January 2018 - Soils-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

[Plants-grads] FW: New destinations for international research collaborations/Nouvelles destinations pour des collaborations de recherche internationales
by Martha Blouw 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

From: Mitacs Proposals Office <ProposalsOffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:ProposalsOffice@mitacs.ca>> Date: January 24, 2018 at 6:48:51 PM CST To: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: New destinations for international research collaborations/Nouvelles destinations pour des collaborations de recherche internationales [cid:image001.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<http://www.mitacs.ca/> [cid:image003.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.facebook.com/MITACS>[cid:image004.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://instagram.com/mitacs/>[cid:image005.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<http://twitter.com/MitacsCanada>[cid:image006.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Mitacs-Official-3863606>[cid:image007.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/mitacs-calls-proposals> Version française ci-dessous Read online Hello Karin Wittenburg, Please distribute to students, faculty, and international contacts. Mitacs is accepting applications for competitive international research opportunities for student travel from Canada. We recommend that students apply by May 2018 for travel planned in Fall 2018. The Globalink Research Award<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award?utm_so…> provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students to undertake research projects abroad. Projects last 12-24 weeks and all disciplines are eligible. New destinations include: * Australia * European Union member countries<https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_en> * Japan * Norway * Saudi Arabia * United Kingdom * United States The full list of destinations is available on our website<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award?utm_so…>, along with resources for finding a professor abroad, suggested application timelines, and other program information. If you have any questions, contact Mitacs International at international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. ________________________________ Veuillez faire circuler auprès des étudiants, des professeurs et de vos contacts internationaux. Mitacs accepte les demandes dans le cadre d'un concours offrant aux étudiants du Canada des occasions de mener de la recherche à l'étranger. Nous recommandons que les étudiants déposent leur demande avant mai 2018 pour des déplacements prévus à l'automne 2018. La Bourse de recherche Globalink<https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/globalink/bourses-de-recherche-mitacs-g…> fournit 6 000 $ aux finissants du premier cycle et aux étudiants des cycles supérieurs afin de mener des projets de recherche à l'étranger. Les projets sont d'une durée de 12 à 24 semaines et toutes les disciplines sont admissibles. Les nouvelles destinations comprennent : * Australie * Pays membres de l'Union européenne<https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_fr> * Japon * Norvège * Arabie saoudite * Royaume-Uni * États-Unis La liste complète des destinations est disponible sur notre site Web<https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/globalink/bourses-de-recherche-mitacs-g…>, ainsi que les ressources pour trouver un professeur à l'étranger, des échéanciers de dépôt de demande suggérés et d'autres renseignements sur le programme. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer avec Mitacs international à l'adresse international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. Best wishes, Salutations respectueuses, Ana Ana Majstorovic Proposals Office Bureau des propositions proposalsoffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:proposalsoffice@mitacs.ca> Sign up<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/mitacs-calls-proposals> to receive calls for proposals by email. Inscrivez-vous<https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/appel-de-propositions> à la liste de distribution pour recevoir les appels de propositions par courriel. Mitacs would like to thank the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of Nova Scotia, and the Government of Ontario for their support of the Globalink Research Award. In addition, Mitacs is pleased to work with international partners, including the China Scholarship Council, France's Campus France and Inria, India's Ministry of Human Resource Development, the National Research Foundation of Korea, and Tunisia's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Mitacs tient à remercier le gouvernement du Canada, le gouvernement de l'Alberta, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique, Research Manitoba, le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse et le gouvernement de l'Ontario de leur soutien à l'égard de la Bourse de recherche Globalink. De plus, Mitacs a le plaisir de travailler avec des partenaires internationaux, notamment China Scholarship Council de Chine, Campus France et Inria de la France, le ministère du Développement des ressources humaines de l'Inde, National Research Foundation de Corée et le ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique de la Tunisie.olicy; the University of Victoria; and the Canadian Science Policy Fellowship Advisory Council. Montréal Office 405 avenue Ogilvy Bureau 101 Montréal, QC H3N 1M3 Toronto Office 100 College Street, Suite 522 University of Toronto Toronto, ON M5G 1L5 Vancouver Office 6190 Agronomy Road, Suite 301 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 Copyright © 2018 Mitacs Inc. If you wish to unsubscribe from these communications, please reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Pour vous désabonner, veuillez répondre à ce message en indiquant DÉSABONNEMENT comme objet. 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[Plants-grads] IGSS - for international students paying the differential tuition fee
by Martha Blouw 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,700 to $5,400 (approx) Full details at: Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: April 11th, 2018 Before you apply, please review the information on the FAQ page: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/igssfaq.html The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers scholarships valued at up to the international differential tuition fee amount, to graduate students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits); (2) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in: (a) the second year of a Ph.D. program with a two-year fee structure (Plant Science/Soil Science); (b) the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (3) are paying the international student differential tuition fee; (6) are not recipients of external award funding that pays for their tuition. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning to transfer from a Master’s to a PhD program, or to apply to a PhD program for the Summer 2018, Fall 2018 or Winter 2019 term after April 1st, 2018, you are encouraged to apply and must apply by the April 11th deadline if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 2018 -2019 academic year. Even if you are unsure of what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application. International Students who are unsure if they are eligible to apply are encouraged to submit an application. An assessment of eligibility will be performed once your complete application is received. 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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[Plants-grads] FW: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP)
by Martha Blouw 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

