Eastern Apiculture Society Annual Conference
The University of Guelph is hosting the annual conference of the Eastern Apiculture Society from Aug. 10 to 14, featuring more than 100 sessions by some of the most experienced beekeeping minds. Prof. Ernesto Guzman, director of the Honey Bee Research Centre, is organizing the conference program.
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Eman Omari
Eman Omari, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis on "Synthesis of Campylobacter and Shigella Glycoconjugate Vaccines." Location: Science Complex, Room 1504
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Erica-Ashley Jaipargas
Erica-Ashley Jaipargas, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on “Investigations on Mitochondria Pleomorphy and Interactions with the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Peroxisomes.” Her adviser is Prof. Jaideep Mathur. Location: Science Complex, Room 3317
MLA Thesis Defence: Jessica Brommer
Jessica Brommer, an MLA candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Planning for Trees: Developing a Spatial Form Model to Determine Maximum Potential Canopy Cover and Other Urban Forestry Metrics in Guelph, Ontario." Her adviser is Prof. Robert Corry. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
Startup Weekend Guelph
Startup Weekend is a global network of leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate and empower individuals, teams and communities. Come share ideas, form teams and launch startups. Location: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/library/ McLaughlin Library, Science Commons (third floor)
U of G Welcomes International English Language Students
Staff in the English language program at U of G welcome international students to the English language certificate program and graduate preparation diploma program. Orientation begins at 10 a.m. from Sept. 2 to 4. Classes begin Sept. 8. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Johnston Hall, OpenEd, Room 160
MLA Thesis Defence: Elena Christy
Elena Christy, an MLA candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Designing Resilient Citylands Through Community Participation." Her adviser is Prof. Karen Landman. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
MLA Thesis Defence: Stuart Chan
Stuart Chan, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Designing with the Scars of Our Landscapes: Dilemmas and Delights in Working with Terrain Vague and Postmodern Concepts." The adviser is Prof. Larry Harder. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Reema Deol
Reema Deol, a master's student in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Substrate Specificity of Human N-Acetyltransferase 8 for Aromatic Cysteine Conjugates." The adviser is Prof. David Josephy. Location: Science Complex, Room 3317
Residence Move-in Day
About 4,000 first-year students will move into residence and begin their university experience Move-in takes place across campus and spans the entire day.
Orientation Week
Eight days of events to introduce you to opportunities, resources, the community and expectations.
Student Nominations Open for Senate Byelections
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate open Tuesday, Sept. 8. and will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. Byelections will be held from Monday, Sept. 28 to Wednesday, Sept. 30 (ballots will be sent via Gryph Mail). Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.
Arboretum Plant Sale
The Arboretum is hosting its annual plant sale, featuring a wide variety of trees, shrubs and perennials. All plants are grown and cared for by Arboretum Auxiliary members in the Arboretum's nursery and greenhouse. All sale proceeds help with the ongoing maintenance and development of the Arboretum.
Naomi Klein Talk at U of G
The College of Arts, the College of Biological Science and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present a talk by Naomi Klein, titled "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate." General admission is $10, or $5 for students with ID. Advance tickets are available at The Bookshelf and EMWFtix.ca.
PhD Thesis Defence: Brooke Struck
Brooke Struck, a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "The Critical Stance: Ernst Cassirer and the Realist-Empiricist Dispute in the Philosophy of Science." His adviser is Prof. Jeff Mitscherling. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certification Programs
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's a wine course for you. The Level 1 Award in Wines begins Sept. 26 and the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits begins Sept. 28. Both programs are offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management.
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Yimeng “Jack” He
Yimeng "Jack" He, a master's student in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Electrochemical Reduction of Arylsulfonyl Indoles." Location: MacNaughton Building, Room 222