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REMINDER: You must register for Summer 2016
by Martha Blouw 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

NOTICE: Commencing Summer Term 2016, all continuing Faculty of Graduate Studies students will be required to register in Summer Term in order to maintain continuous registration. Students in Faculty of Graduate Studies programs are required to maintain continuous registration throughout their period of study and until completion of the degree. Exceptions are permitted for students who have been granted an exceptional or a parental leave of absence. Students who have been granted a regular leave of absence must maintain continuous registration. Registration for Summer Term will open the week of March 21, 2016 - specific registration times will be visible in Aurora in early March. The deadline to register for Summer Term is April 27, 2016. As is the case in Fall and Winter Terms, students who fail to register may be subject to discontinuance from their program. In past years, students have been required to register in each Fall and Winter Term, with Winter Term registration considered to extend through to the end of Summer. Formal registration in Summer Term has not been required. However, problems have been identified with respect to this past practice, including: modification of the tax credit program to provide 12 months of credit with only 8 months of registration; and liability issues with respect to unregistered students participating in laboratory and field work activities. To address these concerns, all Faculty of Graduate Studies students who are continuing in their programs beyond Winter Term 2016 will be required to register in Summer Term. Those students who are not enrolled in course work will be required to register in the applicable Masters or PhD courses: Thesis, Comprehensive or Candidacy Exam, Studio, Re-Registration, Practicum, etc. This change does not affect the three weeks of vacation over a 12 month period to which students are entitled. Students will be referred to their academic unit for direction as to which course(s) to enroll in. Students will not be assessed Program Fees or Continuing Fees in Summer Term. Applicable student organization and ancillary fees will be assessed. Students will be advised to contact their department or academic unit for further information regarding registration procedures in Summer Term. You will register for: Master's Thesis - 30609 - GRAD 7000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> and Master's Re-registration - 30611 - GRAD 7020 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> OR Doctoral Thesis - 30614 - GRAD 8000 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> and Doctoral Re-registration - 30616 - GRAD 8020 - A01<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckschd.p_disp_detail_sched?term_in=20…> OR If you started your graduate program May 2015 or later, just register for the appropriate thesis course, not re-registration. Frequently Asked Questions: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/registration/summerregFAQ.ht…

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FW Gagan Sidhu: TEDx Umanitoba LiveStream
by Bev Godard 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

From: Gagandip Sidhu [mailto:umsidh52@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: March-16-16 1:20 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: TEDx Umanitoba LiveStream Hello Grads, This is a friendly email to let everyone know that TEDx-Umanitoba will be taking place in two short weeks on March 24th. These TED talks will feature amazing researchers from right here at the UofM and will provide a great opportunity for graduate students to learn about how to present their own research in a fun and exciting way. For those of you who were unable to get a spot in the TEDx audience, the UMGSA has set up a livestream of the event in the Richardson Auditorium in the Faculty of Agriculture. We have over 100 spots available and registration for these spots is required. Anyone interested in attending the TEDx livestream can sign up in one of the following ways: * Like the University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association page on Facebook and sign up by joining the UMGSA TEDx livestream group * Use #UMGSA on social media to qualify for a spot in the TEDx livestream * Sign up in person at the UMGSA office at 217 University Centre If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the registration process please don’t hesitate to contact me at umsidh52(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:umsidh52@myumanitoba.ca> or senator2(a)umgsa.org<mailto:senator2@umgsa.org> or the UMGSA office manager Ruth at gsa(a)umgsa.org<mailto:gsa@umgsa.org>. Hope to see you there! Gagan Sidhu Senator, UMGSA 2015-2016 Graduate Student (Dept. Plant Science)

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FW: Scholar Award deadline is April 29
by Martha Blouw 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

