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Welcome!
by Bethany Asmundson 07 May '20

07 May '20

Good morning Plant Science Grads! I hope everyone is holding up and is making the most of this strange time… I just wanted to welcome the new grads to the faculty, and wish those in the field good luck this season! Normally we would have a social event to welcome new grads and such, but unfortunately that couldn’t happen this year. I think I can speak for everyone when I say “I miss school (weirdly enough), coffee time and my peers!” Hopefully normal will return soon enough, and we can get together! Please do not hesitate to reach out to fellow grads if you have any questions… We were all in your shoes once, and many still are. We have to stick together, especially during these uncertain times. Additionally, it is so important to maintain constant contact with your PIs regarding various safety measures (especially related to Covid-19), progress updates, etc. Our PIs have us in their best interest, and are doing what they can to minimize the confusion and alleviate any difficulties. We hope to see you all soon! Happy planting to those in the field, and writing to those at home! Hang in there, Bethany Asmundson and Sam Day **REMEMBER - No one is allowed access to the University unless specified by their PI - Our stipends will remain as is for the time being - Your health is important!

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FW: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada
by Martha Blouw 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

From: Elise Bigley <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 10:23 AM Cc: Don Buckingham <buckinghamd(a)capi-icpa.ca> Subject: Research Grant Opportunity - Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils/ Opportunité de financement - Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear all, Please find attached and below information with respect to a research fellowship opportunity on Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils. Could you please circulate this to your students currently engaged in a Ph.D. program? Thank you for your cooperation. Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Vous trouverez les informations essentielles et relatives à une opportunité de financement pour les étudiant(e)s doctorale d’un projet de recherche sur la durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada. Pourriez-vous circuler ceci à vos étudiants actuellement engagés dans un programme de doctorat s.v.p.? En vous remerciant d’avance de votre coopération. Call for Proposals: Sustainability and Resilience in Canadian Agricultural Soils le message français suit l’anglais Building on a very successful inaugural Fellowship Program, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is pleased to announce it will be conducting its second Fellowship Program. The 2020-2022 CAPI Doctoral Fellows<https://bit.ly/2XWZacO> will consist of a small, dynamic, innovative and transdisciplinary research network specializing in sustainability, resilience, and soil in Canadian agriculture. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 29, 2020. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a Canadian university. the Ph.D. research of the applicant must be related to sustainability and resilience of Canadian agriculture and soil. area of study of the applicants could include, but are not limited to policy, economics, environmental studies, agricultural and biological sciences, geography, law, etc. Each selected researcher will receive up to $12,500 via direct grants and travel subsidies over the two years of the program. Please refer to the attached documents for the broader context of CAPI’s project. For further information, or if you any have any questions, please write to: bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Appel de propositions : Durabilité et résilience des sols agricoles du Canada S’appuyant sur un programme de bourses inaugural très réussi, l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) est heureux d’annoncer qu’il mènera son deuxième programme de bourses. Les boursiers au doctorat de l’ICPA 2020-2022<https://bit.ly/3cyVHWg> seront constitués d’un petit réseau de recherche dynamique, novateur et transdisciplinaire spécialisé dans la durabilité, la résilience et les sols en agriculture canadienne. La date limite pour présenter une demande est le vendredi 29 mai 2020. Les candidats doivent être inscrits à un programme de doctorat d’une université canadienne. Les travaux de recherche du candidat doivent être liés à la durabilité, à la résilience et aux sols en agriculture canadienne. Les domaines d’étude des candidats peuvent comprendre, sans s’y limiter, les politiques, l’économie, les études environnementales, les sciences agricoles et biologiques et le droit. Les chercheurs retenus toucheront chacun une subvention maximale de 12 500 $ sous forme de subventions directes et d’indemnités de déplacement au cours des deux années du programme. Veuillez consulter les documents ci-joints pour connaître le contexte général du projet de l’ICPA. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements ou si vous avez des questions, veuillez-vous adresser à : bigleyE(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleyE@capi-icpa.ca>. Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) | Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) 960 ave Carling Avenue | CEF immeuble/building 60 | bureau/suite 205 | Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 Web www.capi-icpa.ca<http://www.capi-icpa.ca/> | Twitter @CdnAgriFood

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FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Pass/Fail Grading Options for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses
by Martha Blouw 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Dean of Graduate Studies Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:44 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Pass/Fail Grading Options for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] To: Graduate Students, Dept/Unit Heads, Grad Chairs, Members of FGS, Deans and Directors and Support Staff Contacts Please see the attached document for information regarding the Pass/Fail grading options available for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses. This information can also be found on our website<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/covidfaq.html>. ________________________________ 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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Available awards
by Martha Blouw 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

DOCTORAL AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS<http://bit.ly/2tcQj6U> Variable - awards up to a maximum of $10,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2tcQj6U> MASTER'S AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS<http://bit.ly/2JQCxRI> Variable - awards up to a maximum of $10,000 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2JQCxRI> PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST NATIONS, INUIT AND METIS STUDENTS<https://bit.ly/2JhJacW> $16,125 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/2JhJacW>

