M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Luis Gabriel Forero
Luis Gabriel Forero, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Concentration and Off-target Movement of Neonicotinoid Residues During Agricultural Practices in Southwestern Ontario." All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Fourth-Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit 2017
Fourth-year bachelor of landscape architecture students will display their final design projects for the integrative design studio course with Profs. Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Bullring Pub
D.V.Sc. Thesis Defence: Laura Bourque
Doctor of veterinary science candidate Laura Bourque, Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Environmental Contaminants and Respiratory Innate Immunity: In Vitro Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Crude Oil on Tracheal Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Expression.” Time: 1 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810 and 4838
Take A Paws With Therapy Dogs
As part of the library's Exam Stress Busters programming, we're hosting Take A Paws once again. Take A Paws gives students the opportunity to spend some time with therapy dogs to help reduce stress. Students can sign up for a 15-minute session to spend quality cuddle time with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs. Registration is
From Barn Raisings to Quilting Bees, Events That Define Rural Life in Canada
The Building Canada Lecture Series presents a lecture by Prof. Catharine Wilson, Department of History. She began researching rural history, particularly in Ontario, and broadened the scope of her research to include immigration and settlement, and now focuses on family strategies for maintaining a life on the land in the 19th and 20th centuries. She
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Robert “Alex” Mayo
Robert "Alex" Mayo, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "The Influence of Non-Covalent Interactions Involving Sulfur on the Solid State Properties of Thiazyl-Based Molecular Materials." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Christine McGregor
Christine McGregor, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis on "Thermodynamic Properties and Speciation of Aqueous Methylpiperidines for Applications to Carbon Capture." Time: 2 p.m. Location: MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Rebecca Flancman
Rebecca Flancman, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Evaluation of the Impact of Dental Prophylaxis on the Oral Microbiota of Dogs.” Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713 and 1708
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Selasi Tayviah
Selasi Tayviah, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Epidemiology and Management of Stemphylium Leaf Blight on Onion in the Holland Marsh, Ontario.” All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
2017 Hammond Lecture and Sustainability Panel Discussion
Ellen Schwartzel, deputy commissioner, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, presents "Water Sustainability: A View From the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario." All are welcome. The panelists will include: Prof. Brady Deaton, Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics (FARE), University of Guelph; Prof. Sheri Longboat, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), University of Guelph; and Prof. Andrea
MLA Thesis Defence: Karen Shlemkevich
Karen Shlemkevich, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "The Influence of a Greenwall on Residents' Eating Habits in a Long-Term Care Facility Dining Room." The adviser is Prof. Nathan Perkins. All are welcome to attend. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture,
MLA Thesis Defence: Erika Bullock
Erika Bullock, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Increasing Winter Cycling in Toronto Through Improved Bicycle Network Design." The adviser is Prof. Cecelia Paine. All are welcome to attend. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Taïga Cholette
Taïga Cholette, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on “Cover Crops: A Component of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for Ontario Field Crops.” All are welcome to attend. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
MLA Thesis Defence: Julia Taucer
Julia Taucer, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Design for Citizen-Generated Urban Interventions: Understanding the Relationship Between Formal and Informal Urban Design in Toronto." The adviser is Prof. Karen Landman. All are welcome to attend. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture,
Introduction to Birds Workshop
For want-to-be bird watchers, this workshop will cover topics such as identifying birds, choosing and using binoculars, and ornithology, including anatomy, breeding biology, classification and habitat requirements. Bring a lunch and, if you have them, a bird book and binoculars. The early bird fee is $75 by April 13 or $85 after. Date: April 24,
Poultry Health Research Network Hosts Research Day
This year's theme is "Antimicrobial Stewardship in Poultry Production." Location: Arboretum Centre auditorium
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Adam Carter
Adam Carter, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and Genes Associated with Seed Isoflavone Concentration in Soybean (Glycine max Merril.)” All are welcome to attend. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
MLA Thesis Defence: Adele Pierre
Adele Pierre, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Using Geodesign to Communicate the Effects of Bioswales in Urban Stormwater Management." The adviser is Prof. Sean Kelly. All are welcome to attend. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
MLA Thesis Defence: Emma Tarbush
Emma Tarbush, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Exploring Strategies for Soundscape Design in the Field of Landscape Architecture." The adviser is Prof. Cecelia Paine. All are welcome to attend. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
Interaction Conference
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!