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Fwd: [Gs-department-heads] Registration Reminder: Fall 2017-Winter 2018 & GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity
by Paul Bullock 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Students, The message below may have been circulated to you already. I am re-sending in case anyone missed the information. Please contact Martha doubt course registration. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM Subject: [Gs-department-heads] Registration Reminder: Fall 2017-Winter 2018 & GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Andrea Kailer <Andrea.Kailer(a)umanitoba.ca> [image: cid:image002.jpg@01D0C5EE.0B079900] ------------------------------ *Message sent on behalf of Ms. Andrea Kailer, Programs Coordinator, Faculty of Graduate Studies* *TO: All Graduate Students* *CC: Dept./Unit Heads, Grad Chairs & Admin Contacts * *Please read the below information carefully as it concerns important information about graduate student registration.* *Information for all Master’s and Ph.D. students who are continuing in their programs*:* All graduate students are required to *register every academic term* which includes Fall, Winter and Summer. If students do not register, they will be discontinued from their program of study. As registration inFall 2017 and Winter 2018 terms is approaching, *ensure you are **minimally registered for the re-registration course*: *Course #* *Term* *CRN* *Master's Re-registration* GRAD 7020 Fall 2017 10218 *Master's Re-registration* GRAD 7020 Winter 2018 50187 *Doctoral Re-registration* GRAD 8020 Fall 2017 10232 *Doctoral Re-registration* GRAD 8020 Winter 2018 50198 This re-registration should be over and above any course registration(s) you complete. So long as you are in a re-registration course for each term, you will retain status in your graduate program even if you withdraw from other courses. **MBA and MPA students: if you need to register for re-registration only, please contact your departmental/unit graduate program assistant.* Exceptions to Fall 2017 and/or Winter 2018 term re-registration: - *Students on a Parental or Exceptional Leave* – you do not have to register in the term(s) for which the leave is approved. (Students on a Regular Leave are still required to register for the re-registration course number in both Fall and Winter terms.) - *Students who anticipate graduating in October 2017* are not required to register for the Fall 2017 or Winter 2018 terms. - *Students who are certain they will be graduating in February 2018* - These students should register for their final exercise/project for the Fall 2017 term, i.e., Thesis/practicum/comprehensive exam/engineering project or the final course or re-registration GRAD 7020/GRAD 8020 for *Fall term only*. *Note:* *Students who anticipate graduating in May 201**8* must register for their final Thesis/Practicum/Comprehensive Exam/Project or the final course specific to their program in Winter 2018 term. Re-registration in GRAD 7020/GRAD 8020 is still a good idea in case your graduating term is delayed. All course numbers and CRNs can be found by searching the Class Schedule link at https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/. If you have questions about registration please contact your departmental/unit graduate program assistant. *Compulsory GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial* Academic Integrity is a matter of paramount importance in academia. It is the foundation of scholarly work. Breeches of Academic Integrity, whether intentional or unintentional, have potentially very serious consequences to a student’s status in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and at the University of Manitoba. To help graduate students better understand the issues surrounding Academic Integrity, the Senate of the University of Manitoba passed a motion that requires all graduate students to take a compulsory tutorial on Academic Integrity. All graduate students must register for and complete GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial one time per program of study. This is a zero (0) credit-hour course intended to introduce students to their basic responsibilities regarding academic integrity and to the resources available to them. *Graduate Students who are starting their graduate program in **Fall 2017, or who have not yet registered for the course, must register for GRAD 7500:* *Course* *Term* *CRN* GRAD 7500 Fall 2017 14262 (A01) GRAD 7500 (French version for USB students) Fall 2017 14865 (A11) Failure to successfully complete this course will result in suspension of registration privileges, and ultimately, a Failed grade and Required to Withdraw action.*Do note that the tutorial must be completed by the end of the Fall 2017 term.* *Note:* o Please only register for GRAD 7500 once. Do not register in subsequent terms while admitted to the same degree program. o Students on an exceptional/parental/regular leave of absence must register in GRAD 7500 upon return from leave if it has not already been completed. o Students MUST complete GRAD 7500 even if: · They have already completed the Research Integrity course. · They have already completed a similar departmental seminar course. · Their thesis is in the middle of distribution. · They are a Visiting or Occasional student. · A span of time of one (1) or more term(s) separates one graduate degree program from another graduate degree program (for instance, if a student completed GRAD 7500 at the Master’s level, took a break of one (1) or more terms and was admitted to another Master’s or Ph.D. program) o Students are not required to complete GRAD 7500 if: · They are a Ph.D. student who already completed GRAD 7500 during their Master’s program (without a span of time between programs) *Students must register for the course in Aurora in order to access it in UM Learn**. * *We strongly suggest you review the course instructions prior to starting the course:*http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/ Academic_Integrity_Instructions.pdf Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed at: umanitoba.ca/faculties/ graduate_studies/registration/grad7500FAQ.html Always remember to plan your program carefully. It is imperative that you ensure you are registering for only those courses that are a major part of your Master’s or Ph.D. program. If they are not part of your major program then they should be added through your department/unit office as an Auxiliary course “X”, Audit course “A” or an Occasional course “O”. If you have questions about this, contact your department/unit. Do not register for more courses than your program allows because you may be assessed extra fees at the time of graduation. As per SECTION 2: Academic Performance of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Guide http://crscalprod1.cc.umanitoba.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid= viewcatalog&catalogid=320&chapterid=3790&topicgroupid= 20417&loaduseredits=False: *“Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet all degree and program requirements.** The advisor (and if appropriate co-advisor), advisory committee, and unit must ensure that each student follows FGS and Unit guidelines and meets all program requirements. The Faculty of Graduate Studies performs a final check of Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for each student just prior to graduation. Students are cautioned, therefore, to periodically check all regulations with respect to their degree requirements. Failure to meet all the requirements will render a student ineligible to graduate.”* Thank you for your attention to these important graduate student matters. --------------------------------------------------- Andrea J. Kailer, B. Comm. (Hons.) Confidential Assistant to the Assoc. Deans & Programs Coordinator --------------------------------------------------- Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Ph. 204-474-7298 <(204)%20474-7298> Fax 204-474-7553 <(204)%20474-7553> -- 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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Dr. Farenhorst's Right to Water Course
by Martha Blouw 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

