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“Evolving One Health Frameworks and Future Global Veterinary Opportunities” – Dr. Gary Vroegindewey DVM MSS DACVPM
“Evolving One Health Frameworks and Future Global Veterinary Opportunities” – Dr. Gary Vroegindewey DVM MSS DACVPM
Free event - Everyone is welcome to attend! One Health is emerging and evolving from a concept to an actual framework to address current and future issues. Global drivers such as climate change, resource limitations, pollution, emerging diseases and terrorism require new constructs and skills to deal with these new challenges. Veterinarians are uniquely positioned
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Stress Less for Tests
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 442
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Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series Presents Prof. Madhur Anand
Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series Presents Prof. Madhur Anand
Prof. Madhur Anand, School of Environmental Sciences, presents "Ecological Justice and the Case of the Bistable Forest-Grassland Mosaics of Brazil and Old-Growth Forests of Northern Ontario." All are welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317
Mechanical Engineering Trade Show
Mechanical Engineering Trade Show
Connect with industry representatives and meet with third-year engineering students who have developed prototypes and products for many practical applications, including energy generation, yard waste, sports, kitchen appliances, snow removal, automotive, plant protectors and wheelchairs. All are welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium
The Derry Lecture
The Derry Lecture
This year's speaker is Janet Bannister: National Triathlete, Kijiji Founder, Tech Innovator, Venture Capital Partner and Inspiring Leader. Excelling in fields and arenas typically dominated by men, Janet understands the challenges of the contemporary world and her perspectives will inform and motivate. Limited seating: FREE registration Rozanski Hall Room: 102
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University of Guelph Concert Winds with Conductor John Goddard
University of Guelph Concert Winds with Conductor John Goddard
Everyone is welcome to this free concert featuring great music by a 45-piece orchestra. Time: 7 p.m. Location: University Centre Courtyard
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: The Rise of Genetics
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: The Rise of Genetics
Historian Margaret Derry presents "The Rise of Genetics and its Impact on Breeding in the Chicken, Dairy and Beef Industries." Derry is interested in how animal breeding has been practiced in the past. She has written numerous books focusing on animals, breeding and animal ethics. Her book, Masterminding Nature: the Breeding of Animals, has a
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Last Day to Apply for Co-op
Last Day to Apply for Co-op
If you are a first-year student interested in transferring into co-op, it may not be too late for you to apply. Co-op and Career Services is accepting applications from first-year students. Interested students must go through the co-op application process. Students applying must also have a 70 per cent cumulative average to be considered, and
MSC.MCB defence
MSC.MCB defence
Details: Student: Laura Kell Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Characterization and investigation of novel inhibitory compounds of O-acetyltransferase A (OatA) from Staphylococcus aureus Advisor: Dr. Anthony Clarke Room: 1511
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University of Guelph Choirs Present A Downton Celebration
University of Guelph Choirs Present A Downton Celebration
Enjoy glorious songs of the United Kingdom, presented with pomp and circumstance. Conductor Marta McCarthy and the University of Guelph Choirs will be accompanied by Betty Maher, piano, and Gerald Manning, organ. General admission is $15; students and seniors are $10. Tickets are available in advance by contacting Vicki Isotamm at 519-824-4120, Ext. 52991, or
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Molecular and Cellular Biology High School Symposium
Molecular and Cellular Biology High School Symposium
Let's Talk Science and the MCB Outreach Committee is holding a High School Symposium on December 7th. Students will be attending research talks given by graduate students from across campus and have a choice between 5 different MCB-related hands-on labs. We expect approximately 300 grade 11 and 12 students to attend from 7 different high
Memorial Ceremony – École Polytechnique
Memorial Ceremony – École Polytechnique
A ceremony to remember the lives tragically lost in the École Polytechnique massacre on Dec. 6, 1989. This is to recall and pay tribute to the 14 females who were murdered there that day. All are invited to attend the ceremony in the Engineering Atrium, which will include several short messages, a reading of each
MSC.MCB defence
MSC.MCB defence
Student: Charles Wroblewski Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Characterization of the interactions between CcmM and Rubisco – key players in organizing the β-carboxysome interior Advisor: Dr. M. Kimber Room: 1511
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MSC.MCB defence
MSC.MCB defence
Student: David Martynowicz Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Analysis of Munc18c and Syntaxin4 function during tumour cell invasion Advisor: Dr. M. Coppolino Room: 2315
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MSC.MCB defence
MSC.MCB defence
Student: Michael Wozny Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Subcellular responses to phosphate limited and sucrose replete conditions in plant cells Advisor: Dr. J. Mathur Room: 3317
Holiday Shop-A-Thon
Holiday Shop-A-Thon
The Art Gallery of Guelph Volunteer Association invites you to the Holiday Shop-A-Thon on Wednesday, December 9 from 4:30-6:30pm. Tricia McMaster of Green Bijou will be present with a selection of her latest vintage couture jewelry. Become “Members for a Day” and enjoy an additional 10% savings on all purchases (art sales and rental excluded).
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PHD.MCB Defence
PHD.MCB Defence
Student: Michael Toh Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Zebrafish as a novel animal model for evaluating the human gastrointestinal microbiota in autism spectrum disorder Co-Advisors: Dr. E. Allen-Vercoe and Dr. T. Van Raay Room: 3317
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MA Thesis Defence: Sara Mills
MA Thesis Defence: Sara Mills
Sara Mills, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend her thesis on "Anxiety, Deferral, Dying in Heidegger." Her advisor is Prof. John Russon. Room 346
Talk Local Presents U of G Leadership Team
Talk Local Presents U of G Leadership Team
Talk Local host and U of G alumnus Martin Bosch will interview Franco Vaccarino, U of G president; Charlotte Yates, vice-president academic; Malcolm Campbell, vice-president research; and Daniel Atlin, vice-president external. This live interactive TV show on Rogers Cable 20 will examine how the new administrative team at U of G plans to provide leadership in
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MA Thesis Defence: Gerardo Villagran Becerra
MA Thesis Defence: Gerardo Villagran Becerra
Gerardo Villagran Becerra, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "What are Future Humans Really Owed? Climate Change, Democracy and the Right to Justification." His adviser is Prof. Karen Houle. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
PhD Thesis Defence: Josh Mousie
PhD Thesis Defence: Josh Mousie
Josh Mousie, a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "Non-human Publics and Human Politics: In Defence of an Ecological Political Sphere." His advisor is Prof. Monique Deveaux. MacKinnon Building Room: 346
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M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Thomas Cservenyi
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Thomas Cservenyi
Thomas Cservenyi, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Furan Modified Deoxyuridine Probes for Aptasensor Development and Protein Cross-linking Applications." Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
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M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Elisabeth Kell
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Elisabeth Kell
Elisabeth Kell, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Characterizing properties of bacterial outer membrane polysaccharide export (OPX) proteins." The adviser is Prof. Chris Whitfield. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511