November 2016 - Soils-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Enhanced Financial Supports for Students
by Martha Blouw 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEC4DE.C0FA5C60] Enhanced Financial Supports for Students As a result of the strike, some students may be experiencing unexpected financial hardship. For this reason, some additional funds have been allocated to our existing financial aid programs. These additional funds are limited and will be disbursed to eligible students on a first come first serve basis. This funding is exclusively for students experiencing financial hardships due to the strike; some examples of requests for support that are a direct result of the strike include: * Additional housing costs due to the extension of fall term * Additional housing costs due to a roommate leaving, resulting in a student having to pay extra rent * Additional food costs over the holiday break due to the extension of the fall term * Unexpected childcare expenses due to the extension of the fall term Students will be required to submit an application which will be reviewed to determine whether or not they meet the eligibility criteria for the funds. The funds are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Sources of funding 1. Emergency Loans The University of Manitoba emergency loan program provides short-term assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial expenses or constraints. Emergency loan funds are not intended to act as a regular supplement or substitute for traditional forms of student financial aid, i.e. government loans, scholarships, and bursaries. Therefore, all students applying for emergency funding are expected to have a reasonable financial plan in place to cover normal school expenses, including tuition and living expenses, at the beginning of each academic session. In order to be considered for an Emergency Loan a student must: * Be enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic session to which they are applying. There will be an exception made this year only for those students who have reduced their course load due to the strike, this would be identified on their application form. * Have repaid all outstanding emergency loans from previous academic sessions; * Have obtained a passing grade of "D" or better on all courses taken in the previous academic session. * Provide documentation indicating that they will be receiving sufficient funding to meet tuition and living costs for the academic session (Government Loan Notice of Assistance, loan documents, sponsorship letter). We will consider making exceptions this year regarding living expenses, should the rationale the student provides be strike-related. * Be able to explain clearly why emergency assistance is required and how the loan will be repaid. Students who are applying for an emergency loan for strike-related reasons will be required to indicate this on their application form. 1. General Bursaries Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full-time and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need. Criteria used in assessing bursaries includes, but is not limited to: * Unanticipated personal living costs * Unexpected delays in government loans * Unexpected delays in other award funding. How do students apply? The application deadline for general bursaries has passed; this means that we will only consider disbursing bursaries to students in financial need due to financial hardship resulting from the strike. The emergency loan program operates on a continual basis; as a result, we expect to receive emergency loan applications from students for reasons that are strike-related, and for non-strike-related reasons. All students will be asked to complete the "Emergency Student Assistance Application Form" and submit this form to the Financial Aid & Award Office or the Faculty Graduate Studies. The forms can be found by using the following links: For undergraduate students: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/EL_APP_FALL_WINTER.pdf For graduate students: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/emergency_loan.pdf The submitted forms will be reviewed by the Financial Aid & Awards Office, for undergraduate students, and by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, for graduate students. Once the review of the financial support application is complete, the student will be notified as to whether they will receive a loan, a bursary, or no support. If it is determined based on the application that financial support is appropriate the student will: * Receive a bursary if the deficit is a result of a strike-related matter, and they demonstrate that they will be unable to repay a loan. * Receive an emergency loan if they are able to demonstrate an ability to repay the loan in the future. Note: The loan could be for a strike-related, or non-strike-related matter given that this program operates on a continual basis. Note: The maximum amount of support disbursed to an individual student will be $800 at the undergraduate level and $1,000 at the graduate level. A limited amount of funds are available and the funds will be disbursed to eligible students on a first come first serve basis. Yours, Susan Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students)

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Fwd: After Strike FAQs
by Paul Bullock 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