Here are the details for this course for those of you intending to register for it: The Right to Water and Sanitation in First Nation Communities - 16767 - SOIL 7250 - T05<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> Instructor approval required. Associated Term: Fall 2017 Registration Dates: Jun 19, 2017 to Sep 20, 2017 Levels: Graduate Main (Fort Garry & Bannatyne) Campus Agricultural & Food Sciences Schedule Type 3.000 Credits View Catalog Entry<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=2017…> Scheduled Meeting Times Type Time Days Where Date Range Schedule Type Instructors Seminar 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm W TBA Sep 07, 2017 - Dec 08, 2017 Agricultural & Food Sciences Annemieke Farenhorst (P)[E-mail]<mailto:Annemieke.Farenhorst@umanitoba.ca>, Karen L. Busby [E-mail] <mailto:Karen.Busby@umanitoba.ca> 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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FW: Tri-Society Conference- Tampa- Oct 22-25
by Martha Blouw 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Forwarded on behalf of Matthew Wood, Soil Science MSc student: From: Matthew Wood [mailto:woodm311@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: July-11-17 4:47 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: Tri-Society Conference- Tampa- Oct 22-25 Hello, I am searching for a grad student to split a hotel room during the trials-society conference in Tampa. If you are/know of a grad student with a room or looking for a roommate, please let me know. Cheers Matthew Wood woodm311(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:woodm311@myumanitoba.ca>

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REVISED FORM: Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Graduate Student Registration
by Martha Blouw 06 Jul '17

