Doing Good In Communities First Year Seminar Project Pitches
Doing Good in Communities is an experiential First Year Seminar course at U of G that challenges students to think beyond volunteering and charity as a means to have a positive impact in our communities. Over the course of the W18 semester, interdisciplinary teams of students addressed specific challenges identified by community-partners using tools and
Warbler Workshop Level I
Learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. Investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Registration: Early bird pricing before April 3 is $75 per person. Pricing after April 3 is $85 per person. If you also register for the Warbler II workshop, the early bird pricing is $125 per person for both Level
Guelph Talks Research – Relationships: Conflict, re/conciliation and the tree of life
One Topic, Three Takes - Relationships: Conflict, re/conciliation and the tree of life Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research-intensive universities and scholarly excellence is at the core of our mission. We celebrate this excellence with University Research Awards which span all
Warbler Workshop Level II
This workshop covers 15 less commonly seen southern Ontario warblers which are not covered in the Level I Warbler Workshop. Registration: Early bird pricing before April 3 is$75 per person ($125 for both Level I and Level II). After April 3, pricing is $85 per person.
OVC Alumni Hockey Tournment
Join us as OVC alumni, faculty and students come together for this longstanding tradition! Enjoy a few fun games of hockey while catching up and reminiscing with former classmates and faculty members and networking with current OVC students. Eligible OVC students include DVM, Graduate, PhD, Interns and Residents. Bring your families! There will be a
PhD Defence: Jennifer Foster
Jennifer Foster, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on Epidemiology and management of foliar diseases in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.). All are welcome. Crop Science, Room 202
4th Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit 2018
Our 4th year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students will be holding a public display of their final design projects for the Integrative Design Studio course. These projects were supervised by Profs. Sean Kelly and Maurice Nelischer. All are welcome to attend.
MSc Thesis Defence: Shanthanu Krishna Kumar
Shanthanu Krishna Kumar, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis "Enhancement of post-harvest shelf life of nectarines (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nectarina) using hexanal." All are welcome to attend. Crop Science Building, Room 202
M.Sc. Defence – Kayla Harnden
M.Sc. candidate Kayla Harnden defends her thesis "Controlling Carbon Deposition in Steam Reforming of Hydrocarbons over an Unsupported Nickel Catalyst.” All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defence – Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson, an M.Sc. candidate, presents her thesis “The Examination of Gas-Phase Ion-Neutral Reactions in a nESI-FAIMS-QTOF and ESI-Quadrupole Ion Trap through the Analysis of Thiotetronic acids and N-Nitrosodialkylamnes.” All are welcome to attend. Summerlee Science Complex, Room 1511
Artistic Practice in the Field: A Conversation with Matthew Moore
Artist Matthew Moore speaks to his new project in Phoenix, Arizona – The Farm at Los Olivos. The Farm transforms a four-acre plot in downtown Phoenix into a working farm, education centre and farm-to-table restaurant with the goal of reconnecting residents with the region’s agrarian roots. Free event.
Smartphone Photography Workshop
This workshop is designed as an introduction for beginners who want to learn how to better use and navigate their smartphone camera to capture nature, moments and memories. Registration: Early bird pricing is $75 per person by April 12. After April 12, pricing is $85 per person.
MA Thesis Defence: Thom Doerksen’s
Thom Doerksen, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis titled "On Becoming a Nomad Scientist." His advisor is Karen Houle. MacKinnon, Room 346
Photographing Designs in Nature Workshop
Learn new ways to photograph abstract patterns and create impressionist effects. Registration: Early bird pricing is $55 per person by April 12. After April 12, pricing is $65 per person.
Stream Rehabilitation Training Course
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, in partnership with Trout Unlimited Canada, is offering a two-part, six-workshop series on Stream Rehabilitation Training. John FitzGibbon will be the senior class lecturer, with assistance from other lecturers. Visit the Trout Unlimited Canada site for details on sessions and pricing. Landscape Architecture, Room 204
MLA Thesis Defence: Tatiana Zakharova
Tatiana Zakharova, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Place Empathy and Environmental Education." Her advisor is Prof. Nathan Perkins. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 125
MLA Thesis Defence: Katie Nikota
Katie Nikota, a Master of Landscape Architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will defend her thesis "Mycology Applications for Landscape Architecture." Her advisor is Prof. Karen Landman. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 203
Interaction
Interaction is a conference for university-bound Grade 10 and 11 students. Explore the University of Guelph community and learn more about our academic disciplines and student services. With a variety of sessions to choose from, this day will fly by!
MLA Thesis Defence: Amy Purvis
Amy Purvis, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "A Revitalization Strategy: Applying a Greenway System Approach to Develop a Linked Amenity Network in Rural Ontario". Her advisor is Prof. Sean Kelly. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
AVPA Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence 2018
Nominate an outstanding TA for the Associate Vice-President Academic (AVPA) Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence. Nomination packages are due by 4:30 p.m. April 26. Please submit nomination packages to the OpenEd office in Day Hall, Room 125 or via email to teaching@OpenEd.uoguelph.ca.