May 2024 - Plants-staff - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Invitation to Plant Science Technicians- coffee with Doug Cattani
by Mya Kraft 24 May '24

24 May '24

Good afternoon Plant Science Technicians (Support staff please ignore this email, you should have received a separate invitation for 9:00am), On behalf of the Faculty's Plant Science Head Search Committee, you are invited to a special Technical support staff meeting with Dr Doug Cattani, candidate for Department Head in Plant Science on Monday May 27th at 9:30am in room 252 in the Agriculture Building. This is an opportunity to have a casual conversation and raise any pertinent questions you may have with Dr. Cattani. Coffee and treats will be served. RSVP to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca>. During the support staff meeting, Curt McCartney will be the moderator. The Search Committee would be pleased to receive any written feedback that you might wish to provide following this meeting. This confidential feedback should be sent directly to Mya Kraft, support to the Faculty's Search Committee for Plant Science Department Head, by email to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca> no later than Wednesday May 29th at noon. All input is treated in strict confidence and is shared with the Head Search Committee. Anonymous feedback will not be accepted. PS - You will have just received a separate invitation from Mya Kraft to attend Dr. Cattani's public presentation/ meet and greet which is on Monday May 27th at 10:30am. You are encouraged and welcome to attend both meetings! Mya Kraft Confidential Assistant to the Dean Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Pronouns: She/Her 256 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-9395 Mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me on TEAMS<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca&topicna…> [UMLogoSignature] Please expect 3 days for turnaround for signatures and meeting requests with the Dean. Inquiries will be answered on a priority basis.

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FW from Doug Cattani: Urgent request
by Bev Godard 23 May '24

23 May '24

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:46 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Urgent request Importance: High Bev, Please forward to all techs and PIs. Following an urgent request from the Province, would you please report on whether you stock a Naloxone or Narcan overdose kit in your first aid supplies? This information is requested to be sent to me by 9:00 am Friday. Thank you for your timely response. Douglas Cattani Acting Department Head, Associate Professor, Perennial Crop Breeding Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba (204) 474-6071 Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Public Seminar - Plant Science Head - Monday May 27 @ 10:30
by Mya Kraft 21 May '24

21 May '24

This message is sent on behalf of Dr Martin Scanlon, Dean and Chair of the Search Committee The Faculty's Search Committee for a Department Head in Plant Science has completed their review of applications. The Committee has arrived at a short-list of one individual. A copy of the Candidate's CV can be made available on a secured MS Teams site by email request to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca>. The public presentation and candidate interview will be held in accordance with University policy on department head searches. Attached is a poster detailing the public presentation event. Please plan to participate on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am in Room 130 in the Agriculture Building. Following the candidate's presentation/ Q&A, there will be a meet and greet for Academics, RAs and PDFs from the department. RSVP to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca>. The Search Committee would be pleased to receive any written feedback that you might wish to provide following the presentation. This confidential feedback should be sent directly to Mya Kraft, support to the Faculty's Search Committee for Department Head in Plant Science, by email to mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca> no later than noon on Wednesday May 29th. All input is treated in strict confidence and is shared with the Search Committee. Anonymous feedback will not be accepted. PUBLIC SEMINAR & CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET Dr. Doug Cattani Associate Professor and Acting Head, Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Monday, May 27th 10:30-11:30am Seminar and Q & A 11:30am Candidate meet and greet for Academics, RAs and PDFs Location: ROOM 130 AGRICULTURE BUILDING

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FW from Doug Cattani: Parking lot hazards
by Bev Godard 21 May '24

21 May '24

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:12 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Parking lot hazards All, Please lets keep our areas free of debris so that the issues below will not happen. Thank you D.J. Cattani, PhD. From: SHARLENE MACCOY <Sharlene.MacCoy(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sharlene.MacCoy@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:57 AM To: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Yvonne Lawley <Yvonne.Lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne.Lawley@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Parking lot hazards Hi Doug, In the last month, I got a screw in my brand new tire ($375!) here at the point, and we also got one in the tire on our van last week, which we have had to repair out of our budget. If a tire blows on highway due to tire damage, someone could get hurt, and we would be liable. Is it possible to get the parking lot cleaned? Thanks! Sharlene MacCoy, AIT Farming Systems Research Technician Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, MB C: 204.250.7203

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Westlab Laboratory Consumables and Equipment
by Plant Science Reception 15 May '24

15 May '24

Dear Technicians, Please see attached information on current plasticware promotion and Best Sellers catalogue from Westlab. If you have any questions, please contact Account Representative from Westlab: Gyongyi Vass gyongyi.vass(a)westlab.com<mailto:gyongyi.vass@westlab.com> m 647 620 2235 tf +1 877 822 1455 Thanks, Alina Skorobohatova University of Manitoba Department of Plant Science Rm 222, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 phone 204.474.8221 | fax 204.474.7528 * e-mail alina.skorobohatova(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:alina.skorobohatova@umanitoba.ca> From: Gyongyi Vass <gyongyi.vass(a)westlab.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:54 PM To: Plant Science Reception <plant_science(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: RE: Westlab Laboratory Consumables and Equipment Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Alina, It was very nice meeting you earlier today. I appreciate you taking the time, allowing me to introduce myself as your Account Representative from Westlab. As mentioned, we are a Canadian distributor, offering glass and plastic ware consumables along with equipment. We have two warehouses across Canada to better support your team. For your reference and review, I have attached information on our current plasticware promotion and our Best Sellers catalogue. Upon your review, should you have any questions or would like samples for your review, please let me know. I look forward to working with you and the team. Best Regards, Gyongyi Vass Business Development Canada m 647 620 2235 tf +1 877 822 1455 www.westlab.com<http://www.westlab.com/> health.westlab.com<https://health.westlab.com/> [cid:image001.png@01DA44D8.24AF1690]<https://www.westlab.com/>

