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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Today - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus"
by Bev Godard 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 29, 2020 12:00 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Today - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus" [cid:logo-fe06ed4a-2527-4ac5-bd99-1fb60bea3035.jpeg] Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus Join us for a webinar on Oct 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5798741171786204942> Mr. Kenny So, PhD student Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series 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>

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Town Hall (Oct 29, 8:30 am)
by Sonia Wilson 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

Hello PS students, There will be a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Oct 29 at 8:30 am that you just received an MS Teams invite for. It's important that everyone attend to get direct updates from the department regarding space occupancy. You will also have a chance to ask questions and have your concerns addressed. See you all there, Sonia Wilson PSGSA President

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PSGSA Virtual Halloween Movie Night
by Sonia Wilson 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great start to your week. The PSGSA will be having its first social event of the 2020-2021 school year this Thursday! [A picture containing meter Description automatically generated] Grab your favourite Halloween candy and join us for an evening of spooky Halloween fun! The link to the movies will be sent out on Thursday afternoon and Google Chrome is required to support the movie stream. Additionally, we will be having our next coffee break on Wednesday, November 4th at 2:30 pm. Our first coffee break was great and we would love to see even more of your smiling faces at our next break! (Coffee break Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74058386627?pwd=cVZRaFJpSFlkS0tRdHU3bGRUOVB6dz09) Don’t forget to follow our Instagram (@um_psgsa) and Facebook (@umpsgsa) accounts for information and updates about upcoming events, seminars, and giveaways! I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Sam Curtis PSGSA Social Director

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Fire Violation - Action Required - Seed Processing Building
by Bev Godard 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Good morning to all, The Fire Department is conducting inspections around campus and they recently went through the Seed Processing building. According to the EHSO's safety Coordinator, there is a re-occurring issue in the building with the door to the electrical room being left open. Due to the high dust levels in the building, this poses a fire and explosion hazard when dust accumulates on the transformer. A number of actions are needed immediately: - Remove combustible material from electrical room. - Remove accumulated dust found during inspection. - Correct all defects that interfere with the operation of closures in fire separation(s). - Fire door to electrical room should never be left open. We will ask Physical Plant to install self closure devise to ensure door is closed when not in use. I am asking that everyone takes their responsibility and make sure that such incident does not occur again in the future. This is about your own and everyone else's safety. Thank you, Fouad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fouad Daayf, Ph.D., D.d'Etat Professor & Head Department of Plant Science 222, Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Phone: 204-474-6096 Fax: 204-474-7528 Email: Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> Web: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~daayff [cid:image003.png@01D59E17.CC5F1F00]

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FW: UMGSA Events Update
by Martha Blouw 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

From: UMGSA VPSS - Etinosa Osemwota <vpss(a)umgsa.org> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 12:00 PM Subject: UMGSA Events Update Hi, I hope you had a great weekend! The UMGSA is trying to connect more with graduate students and has been organizing a series of online activities to do so. Kindly share the information below with graduate students in your department. ----- Virtual Jazz dance class for beginners Kalie’s online Jazz classes will begin with a thorough warm-up involving technique, cardio and stretching. To join us every Monday at 4:30 PM, please RSVP online at: http://www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-jazz-dance-class-2/ with your U of M e-mail to gain access to the Zoom link. kalie.png (418 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> UMGSA Social Media Contest Go to our Facebook (UMGSA contest - FB<https://www.facebook.com/UManitobaGSA/photos/a.1889687688024719/28159443187…>) or Instagram (UMGSA contest - IG<https://www.instagram.com/p/CGz7wLArxEr/>) and tell us how you relieve stress to win a card to awesome hot yoga! Social Media Contest.png (297 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Town Hall. The UMGSA is having an Virtual Town Hall Event. Open to all graduate students; attend and ask the executive anything! Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 from 5:00-6:00PM RSVP online at: http://www.umgsa.org/event/umgsa-town-hall/ to receive the Zoom link the day of. town hallx.png (162 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Movie Night The UMGSA is having another virtual movie night! Movie: Life as a House - See the trailer here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264796/ Date & Time: Friday, November 13th, 2020 starting at 5:30PM If the audience is interested we will also have a brief introduction session and discussion after the movie. RSVP online at: www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-movie-night/<http://www.umgsa.org/event/virtual-movie-night/> to receive the Zoom link. Life as a House movie night.png (996 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> Graduate Students' Suggestion/Opportunities for Improvement Form Do you have suggestions on how you think the UMGSA can improve your student experience in the University of Manitoba? Or are you having any difficulties you would like to tell us about? Please feel free to give any suggestion or address any concerns you may have by following the link https://forms.gle/9GBcERvthAXAo7ig6 Graduate Students' Suggestion Form.png(192 KB)<http://webmail.umgsa.org/cpsess6431693285/3rdparty/roundcube/?_task=mail&_a…> ---- Thank you! -- Etinosa Osemwota Vice President Services and Support (VPSS) University of Manitoba Graduate Students' Association (UMGSA) 221 UMSU University Centre 65 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 E: vpss(a)umgsa.org<mailto:vpss@umgsa.org> W: www.umgsa.org<http://www.umgsa.org>