From: adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Kennis Fung Sent: January-16-18 3:38 PM To: adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP)<http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.…> Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to support Canadians (citizens and permanent residents) wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions<http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universityen.aspx>. Eligible expenses and value: The award component provided by the Chinese Government Scholarship includes: * tuition fees at participating Chinese institutions<http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universityen.aspx>; * a monthly stipend<http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?cid=97&id=2070> appropriate to the recipient’s status (Approximate values): * 2,500 Yuan for undergraduate and language students; * 3,000 Yuan for Master’s degree students; and * 3,500 Yuan for PhD students and senior scholars. * on-campus accommodation or a subsidy for off-campus accommodation (if permitted); and * comprehensive medical insurance<http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina/newsdetailen.aspx?cid=194&id=2716>. Application deadline: March 6, 2018 Full program details: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.… All inquiries regarding eligibility requirements: admin-scholarships-bourses(a)cbie.ca<mailto:admin-scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca> or 613-237-4820 International Centre contact: Kennis Fung<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca?subject=Canada-China%20Scholars'%20Exchange%20Program%202018%20> International Partnership Officer (Asia and Oceania) Please distribute the information widely. ___________________________________________________________________________ Kennis Fung International Partnership Officer | International Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html> University of Manitoba 541 UMSU University Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 (t) 1.204.474.7691 (f) 1.204.474.7648 (e) Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html>

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[Plants-grads] FW: job opportunity for a graduate student
by Martha Blouw 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

From: Agriculture Placement Sent: January-19-18 4:27 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: job opportunity for a graduate student Hello, I thought I would pass this job opportunity on as it may be suitable for an upcoming or recent graduate from a masters program. Kind regards, Helena Marak Community Liaison/Co-op and Job Placement Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 160D Agriculture Building University of Manitoba (204) 480 - 1488

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[Plants-grads] FW: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] Funding Opportunity: Mitacs Globalink GRA 2018
by Martha Blouw 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

From: <vpac-assoc-deans-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:vpac-assoc-deans-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> on behalf of Tara Cleve <Tara.Cleve(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tara.Cleve@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 3:12 PM To: "VPAC-Assoc-Deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:VPAC-Assoc-Deans@lists.umanitoba.ca>" <VPAC-Assoc-Deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:VPAC-Assoc-Deans@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] Funding Opportunity: Mitacs Globalink GRA 2018 Greetings from the International Centre, Please see the following funding opportunity being offered by Mitacs Globalink for undergraduate and graduate students internationally. Best regards, Tara ____________________________ Tara Cleve, M.Ed. Lead, International Partnerships & Mobility University of Manitoba International Centre 541 UMSU University Centre, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 (t) 1.204.474.6836 (f) 1.204.474.7648

