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PSGSA Photo Contest! *PRIZES*
by Sonia Wilson 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

Hello everyone! PSGSA is launching a new website with all things "grad student" but we need your photos for it! We would love to feature your best photography from the field, the lab, or wherever there is ag going on. Send it to @um_psgsa or by email at Psgsa.website(a)gmail.com<mailto:Psgsa.website@gmail.com> and we will credit you for your photo and you also have the chance to win one of three $15 e-gift cards! Send in your photos by July 31, and the winners will be announced August 1! [cid:6dc19b61-71f1-4fa2-9a7e-851359310c4c] Sincerely, Your PSGSA team

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Fall Term Teaching Assistant / Grader positions
by Martha Blouw 20 Jul '21

20 Jul '21

Hi all, Most Plant Science Fall term teaching assistant and grader/marker positions are now posted for application at https://umanitoba.ca/careers/ Please note that the grader/marker position is not a Plant Science course however, we are hiring for that one - AGRI 4100. Winter term positions will be posted later once we know how courses will be delivered in that term. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 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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Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Graduate Student Registration
by Martha Blouw 15 Jul '21

15 Jul '21

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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Doors
by Bev Godard 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

Good morning, A reminder that any entrance/exit doors in the buildings are to remain closed. A brick was used last night to leave the south back door of Plant Science open. Do not prop open doors with anything to leave them open. 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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Window work Room 306 beginning today
by Bev Godard 06 Jul '21

06 Jul '21

FYI...the window work in 306 Plant Science is starting today, so that room is off limits until the window work is complete. 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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Claudio Stasolla/Doug Cattani to meet with Graduate Students
by Bev Godard 05 Jul '21

05 Jul '21

________________________________________________________________________________ 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_MTk5N2Y0MzgtOGI0Ny00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 10, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> A virtual information session will be held for this funding competition - details below VIRTUAL VANIER CGS INFORMATION SESSION<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x7A70GfB0k3Ex6700tBal…> August 9, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x7A70GfB0k3Ex6700tBal…> This virtual information session, hosted by Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will aim to provide details about the requirements and application process for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) competition. Please note that only PhD students are eligible for the Vanier CGS competition - details at the link below. The internal deadline to apply for this year's Vanier competition is Friday, September 10, 2021. All students interested in applying for the SSHRC Vanier, NSERC Vanier, or CIHR Vanier CGS awards will benefit from attending this session. This session will be recorded and a copy of the presentation slides and link to the recording will be sent after the session. If you cannot attend live, you are welcome to sign up and the link to watch the recording and a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up a few days after the session on August 9. Students are strongly encouraged to review the Vanier CGS website at the following link for general information on the requirements for this award prior to attending this session: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/eligibility-admissibilite.html

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FW: The CAPI Connection - Connexion ICPA
by Martha Blouw 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2:42 PM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: The CAPI Connection - Connexion ICPA Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. JUNE 2021 - JUIN 2021 [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b5489909-f9ad-4223-a888-509eac7d0732&a=113248…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/bbf72c1f-1575-42d0-90a7-7c7f0…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> Read the Full Newsletter Here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/3bd3c46e-ad03-492c-bc7a-6b2ee…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> Lire le bulletin complet ici<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> [Facebook]‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> [Twitter] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> [LinkedIn] ‌ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_gQk1_wKZREUpjDtF7KEjdueIByB2hX0SBMqtA_Ds4J…> Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute | 960 Carling Ave., Building 60, Ottawa, K1A 0C6 Canada Unsubscribe plantscience_gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleye@capi-icpa.ca> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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FW: Vaccine clinic happening on campus right now
by Martha Blouw 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

From: fafs-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <fafs-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1:22 PM To: FAFS-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Vaccine clinic happening on campus right now Just received this info: On Wednesday, June 30, the University of Manitoba is pleased to host a Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Indigenous and international students and their families. The clinic will be held at Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) on the UM Fort Garry campus from 9:00am-3:30pm and is by appointment only (no walk ins). Click here<https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20803000&appointmentTyp…> to book your appointment. Free parking is available for anyone coming to the clinic in I lot and V lot<https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2020-05/Parking_Map.pdf>. The entrance to the clinic will be the main entrance of IGAC. These are the East doors that face the P lot and the Education building. The other doors to the building will be locked. More details - https://news.umanitoba.ca/do-you-need-a-covid-19-vaccine/ Crystal Jorgenson Communications Specialist Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba t: 204-474-9435 (voicemail only) e: crystal.jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:crystal.jorgenson@umanitoba.ca> w: umanitoba.ca/afs/<https://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/> [twitter]: @UM_agfoodsci<https://twitter.com/UM_agfoodsci> [cid:image001.png@01D6EE52.514B8100]

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FW: Full Report Release - CAPI's Big Solutions Forum // Le Forum des grandes solutions de l'ICPA
by Martha Blouw 29 Jun '21

