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
MLA Thesis Defence: Daniel Rotsztain
Daniel Rotsztain, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Supporting and Enhancing Strip Malls in Toronto." HIs advisor is Prof. Karen Landman. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
MLA Thesis Defence: Michal Laszczuk
Michal Laszczuk, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis "Fencerows: Reinforcing Regional Identity in Urban Design." His advisor is Prof. Cecelia Paine. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
MLA Thesis Defence: Nicole Lamirande
Nicole Lamirande, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "An Exploration of Landscape Architects' Perceptions of Trees." Her advisor is Prof. Nathan Perkins. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 125
Teaching and Learning Innovations Conference: Diversity and Inclusive Approaches
The theme of this year's conference is Diversity and Inclusive Approaches. Today, more than ever, we need to foster a culture of inclusivity on our campus--through leadership, curriculum, teaching, learning and research. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Kyra Garson from Thompson Rivers University.
MLA Thesis Defence: Katherine Xie
Katherine Xie, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Urban Heat Islands as Opportunities to Extend the Use of Urban Open Spaces." Her advisor is Prof. Robert Corry. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
Book launch for “Fit at Midlife: A Feminist Fitness Journey”
Celebrate the launch of Fit at Midlife: A Feminist Fitness Journey, the newest book from Samantha Brennan, Dean of the College of Arts. Location: The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St., Guelph.
11th Annual CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium
The University of Guelph's Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) invites you to attend the 11th Annual Animal Welfare Research Symposium. The day will feature talks and posters on a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal ethics and the role of animals in society. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
Strengthening Research Capacity: Panel & Workshop
The Centre for Families, Work and Well-being is hosting the first workshop in a new series for faculty and grad students called, Strengthening Research Capacity. There will be a panel of experienced research grant applicants and an opportunity to workshop ideas. University Centre, Room 334