From: Abena Williams [mailto:AWilliams@ipni.net] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: Fouad Daayf Subject: Scholar Award deadline is April 29 [IPNI] Scholar Award deadline is April 29 Please help us recognize worthy recipients by informing your graduate students about the IPNI Scholar Award. The deadline for submissions is April 29, 2016. [http://media.ipni.net/publication/newsletter/ipninews.nsf/0/F93A2B30C742826…] The International Plant Nutrition Scholar Awards are open to applicants who are graduate students attending a degree-granting institution located in any country with an IPNI program. Priority is given to the relevance of the proposed research in support of IPNI's mission. Students in the disciplines of soil and plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, ecology, soil fertility, soil chemistry, crop physiology, and other areas related to plant nutrition are encouraged to apply. Learn More →<https://www.ipni.net/scholar/learn> [f]Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalPlantNutritionInstitute> [t]Twitter<https://twitter.com/PlantNutrition> [rss]RSS<http://www.ipni.net/news.rss> [yt]YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/PlantNutritionInst/videos?view=1> Copyright © 2016 International Plant Nutrition Institute. All rights reserved. IPNI, 3500 Parkway Lane, Suite 550, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 USA

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Student Voice at NABC 28 - Please distribute widely
by Martha Blouw 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

From: National Agricultural Biotechnology Council [mailto:nabc@cornell.edu] Sent: March-10-16 9:37 AM Subject: Student Voice at NABC 28 - Please distribute widely Please inform graduate students at your institution about the Student Voice at NABC 28<http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/StudentVoice.html>. Applications will be submitted to the council member of your institution and the selection of the Graduate Student Delegate lies entirely with your institution. All relevant application details are on the Student Voice website. Please not that this travel stipend is for any student with a research interest in any area of agricultural biotechnology. It does not have to fit specifically within the meeting theme. Applications should be submitted by April 15, 2016 The winning students should be informed by May 1 so they can make their travel arrangements. I will arrange for their free meeting registration. http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/StudentVoice.html Susanne ******************** Susanne Lipari Executive Coordinator NABC B 15 Boyce Thompson Institute Ithaca, NY 14853 607-254-4856 or 607-387-9308 (preferred) Fax-254-8680

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REMINDER: International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
by Martha Blouw 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

From: Martha Blouw Sent: January-13-16 2:53 PM To: soils-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,700 to $5,400 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/37152/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1st, 2016 The IGSS is awarded to international students (i.e. those in Canada on study permits) who are paying the international student tuition fee. If you are planning to transfer from a Master's to a PhD program, or to apply to a PhD program for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 or Winter 2017 term, you are encouraged to apply for the IGSS and must apply by the April 1st deadline if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 2016 -2017 academic year. Even if you are unsure of what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application.

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Fwd: FW: TEDxUManitoba 2016, Update,
by Paul Bullock 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