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Registration for Summer 2020
by Martha Blouw 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Hi all, You will all have to register for Summer 2020. Registration begins on April 20. Please register for: Master's Thesis - 1469 - GRAD 7000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> and Master's Re-registration - 1471 - GRAD 7020 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> OR Doctoral Thesis - 1474 - GRAD 8000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> and Doctoral Re-registration - 1476 - GRAD 8020 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> You do not have to complete a registration approval form for Summer registration. Thanks and stay well. Martha

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FW: FGS Advisory Regarding Grading - April 7
by Martha Blouw 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

From: <members-of-fgs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:members-of-fgs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> on behalf of Dean of Graduate Studies <deanfgs(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:deanfgs@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 8:39 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.Communications@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: FGS Advisory Regarding Grading - April 7 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] On April 1, 2020, Senate Executive approved a proposal to allow undergraduate and graduate students a Pass/Fail grading choice for spanned Fall 2019/Winter 2020 and Winter 2020 courses. In brief, students can “opt to accept the letter grade received (Standard), accept the letter grade received but exclude it from UM GPA calculations (Option 1), or choose to have performance categorized as ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ (Option 2).” The manner by which an “option” can be declared has not yet been established. However, for the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), we would require that all such declarations be approved by the Unit’s Graduate Chair/Head/Designate before submission to FGS. It is imperative that detailed, one-on-one discussions with graduate students be conducted if a student is considering either Option 1 or Option 2, as both may have unforeseen impacts on students’ programs. It is important to note that: 1. FGS standards require graduate students to maintain a minimum degree grade point average (DGPA) of 3.0 with no letter grade below “C+” (unless otherwise specified by individual graduate programs supplemental regulations). Opting for a Pass/Fail option may adversely affect a student and their standing in the program. Some guidelines: · If the minimum grade requirement is achieved, retaining the letter grade is necessary for this course to apply towards program/degree requirements. · For courses with letter grades of “C” or “D”: Opting for a “Pass” would still mean that the course does not meet minimum FGS standards and therefore, the course would not apply towards program/degree requirements. · A “Passed” course cannot be repeated to achieve the minimum grade and program requirements; only a “Failed” course can be repeated/substituted. 2. Passed courses may not fulfill letter grade pre- or co-requisite requirements for other courses, preventing students from taking courses that are required by the program of study or otherwise desirable for students in the timely completion of their educational goals. 3. Passed courses may be excluded from consideration for admission to another program within the University or by other Universities. 4. For programs that are professionally accredited, the granting of passing grades to students that would not normally pass under the standard grading scheme may risk the continued accreditation of the program by professional oversight bodies. Such action may also adversely affect the student’s ability to obtain professional licensure in the future. Clearly, these are serious issues that may impact both students and programs in unforeseen ways. While it remains the prerogative of the student to opt for the grading schemes passed by Senate Executive, graduate students are at particular risk of adverse impacts should such options be exercised. A series of FAQs is being developed and will be disseminated as soon as possible. ________________________________ 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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COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund
by Martha Blouw 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

Please see http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/pandemic-relief-fund.html for further information. Stay well, Martha

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Indigenous student awards
by Martha Blouw 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

DOCTORAL AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS<http://bit.ly/2tcQj6U> Variable - awards up to a maximum of $10,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2tcQj6U> MASTER'S AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS<http://bit.ly/2JQCxRI> Variable - awards up to a maximum of $10,000 * For Master's students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2JQCxRI> PRESIDENT'S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST NATIONS, INUIT AND METIS STUDENTS<https://bit.ly/2JhJacW> $16,125 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 15, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/2JhJacW>

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Update from Tuesday Council Meeting
by Bethany Asmundson 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

Hi all, Some feedback from James following the council meeting Tuesday (mentioned in previous email - Monday). The following are important take-aways from the meeting that are most relevant to graduate students: - It is paramount that, unless given permission from your PI - No student is to be expected on campus - Stipends will not be affected for current students - Those who are TAs and are to prepare a final lab exam for undergrads are to discuss with the professor - Maintenance of plant material in the Agriculture greenhouse, CTC and the Point are currently being handled by Cathy (bayca(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:bayca@cc.umanitoba.ca>) * Cathy is not responsible for any supplemental work i.e. hand-pollination, fertilizing, threshing, bagging, etc. There is another meeting on Friday (March 27). Again, please make sure you are in constant contact with your PI as this is an ever-changing situation. Most importantly, remember to take care of yourself! I saw that the Active Living Centre (U of M gym) has a youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQ3_Y8tttuMB8k3NZR0MFA) that has lots of at home workout/stretching video (along with many local businesses)… Just a click away! Hopefully, this is over sooner than later and we can get back to our normal routine! Til then, take care! Sincerely, Bethany

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University CLOSED
by Bethany Asmundson 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

REMINDER - University will be CLOSED starting 11:59 P.M. tonight (March 23). If you have any items that you need from lab and/or offices please make sure to collect them before then. Thanks, Bethany

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