Past Events

We are getting ready for our fifth annual Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow, which is taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 in the UC Courtyard. The intent of this event is to build awareness about the many threats facing our students, staff, and faculty, and provide them with simple strategies to mitigate those risks. There will be engaging booths on four main security topics:

If you're interested in learning about One Health (OH) and OH research on campus, please come out to the upcoming What is One Health seminar! This inaugural event is being organized by the One Health Student Committee, the student arm of the U of G One Health Institute (OHI). Event details WHEN: Monday, October 28th, 6:00pm-8:00pm WHERE: Pathobiology Building, Room 1800 (building information: https://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/ahl/)

Dr. Nienke van Staaveren, a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Animal Biosciences, will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, October 25th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.

Dr. Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Purdue University and CGIL, will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, October 18th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.

Undergraduate students are interested in learning more about future programs, including MSc and PhD programs at ABSc and OVC program! A casual social will be held on Thurs. Oct 17th at 6:00 pm (room 141) open to undergraduates, graduate, and OVC students. With complimentary Subway and Hospitality catering! Note: There will be a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) session in a casual conversation setting, no presentations needed!

The M.Sc. Defence for Daniel Rothschild has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Wendy Pearson Advisor: Stephanie Torrey Adv. Committee Member:  Tina Widowski Additional Member:  Elijah Kiarie   Thesis Title: “A comparison of immune response and organ weights in broiler chickens”.  

Mariana Roedel Peixoto, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Animal Biosciences, will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, October 11th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.

The CCSAW Student Chapter is hosting a speaker from Wild Ontario to come and talk about the welfare and animal care practices for birds of prey that are in their care – live birds will be present as well! Wild Ontario is a University of Guelph affiliated organization that promotes biology, ecology, ornithology, conservation education and stewardship in a manner that everyone can understand and appreciate. The seminar is next Thursday (October 10th) from 12:30-1:30pm. Hope to see you there!    

Please join us for a CAF Chili and Raffle event for United Way! Wednesday, October 9th 2019 – 11:30am - 1:30pm Central Animal Facility – Building 12 We will have chili (meat and veggie), raffles and cake. Come early as quantities will be limited! Just $6 for chili + bun + pop (veggie and meat options available). Hope to see you there!