All, For your information. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 4:27 PM Subject: FW: TEDxUManitoba 2016, Update, To: Brian Oleson <Brian.Oleson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Danny Mann < Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>, Fouad Daayf <Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>, James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>, Laurie Connor <Laurie.Connor(a)umanitoba.ca>, Michele Rogalsky <Michele.Rogalsky(a)umanitoba.ca>, Paul Bullock < Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca>, Rick Holley <Rick.Holley(a)umanitoba.ca>, Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca> Hi all Please share in your dept if appropriate. Friday is a deadline to register. There is one topic that might be of specific interest: Dale Overton President and Founder, Overton Environmental Enterprises Inc. *Closing the Sustainability Loop on Food Processing - Compost for Climate Change * Working with the largest food processors in the world by creating and implementing organics waste management and carbon offset strategies - closing the sustainability loop on food processing. Crystal ____________________________________ *Crystal Jorgenson* Communications Specialist Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba *t:* 204-474-9435 *f:* 204-474-7525 *e:* crystal.jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca *w:* www.umanitoba.ca/afs/ *[image: twitter]:* @UM_agfoodsci <https://twitter.com/UM_agfoodsci> *From:* Xugang Zhang [mailto:xugangzhang@icloud.com <xugangzhang(a)icloud.com>] *Sent:* February-29-16 11:29 AM *To:* Kimberley Stefaniuk *Subject:* TEDxUManitoba 2016, Update, _ Agricultural and Food Sciences_Kim Hello Kim, It was nice talking to you. We thank you so much for your concern and support. This is Xugang, and this is a follow up from our previous email regarding TEDxUManitoba 2016. Here are some updates. [1]Event poster is online. You may see the *SPEAKERS POSTER* for detail. [2] The list of speakers is now available. You may see the *SELECTED SPEAKERS AND TOPICS, 2016* for detail. [3] Last but not least, the application is going to close by 16:00 on March 4, 2016 (this FRIDAY). Online application is available at http://tedxumanitoba.com/extraaud/ Do not hesitate to let us know, should you need any further information regarding this event? We are here to help. Sincerely, Xugang ------------------------------ FEB 17, 2016 Hello, This is Xugang, and I’m writing with regards to TEDxUmanitoba. We had a great success in 2014, and March 24th this year (Thursday) is the second time that we are going to have this amazing event at UofM. Would you please kindly forward this news to all students, and faculty members( staffs)? Or may I ask if you could direct me to Dean’s/ Director's Office Assistant? Here we are offering conventional application. All eligible applicants will enter a draw, where final result will be announced later. Detailed information is as following, TEDxUmanitoba 2016 Location: Fort Garry Campus When: March 24th, 2016(Thursday) Who can apply: Registered student, and faculty member/ staff How to apply: Online application is available at http://tedxumanitoba.com/extraaud/ -- 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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WGRF Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Please note that the application deadline indicated on the application form has been revised to March 31, 2016. Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship The Western Grains Research Foundation provides a contribution of $100,000 every three years*, to offer renewable graduate scholarships for students at the University of Manitoba. The purpose of the scholarships is to support and encourage top students to further their studies in crop research, to generate improved technology and productivity for western crop producers. Every three years, there will be either two scholarships with a minimum value of $25,000 each for Master's students, or one scholarship with a minimum value of $33,000 for a Doctoral student. The scholarships will be offered to graduate students who: (1) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the first year of a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by the Department of Plant Science or the Department of Soil Science; (2) have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study (or equivalent); (3) have proposed to undertake thesis research in the area of crop research (major field crops including grains and oilseeds). Preference will be given to candidates who hold an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a current curriculum vitae, (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. The Scholarship is renewable for either one or two years for Master's and Doctoral students, respectively, provided that the recipient: (1) continues to be registered full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by the Department of Plant Science or the Department of Soil Science; (2) has maintained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study (or equivalent); (3) has submitted a satisfactory progress report to his or her supervisory committee. In the event that a recipient does not qualify for renewal of the award, the selection committee may offer the scholarship to a new recipient who meets the selection criteria. Normally, the Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship may not be held with any other award valued at $10,000 or greater, including University awards and external awards funded by provincial or federal government programs. * The first gift of $100,000 will be made in June 2011 and will be followed up every third year. The Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship will be reviewed after the third $100,000 gift from the WGRF to determine whether to continue with the scholarships and if any amendments are required. **************************************** Please download the application form below. Application Deadline: March 31, 2016 @ 11:59 p.m. Submit your application to Regan Sarmatiuk, Student Awards Coordinator, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Room 248 Agriculture Building. Western_Grains_Research_Foundation_Endowment_Fund_Graduate_Scholarship.pdf<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/download/118> 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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MSc Oral Examination
by Martha Blouw 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

M.Sc. ORAL EXAMINATION Jolene Rutter will defend her thesis entitled Measurement of Greenhouse Gas and Nitrogen Gases Losses During Cold Weather Composting of Separated Pig Slurry SolidsVEX12 Friday, February 26, 2016 9:30 am Room 346 Ellis Building

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly (Feb 3 - 9)
by Bev Godard 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