Students, There is some information in the message below that pertains to graduate students. Please note, that all undergraduate and graduate courses for Winter 2017 will start on January 18. The mid-term break will be Feb 21-24 as originally scheduled. if you are a TA or applying for a TA position, please take note of these changes. The changed dates also affect the start of any graduate courses you may be taking. The only exceptions to the above dates will be the Soil Science diploma classes (Soil 0420 and Soil 0620). Those classes will commence on January 4. Please take note if you are a TA or applying to TA in either of those courses. Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kimberley Stefaniuk <Kim.Stefaniuk(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 3:46 PM Subject: After Strike FAQs To: "agriculture all (agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca)" < agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Research Agriculture <agresear(a)umanitoba.ca> *The following is sent on behalf of Karin Wittenberg. * *From:* Susan Carvell *Sent:* November-25-16 2:41 PM *To:* Mark Torchia; Brian Postl; Rector St. Pauls College; Christopher Trott; David Collins; David Mandzuk; Diane Hiebert-Murphy; Douglas Brown; Edmund Dawe; Frank Deer; Gary Hepburn; Janice Ristock; Jim Mulvale; Jonathan Beddoes; Jonathan Black-Branch; Dean Agriculture; Mary-Jo Romaniuk; Michael Benarroch; Norman Halden; Pamela Trupish; Paul Hess; Robert Hoppa; Stefi Baum; Susan Gottheil; Todd Mondor *Cc:* Valerie Shantz; Angela Shank; Bonnie Warkentine; School of Art Assistant; Eileen Konrad; Isadora Ferreira; Janice Gripp; Janice Tilly; Jodi Petch; Jolene Chester; Joyce Lamb; Karen Martindale; Kate Davis; Kimberley Stefaniuk; Laura Orsak; Marcia Davies; Marcia Kort; Marilyn Shantz; Marion DeJong; Norman Delos Reyes; Philippa Alexiuk; Shannon Campanaro; Sharon Kirsch; Susan Carvell; Tatjana Blazevska; Val Parker *Subject:* After Strike FAQs The following is sent on behalf of Dr. Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) The Academic Sub-Committee has prepared an After Strike FAQ for students and instructors. The attached will be posted on the strike info webpage. Please let your associate deans, department heads and staff know about these new FAQs. The Marketing and Communications Office (MCO), working with Susan Gottheil, will also be sending information to advisors in faculty/college/school offices as well as to central units with additional FAQs (including info on financial aid, refund appeals, etc.) to ensure that they have up to date information. Thank you. Janice -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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FW: SOIl 7270 Advanced Soil Ecology
by Martha Blouw 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

From: Mario Tenuta Sent: November-25-16 1:26 PM To: Martha Blouw; Mei Ding; Narmatha Nadarajah; Maureen Foster Subject: SOIl 7270 Advanced Soil Ecology Dear Colleagues and Graduate Students. A note of information that Advanced Soil Ecology SOIL 7270 will be taught winter term of 2017. The course description is below. In addition, this year students will have the opportunity to learn soil ecology through the perspective of the search for extraterrestrial life and growing food in space. Any questions please let me know (mario.tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mario.tenuta@umanitoba.ca>). The meeting times are flexible based on student schedules. Cheers, Mario SOIL 7270 - Advanced Soil Ecology Examine the role of soil organisms and their communities in decomposition, elemental cycling, and pathogen/pest suppression in managed and natural soil systems. Understand methods of studying biochemical activity and communities in soil. Take a specific research topic of choice and develop an understanding of the organisms and communities, environmental controls of key biological processes involved and apply your knowledge to resolving a specific research issue. _______________________________________________________________ Celebrate International Year of Pulses 2016 10th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop Oct 25-28 2016, Winnipeg www.pulseresearch.ca<http://www.pulseresearch.ca> Mario Tenuta, PhD, P.Ag. Professor of Applied Soil Ecology B.Sc. Agroecology Program Chair and Program Student Advisor Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba 13 Freedman Crescent (Ellis Building) Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Office and Cell: +1 204 474-7827 mario.tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tenutam@cc.umanitoba.ca>

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FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Adjustments to Winter Graduation Deadlines
by Martha Blouw 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] In recognition of the possibility that students may have been delayed in defending theses or completing degree requirements as a result of the UMFA strike, two winter graduation deadlines have been put into place. For students who complete all degree requirements by the original date of January 4, 2017 These students will be presented for approval for graduation at the Senate meeting of February 1, 2017. For these students, January 4, 2017, is the last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students (it is the student's responsibility to ensure these requirements are met), and lists of potential graduands from departments. For students who complete all degree requirements by February 6, 2017 These students will be presented for approval for graduation in late February or early March, 2017. For these students, February 6, 2017, is the last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students (it is the student's responsibility to ensure these requirements are met), and lists of potential graduands from departments. Students who meet either the January 4, 2017, or February 6, 2017, deadline dates for graduation will not be required to register for the winter term. ________________________________ 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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Emmanuel Ojo-POSTER
by Martha Blouw 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Please see the attached details for Emmanuel Ojo's Ph.D. Oral Examination which is being held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in 346 Ellis Building. Martha

