Past Events

The M.Sc. Defence for Michelina Crosbie has been scheduled for Friday, August 28th @ 9:00 a.m.. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:Julang Li Advisor:Lee-Anne Huber Adv. Committee Member:Anna-Kate Shoveller Additional Member:Elijah Kiarie   Thesis Title: “The evaluation of black soldier fly larvae meal as a novel protein source in swine diets”.

The M.Sc. Defence for Kaitlyn Lawson has been scheduled for Friday, August 28th @ 9:00 a.m. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Wendy Pearson Advisor:Ira Mandell Adv. Committee Member: Katie Wood Additional Member: Vern Osborne   Thesis Title: “Exploring relationships between the cow-calf management systems as affected by protein level and methionine supplementation in late gestation on cow-calf performance prior to weaning”.

The M.Sc. Defence for Valerie Monckton has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27th @ 1:00 p.m. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Julang Li Advisor: Alexandra Harlander Adv. Committee Member: Christine Baes Additional Member: Jennifer Ellis   Thesis Title: “Ask the birds: Galliformes’ preferences for common beddings and litter management practices”.    

The M.Sc. Defence for Anna Maystrenko has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th @ 1:00 p.m.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Elijah Kiarie                            Advisor:  Julang Li Adv. Committee Member:  Weijun Wang Additional Member:  Michael Steele     Thesis Title: “Comparing the potency, stability and cell stimulating activity of Protegrin-1 with a hybrid antimicrobial peptide”.

The Ph.D. Defence for Charlene Hanlon has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m..   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Andy Robinson Advisor: Gregoy Bedecarrats Adv. Committee Member: Jim Squires Additional Member: Elijah Kiarie External Examiner: Tom Porter   Thesis Title: “Has the genetic selection of commercial layers impacted the control of the reproductive axis?

The M.Sc. Defence for Eve Robinson has been scheduled for Friday, July 17th @ 1:00 pm. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Christine Baes Advisor: Anna-Kate Shoveller Adv. Committee Member: Lee Niel Additional Member: David Wright, HHNS   Thesis Title: “The effects of diet and exercise on the behaviour of sled dogs”.

This month the Animal Biosciences Grad Student Committee will be picking up Cards Of Support for employees at the Guelph General Hospital.  This is a great way to use those creative skills️ AND you can do it solo OR as a fun family activity!!

Greetings Animal Biosciences Grad Students!! This Thursday June 4th at 4:00pm is another Virtual Grad Student Happy Hour!!  For this week's Happy Hour we will be playing a FREE online version of the board game Codenames. If you’ve never played Codenames before it’s super easy to pick up, here's a short video with the rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQVHkl8oQEU

Greetingsl Animal Biosciences Grad Students!! This Thursday May 21 at 10:00am is the 1st EVER Virtual Grad Student Happy Hour!! Be sure to join us via Microsoft Teams to share a beverage and enjoy "Pet Show and Tell" to discuss your furry, scaley, or feathery friend! No pet, No problem - enjoy this opportunity for social connection with other ABSc Grad Students at a distance. Be sure to invite any of your lab post-docs as well. Check your email for the link and we hope to see you there!