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Thursday - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus"
by Bev Godard 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 26, 2020 11:18 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus" [cid:logo-70a7b2c4-74fa-4357-a9f5-e6cca1124732.jpeg] Exploring genetic variation of cruciferin content in Brassica napus Join us for a webinar on Oct 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5798741171786204942> Mr. Kenny So, PhD student Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series 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>

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Plant Science Town Hall - Recovery Phase 3 building occupancy update
by Bev Godard 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Claudio Stasolla to provide a Recovery Phase 3 Building Occupancy update for the Plant Science, Agriculture, the Point, CTC, and Research Annex buildings. ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Microsoft Teams Meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjE2N2E1MDctNzY0Zi00…> Learn more about Teams<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Change to the Health Survey
by Bev Godard 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Hello to all, Today a change was made to the FAFS Health Survey. The Agriculture Building and the Plant Science (Crop Research) building will no longer appear as combined on the FAFS Health Survey, they will appear as separate buildings. Please be mindful of that when completing the survey. 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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Survey & Scheduling Updates
by Sonia Wilson 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

________________________________ From: James De Castro <decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:52 PM To: Sonia Wilson <wilson44(a)myumanitoba.ca> Subject: Survey + Scheduling updates Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well and thank you for your cooperation with the following changes: *UPDATED* COVID Regulations 1. Fill out the FAFS surveys IN REAL TIME for EACH BUILDING (ie. Plant Science, Agriculture Building (includes the greenhouse), The Point, CDC, etc.) * When you enter the building, fill out the survey AT THAT TIME. * When you exit the building, fill out the survey AT THAT TIME. NOTE: If you move between Plant Science and the Agriculture Building, these are two SEPARATE buildings and you need to fill out the survey as if you are physically entering and exiting two separate buildings. Tip: Use the QR codes at the entrances/exits to make this faster. The time period between your entering survey response and exiting survey response are tracked – it needs to be accurate to show how many people from your lab are physically present at one time. 2. If someone in your lab won’t be using their approved slot or wants to switch, you can BUT you need to let your PI/Lab Supervisor know (and they will alert the Department Head). You still need to fill out the FAFS surveys as if it was your slot. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. James DeCastro PSGSA Safety Rep.

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Re: [Plants-grads] Time Sensitive FW reply by Noon tomorrow: Call for Working Group members – UM SDG 6 Hub Working Group
by Bev Godard 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Good afternoon to all, Please see the e-mail below Please submit names to Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Fouad.Daayf@umanitoba.ca> and copy me if this may apply to you. The Faculty will be submitting a list of names. Do not reply directly to the Working Group co-chair: Janine.Harasymchuk(a)umantoba.ca<mailto:Janine.Harasymchuk@umantoba.ca> as it states in the e-mail. Thank you, Bev From: <adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> on behalf of Digvir Jayas <Digvir.Jayas(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Digvir.Jayas@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:44 PM To: "adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca>" <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Call for Working Group members – UM SDG 6 Hub Working Group Dear Colleagues: The University of Manitoba was recognized for its ongoing research and initiatives that contribute to developments in clean water and sanitation by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)<https://academicimpact.un.org/> and was asked to host (November 2018) a Hub page on the UNAI’s website for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6. A new working group is being formed for the U of M UNAI SDG6 Hub (terms of reference below). Please forward this email to any faculty members and interested graduate students in your units that are doing working in the broader area of clean water and sanitation. The longer description of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6 is: · achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all · access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations · improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally · increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity · implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate · protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes · expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies · support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management Working Group Terms of Reference: · Participate in UNAI SDG Hub quarterly meetings and provide updates on UM activities in the area of advancing SDG6 · Work to create a comprehensive compilation of the activities going on at UM in all areas of the SDG 6 specifically · Coordinate promotion of activities at UM in the area of SDG6 on the UNAI SDG 6 hub page and with the other 16 UNAI SDG Hubs · Connect and collaborate with the other 16 UNAI SDG hubs to share activities, knowledge and information on UM activities and gain knowledge from the other hub hosts about their specific SDG initiatives (academic/research/other) If interested, please have faculty or graduate students contact the Working Group co-chair: Janine.Harasymchuk(a)umantoba.ca<mailto:Janine.Harasymchuk@umantoba.ca> Sincere thanks. Digvir S. Jayas, O.C., Ph.D., D.Sc., P.Eng., P.Ag., FRSC Vice-President (Research and International) and Distinguished Professor [UMLogoSignature] 202 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9404 (office) Phone: 204-291-4505 (mobile) Fax: 204-261-1318 Email: digvir.jayas(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:digvir.jayas@umanitoba.ca> Webpage: www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research>

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