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FW: PLEASE RSVP: FAFS Teaching Assistant and Grader Marker Virtual Orientation - Tuesday, September 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

From: Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 3:58 PM To: Subject: PLEASE RSVP: FAFS Teaching Assistant and Grader Marker Virtual Orientation - Tuesday, September 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm [cid:image001.png@01D7A0D9.CE266890] ________________________________ Good afternoon, On Tuesday, September 14th, we will be holding a virtual orientation from 10:00am-12:00pm, designed for all Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers, in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Returning Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers are welcome. Please encourage your new Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers to attend this meeting as valuable information will be provided. University and Faculty supports that are available to them will be discussed. Please see the attached draft agenda for more details. The following are some links where Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers can access resources and information that will be discussed. * Sessional Instructors' Orientation Handbook https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/sites/centre-adva… * Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Handbook http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/pdf/Faculty_AgFoodSci_Bylaws_Revised_2019… * Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regards to Students (ROASS) https://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/278.html * ROASS compliant syllabus https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/roass-com… * Teaching Resources https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support#teaching-… * Access and Privacy Resources https://umanitoba.ca/access_and_privacy/resources.html Please have your Teaching Assistants and Grader Markers RSVP to Rachel.Sydor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rachel.Sydor@umanitoba.ca> by Friday, September 10th, 4:30pm. Sincerely, Jitendra Paliwal and Michele Rogalsky

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FW from Brian Fristensky : PLNT7690 Bioinformatics
by Bev Godard 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

-----Original Message----- From: Brian Fristensky Sent: September 3, 2021 2:27 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: PLNT7690 Bioinformatics ------------------------------------------------------------- PLNT7690 Bioinformatics will be offered online this fall. For more information, see the course web site at http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/PLNT7690 <http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/PLNT7690> Permission of the instructor, Dr. Brian Fristensky, is required, unless you have previously taken one of the prerequisites. If you need permission, please send a list of prior courses in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology or computer science. The main reason is to establish that you have the needed background to succeed in the course. -- =========================================================== "... the CNNs of the world, you guys need to start reporting this and stop fact checking it." - attendee at 'voter fraud' symposium, hosted by Mike "MyPillow" Lindell "First rule of conspiracy theories: Never actually try to show the evidence. You're supposed to say you've seen the evidence, it's incredible, you wish you could show it now, and that time will come soon, you hope. You never say 'Here it is'." -Orin Kerr =========================================================== Brian Fristensky Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 204-474-6085 FAX: 204-474-7528 brian.fristensky(a)umanitoba.ca http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/ ====================================================

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Lab occupancy discussion with Dr. Claudio Stasolla
by Bev Godard 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Coffee break, and lab occupancy discussion with Dr. Stasolla ________________________________________________________________________________ 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_Mzc2YmFiM2EtODA2OC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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FW: Apply now for a Mitacs Globalink Research Award!
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

From: fafs-academics-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:fafs-academics-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <fafs-academics-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:fafs-academics-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Research Agriculture Sent: September 1, 2021 1:34 PM To: fafs-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:fafs-academics@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Apply now for a Mitacs Globalink Research Award! Please see the opportunity below from Mitacs: Begin forwarded message: From: Mitacs Proposals Office <ProposalsOffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:ProposalsOffice@mitacs.ca>> Date: September 1, 2021 at 8:07:47 AM PDT Subject: Apply now for a Mitacs Globalink Research Award! Reply-To: ProposalsOffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:ProposalsOffice@mitacs.ca> [https://file-ca.clickdimensions.com/mitacsca-axc36/files/mitacs_4cs.png?160…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> Please distribute to faculty. Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative: a competitive call for applications for the Mitacs Globalink Research Award<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> specifically in the fields of Advanced Computing (Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence), Achieving Net Zero Emissions, and Global Health. Senior undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows will receive a $6,000 award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in a partner country. · Open to all universities in Canada · Eligible partners are in the following countries: Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and the USA · Applications will not require a financial contribution from the Canadian institution or a Contribution Agreement · Projects are not counted in each institution’s GRA allocation · Each project can have up to five interns Professors can submit projects by December 1, 2021, at 5 p.m. PT. As there are limitations on international travel at the present time, research projects selected through this call for applications will have up to a year to begin (February 2023). All potential applicants must check with their universities about their policies on international travel prior to submitting an application. For more information on specific eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit our website<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…>. For additional questions, please contact international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. Thank you, Ana Majstorovic Proposals Office proposalsoffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:proposalsoffice@mitacs.ca> About Mitacs<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> | Contact Mitacs<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> | Privacy Policy<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> | [https://cdn-ca.clickdimensions.com/web/images/socialLinks/round/black/faceb…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…>[https://cdn-ca.clickdimensions.com/web/images/socialLinks/round/black/twitt…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…>[https://cdn-ca.clickdimensions.com/web/images/socialLinks/round/black/linke…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…>[https://cdn-ca.clickdimensions.com/web/images/socialLinks/round/black/insta…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…>[https://cdn-ca.clickdimensions.com/web/images/socialLinks/round/black/youtu…]<http://contact-us.mitacs.ca/c/6/?T=NzM2NDM2MTU%3AMDItYjIxMjQ0LTgwNGQ0OWEyZW…> [https://file-ca.clickdimensions.com/mitacsca-axc36/files/footer_blk_end065.…] Copyright © 2021 Mitacs, All rights reserved.

