Past Events

We look forward to you joining us as we interactively:  1. Increase awareness of the value and importance of greater equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in CBS courses 2. Encourage discussions and explore the current state-of-affairs amongst peers and colleagues about experiences with equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the classroom regarding both content and pedagogies

College of Biological Science Graduate Student Symposium (CBS GSS) is a college level student-run conference which provides a platform for graduate students to present their research through posters and presentations. This event provides an opportunity for graduate students to familiarize themselves with the studies of their fellow researchers within the college and to forge meaningful connections to build their networks.

In this workshop, graduate students will have the opportunity to: Reflect on your graduate teaching experiences Identify and articulate key skills and accomplishments Explore opportunities in teaching and learning research

In this meeting, CBS Dean Mazyar Fallah will be providing some CBS-specific updates after the university’s Budget Town Hall. There will also be an opportunity to share any concerns.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations from the College of Biological Science, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and Ontario Veterinary College will be delivered one after another on this day.

Join COESP's Biology Education Exchange's event on exam aids to: Learn how to use exam aids as a valuable teaching and learning tool Assist students manage test anxiety Share tips and applications

Dr. Juliet Daniel, a cancer biologist and the associate dean of research and external relations in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University, will present  be the second speaker in the CBS Community Seminar Series. She will present "Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women" on March 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the SSC Atrium and online via Teams. 

To help students prepare for this year's 3MT competitions, we are hosting 2 interactive workshops facilitated by Jodie Salter (University of Guelph Library, Writing Specialist), Jason Dodd (University of Guelph Library, Science Learning Specialist) and Jessie Kennedy (Manager, John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise)! Workshop #1 The first workshop on February 14th, 2024 from 1:30-3:00pm will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. During the workshop, you will:

Come experience the power of dialogue and help shape meaningful change across the university Last spring, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) hosted a Dean's Dialogue with student groups from across campus and CSAHS Dean Uwa Idemudia. We found this conversation so enriching that we are excited to extend it campus-wide, inviting all students and the Deans from CBS, COA, OVC, OAC, CEPS, LANG and CSAHS to participate.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Learn why your personal brand is a critical piece of your job hunt, along with how you can influence the impression you make on others. This will be a one-hour session for graduate students is designed to help you build awareness of the brand you are presenting to others, and how to use this brand effectively throughout your career. Come ready to discover what your professional presence says about you, how you can grow the brand that you want, and deliver an effective elevator pitch in the moment.