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Fwd: Postings
by Paul Bullock 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Grad Students, Sorry for the problem with the links to the TA and marker postings in the previous email. The links below should function properly. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Ramm <Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:15 AM Subject: Postings To: "Paul Bullock (prof.p.bullock(a)gmail.com)" <prof.p.bullock(a)gmail.com> These will be extended until Dec 2/16. https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=17442 SOIL 4400 https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=17441 SOIL 3520 https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=17440 SOIL 0620 (2) https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=17438 SOIL 0420 (2) https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=17439 SOIL 0420 (Grader/Marker) -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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Fwd: Postings for TA's for Term 2
by Paul Bullock 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Soil Science Graduate Students, There are 7 openings for TAs and Grader/Markers in Soil Science courses for the Winter term. The links to the individual postings are below. The application deadline is this Friday, November 25. Please submit an application online as soon as possible. Sorry for the short notice. Terri is going to see if we can extend the postings for a few more days but if she can't, then you will need to apply this week. Thanks, Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Terry Ramm <Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:35 AM Subject: Postings for TA's for Term 2 To: "Paul Bullock (prof.p.bullock(a)gmail.com)" <prof.p.bullock(a)gmail.com> Cc: Lynda Closson <Lynda.Closson(a)umanitoba.ca> https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/view_requisition.php? requisition_id=17442&referrer=%2Fats%2Fmanage_requisition.php – SOIL 4400 https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/view_requisition.php? requisition_id=17441&referrer=%2Fats%2Fmanage_requisition.php - SOIL 3520 https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/view_requisition.php? requisition_id=17440&referrer=%2Fats%2Fmanage_requisition.php – SOIL 0620 (2) https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/view_requisition.php? requisition_id=17438&referrer=%2Fats%2Fmanage_requisition.php – SOIL 0420 (2) https://umanitoba.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/view_requisition.php? requisition_id=17439&referrer=%2Fats%2Fmanage_requisition.php - SOIL 0420 (Grader/Marker) These are now posted. Terri *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *Terri Ramm, Admin. Asst.* *Dept of Soil Science* *University of Manitoba* *366 Ellis Building* *13 Freedman Cres* *Winnipeg, MB* *R3T 2N2* *Tel: (204) 474-6035 <%28204%29%20474-6035>* *Fax: (204) 474-7642 <%28204%29%20474-7642>* *http://umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/ <http://umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/>* *Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca <Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca>* Please note that I am now on a reduced work week and my office hours are Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 to 5:00. I will respond to your message when I am in the office. If you require immediate assistance please contact Lynda Closson (Lynda.Closson@umanitoba) or Jennifer Henderson ( Jennifer.Henderson(a)umanitoba.ca) in the General Office. -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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Work Permits and Permanent Residence in Canada
by Martha Blouw 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMITS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN CANADA November 21, 22 & 23, varying times, 224 Education Building Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/55462/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Martha

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FW: Call for Nominations: Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada - Graduate Student Merit Award
by Martha Blouw 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Sent on behalf of Ms. Sara Sealey Hello Deans, Graduate Chairs and Awards Contacts, I am writing to you today with a call for nominations for a new award called the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada - Graduate Student Merit Award<http://www.swaac.ca/graduate-student-award-of-merit.html>. This is an external award competition and the University of Manitoba is able to recommend 1 student for the 2017 competition. At least three awards, each in the amount of $3,000, will be awarded annually across Canada to the woman graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records. Women who are currently registered in any Master's or PhD program at the University of Manitoba are eligible to be nominated for the 2017 competition. Each Faculty/Unit may nominate 1 female student for this competition. The criteria for this award are as follows: 1. Outstanding academic performance 2. Evidence of leadership, including but not limited to such things as: * Executive positions in student organizations * Participation on committees (student committees and university committees) * Organization of special events, conferences, etc. * Involvement in advocacy groups * Involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community. Application requirements and procedures can be found on our Awards Database by clicking here<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. Each faculty/unit may nominate one currently registered female Master's OR PhD student for this award. The nominations are to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by December 16th, 2016 as per the instructions on the Awards Database<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. Please ensure you let your students know of your own internal deadline for submission of their applications in order to meet the December 16th deadline for submission of nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please feel free to contact me at Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sara.Sealey@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about this award or the application/nomination process. We look forward to receiving your nominations! Take care! -Sara ________________________________ Sara Sealey B.A., B.Sc. Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.6703 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Contact Us<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/contact.html> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> ________________________________

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FW: University of Guelph Symposium
by Martha Blouw 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Forwarded on behalf of Valerie Craig From: Valerie Craig [mailto:craigv@uoguelph.ca] Sent: November-08-16 9:31 AM To: Martha Blouw Subject: University of Guelph Symposium Good morning; My name is Valerie Craig, and I am a graduate student at the University of Guelph in the Department of Plant Agriculture. I am part of an organizing committee that is hosting a symposium that is graduate student run and organized here at the University of Guelph titled Communication in Agriculture; part of the DuPont Pioneer Plant Science Symposium Series. Our Symposium is a full day event being held on Monday, November 14. We are broadcasting the event via webinar so that different research institutions globally may participate. Some of the speakers include Dr. Kevin Folta (Prof and Dept. Chair, Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida), Dr. Alastair Summerlee (Past President-University of Guelph) and Ms. Jennifer Christie (4 H-Canada). For more information on the event please visit: http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/PS-Symposium For information on the DuPont Pioneer symposium series visit: https://www.pioneer.com/home/site/about/research/PlantSciSymposiaSeries/ To Register for the webinar, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-u-of-guelph-plant-science-symposium-tic… Regards, Valerie Valerie Craig | Masters of Science Candidate | University of Guelph | Department of Plant Agriculture | Crop Science Room 404 | (519) 824-4120 x58184

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