect course fees. * For information on course fees, please visit the Registrar's Office (400 University Centre), or online [HERE <http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/988.htm>] * Faculty of Graduate Studies -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553 Email: Enza_Pohl(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 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/ _______________________________________ AWARDS-CONTACTS mailing list AWARDS-CONTACTS(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/awards-contacts

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[Fwd: Molecular Biology for plants and fungi BIOL 7460]
by Martha Blouw 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Good morning to all, I am forwarding this e-mail on behalf of Martha Blouw. Please see the message below regarding BIOL 7460, Molecular Biology for Plants and Fungi. Thanks, Bev -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Molecular Biology for plants and fungi BIOL 7460 Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:32 -0600 From: Maureen Foster <mfoster(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Martha Blouw <martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Dr, Michele Piercey-Normore would like you to let the graduate students in your department know that the above course will not be offered this winter, but will be offered in the fall of 2010. Thanks in advance, Maureen -- Maureen L. Foster Graduate Secretary/Confidential Secretary Department of Biological Sciences University of Manitoba 121 Machray Hall Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 204-272-1695 Fax 204-474-7604 -- Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528 http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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