OVC Community Open House
The U of G community is invited to the OVC community open house to learn more about the Project 2 preliminary design. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC Cafeteria
PhD Thesis Defence: Brittany Pequegnat
Brittany Pequegnat, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis on "Polysaccharide Vaccines for Enteric Pathogens: The Next Generation Multivalent Diarrhea Vaccine." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Affecting Choices: The Power of Nudges
Join the Guelph Knowledge Translation and Transfer Community of Practice for this discussion on the concept of nudging and how it can help us understand how to affect behavioural change.
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Sherri Tedford
Sherri Tedford, an M.Sc. student in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on "Management of Cercospora leaf spot in sugar beet and aerobiology of Cercospora beticola Sacc." Her adviser is Prof. Art Schaafsma. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Ridgetown Campus
Accessibility Conference
Reach the goal of an accessible Ontario and attend this conference featuring engaging, inspiring and action-oriented sessions on classroom, document, media, web and workplace accessibility. The conference welcomes both accessibility
International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
This event will explore the broadening scope of research activities and new developments in the areas of biobased polymers and biorefinery. This international meeting of experts from U of G
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
You-Chan Bae, senior researcher at the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency in Korea, will discuss "Pathological Changes in Wild Birds, Chickens and Ducks Infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Type
PhD Thesis Defence: Tim Carter
Tim Carter, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will defend his PhD thesis on "Telomere patterning in matched donor and reprogrammed cell populations." Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Main Building, Room 1642 (seminar/defence) and Room 3648 (examination/defence)
OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
The second candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and to meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building,
Guelph Talks Food
Seven researchers will present high-energy, short-format talks about their innovative work in agriculture and food. Guelph Talks Food is an engaging event designed to share some of the University of
Invasive Species Workshop: Animals and Plants
In this workshop we will learn about biology, identification and control of invasive plant species. What makes them more successful than native species? We will also learn about best practices for preventing the spread and introduction of invasive species. Parts of the workshop will be outside, where we will explore the woods and gardens of
Food and Agriculture Business Seminar
The Food Institute developed the Food and Agriculture Business Seminar to bring together a diverse group of current and emerging leaders in the industry to collectively examine trends and issues
PhD Thesis Defence: Jerlene Halliday
Jerlene Halliday, a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on "Molecular analysis and functional elucidation of a novel plant O-fucosyltransferase in A. Thaliana and B. Napus." Her adviser is Prof. K. Peter Pauls. Time: 12 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
PhD Thesis Defence: Mahmoud Panjtandoust
Mahmoud Panjtandoust, a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on "Evaluation of freezing tolerance of three Asparagus officinalis L. cultivars during fall cold acclimation and spring dormancy release in Southern Ontario." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Sketching Nature Workshop
Focusing on sketching techniques and note-taking, this workshop is for those who want a permanent record of their observations of nature. The workshop is designed for beginners, so don't be
OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
The third candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and to meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building,
Professional Staff Association Annual General Meeting
The theme of this year's AGM is “Supporting the Green Gryphon Initiative,” featuring guest speaker Maurice Nelischer, director of sustainability. All attendees will receive an “i am reusable” barbecue lunch.
Central Animal Facility Open House
Visit the Central Animal Facility and enjoy guided tours, displays, door prizes, a raffle and barbeque lunch (regular or veggie burger and pop for $6). Location: Central Animal Facility
Alumni Weekend 2016
Alumni and friends are welcome to our annual reunion. This year we are celebrating years ending in 1 or 6. Highlights of the weekend include the UGAA Awards of Excellence
Medicinal Plants Workshop
In herbal medicine, plants from the forest, meadow and garden can help treat a variety of health conditions. Join Guelph naturopathic doctor Elizabeth Cherevaty for this guided “herb walk” through