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[Plants-grads] REMINDER: Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018
by Martha Blouw 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program Sent: December-18-17 3:09 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:agriculture-gradstudents@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018 Hello all, This email is to inform you that there are some Graduate student awards currently open for competition with deadline January 17, 2018. All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the Faculty Awards Database: https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/admin/award 1. 2017- 2018 Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship for HNS students 2. 2017- 2018 Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship for Entomology students 3. 2017- 2018 Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships (several up to a maximum of $2,000 per individual) for travel expenses 4. 2017-2018 Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award 5. 2018-2019 Orval G. Caldwell and H. Ruth Gardner Caldwell Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture/Agroecology for Master's students 6. 2018-2019 Douglas L. Campbell Graduate Fellowship 7. 2018-2019 Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award in Nutrition 8. 2018-2019 Nevin Estate Fellowship 9. 2018-2019 Syngenta Graduate Scholarship 10. 2018-2019 Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences around 11. 2018-2019 John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship 12. 2018-2019 MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship Each of these awards have different eligibility criteria, so you are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply! The Faculty Awards Committee will meet in February to select winners for each award. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified. Please feel free to contact Marisol at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about the awards or the application process. Happy Holidays! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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[Plants-grads] Fwd: FW: [ADR-RLO-Others] Conference and Sponsorship Program- Call for Applications for February 15, 2018 Deadline
by Paul Bullock 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

For your information. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 1:54 PM Subject: FW: [ADR-RLO-Others] Conference and Sponsorship Program- Call for Applications for February 15, 2018 Deadline To: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>, Fouad Daayf < Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>, Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca>, Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>, Alejandro Costamagna < Ale.Costamagna(a)umanitoba.ca>, Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca>, Martin Nyachoti <Martin.Nyachoti(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Jennifer McLaren <Jennifer.McLaren(a)umanitoba.ca>, Martha Blouw < Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca>, Heather Innis <Heather.Innis(a)umanitoba.ca>, Kathy Graham <Kathy.Graham(a)umanitoba.ca>, Surinder Kamboz < Surinder.Kamboz(a)umanitoba.ca>, Margaret Ann Baker <Ma.Baker(a)umanitoba.ca>, Kimberley Stefaniuk <Kim.Stefaniuk(a)umanitoba.ca> *Good afternoon, this message is forwarded on behalf of Karin Wittenberg, Dean:* This Call for Conference and Sponsorship Program Applications will be included in the weekly funding newsletter to academics, however, to ensure wide spread distribution please forward the email below and attachments to both academics and graduate students in your respective departments. Please note the deadline of February 15, 2018. Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 <(204)%20474-6029> ------------------------------ *From:* adr-rlo-others-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.caOn Behalf OfLindsey Troschuk *Sent:* December 19, 2017 3:01:29 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) *To:* Brian Postl; Rector St. Pauls College; Christopher Trott; David Mandzuk; Douglas Brown; Edmund Dawe; Gady Jacoby; Gary Hepburn; Jeff Taylor; Jim Mulvale; Jonathan Beddoes; Jonathan Black-Branch; Dean Agriculture; Mary-Jo Romaniuk; Norman Halden; Paul Hess; Stefi Baum; Todd Mondor *Cc:* Marcia Kort; Laura Orsak; adr-rlo-others(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Kimberley Stefaniuk; Jodi Petch; Sharon Kirsch; Kate Davis; Marilyn Shantz; Karen Martindale; Marion DeJong; Jolene Chester; Janice Gripp; Bonnie Warkentine; School of Art Assistant; Eileen Konrad; Janice Tilly *Subject:* [ADR-RLO-Others] Conference and Sponsorship Program- Call for Applications for February 15, 2018 Deadline Hello Deans and Directors, Please see the attached Call for Applications (including application forms and Guidelines) for the February 15, 2018 deadline of the Conference and Sponsorship program. Please circulate this information widely amongst your faculty and students. *Lindsey Troschuk* Administrative Assistant to Gary Glavin, the Associate Vice-President (Research) and Jay Doering, the Associate Vice-President (Partnerships) Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) 207 Administration Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Ph: 204-474-7952 <(204)%20474-7952> Fax: 204-474-7568 <(204)%20474-7568> Lindsey.Troschuk(a)umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/research This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. -- 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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[Plants-grads] FW: Academic English Courses and Workshops
by Martha Blouw 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

