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 welcome to attend. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
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 Architects in Public Interest Design." The adviser is Prof. Karen Landman. All are welcome to attend. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
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 Adjuvants." The adviser is Prof. Shayan Sharif. Examination committee: Prof. Patrick Boerlin, chair Prof. Shayan Sharif, Pathobiology Prof. Eva Nagy, Pathobiology Prof. Byram Bridle, Pathobiology Prof. Arshud Dar, VIDO,
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." His adviser is Prof. Stephen Seah. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
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. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
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: Terrain Complexity Index." The adviser is Prof. Robert Corry. All are welcome to attend. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
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 in Toronto's Grade-Separated Pedestrian Network." The adviser is Prof. Nathan Perkins. All are welcome to attend. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
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 Encoded and Genome Wide Copy Number Variation and Changes in Individual Bulls." Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/biomedicalsci/ OVC Biomedical Sciences, Room 1642
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 a Nation-Wide Youth Conservation Program in Canada". The adviser is Prof. Sean Kelly. All are welcome to attend. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room
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
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Han “Joe” Yao
Han "Joe" Yao, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "A study of the mechanical forces induced by low-energy (10-100 eV) electron irradiation of alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers on Au(111)." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Crepuscule in Guelph 2016
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, Musagetes and the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community present Crepuscule 2016 with improviser-in-residence Douglas Ewart. Crepuscule is a free and family-friendly event that includes a broad range of community groups and artists. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Arboretum
PhD Thesis Defence: Zhenhua Xu
Zhenhua Xu, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend his thesis on "The Role of Anthocyanins and the GATA Transcription Factors GNC and CGA1 in the Plant Response to Stress." The adviser is Prof. Steven Rothstein. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
2016 CAVEPM Conference
The Ontario Veterinary College presents the 2016 conference of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (CAVEPM). This year's theme is "Thinking Outside the Epidemiological Tool Box." The CAVEPM focuses on issues related to all aspects of veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine, including food safety, animal welfare, zoonoses and health management, using a
ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
The ninth annual Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) Cancer Research Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jaime Modiano. His talk is titled "Swimming Against the Current: A Turning Point in the Battle Against Hemangiosarcoma." Registration and abstract submission are now available. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
The Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) Seminar Series presents Melanie Barham, Animal Health Network coordinator, Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services, University of Guelph. She will discuss "Ontario Animal Health Network: A Collaborative Approach to Poultry Surveillance." Refreshments will be provided. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone else. Location: University
Rovers on Mars Talk and Observatory Tour
The Curiosity Rover self-portrait (courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Learn about the intense physics research being performed right here in Guelph at this all-ages free event that showcases the University of Guelph's heavy involvement with the Mars rover project. This is a great event for kids and anyone else with a passion for outer space. If the