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FW from Doug Cattani: Vehicles at The Point
by Bev Godard 13 May '24

13 May '24

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 1:52 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Vehicles at The Point Please send to Technicians and PI's. D.J. Cattani, PhD. From: Jeanette Mockford <Jeanette.Mockford1(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jeanette.Mockford1@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 1:29 PM To: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Vehicles at The Point Hi Doug, Given that The Point lacks a gate in the area where vehicles are parked and sustained a loss recently, the Office of Risk Management recommends that all keys for UM vehicles parked in the area should not be left in the vehicles when parked and not in use. Thanks for your help this morning, Jeanette Jeanette Mockford Risk Management Coordinator Office of Risk Management 191K Extended Education University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus) Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204.914.1146 Jeanette.Mockford1(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jeanette.Mockford1@umanitoba.ca>

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FW Doug Cattani: Inclusive Hiring Practices - new workshop for May
by Bev Godard 01 May '24

01 May '24

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 2:39 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Inclusive Hiring Practices - new workshop for May Bev, Please forward to Plants all. Support Staff: if you are involved in hiring it is recommended that you take this class. D.J. Cattani, PhD. From: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 2:35 PM To: Brian Amiro <Brian.Amiro(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Amiro@umanitoba.ca>>; Kim Ominski <Kim.Ominski(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kim.Ominski@umanitoba.ca>>; Cristina Molina Rosell <Cristina.Rosell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cristina.Rosell@umanitoba.ca>>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Derek.Brewin@umanitoba.ca>>; Kateryn Rochon <Kateryn.Rochon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kateryn.Rochon@umanitoba.ca>>; Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Danny.Mann@umanitoba.ca>>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>>; Sue Clayton <Sue.Clayton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sue.Clayton@umanitoba.ca>>; Entomology Head <head.ent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:head.ent@umanitoba.ca>>; FHNS Department Head <FHNSDEPARTMENTHEAD(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:FHNSDEPARTMENTHEAD@umanitoba.ca>>; Research Agriculture <agresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agresearch@umanitoba.ca>>; Agriculture Graduate Academic <agGradAc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agGradAc@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>>; Nazim Cicek <Nazim.Cicek(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nazim.Cicek@umanitoba.ca>>; Ajibola Akindipe <Ajibola.Akindipe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ajibola.Akindipe@umanitoba.ca>>; Vanessa Ryplanski <Vanessa.Ryplanski(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Vanessa.Ryplanski@umanitoba.ca>>; Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: FW: Inclusive Hiring Practices - new workshop for May Department Heads/School Director, The message below about upcoming training was sent to all support staff this afternoon. Ajibola asked me to let you know this was circulated. Please encourage support staff in your department/school who are involved in hiring other support staff, to sign up for this training. Thanks, Mya Kraft Confidential Assistant to the Dean Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Pronouns: She/Her 256 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-9395 Mya.kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me on TEAMS<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Mya.kraft@umanitoba.ca&topicna…> [UMLogoSignature] Please expect 3 days for turnaround for signatures and meeting requests with the Dean. Inquiries will be answered on a priority basis. From: Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 2:28 PM To: fafs-supportstaff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:fafs-supportstaff@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Inclusive Hiring Practices - new workshop for May This message is forwarded to you on behalf of Ajibola Akindipe, HR Officer & EDI Coordinator If you are a support staff member who is involved in the hiring process of support staff employees, you are encouraged sign up for this training. There are three sessions scheduled for May as listed below. To register, visit: https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse Regards, Ajibola Akindipe (CPHR Candidate) Pronouns: She/Her University of Manitoba 271 Agriculture Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8281 [cid:image002.png@01DA9BCA.D1C61650] From: Beniamino Di Geronimo <Beniamino.DiGeronimo(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Beniamino.DiGeronimo@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:36 AM To: psu-hris(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:psu-hris@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Sandra Woloschuk <Sandra.Woloschuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sandra.Woloschuk@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [psu-hris] Inclusive Hiring Practices - new workshop for May Please share this message with those in your unit who are involved in the hiring of support staff. Learning and Organizational Development, Human Resources, is offering a new workshop this spring, 'Inclusive Hiring Practices', to support the university's strategic priorities relating to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging. The workshop is designed for anyone who is involved in the hiring process for support staff employees and would benefit hiring managers, those who screen applications, and those who sit on selection committees. There are three sessions scheduled for May as listed below. To register, visit: https://umanitoba.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse Inclusive Hiring Practices Wednesday, May 8, 9:00am to noon, or Thursday, May 9, 9:00 am to noon, or Tuesday, May 21, 9:00am to noon 141 Education Building - LOD Learning Centre Description: Those involved in recruitment, selection, hiring and onboarding functions for non-academic employees hold special responsibilities when conducting these activities. This workshop provides a foundation of knowledge that will support our institutional efforts to have consistent and widespread integration of inclusive hiring practices. During this workshop, participants will explore implicit bias and how it can impact decision making; consider ways that bias is can be present in our hiring processes; practice applying mitigating tactics and strategies to address bias in the hiring process; and review the resources in the hiring toolkit that support an inclusive hiring process. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: describe ways that implicit bias shows up in the hiring process and apply practical strategies and techniques to mitigate individual and systemic bias. This is an interactive workshop and includes small and large group discussion, individual reflections, group activities and case studies where you will be able to practice and develop your skills. Message sent by Beniamino Di Geronimo on behalf of: Sandra Woloschuk Associate Director, Learning & Organizational Development Human Resources 309 Administration Bldg. [http://umanitoba.ca/admin/mco/brand/download/UM_Logo_HORZ.jpg]

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