Past Events

The Ph.D. Defence for Flavia Damasceno has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Anna-Kate Shoveller Advisor: Dominique Bureau Adv. Committee Member: Ming Fan Additional Member: Dan Tulpan External Examiner:Marie-Pierre Letourneau-Montminy   Thesis Title: “Modelling the dymanics of phosphorus digestion in Rainbow Trout”.                                                      

Bringing Science to the Stable Horse-human relationships: Where have we come from? Where are we now? Where are we going?

Dr. Magda Mielczarek, an Assistant Professor from Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, August 16th. The seminar will begin at 10:00 AM in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.  

The Ph.D. Defence for Adrien Butty has been scheduled for Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Vern Osborne Advisor: Christine Baes Adv. Committee Member:Paul Stothard Additional Member:Flavio Schenkel External Examiner:Magdalena Mielczarek  

The summer event everyone has been waiting for is almost here! Please join us at the Boathouse on Wednesday August 14th for 4pm to 6pm for FREE ice cream. Bring your lab and/or your friends to meet with fellow OAC grad students and enjoy some delicious Boathouse ice cream!  

The M.Sc. Defence for Casey Havekes has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Flavio Schenkel Advisor:Trevor Devries Adv. Committee Member: Gail Carpenter Additional Member: Steve LeBlanc   Thesis Title: “Manipulating characteristics of high straw dry cow diets to ensure consistency intake across the transition period”.

Get ready for the 2nd United Way Ice Cream Treat Sale Wednesday Aug 7 from 12:30 - 1:15 in the ANNU lobby.  There will be a good selection of Ice Cream bars, Drumsticks and Greek yogurt bars - priced between $1 - $2. Eat your lunch first and then come and have a "cool treat" and support the United Way at the same time. Everyone is Welcome! Heather, Linda, and Diana ABSc United Way Team

The M.Sc. Defence for Samantha Dixon has been scheduled for Monday, July 29th, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Lee-Anne Huber Advisor: Angela Canovas Adv. Committee Member:  Paula Menzies Additional Member: Katie Wood   Thesis Title: “Identifying hepatic genes regulating the ovine response to gastrointestinal nematodes”.

The Ph.D. Defence for Alison Lee has been scheduled for Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:                 Elijah Kiarie Advisor:                                  Niel Karrow Adv. Committee Member:      Gregoy Bedecarrats Additional Member:                Lee-Anne Huber External Examiner:                Xin Zhao  

Don't forget that Thirsty Third Thursday (TTT) is this Thursday (July 18th, 9:30 AM) in room 141 ☕☕☕ Come and enjoy FREE coffee and treats and great conversation, with your fellow department members. We hope to see there! Cheers, Social Committee and Graduate Student Council