Maureen Mundia, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Analysis of the Genetic Requirements for Rad51-mediated 3’ Polymerization During DNA Repair by Homologous Recombination." The adviser is Prof. Mark Baker. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511

Laura Williams, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Floral Lawns: Developing and Evaluating a Residential Lawn Alternative for Southern Ontario." The adviser is Prof. Robert Brown. All are welcome to attend. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125