Past Events

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!    

Dr. Zahra Karimi, a researcher at the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, October 4th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.  

OAC Grads, The Ontario Agricultural College Graduate Student Council (OAC GSC) is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Annual Cross Campus Conference (CCC) on October 3rd, 2019. The CCC is an opportunity for graduate students from different programs and campuses to meet together for a fun day of professional development and networking. The Ridgetown Campus will be hosting this year’s CCC, and lunch and transportation will be provided for this FREE event! Highlights of the program this year include:  

The M.Sc. Defence for Stuart Burdett has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:30 a.m. in Room 030, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Elijah Kiarie Advisor: Anna-Kate Shoveller Adv. Committee Member:  Lee-Anne Huber Additional Member: Ming Fan  

The University of Guelph and the Beef Farmers of Ontario invite you to join us on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 for an open house at the newly opened Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. Guests will have the opportunity to tour one of the most sophisticated beef research facilities in the country and meet researchers driving the beef sector into the future with innovative and sustainable new solutions.   

Join us for a seminar by Dr. Joanna Makowska, Adjunct Professor in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia, and Laboratory Animal Advisor at the Animal Welfare Institute. She obtained her PhD from the Animal Welfare Program at the University of British Columbia, where her work focused on laboratory rat housing and how it affects rat welfare. Joanna is passionate about understanding what different animals need and how best to provide them with a life worth living.