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!
AVPA Teaching Assistant Award Nominations Due
Nominate an outstanding teaching assistant for the Associate Vice-President Academic (AVPA) Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence. Nomination packages are due by 4:30 p.m. on April 27. Please submit nomination packages to the OpenEd office in Day Hall, Room 125, or via email to teaching@OpenEd.uoguelph.ca. Date: April 27, 2017 Location: Day Hall, Room 125
MLA Thesis Defence: Johnny Junyi Zhang
Johnny Junyi Zhang, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Exploring the Application of Sponge City to Downtown Guelph." The adviser is Prof. Cecelia Paine. All are welcome to attend Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
MLA Thesis Defence: Andrew Ferguson
Andrew Ferguson, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Identifying Municipal Barriers Preventing the Adoption of Green Infrastructure Stormwater Management in Ontario, Canada." The adviser is Prof. Nathan Perkins. All are welcome to attend Time: 10 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
Prud’homme Beer Certification: Level 1 Beer Enthusiast
This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in developing their beer knowledge. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems), and food and beer pairings. Open to the public, this four-week course will take place on Wednesday nights
Teaching and Learning Innovations Conference
This year's conference theme is "Enhancing Teaching and Learning: The Evolution of the Lecture." Highlights include: - plenary speaker Prof. Joe Kim, McMaster University: "Teaching for Now and Later: Key Factors in Creating Durable Learning"; - plenary panel: "Large Scale Successes: Winning Strategies for Big Classes"; and - more than 50 concurrent presentations and workshops.
Biomedical Sciences Guest Seminar
Dr. Carl Walkley, associate professor, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, presents "Application of Murine Models of Osteosarcoma for Preclinical Target Discovery and Validation." Walkley completed a bachelor of pharmacy at the University of South Australia in 1999 and a PhD at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, in 2003. He then undertook
Rain Barrel Fundraiser for Child Care & Learning Centre
The Child Care & Learning Centre at the University of Guelph has partnered with RainBarrel.ca to host a rain barrel fundraiser. Rain barrels are $55 each and must be pre-ordered online at www.RainBarrel.ca/uofguelph/. Rain barrels will be available for pick up on May 3 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Child Care & Learning
COESP Day: Engaging Your Students
Michelle French, a physiology professor at the University of Toronto, will share what she learned during her sabbatical when she interviewed more than 100 biology professors in Australia, New Zealand and the eastern United States.