06 Jul '17

Please use the attached revised approval form. My apologies. Martha From: Martha Blouw Sent: July-05-17 2:05 PM To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; soils-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Plants-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Olalekan.Akinremi(a)umanitoba.ca; Brian Amiro; Paul Bullock; Annemieke Farenhorst; Don Flaten; Tee Boon Goh; David Lobb; Mario Tenuta; Francis Zvomuya; Bev Godard (Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca) Subject: Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Graduate Student Registration Fall/Winter registration begins July 12. I encourage you to register early if you are taking a course(s) with limited enrolment. Prior to registration, the attached approval form must be completed and forwarded to me or to Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca>. You will not be able to register without submitting this approval form, or if the Faculty of Graduate Studies has not processed your Progress Report. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 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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Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Graduate Student Registration
by Martha Blouw 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Fall/Winter registration begins July 12. I encourage you to register early if you are taking a course(s) with limited enrolment. Prior to registration, the attached approval form must be completed and forwarded to me or to Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca>. You will not be able to register without submitting this approval form, or if the Faculty of Graduate Studies has not processed your Progress Report. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 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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FW: MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Please see the attached: The deadline to submit applications to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is Friday July 7th, 2017 but an earlier deadline for submission to Soil Science will be set if there are applicants. Please let me know right away if you intend to apply. Martha

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FW: 2017-2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition
by Martha Blouw 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Tobi Hawkins Sent: June-22-17 8:36 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: 2017-2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the online application form for the 2017-2018 Vanier CGS Competition is now open in Research Net. Kindly distribute this information to potential Ph.D. students and refer them to the FGS Awards Database for additional information: http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Please be reminded that this Tri-Council award is open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students. There are few new items to note for the award: Deadlines: 1. September 15, 2017 * Students must submit transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by this deadline * A Nomination Letter from the Department Head must be submitted to our office by this deadline. The Nomination letter must include the following information: i. Rationale for the choice of candidate: o Highlight the factors used to determine why the student is deserving of a Vanier CGS. Clearly articulate the excellence of the candidate according to the three selection criteria: academic excellence, research potential and leadership (potential and demonstrated ability). Ensure that the letters focus on leadership potential and demonstrated abilities. ii. Research training environment: o Elaborate on the appropriateness of the supervisor in terms of resources, funding, publications, their research and training environment. Elaborate on the funding, facilities/resources and personnel that will be made available to support the candidate as they carry out their proposed research and develop their leadership potential. o Discuss how the research interests/background of the student and supervisor align with the institution's priorities (Ensure that claim about uniqueness of the research environment are accurate.) o Discuss how the supervisor's commitment will be available to support the candidate in furthering their professional and leadership development. o If known, comment on the research group and/or faculty with whom the candidate will interact and how the Canadian institution will support the development of the candidate's leadership potential. If unknown, please address the reasons behind why the candidate has not selected a supervisor and research environment. iii. Rationale of recruiting the candidate: o Outline how the institution's research environment will foster the student's research interest and Leadership skills. o Elaborate on the commitment from the department or university as to what kind of benefits they will offer the potential scholar. iv. Recruitment and student mobility: o Comment on how the institution's nomination of the candidate promotes the recruitment of new foreign or Canadian candidates to Canadian institutions. o If the candidate has completed a previous degree within your institution, provide an explanation as to why it is in the candidate's best interest to stay at the same institution (i.e. research/paid institution (or its affiliate), supervisor or co-supervisor, availability of specialized equipment). 1. September 29, 2017 - Deadline to submit the online application via Research Net. Late applications will not be considered. NEW THIS YEAR 1. Personal Leadership Statement This document should present to the committee a clear statement of what challenges and opportunities have shaped your doctoral research. When crafting your Personal Leadership Statement, consider the following points: * What led you to doctoral research? How has your relevant life experiences and personal circumstances (may include administrative responsibilities, maternity/parental leave, childrearing, illness, cultural or community responsibilities, socio-economic context, or health-related family responsibilities) shaped your academic, research, leadership choices, challenges, and successes. * How has your personal life driven you to share and disseminate your research? * How have you created opportunities to make change, and how have you overcome obstacles to your vision? * How have you fostered your ability to lead others, and how have you leveraged that skill? * Why have you chosen to undertake your PhD at the nominating institution? How does your nominating institution provide an environment that nurtures both your academic and your leadership skills? * Leadership can take many forms. When crafting this statement, be sure to outline not just your accomplishments for the committee, but how those accomplishments required you to leverage your leadership skills to achieve your goals. Your academic transcript, your CCV and your reference letters will provide details of your commitments and accomplishments, but this essay gives you the opportunity to present the overarching narrative about your life, leadership accomplishments, and research goals for the selection committee. 1. Two Leadership Reference Letters (one in past years) * The Leadership Reference Letters should ideally be written by references who know you in a non-academic capacity and can speak to how your personal trajectory reflects the Leadership evaluation criterion<http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/selection_committee_guide-comite_selection_ligne…> If you need further information, please do not hesitate to ask. Tobi ________________________________ Ms. Tobi Hawkins Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba 500 University Centre | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 480-1000 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 Email: tobi.hawkins(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tobi.hawkins@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ 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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SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP
by Martha Blouw 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,275 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: July 28, 2017

