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FW: Time Sensitive FW: Call for Working Group members – UM SDG 6 Hub Working Group (Pls reply by tomorrow Oct 23)
by Martha Blouw 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Please let me know by noon tomorrow if you’re interested. Thanks. Martha From: Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:04 PM To: Fouad Daayf <Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>; Nazim Cicek <Nazim.Cicek(a)umanitoba.ca>; FHNS Department Head <FHNSDEPARTMENTHEAD(a)umanitoba.ca>; James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>; Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca>; Martin Nyachoti <Martin.Nyachoti(a)umanitoba.ca>; Francis Zvomuya <Francis.Zvomuya(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Research Agriculture <agresearch(a)umanitoba.ca>; Surinder Kamboz <Surinder.Kamboz(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>; Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Heather Innis <Heather.Innis(a)umanitoba.ca>; Emily Gregorchuk <Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kathy Graham <Kathy.Graham(a)umanitoba.ca>; Charlene Hawryluk <Charlene.Hawryluk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Anam Anwar <Anam.Anwar(a)umanitoba.ca>; Lynda Closson <Lynda.Closson(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Time Sensitive FW: Call for Working Group members – UM SDG 6 Hub Working Group (Pls reply by tomorrow Oct 23) Importance: High This message is sent on behalf of Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Dean (Research): Dear Department Heads, Please circulate the email below as soon as possible from the VPRIO within your units (to faculty and graduate students) and collect the names and emails of those who are interested. If you have a number of people interested, please highlight up to 3 individuals that you see as champions in the area and forward the entire list to the ADR office at agresear(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agresear@umanitoba.ca>, by 4:30 pm tomorrow Friday October 23. Even though the message states that faculty and graduate students may contact Janine directly, the ADR Office is interested in knowing who might want to put their names forward, and which individuals are championed by their Department Heads. Thanks and apologies for the tight turnaround time, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Dean’s Office, Agriculture Building Ph: 204-474-6029 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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FW: Your Top Crop Manager November Digital Edition is now ready!
by Bev Godard 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

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Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, November 2-6, 2020
by Martha Blouw 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:39 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, November 2-6, 2020 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ To: Graduate Chairs, Dept. Heads, Graduate Support Staff Please share this opportunity within your units. The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Graduate Studies is pleased to support the Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcags.ca%2…> (GPDN) in hosting the inaugural Canadian Career Symposium for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, November 2-6, 2020. It is aimed at professional development and career exploration for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The symposium includes a keynote address and negotiation workshop from Anne Krook<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fannekrook.…>, presentations from Susan Porter<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grad.…> (English) and Marcelline Bangali (French) on identity development, career sessions delivered by GPDN members and invited experts on topics including career self-assessments, labour market research, informational interviews, networking, and research impact. In addition to these sessions, the symposium will host career panels featuring speakers with advanced degrees discussing their experiences in government, consulting, and alternative teaching professions. The GPDN is offering tickets to the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of registered universities at no cost, beginning October 19, 2020. The link to register may be found here: https://cags.ca/gpdn/symposium/. Each university has a specific number of registrants allowed, based on the total number of universities that take part. Registration opens at 9 AM PDT (12 PM EDT) on Monday, Oct 19th and is available, with the final agenda, here: https://cags.ca/gpdn/symposium/ Please note: * Capacity is limited per session, per institution, please ONLY register for those you are able attend. * There are sessions in both English and French. * Confirmation of registration status will be provided, with Zoom links, after Oct 26th, one week before each session from jacqui.brinkman(a)ubc.ca<mailto:jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca> . ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $17,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Agricultural science related fields Deadline: October 23, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5>

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FW: Tomorrow - "Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management"
by Bev Godard 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 21, 2020 12:12 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Tomorrow - "Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: October 21, 2020 12:10 PM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-460ce78f-bf41-48d0-8da3-a014d7b7fa81.jpeg] Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management Join us for a webinar on Oct 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3803268304861011726> Dr. Carolee T. Bull, Department Head, Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology; Professor of Plant Pathology and Systematic Bacteriology; Director, Penn State Microbiome Center The term translational taxonomy was coined to refer to basic taxonomic inquiry that informs disease management tactics. Crop rotation strategies, deployment of host resistance, and biological control are three management strategies that benefit from a translational taxonomy approach. Translational taxonomy often relies on differences in bacterial plant pathogens at taxonomic levels below species or subspecies and may have an additional layer of codified nomenclature. This presentation will describe bacterial taxonomic inquiry to develop a range of disease management strategies for a variety of plant and mushroom bacterial diseases. Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series committee 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-66d57cfb-26d3-4820-9aae-2fd5fbef9974.jpeg]

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FW: Reminder!! Roundtable discussion with Professor Carolee T. Bull
by Bev Godard 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

From: Sachithrani Kannangara Sent: October 20, 2020 12:01 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Dilantha Fernando <Dilantha.Fernando(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Reminder!! Roundtable discussion with Professor Carolee T. Bull Hi all, Dr. Carolee T. Bull (Professor & Department Head, Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology and Director of Penn State Microbiome Center) has offered to talk to our department students and post-docs. I would encourage you all to register. Dr. Bull had conducted many career guidance workshops at her university. It will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet her and get some tips to enhance your career path. Check this article online! https://sites.psu.edu/bridge/2016/03/09/recap-of-how-to-be-your-own-best-me… Recap of "How to be Your Own Best Mentor" workshop with Dr. Carolee Bull "Dr. Bull cares deeply about helping others, especially students, learn how to live the life that is best for them, and her unique blend of approachability, enthusiasm, and candor make her an excellent leader for a workshop like this one. Her personal mission statement includes the concept of Ubuntu, meaning you do not diminish yourself by lifting others up, and it is obviously something she lives by. I love that idea, by the way. I think I need to incorporate it into my own personal mission statement." By Kelly Marie Ness I also attached "How to prepare and ask for a letter of recommendation" by Dr. Carolee Bull published in https://bullpennblog.wordpress.com/ You can find more info and videos of seminars conducted by Dr. Bull at the above link. I hope you all attend this event! Please register for a Roundtable discussion with Professor Carolee T. Bull on Oct 22, 2020, 1:30 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8249007232557791246 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar(r) Webinars Made Easy(r) See you all! Sachi

