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November 2026

CBS Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass

CBS Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass

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The Office of Teaching and Learning will be hosting an online book club for CBS this fall around decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation.

One Health Seminar: Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis (the "fox tapeworm") in Canada

Echinococcus multilocularis is a zoonotic parasite that historically was only thought to occur in wildlife in parts of the Canadian arctic, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. However, over the last 20 years the parasite has emerged as a significant infection of wild canids, and a significant pathogen of both dogs and people, across Canada. This seminar will focus on data from Ontario and the response of the public health community. Predicted future changes in the geographic risk area across Canada will be discussed.

One Health Research and Poster Day

The One Health Research Day will highlight groundbreaking work at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Attendees will enjoy a full day of student poster and oral presentations, along with inspiring talks from guest keynote speakers.  This half-day event is open to all. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in One Health are encouraged to attend. You do not need to be enrolled in a One Health program to attend. Registration closes Nov. 1
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U of G and OUPFB Field Courses

Field courses vary from year to year and the application procedures vary from course to course. If you're interested in taking an Integrative Biology field course next summer, join us for the general field course information session (overview and Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology)! This information session is recommended for all those interested in participating in a field course in 2027. Topics include: general information, the application process, timelines, deposits/payments and field course policies.  

Lunch and Learn: Advancing Genomics with Oxford Nanopore

Join Oxford Nanopore Technologies for an exciting seminar, sponsored by the AAC Genomics Facility, exploring the latest advancements in genomic profiling using Oxford Nanopore sequencing. Hear about the unique advantages offered including Oxford Nanopore including Adaptive Sampling, native methylation sequencing, and direct RNA sequencing. Hear from a current user on their experiences with ONT. Speakers include:
One Health Seminar: From Molecules to Global Challenges: Advancing One Health of Fungal Disease Through Research and Innovation

CBS Graduate Preview Day

Thinking about graduate school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day to learn more about the master's and doctoral programs offered in the College of Biological Science, including: 

CBS Student Voices Forum

  CBS students: We want to hear from you! All College of Biological Science undergraduates are invited to share their experiences, ideas, questions, and concerns, regardless of the topic (e.g. courses, research opportunities, campus climate, accessibility, community, student supports). Regardless of the topic, your voice matters. Join us for the full session or drop in as your schedule allows. Drinks and snacks provided. 
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Field Ecology and Marine Biology and Oceanography

Field courses vary from year to year and the application procedures vary from course to course. If you're interested in taking an Integrative Biology field course next summer, join us for the U of G Field Course Offerings information session. This session is geared towards students interested in participating in either of the UofG hosted field courses: Field Ecology in Algonquin Park (BIOL*4410) or Marine Biology and Oceanography in New Brunswick (ZOO*4300).
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Feed Your Brain: The Power of Omega-3s

Dr. David Ma, Human Health Sciences Professor and Director of the Guelph Family Health Study, will discuss the role of omega-3 fatty acids in brain development, healthy aging, and cognitive function, including emerging research on their potential benefits in everyday life and sport.

Tremaine Visiting Speaker Series for Women in Science: Keynote Address

Ditch the Recipe, Keep the Science: Open-Ended Laboratory Learning for Discovery How do you take a traditional, verification lab and it make it open-ended and skills-based? In this session, Dr. Natasha G. Holmes will present big ideas from her discipline-based educational research exploring the restructuring of labs to focus on experimental skills, concepts, and understandings, rather than on verifying known principles.