Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week – “Let’s Talk Mental Health” Panel
The University of Guelph’s first all-men’s mental health panel features guest speakers share their own experiences with mental health. The panel will include students and staff from the University of Guelph. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: ‘Straight Curve’ Film Screening
Join the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences. The Mental
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: “Straight Curve” Film Screening
Join the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion, aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences. The Mental
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Christopher Wicks
Christopher Wicks, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis "Inter- and intramolecular ring-opening transformations of ixabicyclic compounds." His advisor is Prof. William Tam. All are welcome to attend.
Science Diplomacy: Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics
U of G honorary doctorate recipient Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics, presents a public talk "Science Diplomacy". Science Diplomacy is a term that has come to be used to describe almost all activities that involve both science/scientists and international relations/politicians/diplomats. In his presentation, Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith will discuss examples, successes
M.Sc. Defence – Danielle Dinsdale
Danielle Dinsdale, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis "Coordination Complexes of 1,2,3-Dithiazolyl-o-naphthoquinione Ligands with potential conductive and magnetic applications." Her advisor is Prof. Kathryn Preuss. All are welcome to attend.
Can Future Needs be Met Sustainably? Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, Oxford Physics
U of G honorary doctorate recipient Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics, presents a public talk "Can Future Needs be Met Sustainably?" Global energy consumption is increasing rapidly, driven by rising living standards in developing countries. Decarbonisation is imperative to reduce air pollution, rebalance relations between oil producing and importing countries and moderate
Pride, Activism and Dance: Movie Night Extravaganza!
Enjoy a double-feature movie night showcasing the struggles for the gay community during the AIDS epidemic, and the vibrant drag scene of New York in the 1980s! Movies: - Paris Is Burning - United in Anger: A History of ACT UP Registration is encouraged for this event, but walk-ins are welcome and space capacity can
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Joseph Findlay
Joseph Findlay, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis "Chiral β-Amino Sulfenates: Synthetic Access and Diastereoselective Alkylation." His advisor is Prof. Adrian Schwan. All are welcome to attend.
Guelph Chemistry Presents: Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Michael Organ, Director of the Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation at the University of Ottawa, presents “Academic/Industrial Research: A Perfect Marriage for Discovery or an Unholy Alliance?” All are welcome to attend For more information, contact Dan Penfold at dpenfold@uoguelph.ca. MacNaughton Building, Room 113
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Ielizaveta Poloz
Ielizaveta Poloz, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis "Transformation of Wheat Starch During Baking and Storage of Bread." Her advisor is Prof. Dmitriy Soldatov. All are welcome to attend.
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Matthew Sing
Matthew Sing, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry will defend his thesis "Towards the Synthesis of Thiotetronic Acids Found in Groundwater and the Synthesis and Reactions of New 1,4-Oxathiin-S,S-dioxides.” His advisor is Prof. Adrian Schwan. All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defence – Dina Petko
Dina Petko, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis "Ruthenium Catalyzed Bis-Homo-Diels-Alder Cycloaddition." Her advisor is Prof. William Tam. Are all welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defence – Kayla Harnden
M.Sc. candidate Kayla Harnden defends her thesis "Controlling Carbon Deposition in Steam Reforming of Hydrocarbons over an Unsupported Nickel Catalyst.” All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defence – Katrina Tait
Master of Science candidate Katrina Tait will defend her thesis "Exploring the New Chemistry of 3-Aza-2-oxabicyclohept-5-enes" on Jan. 10. All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defense – Rebecca Boutin
Master of Science candidate Rebecca Boutin will defend her thesis "Synthesis and Ring-Opening Reactions of Oxabenzonorbornadiene Derivatives" on Dec. 22. All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defense – Nicholas Milutinovich
Master of Science candidate Nicholas Milutinovich will defend his thesis "Reactivity Studies on Coenzyme Model Compounds" on Dec. 18. All are welcome. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Defence – Melissa Ignacio
Master of Science candidate Melissa Ignacio will defend her thesis, "Molecular Composition, Solid State Structure and Properties of Industrial Waxes and Peptide Inclusion Materials” on September 15. All are welcome to attend. MacNaughton Building, Room 222.
M.Sc. Defence – Andy Tsang
Master of Science candidate Andy Tsang will defend his thesis "Cyclic Dipeptides and Alpha Lipoic Acid Forms for the Design of Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Co-crystals" on September 11. All are welcome. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
PhD defense – Elnaz Latifi
PhD candidate Elnaz Latifi will defend her thesis “Iridium-4'-Phenyl-Terpyridine, Ruthenium-Triphos, and Ruthenium-N-Triphos Complexes as Homogeneous Catalysts for Hydrogenation of Biomass-Derived Substrates in Aqueous Acidic Medium at High Temperature” on Sept. 5. All are welcome. Room 222, MacNaughton Building