29 Jun '21

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:56 AM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Full Report Release - CAPI's Big Solutions Forum // Le Forum des grandes solutions de l'ICPA Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=2f32aaed-5114-41b7-b090-89e483a3ecae&a=113248…] Le français suit l'anglais CAPI is pleased to release the full Synthesis Report of its Big Solutions Forum. The full report has four separate components, each telling a piece of the story of how CAPI reached its conclusions from the Creating Prosperity from Chaos research program over the past year and a half and the Big Solutions Forum. Curious on where to start? Each component reads as a stand-alone document, but we encourage you to read all four components below in order to get the full picture of the Big Solutions Forum. By doing this, you will walk through CAPI’s research program, how we arrived at our conclusions, the discussions with key stakeholders in the agri-food system that informed CAPI’s key actions for prosperity in Canadian agriculture, and responses from government and industry leaders on how we can achieve prosperity and leverage Canadian agriculture’s full potential. Here are the four components and how they fit into the larger picture of the Big Solutions Forum: [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/728cce0e-687b-4a85-8297-d76b1…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Component 1: Executive Summary<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> This provides a high-level overview of the Creating Prosperity from Chaos research program and the Big Solutions Forum and the initial conclusions drawn at the pre-Dialogue on May 11th. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/85c39b2b-2ae7-486a-a343-ab23b…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Component 2: CAPI Presentation<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> This provides a narrative summary of the CAPI presentation by Ted Bilyea and was the basis for discussion at the pre-Dialogue on May 11th. It outlines in-depth CAPI’s conclusions and how we got to those specific conclusions. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/287abd78-12c8-4f41-bc03-ca182…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Component 3: What We Heard at the pre-Dialogue on May 11th<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> This provides a deep dive into the discussion amongst agri-food system leaders at the pre-Dialogue [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/bb9d4bab-4e57-4970-8a8c-0feec…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Component 4: What We Heard at the BSF final day on May 20th<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> This provides a summary of what we heard at the final event of the Big Solutions Forum on May 20th. A panel of Deputy Ministers and a panel of Industry leaders provided their perspectives on how to achieve prosperity in Canadian agriculture in light of CAPI’s conclusions and key actions from the pre-Dialogue. L’ICPA est heureux de publier le rapport de synthèse complet de son Forum des grandes solutions (FGS). Le rapport complet comporte quatre composantes distinctes, chacune racontant une partie de la façon dont l’ICPA a tiré ses conclusions du programme de recherche Créer la prospérité à partir du chaos et du Forum des grandes solutions. Vous voulez savoir par où commencer? Chaque composante se lit comme un document autonome, mais nous vous encourageons à lire les quatre composantes ci-dessous afin d’avoir une vue d’ensemble du Forum les grandes solutions. Le fait de procéder ainsi vous permettra de parcourir le programme de recherche de l’ICPA, de savoir mieux comment nous en sommes arrivés à nos conclusions et de connaître les discussions avec des intervenants clés dans le secteur agroalimentaire qui ont orienté les mesures clés de l’ICPA pour assurer la prospérité de l’agriculture canadienne et les réponses des dirigeants du gouvernement et de l’industrie sur la façon dont nous pouvons atteindre la prospérité et exploiter le plein potentiel de l’agriculture canadienne. Voici les quatre composantes et la façon dont elles s’inscrivent dans le contexte plus large du Grand forum des solutions : [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/17eba151-09dc-4310-8e08-9e57b…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Composante 1 : Résumé <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Il donne un aperçu de haut niveau du programme de recherche Créer la prospérité à partir du chaos et du Forum des grandes solutions, ainsi que des conclusions initiales tirées lors du dialogue préliminaire du 11 mai. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/ed625400-a070-4656-99f2-9e151…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Composante 2 : Présentation de l’ICPA<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Il s’agit d’un résumé narratif de la présentation de l’ICPA par Ted Bilyea qui a servie de base de discussion au dialogue préliminaire du 11 mai. Il expose en détail les conclusions de l’ICPA et explique comment nous en sommes arrivés à ces conclusions précises. . [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/1be460ba-13a8-40c5-bcd7-2549b…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Composante 3 : Ce que nous avons entendu lors du dialogue préliminaire le 11 mai <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Cela permet d’approfondir la discussion entre les dirigeants du système agroalimentaire au cours du dialogue préliminaire. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/f9362ed2-68a1-440d-856a-08bdf…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Composante 4 : Ce que nous avons entendu lors du dernier jour du FGS le 20 mai<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Mvt2Tnk8r3Z208rsOs-w6VD-wkKhVFDPO0wgx8zHGc…> Voici un résumé de ce que nous avons entendu au dernier événement du Forum sur les grandes solutions le 20 mai Un groupe de sous-ministres et un groupe de chefs de file de l’industrie ont présenté leurs points de vue sur la façon d’assurer la prospérité de l’agriculture canadienne à la lumière des conclusions de l’ICPA et des principales mesures découlant du dialogue préliminaire. 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