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FW from Brian Fristensky: Aluminum cart from 339
by Bev Godard 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

-----Original Message----- From: Brian Fristensky Sent: September 3, 2021 8:34 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Aluminum cart from 339 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The aluminum lab cart from the Cytogenetics lab, room 339, is missing. My name, the word "Cytogenetics", and the room number are written in Sharpie pen on the top shelf of the cart. If you have this cart, please return it to room 339. Brian Fristensky -- =========================================================== "... the CNNs of the world, you guys need to start reporting this and stop fact checking it." - attendee at 'voter fraud' symposium, hosted by Mike "MyPillow" Lindell "First rule of conspiracy theories: Never actually try to show the evidence. You're supposed to say you've seen the evidence, it's incredible, you wish you could show it now, and that time will come soon, you hope. You never say 'Here it is'." -Orin Kerr =========================================================== Brian Fristensky Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 204-474-6085 FAX: 204-474-7528 brian.fristensky(a)umanitoba.ca http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~frist/ ====================================================

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PLNT 7340 Advanced Weed Science
by Martha Blouw 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

Forwarded on behalf of Dr. Gulden: PLNT 7340 Advanced Weed Science will be offered this fall term. Any interested students should contact Rob.Gulden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rob.Gulden@umanitoba.ca> The course will focus on weed science and the statistical methods used in this and related areas of study. There is an opportunity to cater the content to specific student interests. We will meet in mid-September to finalize the topics and set the class schedule (1 meeting per week). Thanks, Rob

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FW from Doug Cattani: Sweatlodge date.
by Bev Godard 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

From: Doug Cattani Sent: September 2, 2021 1:03 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Sweatlodge date. All, I have been in contact with Ed Azure and he has gratefully offered to lead a sweatlodge for the department. He has suggested a Saturday in September. If you are interested, please respond by Sept 8th and let me know if September 11, 18 or 25 is best. If there is a large enough response we may have to schedule two, so put down all of your preferences. Once I have your responses I will set it up with Ed. Thank you, Douglas Cattani Acting Associate Head, Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba Room 105 Agriculture (204) 474-6071 Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>

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Fall Welcome Events
by Sonia Wilson 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

Hello everyone, School is fast approaching, and so we have a couple events popping up! First, we are having a BBQ at Kings Park on Wednesday, September 8 at 4:30 pm for grad students! It's a great chance to meet everyone in person and kick the year off - there will be vegetarian options available. Please bring a lawn chair! On Monday, September 13 we will be having a virtual townhall for students - everyone is encouraged to come as we are going to welcome the new students, discuss the upcoming elections, and share new COVID changes. The link will be sent closer to the date. Also, we will be doing a tour of campus on Wednesday, September 15 at 10:00 am. If interested, please email wilson44(a)myumanitoba.ca. See you in Fall, PSGSA Team

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FW: The CAPI Connection - Connexion ICPA
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '21

01 Sep '21

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REMINDER: Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Graduate Student Registration
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '21

01 Sep '21

From: Martha Blouw Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:37 AM To: 'Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: 'Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Graduate Student Registration Hi all, Registration for Fall and Winter opens up shortly. Please check Aurora for your registration time. https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage Registration Approval forms are attached. Please submit these to me. Once I process your form, you can register. Thanks and hope all is well. Martha 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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