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[Fwd: Feewatch campaign update]
by Bev Godard 24 May '06

24 May '06

I am forwarding the following message to you on behalf of Muthu . -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Feewatch campaign update Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 15:35:09 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <4473120A.1060707(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fee watch campaign update, 180% differential fee Hi everyone We had an amazing turn out today at the rally, at least 200 people! We could hear you inside the board meeting and it made a big impression on board members. THANK YOU for all your hard work. We are extremely disappointed and shocked by the result of tonight's meeting. The original budget motion was to create $100 flat fee, increase the international student differential fee to 160%, and create lab fees of $10-$15 per credit hour. In a surprise move, the university decided to increase the differential fee to 180% and keep the $100 fee for all students, regardless of courseload. At the meeting, student members of the board raised several concerns over the budget process, over the justification of increasing of fees, and outlined the detrimental impact this differential fee increase would have on international students. We proposed several amendments, such as eliminating the fees and refering the proposed fee increases back to the finance committee for more discussion, but they all failed. We even challenged the chair of the meeting to allow international students to speak, but the board voted against that as well. The university has officially passed the 180% differential fee increase, but there are still a few options that we can carry out. We are having another Fee Watch meeting MONDAY MAY 29 at 5pm in the UMSU Council Chambers. We will be discussing what steps we can take from here. In solidarity, Garry and Meghan Thank you! Muthu Plant science Rep for GSA ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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: BBQ tomorrow]
by Bev Godard 23 May '06

23 May '06

Hello to all, I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Mark Belmonte. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BBQ tomorrow Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 15:38:34 -0500 From: Mark Findlay Belmonte <umbelmon(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <447315D2.4000004(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> hello all plant science socialites! don't forget to bring anything you would like to bbq out to the courtyard at noon tomorrow. don't like the grill? bring your bag lunch and mingle with the other plant science grad students. the forcast looks great! let's build on the success of the last bbq - don't forget to let your other labbies and summer students know too! see you tomorrow, mark ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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: GSA activities this month]
by Bev Godard 23 May '06

23 May '06

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: GSA activities this month Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 12:03:13 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca <godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> Subject: news from GSA meeting conducted on 15/05/06 ¤ GSA budget proposal for 2006 was approved by the members. Total budget this year is $162,340, about 33% increase from 2005 budget ($122,330). For more information on the recent budjet, please visit www.umgsa.ca ¤ Delay in may payment by the payroll was discussed and the concerns were notified to the Dean, FGS. ¤ Proposed fee increase for canadian and international students was discussed and necessary steps will be taken soon. PS: Please join the feewatch campaign on monday, 23rd May. Venue: #160, continuing education (Frank Kennedy)at 4:00pm If you don't have class, pl join the protest at 2:30pm UMSU council chambers, (#176, Helen Glass) Thank you! Muthu Plant Science representative for GSA -- Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Plant Science, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph:001-204-269-1223 "Be the change you want to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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: Tuition fee increase]
by Bev Godard 23 May '06

23 May '06

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Tuition fee increase Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 10:40:40 -0500 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca <godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fee watch campaign update: 160% differential fee proposed & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Hi everyone, The Board of Governors agenda has been made public and the fee increases proposed are worse than we thought. The University of Manitoba is proposing to increase fees for all students by $100 regardless of course load, and levy new fees of about $360 for a full-time student taking labs. The U of M is also proposing a 60% tuition fee increase for undergraduate international students (i.e. bringing the differential fee to 160%), an increase of about $1200 next year for a full-time international student . This would bring undergraduate international student fees to about $9200, not including the new ancillary fees. More information about the budget proposal is available at www.umsu.ca There is still time to stop these fee increases. If hundreds (or hopefully thousands!) of people come show their concern by coming to the U of M Board of Governors Meeting on Tuesday May 23, we can put pressure on the board to stop the fee increases. This will also pressure the provincial government to enforce the tuition fee freeze and stop the rising fees. We are printing posters and flyers about the rally on May 23 and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Stop by the UMSU Office on Friday to pick up flyers to distribute around campus. We will also need volunteers Tuesday to remind students to come to the rally in the afternoon. The Board of Governors meeting will be Tuesday, May 23 at 4pm in Rm 160 Continuing Education (Frank Kennedy). If you are not in class or working, please join us ahead of time at 2:30pm in the UMSU Council Chambers (Rm 176 Helen Glass) and to walk over together with us at 3pm. Please forward this information to EVERYONE you know, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us by email or stop by the UMSU or GSA Office. Garry Sran - UMSU President Meghan Gallant - GSA President Attached is the letter-writing kit from UMSU Thank you! Muthu Plant Science representative for GSA -- Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Plant Science, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph:001-204-269-1223 "Be the change you want to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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: Grad student BBQ yesterday]
by Bev Godard 11 May '06

11 May '06

Good morning, I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Soleil. Bev __________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for a great bbq! Lets keep the good times rolling and have the next bbq 2 weeks from now on May 24. Hopefully the weather will be warm and sunny next time! Soleil __________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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: Plant Science Grad Students BBQ]
by Bev Godard 05 May '06

05 May '06

Hello to all, I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Soleil Turmel, Social Director, Plant Science Graduate Student Association. Bev -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant Science Grad Students BBQ Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 15:57:52 -0500 From: umturmel(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <445BB70D.2090706(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hello Plant Science Grad Students! Come out for a lunch time BBQ this Wednesday May 10! Bring your own favourite BBQable food (hot dog, burger, veggies etc.) to the Plant Science Atrium at 12:00 lunchtime and we will cook it for you on the BBQ! This is a great chance to get together with the other grad students, meet the new students, discuss future summer events and get some fresh air and sun! See you all there! Soleil Social Director Plant Science Graduate Student Association ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ -- 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 Travel Award
by Martha Blouw 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Please see the attached announcement and application for the Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science. -- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant 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 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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Mary Perlmutter Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Canadian Organic Growers Mary Perlmutter Scholarship For information and applications go to http://www.cog.ca/ -- Martha Blouw, Administrative Assistant 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 martha_blouw(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/

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Research Data Centres Graduate Student Award Program
by Martha Blouw 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

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Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award
by Martha Blouw 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

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