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FW: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2
by Martha Blouw 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

From: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:James.House@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 8:17 AM To: Emily Gregorchuk <Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emily.Gregorchuk@umanitoba.ca>>, Taylor Friesen <Taylor.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Taylor.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>>, Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AgricultureGraduateAcademic@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Fw: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2 ************************************************ James D. House, Ph.D. Professor and Head Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 208A Human Ecology Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 1-204-474-6837 Mobile: 1-204-770-8956 Fax: 1-204-474-7593 Email: james.house(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:james.house@umanitoba.ca> Twitter: @J_D_House Skype: dr.james.d.house Past-President (2019-2020), Canadian Nutrition Society (www.cns-scn.ca<http://www.cns-scn.ca>) ************************************************ [1574867091318] ________________________________ From: Eggers, Marta <marta.eggers(a)wur.nl<mailto:marta.eggers@wur.nl>> Sent: October 15, 2020 8:13 AM To: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:James.House@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2 Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear Jim House, My colleague, Stacy Pyett suggested that I contact you. This year for the second time Wageningen University & Research organizes the ReThink Protein Challenge<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…>. In this international student competition we challenge BSc, MSc and PhD students to come up with a sustainable solution to meeting protein needs of 9 billion people. For universities the Challenge offers opportunities for their students. As we know from our past experience, participation in this Challenge is a unique learning experience for the students as well as an opportunity to network and profile themselves on the job market. The formula and open topic of the Challenge make it interesting for students with various disciplinary backgrounds and interdisciplinary teams are warmly encouraged. If possible, could you help us spread the information about the ReThink Protein Challenge among your students/ relevant persons within your organization by forwarding the email below or sharing this flyer<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…>? I would very much appreciate your support for this initiative. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Warm regards, Marta Eggers WUR Student Challenges<https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Current-Students/Student-Challen…> Online version<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faction.sp…> [cid:image001.png@01D6A305.B282D150] WUR Student Challenges presents: [cid:image002.jpg@01D6A305.B282D150][cid:image004.png@01D6A2CE.DDEF0480] Will you pick up the gauntlet? Wageningen University & Research warmly invites BSc, MSc and PhD students worldwide to join the second edition of the ReThink Protein Challenge. In this cutting-edge international student competition we challenge you to come up with a business idea or prototype that offers an innovative and sustainable approach to meeting protein needs and targets a specific market. It could be anything from a new source of protein, a new technology to extract proteins, to new protein foods or services that accelerate the protein transition. Join the Challenge!<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> What is in it for me? As participant of the ReThink Protein Challenge you will meet and get coaching from top experts from the private sector and academia worldwide. Your Challenge journey will include business model and pitch training, speed-dates with agri-food industry professionals and mind opening Webinars. We will push you to bring your idea to the next level and give you a taste of what it means to be an entrepreneur. If you make it to the finals, you will get a chance to scoop up part of the €15000 prize pool and you will get lots of exposure. Doesn’t it sound like an opportunity that can boost your career? 5 November: Info-meeting (online) Would you like to learn more about the ReThink Protein Challenge? Ask a question and meet other students who are looking for a team? Join the Info-meeting on 5 November (online,13.00-14.30 CET)! Bonus: during the meeting dr.Stacy Pyett (WUR) will talk about the most important challenges of that protein transition is facing at the moment to ignite your problem-solving mindset. Register for the Info-meeting<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevent.web…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevent.web…> More information Visit our website to find out more about the Challenge. For questions you can email studentchallenges(a)wur.nl<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl>. Go to the website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> Unsubscribe: studentchallenges(a)wur.nl<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl> Unsubscribe<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl?SUBJECT=Unsubscribe%20mailing%20student%20challanges> | Privacy statement<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wur.n…>

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FW: A few reminders regarding the Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series
by Bev Godard 19 Oct '20

19 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 19, 2020 9:38 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Please forward to the department A few reminders regarding the Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series: The fall 2020 seminar schedule is available online. Here, you can register for all upcoming seminars. http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/dept/plant_science/media/pdfs/Revised… Unable to attend a live seminar but would like to view the recorded webinar? Still register! Depending on the seminar, a recorded webinar may be available for distribution to registrants or by request.

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FW: Advanced Plant Science Seminar Thursday - Register for "Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management"
by Bev Godard 19 Oct '20

19 Oct '20

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: October 19, 2020 9:31 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Thursday - Register for "Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management" From: Kristen MacMillan [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: October 19, 2020 9:30 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-f0f55f78-25af-4b56-b011-33487c7798da.jpeg] Translational Taxonomy – Taxonomic Understanding for Disease Management Join us for a webinar on Oct 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3803268304861011726> Dr. Carolee T. Bull, Department Head, Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology; Professor of Plant Pathology and Systematic Bacteriology; Director, Penn State Microbiome Center Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series committee 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-7b647f29-5e0e-42d5-9f22-0ec26f562982.jpeg]

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Funding for attending online conferences
by Martha Blouw 19 Oct '20

19 Oct '20

Hi all, Please let me know if you're planning to present at any online conferences that have fees associated with them. We have funding available. Thanks. Martha

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