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SOCIETY HONOURS NUDDS
Prof. Tom Nudds, Integrative Biology, has received the Jamie Smith Memorial Award for Mentoring in Ornithology from the Society of Canadian Ornithologists. The honour recognizes individuals who have displayed excellence in mentoring a new generation of professional or amateur biologists.
KUDOS FOR OAC GRAD THESES
Three OAC graduate students captured the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society's top awards for graduate theses. Richard Vyn was awarded the Outstanding PhD Thesis Award for his study on the effects of strict agricultural zoning on farmland values. Kate Tsiplova and Predrag Rajsic tied for the Outstanding Master's Thesis Award. Tsiplova did an economic analysis of the effect of risk and uncertainty on commercial fishery management practices. Rajsic looked at factors contributing to excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer in Ontario. This is the first time U of G students have won both categories in one year.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
Fourth-year B.Comm. student Caitlin Hedley has received a scholarship from Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing the travel and tourism industry to preserve and enhance the travel experience.
ALBUM RELEASE SET
Kid Coma, the rock band fronted by Prof. Doug Larson, Integrative Biology, is releasing its first full studio album Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. at the River Run Centre. Band members include his son, Nathan, of Laboratory Services. Tickets are $15 and available at 519-763-3000 or Ext. 52679.
PHYSICIST TO PERFORM
Prof. Diane Nalini de Kerckhove, Physics, will perform with guitarist Sean Bray on a double bill of jazz and roots Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at Temple Studios, 42 Quebec St. Tickets are $13 in advance at the Bookshelf, $15 at the door and $10 for students.
ARTWORK ON EXHIBIT
Recent MFA graduates John Eisler and Joel Herman have an exhibit of their works at Diaz Contemporary in Toronto until Oct. 11.