September 2017 - Soils-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Fwd: Please circulate
by Paul Bullock 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

All, Please see the notice sent by Yvonne Lawley. I am sending it to department faculty and grad students. You can forward it to others who may be interested. Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yvonne Lawley <Yvonne.Lawley(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 11:41 AM Subject: Please circulate To: Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca>, Don Flaten < Don.Flaten(a)umanitoba.ca>, Mario Tenuta <Mario.Tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca> Paul, Don, Mario, Lana Reid will be in Manitoba next week to visit her corn yield trials and disease nursery. We are going to have a come and go coffee on Thursday afternoon if anyone is interested in having some time to talk with her while she is here. I know I missed the Soiled Profile today, but please share this invite if there are grad students or others that would be interested to meet or talk with her. You are also very welcome to come if you have the time. See the attached. Yvonne Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 109 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504 (Fax) 204-474-7528 yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca *From:* Yvonne Lawley *Sent:* September-22-17 11:38 AM *To:* Christy Doyle; Bev Godard *Cc:* Nasir Javed *Subject:* Please circulate to the department Hi Christy or Bev, Could you please circulate the attached invitation to the department (grad students, techs, academics). Thank you, Yvonne Lawley Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 109 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504 (Fax) 204-474-7528 yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca -- 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: This Thursday: Natural Resources Info Session
by Martha Blouw 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: September-19-17 9:11 AM To: 'agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' Subject: This Thursday: Natural Resources Info Session Natural Resources Info Session The federal department of natural resources (Natural Resources Canada) is seeking to recruit talented graduates to work on one of today's most interesting - and challenging - issues: the sustainable development of natural resources. PARDP is an accelerated development program that offers participants two rotational assignments with different NRCan sectors as well as opportunities for training and professional development. The Policy Analyst & Development Program (PARDP) session is relevant for Masters and Ph. D. students and recent graduates of Economics, Geo Sciences, Political Science, and the Natural Resource Institute. Presenters: Director General, Samuel Millar and Policy Analyst, Curtis McKinney Date / Time: Sep 21, 2017 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM Location: 306 Tier Sign up to register at: www.uofmcareerservices.ca<http://www.uofmcareerservices.ca>

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Ph.D. Oral Examination - Sirajum Munira
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '17

18 Sep '17

Sirajum Munira’s Ph.D. oral examination is being held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in room 346 Ellis Building. Please see attached. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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Reminder for UMGF/MGS Holders
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '17

15 Sep '17

As per the Award Holders Guide: "UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments" http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gui… Martha

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Department Changes to Travel Expense Procedures
by Paul Bullock 14 Sep '17

14 Sep '17

All, We recently had a very positive meeting with Travel Services. They are going to work with us on some changes to some of our travel expenses practices. This is the first time I can recall having support from the university to ensure that our accounting practices not only meet policy requirements but also fulfill the information needs of our department. It is very important for everyone in the department to be aware of these changes because they will affect almost everyone travelling for university research projects. So please forward this information to any others who need to be informed. 1. Car rentals from Enterprise. We are going to shift our Enterprise car rentals to a PO basis. This means that instead of using a Visa number, a Purchase Order number will be used. So it will mean very little difference in the procedure for car rentals. However, if research projects are expecting to require rental vehicles from Enterprise, a PO will be set up ahead of time to allow multiple rentals from a specific FOAP. A car rental PO will be linked to a specific FOAP but can be used for multiple car rentals for multiple individuals. We need to ensure that the information on each individual rental within a PO gets sent back to the department. We are waiting for confirmation that this will be the case before we go ahead. Don't worry about new projects waiting for FOAP numbers to be issued. We have a bridge FOAP that we can use for vehicle rental in circumstances where a project is ready to go ahead but still doesn't have a FOAP number assigned. The rollout for this will start January 2018. At that stage, we will discontinue using Visa and start using POs. This will give us time to get the POs for each project set up. 2. Travel advances. For students who require cash to fund expenses while travelling, we will now acquire a travel advance for each individual who needs it. Travel advances need about 2 weeks notice. If you register for a conference, you will be asked if you will be needing a travel advance. If you are going on an extended field trip, you can get a travel advance. But you need to notify Carmela ahead of time. This change comes into effect immediately. If you show up in the office expecting to take an administrative travel Visa card with you to cover expenses, you are out of luck. If you are travelling in the next 2 weeks and need cash for expenses, please see Carmela immediately. Thanks for your cooperation as these changes come into effect. -- 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 Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Please let me know if you are applying, or considering to apply. Application deadline: December 1, 2017 REMINDER: Representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba to speak about NSERC awards for Master’s and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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2018-2019 NSERC PGSD/CGSD Competition
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program Information about these programs are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-Belle… Deadlines: there are two deadlines to note for the NSERC PGS\CGS competition; a transcript submission deadline and an on-line application submission deadline. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended in sealed envelopes to Rowena Krentz (Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca>), Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre by October 6, 2017. This will provide her with time to upload transcripts so that students can submit their application electronically by their October 20, 2017. Refer to the FGS awards database (http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) for detailed instructions related to submitting transcripts. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students 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. Application information is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/bursaries/index.html Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 Martha

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FW: NSERC Information Session
by Martha Blouw 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: September-05-17 10:33 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Rebecca Tataryn; Sara Sealey Subject: Re: NSERC Information Session Hello everyone, *This information is applicable to NSERC eligible Departments only. Please disregard this email if your students are eligible for SSHRC or CIHR awards only* I am pleased to inform you that representatives from NSERC will be visiting the University of Manitoba once again to speak about NSERC awards for Master's and Ph.D. students (CGSM, PGSD and CGSD). Kindly advertise the attached information to students and staff. Note that Dr. Andrew Frederiksen, a U of M professor in the Department of Geological Sciences has been invited by NSERC to speak as he is a Scholarships and Fellowships Selection Committee member. Dr. Frederiksen will speak to students about what committees look for in the review process. WHEN: Friday, September 15th TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon WHERE: E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chamber Room) Please be advised that space in the Senate Chambers is limited to 100 capacity. Students are therefore required to register in order to attend. Registry is available online at https://manitobagrad.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/eform/zI788cCk8670x6700tBal.ssc If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.9836 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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