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Grad Student Coffee Break
by Samantha Curtis 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Good morning everyone, This email is just a reminder that there will be a coffee break this Wednesday, November 17th! Coffee breaks are a wonderful time to meet fellow grad students, drink some free coffee and/or tea, and simply take a breather from your busy schedule. [A picture containing text, indoor, food, beverage Description automatically generated] We look forward to seeing you there! Dale & Sam PSGSA Social Directors

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Dual climate smart positions advertisement 2021_10_26.pdf
by Martha Blouw 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Please see attached. Martha [cid:image001.png@01D7B920.A0DFC2F0] Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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Welcome Susan!
by Bev Godard 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Hi Everyone, Susan Ness, my replacement, started today. Welcome Susan! Please send your emails to susan.ness(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susan.ness@umanitoba.ca> , with a copy to me bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> while Susan is in training. Thanks, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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General Office working remotely today
by Bev Godard 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Good morning all, The Plant Science General Office staff will be working remotely today. amanda.bonne(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:amanda.bonne@umanitoba.ca>, mikaela.perillo(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mikaela.perillo@umanitoba.ca>, susan.ness(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:susan.ness@umanitoba.ca>, and bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> can be contacted via email or TEAMS. Thank you, Bev Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 204-474-8563 Bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.godard@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference
by Martha Blouw 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

Forwarded on behalf of Dr. Entz. ________________________________ From: Ryan Boyd <rboydy(a)yahoo.ca<mailto:rboydy@yahoo.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:20 AM To: Martin Entz <M.Entz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:M.Entz@umanitoba.ca>>; Yvonne Lawley <Yvonne.Lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne.Lawley@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Duncan Morrison <thecreativebullpen(a)gmail.com<mailto:thecreativebullpen@gmail.com>> Subject: MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello Dr Entz and Dr Lawley, We are closing in the 2021 MFGA Regenerative Agriculture Conference next week Nov 15-17 in Brandon and we have some excess capacity that we would love to fill some seats with students. We are offering half rate for students but if there was a group of 4 or a class of students that would like to attend in person we would be willing to work with you to make that happen. There is also online option for those that would like to tune in virtually. We have worked hard to fill the agenda with some fresh international speakers to give some new perspective to regenerative agriculture in Manitoba. Here is the link to the conference agenda and another to the registration page. Let me know if you think there is interest from the students or potential classes that would like to tune in. Hope all is well in Winnipeg! Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association-Regen Ag Conference<https://mfga.net/regen-ag-conference> Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association-Regen Ag Conference Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association-Regen Ag Conference Registration<https://mfga.net/regen-ag-conference-registration> Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association-Regen Ag Conference Registration Have a great day! Ryan Boyd (204) 724-7019 Boyd's Beef<http://www.southglantonfarms.com/boyds-beef/> southglantonfarms.com<http://www.southglantonfarms.com> 2019 Nuffield Scholar

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Information on UMFA Rally Friday
by Sonia Wilson 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

Hello Plant Science Graduate Students, Just a reminder that if students are interested in joining UMFA..... This Friday there is a rally at the Legislature to Fight for the Future of Manitoba. The aim is with students, other unions, and campaigns to protect the public, to send a clear message to the provincial government. The rally will begin at 12 Noon at the Legislature and conclude with a march. Again, PSGSA encourages our students to stay directly informed on negotiation developments and familiarize themselves with both parties’ positions to form their own educated opinion: * https://umanitoba.ca/bargaining/ * http://www.umfa.ca/ * https://umanitoba.ca/strike-information/ If you have any questions or comments, please use the DropBox or email one of the executives listed in the previous email. Have a great day, Sonia and the PSGSA Team

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No Coffee Break this Week
by Samantha Curtis 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

Good morning everyone, This email is to let you know that there will not be a coffee break this week. We hope you are all enjoying your reading week and we look forward to seeing you at our next coffee break on Wednesday, November 17th! All the best, Sam and Dale Social Directors

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Climate Action Committee Grad Student Representatives
by Samantha Curtis 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Good afternoon everyone, After the Plant Science department council meeting, the department has moved forward to establish a Climate Action Committee to help conceptualize and recommend "net-zero" for our department's field-related research based programs and research travel. If the committee is successful in establishing a carbon neutral plan, the Department of Plant Science could become one of the first net-zero departments at the University of Manitoba. The Climate Action Committee is currently looking for two graduate students to join this meaningful committee to help build towards a greener future for our department and ultimately, our planet. Meetings will only be held every month/every other month, so the time requirement for being a part of the committee will not be overwhelming. Please let either Hao or Sam know if you wish to join this committee ASAP. You can contact us at luuh2(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:luuh2@myumanitoba.ca> or curtiss(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:curtiss@myumanitoba.ca> if you would like to join or if you have any questions or concerns. All the best, Hao Luu & Sam Curtis Department Council Student Representative/Treasurer & Social Director

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Winter Term Course Available - Scientific Advances in Organic Crop Production
by Martha Blouw 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Hi all, Dr. Entz is offering the following course in Winter 2022: Scientific Advances in Organic Crop Production - 61863 - PLNT 7620 - T04<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Instructor approval required. Associated Term: Winter 2022 Registration Dates: Jun 14, 2021 to Jan 31, 2022 Levels: Graduate Main (Fort Garry & Bannatyne) Campus Agricultural & Food Sciences Schedule Type 3.000 Credits View Catalog Entry<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=2022…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Lecture TBA TBA Jan 17, 2022 - Apr 18, 2022 Agricultural & Food Sciences Martin H. Entz (P)[E-mail]<mailto:M.Entz@umanitoba.ca> Martha [cid:image001.png@01D7B920.A0DFC2F0] Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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Canceled: Claudio Stasolla/Doug Cattani to meet with Plant Science graduate students
by Bev Godard 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Good morning, Should UMFA members be on strike at this time, this meeting will be postponed. Thanks, Bev ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTZjMGI4MTMtNzZlMS00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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