Before our graduating class finishes their last exams, we have one more tradition to mark the end of their undergrad careers at U of G.
Join the Class of 2019 at the Last Lecture, an opportunity for graduating students to come together and reflect on their experiences at U of G.
On April 4, one graduating student, one faculty member and one member of the alumni family will deliver a final address to our graduates.
Thursday, April 4
5:45 to 7 p.m.
War Memorial Hall
Student Lecturer: Jayden Wlasichuk, Class of 2019
Originally from a beef farm in rural Manitoba, Jayden Wlasichuk became involved in student leadership in her first year on campus. It’s there that she found a place for herself. She has been a member of Interhall Council (IHC) since her first year at U of G and is now IHC president. Through IHC, she has explored passions in various initiatives and roles across campus, including sexual violence education and awareness, sustainability in Hospitality Services and policy development on the Central Student Association’s board of directors.
Faculty Lecturer: Prof. John Walsh, School of Languages and Literatures
Much loved and respected by his students, Prof. John Walsh is this year’s faculty presenter at the Last Lecture. Walsh is a professor in the School of Languages and Literatures, where he teaches classical studies. The next phase of his research will involve developing artificial intelligence applications for classics and classical language pedagogy.
Alumna Lecturer: Scarlett Magda, B.Sc. 2005, DVM 2009
Scarlett Magda is a U of G grad and a veterinarian with a passion for raising awareness about the connections among human health, animal health and animal welfare.
She has worked with Elephant Family, the Smithsonian Institute, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Laikipia Wildlife Forum and Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection. She has also been a member of the board of directors for Veterinarians Without Borders Canada.
In 2014, Magda co-founded Veterinarians International, a global network that connects communities in need with veterinary training, expertise and resources. In her spare time, Magda is an avid oyster farmer.