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FW: Call for Applications - Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

(Bev Godard for) 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 From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-gradstudents-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Jared Carlberg Sent: July-21-16 1:27 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: Call for Applications - Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship Dear Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Graduate Students, Please see the message below regarding the Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship. Sincerely, Jared Carlberg, Ph.D. Associate Dean (Academic) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 248 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba 204.474.9395 Jared.Carlberg(a)Umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jared.Carlberg@Umanitoba.ca> From: Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation [mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca] Sent: July-20-16 9:18 AM To: manager(a)aicfoundation.ca<mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca> Subject: Call for Applications - Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship Attached, and following, is an announcement for the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation's Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship. It is sincerely appreciated if you could post or circulate this announcement as appropriate to colleagues and students. As noted in the announcement, application guidelines and application form are available on our website, http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship/. Deadline for applications is August 31, 2016. Thank you. Frances Rodenburg Manager Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 www.aicfoundation.ca<http://www.aicfoundation.ca/> [AICF email logo 2] AgriculturalInstituteof Canada Foundation KarlC. IvarsonAgricultural Scholarship TheAgriculturalInstitute ofCanada FoundationinvitesapplicationsforThe KarlC. Ivarson AgriculturalScholarship. Thisscholarshipis opento agriculturalsciencestudentsfromthe provinceofAlberta.Students maybe enrolledin anypost-secondaryinstitutionwithinoroutsidetheprovinceofAlberta.In 2016,two awardswill begranted: $7,500Masters level $10,000PhDlevel Candidatesmusthold CanadianCitizenshiporPermanent Residencestatusin Canadaand be enrolledintheirgraduateprogram foratleast onesemesterbeyondtheapplication deadline. Deadlineforapplicationsis August 31, 2016 Scholarshipsareawarded onthe followingbasis, butnot necessarilyplacedinorderof importance: 1. Academicachievement 2. Areasofstudy 3. Community Involvement 4. Careerinterests 5. Lettersofrecommendation Thisscholarshipwascreatedby Dr.Karl C.Ivarsonthrougha gift tothe AgriculturalInstituteof CanadaFoundationand is administeredby theFoundation.2016ApplicationGuidelines, ApplicationForm and Referee Formcan befoundat http://www.aicfoundation.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship/. Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 300 Earl Grey Drive, Suite 233, Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 manager(a)aicfoundation.ca<mailto:manager@aicfoundation.ca> | www.aicfoundation.ca<http://www.aicfoundation.ca>

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Fwd: [Gs-department-heads] GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial
by Paul Bullock 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam Yarushinsky <Pam.Yarushinsky(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 8:52 AM Subject: [Gs-department-heads] GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial To: Hello, This is to inform you that the below message has been sent to all new students who will be starting their graduate program in Fall 2016. Sincerely, ------------------------------ *Pam Yarushinsky* Interim Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans & Programs Coordinator Faculty of Graduate Studies • University of Manitoba 500 University Centre • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R3T 2N2 T 204.474.7298 • 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/> [image: cid:image001.jpg@01D1B5BC.17097570] Academic Integrity is a matter of paramount importance in academia. It is the foundation of scholarly work. To help graduate students better understand the issues surrounding Academic Integrity, the Senate of the University of Manitoba passed a motion requiring all graduate students to take a compulsory tutorial on Academic Integrity. To help graduate students better understand the issues surrounding Academic Integrity, the Senate of the University of Manitoba passed a motion requiring all graduate students to take a compulsory tutorial on Academic Integrity. All graduate students must register for and complete *GRAD 7500 Academic Integrity Tutorial**.* 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. *New students who are starting their graduate program in Fall 2016 are required to register for GRAD 7500 in Fall 2016 term in one of the following sections:* · Fall 2016: GRAD 7500, A01, CRN#14262 · Fall 2016: (*for St. Boniface students only*) GRAD 7500, A11, CRN#14865 Failure to successfully complete this course will result in suspension of registration privileges. This course runs entirely online and is comprised of a series of brief videos (the total duration of these videos is approximately 1 hour) followed by a true/false test. Students must achieve 100% on the test in order to complete the tutorial and receive a pass grade for the course. If necessary, the test may be taken multiple times until a 100% grade is achieved. The Academic Integrity course is accessed through UM Learn using your JUMP login. To access the course, go to *https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login* <https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login>. Enter your UMNetID username and password. Once you have logged in, click GRAD 7500 - *Academic Integrity tutorial *under *My Courses*. Additional details are provided on *UM Learn* once the course is entered. *You 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.* Complete instructions for the tutorial are attached to this email and available here. <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Academic_Integrity_Instructio…> GRAD 7500 FAQ can be viewed here <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/grad7500FAQ.html> or go to: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/grad7500FAQ.html Thank you for your cooperation. ------------------------------ 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/> ------------------------------ -- 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 Information Session
by Martha Blouw 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Please see the attached. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil Science

