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

University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

University of Manitoba 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. Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) range in amounts from $100 to $1,000 with over $3 million awards annually. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need (as opposed to scholarships which are primarily based upon academics/marks). All bursary applications require students to complete a budget section. Please read carefully as the budget refers to a specific time period. Please read below the eligibility requirements for the annual Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary application and the annual Spring/Summer University of Manitoba General Bursary application. Students can apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary by applying online through their Aurora Student account<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu>. Paper applications of the University of Manitoba General Bursary application will not be accepted. NOTE: * Numerous University of Manitoba Senate Approved bursaries may require the submission of additional application material. These awards require that you have completed the University of Manitoba General Bursary application. * Please go to the Awards requiring application<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/1507.html> link to view current bursaries and awards that are available for application. <https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> 2016-17 Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: October 1st.<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: . * Available in early-to-mid August through the Aurora Student portal. * All undergraduate students must register and complete at least 60% of a full course load per term (i.e. a minimum of 9 credit hours per term) over the regular academic fall/winter year. There are a few bursaries offered for part-time students registered in both fall/winter terms. * Graduate students do not have to adhere to credit hour minimums provided they are registered as full-time students over the fall and winter terms with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. * Continuing University of Manitoba students must meet a G.P.A. requirement of a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. * International students in their 1st year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply to the General Bursary program. * Financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who have applied for government student aid/loans from other provinces must provide a copy of a current "official" government loan assessment to support their declaration of financial need. Please note Manitoba Student Aid recipients do not need to submit a copy of their Notice of Assessment.

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Fwd: Follow-up to the Accessibility Audit meeting
by Paul Bullock 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

All, Attached is a worksheet we are completing for the Soil Science unit ("AMA Worksheet for Identifying Unit Barriers-Soil Science" . The University is conducting an audit to identify Accessibility challenges and is requesting this from all units. This is in response to provincial legislation on accessibility. Terri Ramm was our representative at a faculty meeting on accessibility. She and I have started filling out the workshop and added some points to it. We would like to provide everyone with the opportunity to comment on accessibility issues. This is very broadly defined and some of the barriers may not be relevant in our buildings. However, it would be useful to learn about any potential issues that may exist. For more information, you can refer to the documents that Heather Wiebe circulated in her message. Please respond by *September 30* if you have any information that you feel should be added. Thanks, Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 4:09 PM Subject: Follow-up to the Accessibility Audit meeting To: Gisele Perrault <Gisele.Perrault(a)umanitoba.ca>, Louise Grapentine < Louise.Grapentine(a)umanitoba.ca>, Erika Hart <Erika.Hart(a)umanitoba.ca>, Elisabeth Harms <Elisabeth.Harms(a)umanitoba.ca>, Pat Heritage < Pat.Heritage(a)umanitoba.ca>, Terry Ramm <Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca>, Alvin Iverson <Alvin.Iverson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>, Derek Inglis <Derek.Inglis(a)umanitoba.ca>, Emily Gregorchuk < Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca>, Margaret Ann Baker <Ma.Baker(a)umanitoba.ca>, Sandra Anderson <Sandra.Anderson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Laurie Connor < Laurie.Connor(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca>, Harminder Dhanjal < H.Dhanjal(a)umanitoba.ca>, Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca>, John Schoffner <John.Schoffner(a)umanitoba.ca>, Fouad Daayf < Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>, James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>, Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca>, Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca>, Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>, Rotimi Aluko < Rotimi.Aluko(a)umanitoba.ca>, Michele Rogalsky <Michele.Rogalsky(a)umanitoba.ca>, Brian Oleson <Brian.Oleson(a)umanitoba.ca> Faculty Accessibility Audit Reps, *cc Dean and Dept/Unit Heads* Thank you for attending the accessibility audit meeting this morning. I appreciate your ideas and input into the process. Please feel free to contact me anytime with further comments or questions. *Attached*: Copies of additional meeting materials including Powerpoint presentation. I also attached the AMA Worksheet again (same one I sent on Monday) so you have all the materials in one email. *Deadline reminder*: After reviewing your completed worksheet with your Dept/Unit head, please email it to me at heather.wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca *by October 3, 2016.* *Useful links:* Student Accessibility website: Creating Accessible Documents <http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/resources-for-online-accessib…> AMA website: http://www.accessibilitymb.ca/index.html Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 -- 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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NSERC - Postgraduate Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Variable - For PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/50458/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences & Engineering Deadline: October 21st, 2016 (Transcript submission: October 7th, 2016)

