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The Water Institute is pleased to host a seminar on February 15 th by Dr. Zafar Adeel
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 15:20 — jscarrow
Titled: "Crawling Under the Roadblocks to Global Water Solutions" by Zafar Adeel
Director, UNU-INWEH United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Wednesday February 15, 2012, 11:30 am
Lyle S. Hallman Institute for Health Promotion, room 1621 –Sun Life Financial Auditorium
University of Waterloo. All are welcome. Poster attached with details.
Ontario Ecology, Ethology and Evolution Colloquium 2012 @ McMaster - Registration Now Open
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:13 — jscarrowThe Ontario Ecology, Ethology and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C) 2012 will be held at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario from May 11 to 13.
Registration and and abstract submission is now open. Register online at oe3c.mcmaster.ca
Abstract submission closes April 6
Every year for the past 4 decades, undergraduates, graduates, post-docs, and faculty from across Ontario and beyond have come together to present their research at the Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C). This graduate student organized conference is a great way for young researchers to present their work in a constructive and collegial environment, and for faculty to recruit promising new students. OE3C welcomes research posters and talks on diverse topics such as evolution, genetics, psychology, conservation, and environmental science, as well as ecology and behaviour. This year, McMaster University welcomes undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and faculty alike to share their work May 11-13, 2012.
Guest speakers at OE3C 2012 will include:
Martin Daly
Lethal Competition in Homo Sapiens
Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University
Hans Hofmann
Genes, Neurons, and Circuits:
Mechanisms and Evolution of Social Decision Making
Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin
Dustin Rubenstein
Environmental Uncertainty and the Evolution of Complex Social Behaviour:
Patterns, Processes, and Mechanisms
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Columbia University
We hope to see you in May! Regards,The OE3C 2012 Organizing Committee
Call for Nominations - Sustainable Futures Award Agricultural Institute of Canada
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:17 — jscarrowThe Agricultural Institute of Canada invites nominations for its Sustainable Futures Award.
Gisele MacNeil's from Occupational Health & Wellness, HR.retirement party
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:15 — jscarrowGisele MacNeil is retiring from the University of Guelph
You are cordially invited to celebrate Gisele’s career and service to the University at an
Open House Celebration Monday, February 27, 2012 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Presentation at 4:00 p.m.
University Club, UC Level 5, North Please R.S.V.P. by February 17, 2012 to Heather Harris at harrish@uoguelph.ca or call extension 52647. If you wish to make a contribution towards a gift for Gisele, please forward it to Heather Harris, Occupational Health & Wellness, HR.
Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Awards
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:07 — jscarrow
Nominations are open for the 2012 Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards, which recognize members of the university community who volunteer in Guelph and Wellington County.
The awards are presented in partnership by the University of Guelph, United Way of Guelph & Wellington and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington.
“The generosity of spirit shown by university faculty, staff and students through their voluntary efforts is amazing,” said Cathy Taylor, executive director of the Volunteer Centre. “The Winegard Awards are a way to honor these outstanding volunteers.”
Nomination packages are available online at www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or from the Volunteer Centre at 519-822-0912. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 2, 2012.
Claire Alexander Special Projects Manager Office of the President University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Tel 519-824-4120, extension 53098 Fax 519-767-1693 cell 519-841-2415 www.uoguelph.ca
Public Seminar: Brenda Platt -"Sustainable Biomaterials: Criteria, Benefits, Challenges & Market-Based Tools"
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:04 — jscarrow
Public seminar, a part of OMAFRA-UofG KTT Bioeconomy Seminars
"Sustainable Biomaterials: Criteria, Benefits, Challenges & Market-Based Tools"
Speaker: Brenda Platt , Co-Chair, Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Washington, DC. When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Time: 6 pm, followed by Reception at 7 pm
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Rm1714, University of Guelph
The development of bioplastics and other biobased materials holds great promise to mitigate many of the problems associated with plastic derived from nonrenewable sources. However, they are not an automatic panacea. As the interest in biomaterials grows, so follows concern regarding sourcing and end-of-life issues surrounding these materials such as food competition and GMOs and compostability vs recyclability. We will hear from the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative, and its efforts to promote innovative programs that allows buyers of biobased products to support sustainable agricultural practices.
Hosted by Professor Amar Mohanty, Director, Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre.
