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.
Final grades available on WebAdvisor
Final grades for the Winter 2018 semester will show on WebAdvisor beginning April 27, 2018. Grades will continue to be updated as they are submitted on Friday throughout the day, and on Monday, April 30, for those examinations that were rescheduled from the afternoon of Saturday, April 14, to April 21.
MLA Thesis Defence: Stephen O’Neill
Stephen O'Neill, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis "Measuring Urban Forest Canopy Effects on Stormwater Runoff in Guelph, Ontario." His advisor is Prof. Robert Corry. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
MLA Thesis Defence: Elizabeth Birks
Elizabeth Birks, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Toronto's Ravine Network: Overcoming the Stigmatization of Ravine Environments Through Design." Her advisor is Prof. Sean Kelly. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
Graduate Settlement Deadline
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Summer 2018 semester is April 29. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their account directly in full do not need to