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Fwd: [Gs-department-heads] FW: Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherch...
by Paul Bullock 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

All, For your information. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam Yarushinsky <Pam.Yarushinsky(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: 2016-09-01 11:39 GMT-05:00 Subject: [Gs-department-heads] FW: Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherch... To: "gs-suppstaff-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-suppstaff-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>, " gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>, " gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Rowena Krentz <Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca>, Laura Mcmillan < Laura.Mcmillan(a)umanitoba.ca>, Sara Sealey <Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca> *From:* Vanier Program (CIHR/IRSC) [mailto:Vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca <Vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca>] *Sent:* September 1, 2016 10:41 AM *To:* Vanier Program (CIHR/IRSC) <Vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> *Subject:* Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherche à compter du 1er septem *Importance:* High ******Please distribute to all parties at your institution who would benefit from this information****** Good morning, On August 19th, we announced that the Tri-Agencies had harmonized their post-award policies for award holders of research training programs and incorporated them into a guide that is effective September 1, 2016. Further to this message, we are pleased to provide you with the working drafts of the English and French versions of the Tri-Agency Research Training Award Holder’s Guide in PDF format. These documents can serve as a reference until the guide is posted online in September 2016. We welcome your feedback/comments which will be considered in future iterations. Also attached are the forms related to the guide and a “Questions & Answers” document for your reference. If you have any questions/comments regarding: · the harmonization of these policies or suggestions for improvements to the guide, please contact vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca . · the process involving the day-to-day function of the guide or on a specific program, please contact your program representative. *Funding Opportunity/Agency* *Contact email address* CIHR support(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca CIHR CGS-M cgsma(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships banting(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca NSERC (including NSERC CGS-M) schol(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca SSHRC (including SSHRC CGS-M) fellowships(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Thank you, Vanier-Banting Secretariat ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- ******Prière de transmettre aux personnes de votre établissement à qui cette information pourrait être utile****** Bonjour, Le 19 aout, nous avons annoncé que les trois organismes ont harmonisé leurs politiques postoctroi pour les boursiers de programmes de formation en recherche et les ont rassemblées dans un guide qui est en vigueur le 1er Septembre 2016. Pour faire suite à ce message, nous sommes heureux de vous offrir les ébauches des versions anglaise et française du Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherche des trois organismes en format PDF. Ces documents peuvent servir de référence jusqu'à ce que le guide soit affiché en ligne en Septembre 2016. Veuillez nous faire parvenir vos suggestions/commentaires et nous en tiendrons compte dans les prochaines versions. Vous trouverez aussi ci-joint les formulaires figurant dans le guide et un document «Questions et Réponses » à titre de référence. Si vous avez des questions/commentaires concernant : · l'harmonisation de ces politiques ou des suggestions pour améliorer le guide, veuillez contacter vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca. · l’utilisation quotidienne du guide ou sur un programme spécifique, veuillez contacter votre représentant du programme. *Programme ou organisme* *Adresse courriel* IRSC *support(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <support(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* BESC à la maitrise des IRSC *cgsma(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <cgsma(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* CRSNG (y compris les BESC à la maitrise) bourses(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca CRSH (y compris les BESC à la maitrise) bourses(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Bourses postdoctorales Banting *banting(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <banting(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* BESC Vanier *vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* Merci. Secrétariat Vanier-Banting -- 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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Graduate Student Workshops Schedule for 16-17
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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