University of Guelph CME Concert
The CME and conductor Joe Sorbara present a series of Soundpaintings followed by a Temporary Ensembles set that will include a handful of your favourite local improvisers. Admission is $5 and supports the School of Fine Art and Music ensembles. Location: Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph Time: noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
In a World of Power and Politics, is Justice Really Possible?
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a lecture by postgraduate researcher Mark Kersten, Munk School, University of Toronto. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
Talk Local Features U of G Researchers, Catalyst Centre
Talk Local, hosted by U of G alumnus Martin Bosch, presents scientists Mario Monteiro and John Dutcher, along with the Catalyst Centre's David Hobson and Steve De Brabandere, who will discuss the difficult path of bringing lab discoveries to the marketplace. The show airs on Rogers TV, channel 20.
Engineering Design Day
Check out the best of engineering design. Second-, third- and fourth-year students will showcase their design solutions. Schedule of events: 8:30 a.m.: Design 3100 presentation competition. In a Dragon's Den-style competition, third-year students compete for cash prizes. 11 a.m.: 41X showcase. Fourth-year students show off their capstone design ideas. 2:30 p.m.: Design 2100 students show
2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture
The 2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture presents Dr. Rocky Tuan, distinguished professor, Departments of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh. He will discuss "Engineering and Regeneration: Stem Cells, Biomatrix and Biomimetic Scaffolds." Tuan is director of the Cellular and Molecular Engineering Lab, located in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the School
Last Lecture 2017
Join the graduating class of 2017 as they gather one last time to reflect and be inspired by a graduating student, faculty member and alumnus/alumna. Reception to follow. Alumna: Jacqueline Swaisland, BA '03, LL.B., LL.M., barrister and solicitor Faculty: Prof. John Walsh, School of Languages and Literatures Student: Nicole Murphy, B.Sc. H.K. '17 Location: War
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,