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: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: February-03-16 1:08 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly (Feb 3 - 9) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] February 3 - 9 [Upcoming Awards] Thoralkson, Carla Graduate Travel Award Variable – $4300 (approx.) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Various Deadline: February 15, 2016 G. CLARENCE ELLIOTT FELLOWSHIP Variable - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Agricultural Economics, Architecture, Business Administration/Management, City Planning, Economics, Statistics Deadline: March 1st, 2016 Dr. Dexter Harvey Award in Primary Prevention $5,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular health services and/or population health research Deadline: March 2, 2016 [More Awards]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Awards FAQ]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Check Out This Week's Top Stories] Hearing student voices on graduating with Indigenous awareness How do YOU think Indigenous knowledge can be incorporated in the university experience? Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Room 543/544 University Centre | 12:30 PM – 2 PM | Thursday, February 4, 2016 Game Changer: We have the solutions! The teams have been chosen and they are readying their presentations. Join us to hear their innovative solutions and who will win the Grand Prize! Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> February 11, 2016 – 4-7 p.m., EITC Atrium Mini U wants YOU Mini U, the hugely popular activity camp at the University of Manitoba for young people ages four-to-16, is hiring staff (called ‘leaders’) for the spring and summer. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Application deadline for spring & summer jobs is February 22 Continuous Registration/Summer Term Registration Commencing Summer Term 2016, all continuing Faculty of Graduate Studies students will be required to register in Summer Term in order to maintain continuous registration. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Contact your department or academic unit for further information. Hugh C. Morris Fellowship The Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship in the Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences will be awarded to a Masters or Doctoral student who exhibits excellence in applied research and seeks to further their knowledge through a programme of experiential learning. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Deadline: March 31, 2016 First Ever Human Dimensions Open Data Challenge This challenge, led by social sciences and humanities researchers, will see research teams compete against one another using open-data sets to develop systems, processes, or fully-functional technology applications that address the human dimensions to key challenges in the natural resources and energy sectors. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Deadline: March 31, 2016 ZIKA VIRUS INFORMATION Potential risks associated with the Zika virus and steps to take to reduce the risk. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [More Events]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [More News]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Upcoming Awards] Managing Your References With Mendeley February 4 | 1:00 - 2:30pm Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Add date, time and location Avoiding Procrastination and Getting it Done: Completing Your Thesis on Time February 5 | 12:00 - 1:00pm Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Add date, time and location How to Write a Literature Review February 8 | 1:00 - 2:00pm Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Fort Garry Campus International Student Success February 9 | 12:00 - 1:00pm' Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Bannatyne Campus Copyright & Your Thesis February 10 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Fort Garry Campus Introduction to Data Management Planning (Health Sciences) February 10 | 12:00 - 1:00pm Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Bannatyne Campus Managing Your References With RefWorks - Sciences and Technology (EVENING) February 11 | 5:30 - 7:30pm Read more/Register »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Dates and Deadlines] February 3 This is the official graduation date for February 2016 graduates; graduates will be invited to attend Spring Convocation. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> February Graduation February 15 Louis Riel Day University Closed February 15 to 19 Winter Term Break for most academic units. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Twitter]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Instagram]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Youtube]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/38241/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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Fwd: council
by Paul Bullock 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

Thanks Mario. All, This information is for all graduate students and supervisors. The Guidelines and Ethics course is required for all U of M graduate students. My experience has been that any coursework requirement that has not been met is not communicated by FGS until they do their check when a student is ready to graduate. That is not a great time to discover additional coursework requirements. Please be diligent about ensuring that all graduate students complete this course. Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mario Tenuta <Mario.Tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 1:55 PM Subject: council To: Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Paul, one more thing. From talking with students in Communications, it is clear not all students understood they needed to do the Supervisor-Students guidelines and the ethics course. It could be a good thing to remind faculty of these needs for all grad students. Cheers, Mario _______________________________________________________________ Celebrate International Year of Pulses 2016 Consider Visiting: Bruce D. Campbell Glenlea Farm and Food Discovery Centre http://umanitoba.ca/afs/discoverycentre/ Churchill Northern Study Centre for a learning vacation. http://www.churchillscience.ca/ Mario Tenuta, PhD Canada Research Chair in Applied Soil Ecology/ Chaire de recherche du Canada en écologie des sols appliquée B.Sc. Agroecology Program Chair and Program Student Advisor Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba 13 Freedman Crescent (Ellis Building) Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Office and Cell: +1 204 474-7827 mario.tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca <tenutam(a)cc.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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