Food & Human Nutritional Sciences - Graduate Student Association - FHNS GSA

✨ Exciting News! ✨

The FHNS GSA is working on brand-new hoodie designs for our graduate students.

Stay tuned for the big reveal and details on how you can grab yours soon! 🥂

FHNS GSA – The NOSH & NOURISH Challenge (Food Product Development Competition 2025) was successfully conducted. Congratulations to all the winners, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event truly remarkable.

FHNS GSA - Summer picnic and Potluck 2025 St.Vital Park

FHNS GSA - Professional development workshop 2025

INVITATION! 📬

FHNS GSA – Food product development competition - Grand Finale

Hello All,

The FHNS Graduate Student Association (GSA) is excited to invite you to our Food product development competition Grand Finale, a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, develop innovative solutions, and gain valuable feedback from experts in the field.

This year, four talented student groups will be competing to present their product innovations. A distinguished panel of judges from academia, industry, and research organizations will be joining us to evaluate the ideas and share their perspectives. We invite you to participate and support your fellow colleagues.

📅 Date: September 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: RCFTR Auditorium

📌 RSVP by September 2, 2025
Reserve your spot here: https://forms.office.com/r/nRp7fbgxm1

💡What You’ll Gain:

✔️Presentations of new innovative food products
✔️How to market a new food product
✔️How to pitch your ideas effectively

🍲Lunch will be provided
Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with peers, faculty, and industry professionals during the event. Please RSVP to share your dietary preferences.

If you have any questions, contact Vidheesha Abeysinghe (Communication Officer) at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there and making this year at FHNS truly remarkable! 🌟

Best regards,
Vidheesha Abeysinghe
Communication Officer, on behalf of FHNS GSA
Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences

FHNS GSA – Professional Development Workshop Invitation

Hello FHNS Graduate Students,

The FHNS Graduate Student Association (GSA) is excited to invite you to our Professional Development Workshop 2025 a unique opportunity to explore new career directions, gain valuable insights, and get answers to your most pressing professional questions.

📅 Date: August 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: RCFTR Auditorium

📌 RSVP by August 19, 2025
Reserve your spot here: https://forms.office.com/r/gTfHBqqJE4

Workshop Theme:
“From Kitchen to Market: Nourishing Innovation & Career Growth”

Featured Speakers 🔅🔅🔅

Ben Isakov
Startup Coach – Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Manitoba.
Ben is a Business Breakthrough Strategist and Exit Planning Advisor with over 20 years of experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement, and operations management. As Strategic Partnership and Venture Support Lead at the University of Manitoba’s Stu Clark Centre, Ben helps businesses and entrepreneurs overcome growth barriers, develop strategic plans, and transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.

Marissa Naylor
Marketing Coordinator – Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Manitoba.
Marissa is a dynamic marketing professional, entrepreneur, and national athlete passionate about driving impact through strategy, creativity, and community engagement. With over seven years of experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, she leads strategic marketing campaigns that inspire entrepreneurial thinking among students. Outside her role at the Stu Clark Centre, she runs Marissa Naylor Photography, capturing weddings and brand stories across Canada, and represents Team Canada in tenpin bowling on the international stage.

Trevor Lehmann
Career Counsellor – Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre, University of Manitoba.
Trevor holds an M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology and has over 10 years of experience in Canadian post-secondary education. As a Career Consultant at the University of Manitoba’s Career Services, he supports students at all stages—from high school to PhD—in making informed academic and career choices. He also serves as President of the Climate-Informed Counsellors Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and is the former Co-Chair of the Advocacy and Community Engagement Committee for the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC).

💡What You’ll Gain:

✔️How to become an entrepreneur
✔️Career exploration and planning strategies
✔️Networking techniques that work
✔️How to pitch your ideas effectively

🧁🍪☕️ Snacks & Refreshments
Fuel your networking with a selection of muffins, cookies, and coffee. Please RSVP to share your dietary preferences.

If you have any questions, contact Vidheesha Abeysinghe (Communication Officer) at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there and making this year at FHNS truly remarkable! 🌟

RSVP Now: FHNS-GSA Summer Picnic & Potluck - August 28!

Dear FHNS Students,

As we gear up for a brand-new semester, it's the perfect time to unwind, connect, and enjoy the sunshine! The FHNS Graduate Students' Association (GSA) invites you to our Summer Picnic & Potluck - an afternoon filled with fun games, great food, and even better company.

Date: Thursday, August, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Aspen Picnic Shelter, St. Vital Park
Transportation: Will be provided

Whether you're bringing your local cuisine or just coming to enjoy the vibes, we'd love to see you there!

Please RSVP by filling out the form
(https://forms.office.com/r/kdhAnmwfyH)

📍Remember to fill this online sheet with the food item you intend to bring to help with organization of the event
(https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/FUCY1986).

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to relax, meet fellow students, and make lasting memories!