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William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship - Applications Now Being Accepted
by Martha Blouw 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

From: Agriculture Awards Program Sent: November 19, 2020 3:11 PM Subject: William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship - Applications Now Being Accepted Good afternoon, Applications for the William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship are being accepted on UM Learn. Before applying please ensure you review the Terms of Reference (attached and below) thoroughly: The purpose of this fund is to support graduate students working in a research-based graduate program focusing on Agronomy in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences; (2) has obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; (3) submits an application which consists of a one to two page (maximum 500 words) description of their research interest; (4) submits a letter of support from their graduate supervisor or proposed graduate supervisor. How to apply: All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&ta…> site. To access the awards page, log into University of Manitoba UM Learn, using your username and password, and then select Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards from your list of courses. Awards currently open for competition can be found under the path Application Submission. Please upload your completed application along with any supporting documents directly into the application submission folder for the specific award you wish to apply for as ONE document. The title of your application should be as follows: Name, Student Number and Name of Award. Deadline to Apply: Friday December 11th If you have any questions regarding this or any other award, please don't hesitate to email Agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Agawards@umanitoba.ca> Sincerely, Breanne Breanne Mitenko | B.A. Advisor/Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Breanne.Mitenko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Breanne.Mitenko@umanitoba.ca> [signature_95162516]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/wefeed/index.html> [cid:image001.jpg@01D537CF.FBA17C80]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: Today - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137"
by Bev Godard 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 19, 2020 9:56 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137" ________________________________ From: Kristen MacMillan <customercare(a)gotowebinar.com<mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com>> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:48 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Join us for a webinar on Nov 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1105177820973508622> Mr. Uzzal Liton, PhD student After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees> [cid:theme-b6819f1e-1879-4c36-a461-0397d8b18187.jpeg]

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Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship The Manitoba Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship was established to promote the development of horticulture in Manitoba by supporting horticulture research. A $1000 scholarship award is available to a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is conducting applied or basic horticulture research. This award shall be granted to a promising student who: * has successfully completed, with high standing, one year of a Master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; * is registered for a second year in a Master's program or for a second or third year in a Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba; * has demonstrated achievement in horticulture research applicable to the Canadian prairies. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please submit the following documents to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca>: * covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of your research program and coursework; b) the value of your research project to horticulture on the Canadian prairies; * an abstract of your research project; * a copy (from Aurora) of your University of Manitoba student history. Application Deadline: December 11, 2021

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Virtual Coffee Tomorrow!
by Sonia Wilson 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

[cid:bfe303a1-199a-482b-ac32-397b65e37f71] Hello everyone, Join us and take a half-hour break from your week with other grad students. Bring your beverage of choice and click on the link below on Wednesday at 2:30 pm! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77255759137?pwd=NFVQN1NNUXN2V0J0ZWt5ZHFYZnVvUT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77255759137?pwd%3DNF…> See you there, PSGSA

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FW: Plant Science Advanced Seminar Series -Thursday - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137"
by Bev Godard 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: November 16, 2020 8:36 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: November 16, 2020 8:35 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Identification of loci for pre-harvest sprouting resistance in highly dormant spring wheat RL4137 Join us for a webinar on Nov 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1105177820973508622> Mr. Uzzal Liton, PhD student After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees> [cid:theme-acdfd636-4368-477c-95e6-a11d17ffb2c0.jpeg]

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Questions for SAS Workshop + *NEW* Second PSGSA Social Director
by Sonia Wilson 13 Nov '20

13 Nov '20

Hello Plant Science students, A reminder to send in questions about the upcoming SAS workshop. Even if you are not currently using SAS (there is a free version through U of M), this workshop will show you how to use it for organizing your data, different methods of visualizing your data, and shortcuts for statistical analysis. Your questions can be anywhere from "how would I use SAS for my project?" to ones about specific stat features, etc. All questions are welcomed! Email litommua(a)myumanitoba.ca with your questions. Also, *NEW* we are looking for a second social director to join PSGSA! The social director's job is to plan upcoming events, post on PSGSA's social media, and answer student questions. Why you would want to join PSGSA as a social director: 1. You will get to know other grad students and faculty 2. You will work with the PSGSA team to better support grad students 3. You will develop skills in planning and organizing events/social media to add to your CV If you are interested, please contact me at wilson44(a)myumanitoba.ca. Have a great weekend, Sonia Wilson PSGSA President

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Data Management and Analysis using SAS Workshop Questions
by Sonia Wilson 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

Hello plant science grad students, Hope that you are doing well. The PSGSA is happy to announce that we are organizing a virtual workshop on "Data Management and Analysis using SAS" in December/the beginning of next year (date will be announced). We would like to know questions you have about this topic or what you would like to learn. Please send in questions or general comments to litommua(a)myumanitoba.ca by Friday, November 13 (end of this week). Thanks, Uzzal PSGSA Vice-President

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McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

Peter B.E. McVetty Plant Breeding Scholarship in the Department of Plant Science The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence in a Master's or Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba. One or more scholarships will be offered to graduate students who: * are enrolled full-time in their second year of a Master's program, or in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program in plant breeding in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba; * have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; * have demonstrated achievement in plant breeding research applicable to the Canadian Prairies. Applications should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> and must include: * A covering letter describing: a) the status and progress of the applicant's research program and coursework; b) the value of the applicant's research project to cultivar development in the Canadian Prairies; * An abstract of the applicant's research project; * A copy (photocopy is acceptable) of the transcript of the applicant's graduate student program academic record; * A letter of recommendation from one member of academic staff. While the scholarship is open to all graduate students engaged in plant breeding research, preference will be given to graduate students engaged in canola/rapeseed plant breeding research. VALUE: $5600 DEADLINE: November 27, 2020

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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at $5000, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertake a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Application material should be submitted to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> DEADLINE: November 27, 2020

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FW from Claudio Stasolla: building occupancy
by Bev Godard 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

From: Claudio Stasolla Sent: November 9, 2020 7:41 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>; Belay Ayele <Belay.Ayele(a)umanitoba.ca>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: bulding occupancy All, The new building occupancy schedule has been now in effective since Nov 2. I just would like to remind a few key points. 1) FAFS survey * it is crucial to fill out the survey when entering, leaving and also when switching buildings even for very short visits. This is the only tool we have to track people. 2) Arranging visits to buildings i) Long visits (>10h per week) Arrangements must be made with your supervisor or PI. If the person has no previous access to the building, the supervisor/PI needs to forward the Sub-unit template (attached to this email) to the Head. The template needs to be approved by both Head and Faculty. Once the approval is granted, the supervisor/PI can then revise the occupancy spreadsheet and send the current and revised spreadsheets to Claudio (PS and Agr. bld), Belay (Research Annex 5 and CTC), or Doug C (The Point). Bev needs to be cc'ed. This request will be evaluated based on the current level occupancy in the building. ii) Shorter visits. See the flowchart (attached to this email). To facilitate and expedite the process address the 4 items below in your request to Claudio (PS and Agr. bld), Belay (Research Annex 5 and CTC), or Doug C (The Point). Bev needs to be cc'ed. Visits should be limited as much as possible to 1 person at a time/lab. 1) Name 2) Confirmation that access to the building to be visited has already been granted 3) Building and room number 4) Day and time of the visit 3) Lunchrooms and washrooms - Rooms 134 and 138 in the Agriculture Bld can be used as lunchrooms. Please respect the max occupancy and maintain social distancing. - In order to reduce traffic and movements among buildings it is encouraged when possible to use washrooms in the building of residence (eg. if you reside in the PS bld try not to use washrooms in the Agr bld and vice versa). Thanks Claudio

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