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M.Sc. Oral Examination
by Martha Blouw 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

M.Sc. ORAL EXAMINATION Monica Boudreault will defend her thesis entitled Sediment Source Apportionment Under Different Spatial Frameworks in an Agricultural Watershed in Atlantic Canada Friday, July 22, 2016 11:00 am Room 346 Ellis Building

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Fall/Winter Registration
by Martha Blouw 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Fall and Winter registration begins on July 20th Prior to registration, please complete the attached approval form and return it to me, or in my absence, to Bev Godard (227 Agriculture Building). I encourage you to register early because some courses have limited enrolment. Martha

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FW: Please forward to graduate students RE: Sponsored Subscriptions to Science: Call for Nominations
by Martha Blouw 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Please respond to Dr. Martin Scanlon at agresear(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agresear@umanitoba.ca> with your name and email address by July 20, 2016, if you are interested in this opportunity. Dr. Scanlon will then compile a list to send to the American Association for the Advancement of Science on behalf of the Faculty. -----Original Message----- From: Bill Moran [mailto:bill.moran@aaas.org] Sent: July-07-16 8:14 AM To: Karin Wittenberg Subject: Sponsored Subscriptions to Science: Call for Nominations Dear Dr. Wittenberg: In support of the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science, several corporations are sponsoring a number of three-year subscriptions to Science (which includes membership in AAAS) for graduate students, medical students and postdocs working in the life sciences. We would like your help in identifying deserving individuals. Those selected for recognition will receive a full membership in AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) for three years, which includes a subscription to the digital version of the weekly journal Science at no charge. This program is open to individuals who are neither current nor past AAAS members/Science subscribers. You may nominate as many as 50 individuals (or more if appropriate) by simply sending us their names and e-mail addresses by 21-Jul-16. Would you please copy your nominees on the e-mail you send back to us so they know they've been nominated and will be expecting to hear from us? Nominees will be contacted and invited to participate in the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science. Those who are ultimately selected will join the nearly 130,000 AAAS members and Science subscribers in the world's largest multidisciplinary science organization. If you have any questions, please e-mail Gail Kolanowski at gkolanow(a)aaas.org<mailto:gkolanow@aaas.org> or call 001-810-515-1972. Thank you for becoming part of the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science. Sincerely, Bill Moran Publisher, Science AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science AAAS is at the forefront of scientific discovery and on the frontline of scientific advancement, promoting sound science policy, improved science education, and international cooperation among scientists through its various programs and member participation. The Excellence in Science program is intended to enhance the educational experience and laboratory performance of researchers by providing them with links to leading scientific resources as well as connections to colleagues worldwide. The journal Science publishes breaking news and seminal research in 51 issues each year. We wish to thank Applied Biosystems (www.appliedbiosystems.com<http://www.appliedbiosystems.com>), AstraZeneca (www.astrazeneca.com<http://www.astrazeneca.com>), Merck & Co., Inc. (www.merck.com<http://www.merck.com>), and Pfizer (www.pfizer.com<http://www.pfizer.com>) for their participation and support for the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science. This message is being sent because we feel that this information will be of interest to you. If you prefer not to receive messages from AAAS regarding the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science, please reply to this message and type REMOVE in the subject line. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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FW: 2016-2017 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition
by Martha Blouw 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: June-29-16 8:44 AM To: Awards Contact (awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) Subject: 2016-2017 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the online application form for the 2016-2017 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 19, 2016 i. Students must submit transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by this deadline ii. NEW THIS YEAR A Nomination Letter from the Department Head must be submitted to our office by this deadline. The Nomination letter must include the following information: (a) Outline how the institution's research environment will foster the student's research interest and leadership skills. (b) Provide justification for the lack of mobility of applicants who are completing or have completed a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba. The letter should provide an explanation as to why it is in the best candidate's best interest to stay in the same institution. This will include further elaboration on the appropriateness of the supervisor in terms of resources, funding, publications, their research and training environment. Examples may include (but are not limited to) funding, facilities/resources and personnel that will be available to support the candidate as they carry out their proposed research and develop their research potential. 2. September 30, 2016 - Deadline to submit the online application via Research Net. Late applications will not be considered. If you need further information, 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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M.Sc. Oral Examination
by Martha Blouw 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

