PhD Thesis Defence: Chevonne Carlow
Chevonne Carlow, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Analysis of the Vitis CBF Genes and Their Potential Roles in Both
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Football Facility
The U of G community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $8.5-million Gryphon football facility at Alumni Stadium. Construction is set to begin this spring with a completion date set for December 2016. Please RSVP by Friday, April 22 to Jen Green at jgreen15@uoguelph.ca. Location: Alumni Stadium, University of Guelph, 26
2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium
Join the School of Environmental Sciences for the 2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium. The Hammond guest speaker will be Reg Melanson, executive director of the Canadian Business and Biodoversity Council. He will give a presentation on "Linking Business and Biodiversity: Challenges and Successes." Following the talk, a panel discussion will take place
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Farouq Ayiworoh
Farouq Ayiworoh, a master's student in capacity development and extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "An Exploratory Case Study of HIV/AIDS
MLA Thesis Defence: Calen Hamelin
Calen Hamelin, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "The Potential of Lost Space: Identifying, Classifying and
MLA Thesis Defence: Alexander Waffle
Alexander Waffle, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Urban Agricultural Hot Spots: Taking Advantage of the
MLA Thesis Defence: Tim O’Brien
Tim O'Brien, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as Remote Sensors: An
PhD Thesis Defence: Adina Bujold
Adina Bujold, a PhD candidate in the Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on "Role of Actinobacillus suis Adhesions in Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Tonsils of the Soft Palate
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Allison Taziar
Allison Taziar, an M.Sc. thesis candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on "The Suitability of Sulfentrazone and Pyroxasulfone for Ontario Dry Bean Production." All are
MLA Thesis Defence: Kearney Coupland
Kearney Coupland, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Models of Good Design: The Role of Landscape
PhD Thesis Defence: Shirene Singh
Shirene Singh, a PhD candidate in the Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on "Enhancement of Avian Influenza Virus Vaccines in Chickens Through Identification and Application of Novel Mucosal
International English Language Students Arrive
The University of Guelph English Language Programs welcomes incoming international students. They will begin their orientation on campus May 4, and classes start May 9. Join us in welcoming our new students to campus! Location: Eccles Centre
PhD Thesis Defence: Scott Mazurkewich
Scott Mazurkewich, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend his thesis on "Characterization of the 4-carboxy-2-hydroxymuconate hydratase and the 4-carboxy-4-hydroxy-2-oxoadipate/4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxoglutarate aldolase from Pseudomonas putida."
University of Guelph Swine Research Day
The Centralia Swine Research Update and the Mike Wilson Swine Research Day have merged into a new partnership called the University of Guelph Swine Research Day. This new one‐day program will highlight University of Guelph swine research with high-profile guest speakers, brief updates on current swine research, written proceedings and opportunities for networking. The registration
PhD Thesis Defence: Martin King
Martin King, a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "Scientific Explanation: Towards a Neo-Deductivist Account." His adviser is Prof. Andrew Wayne. Time: 10 a.m.
MLA Thesis Defence: Corey Dawson
Corey Dawson, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "The Role of Landscape Architecture in Landform Grading:
MLA Thesis Defence: Christian Stewart
Christian Stewart, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Path as Place: Exploring the Concept of Place
PhD Thesis Defence: Olutobi Oluwole
Interested members of the University community are invited to attend the final oral examination of Olutobi Oluwole, Department of Biomedical Sciences, who will defend her thesis on "Testis Specific Protein Y
MLA Thesis Defence: Megan Thomas
Megan Thomas, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Connecting Youth With Nature: Exploring the Viability of
Animal Welfare Research Symposium
Held each spring, the Animal Welfare Research Symposium showcases research in animal welfare from multiple disciplines across the University of Guelph. A wide range of topics related to animal welfare, animal ethics and the role of animals in society will be presented with talks and posters. The symposium provides a forum for faculty and graduate