From: Alicia Franco-Espinosa Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 2:46 PM Cc: Garry Dyck Subject: Academic English Courses and Workshops Dear Department Heads, I am pleased to let you know that the English Language Centre (ELC)<http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/index.html> will continue offering Part-Time Academic English Courses<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/elc/parttime/index.html> at a reduced tuition fee for Winter 2018. In the past, these courses had cost students between $140 and $160 per course. This cost has been reduced to $30 per course. We are excited to increase the accessibility to our 30-hour language courses to students whose first language is not English and may be struggling with their Academic English. Courses offered this Winter include: * Academic Essays * Conversation & Discussion * Critical Reading & Summary Writing * Grammar Review * Oral Presentations * Pronunciation * Research Writing for Graduate Students * Critical Reading and Summary Writing (Bannatyne) * Oral English for Graduate Students (Bannatyne) * Research Writing for Graduate Students (Bannatyne) I'm attaching a Brochure/Registration Form for you to share with your Department and students. Class enrolment is limited, so early registration is recommended. To learn about the benefits of these courses, please read the article in UM Today at http://news.umanitoba.ca/improving-your-academic-english/ or click here<http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/parttime/index.html> for more information. The ELC is also offering a series of free 90 minute Language Workshops in January. To learn more about these workshops, please click here<http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/elc/parttime/free-workshops.html>. To register online, please click here<http://umanitoba.ca/student/elc/parttime/ptc_info.html>. Please see poster for Fort Garry campus attached. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Part-Time Academic English Courses, or would like to receive brochures and posters for your office, please contact Richard Iwabuchi, Part Time Courses Coordinator, at 204-480-1477 or Richard.Iwabuchi(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Richard.Iwabuchi@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you! Alicia Alicia Franco-Espinosa Associate Director, English Language Centre University of Manitoba 520 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 CANADA Tel: 204-474-9325 Cell: 204-227-0010 Fax: 204-275-8098 Alicia.FrancoEspinosa(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Alicia.FrancoEspinosa@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/elc<http://umanitoba.ca/elc>

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[Plants-grads] FW: Grad student orientation
by Martha Blouw 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

From: Jitendra Paliwal Sent: January-03-18 8:58 AM To: Heather Innis; Jennifer McLaren; Martha Blouw; Kathy Graham Cc: Crystal Jorgenson; Heather Wiebe; Marisol Soto Rodriguez Subject: Grad student orientation Good morning everyone, A very happy new year to all of you! Please remind graduate students in your units to register for the Graduate Student Orientation to he held this Friday. The program is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/graduatestudies/orientationsession.html As you may see, there is a slight change in program. The team building activity has been replaced by short addresses by the Faculty Awards Coordinator (Marisol Soto) and Associate Dean (Academic), Dr. Carlberg. Feel free to drop in anytime to chit-chat with students. Thanks, Jitendra Paliwal, Ph.D., P. Eng., FEC Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Professor, Biosystems Engineering E1-342, EITC University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 Phone (Biosystems Eng): (204)474-8429 Phone (Dean's Office): (204)474-6700 Mobile: (204)228-4320 http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~paliwalj/

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