M.Sc. ORAL EXAMINATION Gustavo Bardella will defend his thesis entitled Phosphorus Management Practices for Soybean Production in Manitoba Monday, June 27, 2016 1:30 p.m. Room 346 Ellis Building

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FW: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2016 / Visites du CRSNG en 2016 visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche
by Martha Blouw 26 May '16

26 May '16

From: Z-COORD [mailto:COORD@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 8:41 AM To: Murkin,Kerry; Andrea Craig; Distasio,Jino; Rowena Krentz; Murkin,Kerry; England,Deanna Subject: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2016 / Visites du CRSNG en 2016 visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche NSERC has begun its fourth annual round of community engagement visits so researchers, students and other stakeholders can connect with us to learn more about recent developments on NSERC 2020<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/NSERC2020-CRSNG2020/index_eng.asp> and get the latest program and policy updates. These visits also offer a platform for the community to ask questions and seek direct information from some of NSERC's grants, scholarships and partnerships experts. Some of the topics that we plan to discuss during this round include: · Highlights from Federal Budget 2016 · Updates on progress of the five goals of NSERC 2020 · Program updates on Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Grants and scholarships Here is information about the session that we will be hosting in your region: Date: Tuesday, June 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: E3 - 270 E.I.T.C. (Engineering and Information Technology Complex)<http://umanitoba.ca/maps/> Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba We would greatly appreciate if you could extend this invitation to anyone on your campus who would be interested in meeting with us. Participants are asked to RSVP through Connect with NSERC<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/Connect-Connect_e…> by Friday, June 3 so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to meeting with you. ______________________________________________________________________________ Le CRSNG a entrepris une quatrième série de visites visant à mobiliser le milieu de la recherche afin de permettre aux chercheurs, aux étudiants et aux autres personnes intéressées de nous rencontrer pour en apprendre davantage sur les faits nouveaux ayant trait au Plan stratégique de 2020 du CRSNG et aux programmes et politiques de l'organisme. Ces visites servent également de plateforme au milieu de la recherche pour poser des questions et obtenir directement de l'information de la part du personnel responsable des subventions, des bourses et des partenariats du CRSNG. Voici certains points qui devraient être abordés dans le cadre des visites : · Faits saillants du budget fédéral de 2016; · Mise à jour sur les progrès concernant la réalisation des cinq objectifs du Plan stratégique de 2020 du CRSNG; · Mise à jour sur les subventions de partenariat stratégique, les subventions à la découverte et les bourses. Voici des renseignements sur la séance qui sera offerte dans votre région : Date : le mardi 7 juin Heure : 9 h à 12 h Endroit : E3 - 270 E.I.T.C. (Engineering and Information Technology Complex)<http://umanitoba.ca/maps/> Cercle Chancellors, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Nous vous serions reconnaissants de transmettre cette invitation à toute personne sur le campus qui souhaite nous rencontrer. Les participants sont priés de confirmer leur présence par l'entremise du site Branché sur le CRSNG<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/Connect-Connect_f…> d'ici le vendredi 3 juin afin que nous puissions prendre les dispositions appropriées. Merci à l'avance pour votre intérêt et au plaisir de vous rencontrer.

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Sixth Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference Fellowship
by Martha Blouw 26 May '16

26 May '16

SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP $1,125 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45078/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2016

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