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FW: student employment opportunity - UofM, Office of Sustainability
by Bev Godard 07 Jun '17

07 Jun '17

In case anyone is interested, please see below. Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 PH: 204-474-8563 FAX: 204-474-7528 Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca From: Tamara-Jo Thomson Sent: June-07-17 3:22 PM To: Bev Godard Cc: Leanne Shewchuk Subject: student employment opportunity Hello Bev, Thank you for offering to contact your students to let them know about the opportunity to work with a Consultant on our biodiversity baseline study. The Office of Sustainability (OOS) is initiating a biodiversity baseline study and assessment of the river bottom forest with a focus on the vegetation and habitat of the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry Campus Point Lands, Southwood Lands, Glenlea Research Station and Ian N. Morrison Research Farm (Assessment Areas). A Request for Quotations (RFQ) has been sent out to Consulting firms. Within the RFQ, the Office of Sustainability has required that the Consultant include accommodation for student participation. The study will include a desktop analysis as well as field investigations. The desktop analysis will include a literature review and desktop analysis of the Assessment Areas using available aerial imagery. This information will be used to develop the field investigation which shall: * Describe the soil type. * Assess biodiversity, habitat and long-term health. * Describe vegetation types and their composition and condition. * Describe the age class of trees. * Describe the understory health. * Verify the presence/absence of protected plant species (such as those traditionally used for medicine, subsistence and cultural purposes, and other vegetation information) and invasive species. * Make recommendations on native conservation areas and new planting species. * Describe evidence of wildlife species and wildlife species seen. * Describe the habitat that supports vegetative and wildlife communities identified. * Verify the presence/absence of protected wildlife species and species of interest (such as those traditionally used for subsistence and cultural purposes). * Make recommendations on conserving existing vegetation in areas where it has been eroded or removed. * Describe the types of native vegetation that should be used for naturalized areas. * Provide GIS Mapping of collected data. The timeline for the Study is: - July 4, 2017 - kickoff - September 15, 2017- field investigations complete - December 15, 2017 - final reports *These dates may not reflect the actual employment period of the student. We would like to receive resumes from interested students by Tuesday, June 13. Please forward them to myself at tamara.thomson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tamara.thomson@umanitoba.ca> If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks and have a great day, Tamara Tamara Thomson | MSc Project Coordinator | Office of Sustainability | University of Manitoba 501 Fitzgerald Bldg | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 | 204-318-2918 [http://www.sirpizzamadison.com/facebook_symbol.jpg]<https://www.facebook.com/SustainableUofM>[http://scm.ulster.ac.uk/~B00555559/images/twitter_symbol.jpg]<https://twitter.com/SustainableUofM> [Insta] <https://instagram.com/um_sustainability/> [Stars_Seal_Silver_email_size] <https://stars.aashe.org/institutions/university-of-manitoba-mb/report/2015-…> P Before printing, think about the environment.

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Updated Graduate Student Support Policy
by Paul Bullock 06 Jun '17

06 Jun '17

Graduate Students, At the April 6, 2017 meeting, Soil Science department council formally adopted the proposal brought forward by Nick Jeke from the graduate students regarding minimum support levels. The content of the department council motion has been incorporated into an updated graduate student support policy (attached). Please note that the policy considers a broad range of financial support and does not focus solely on stipends. On behalf on department council, I express thanks to the students for researching support levels in other departments and for bringing the proposal forward. -- 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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