Past Events

The summer event everyone has been waiting for is almost here! Please join us at the Boathouse on Wednesday August 14th for 4pm to 6pm for FREE ice cream. Bring your lab and/or your friends to meet with fellow OAC grad students and enjoy some delicious Boathouse ice cream!  

The M.Sc. Defence for Casey Havekes has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Flavio Schenkel Advisor:Trevor Devries Adv. Committee Member: Gail Carpenter Additional Member: Steve LeBlanc   Thesis Title: “Manipulating characteristics of high straw dry cow diets to ensure consistency intake across the transition period”.

Get ready for the 2nd United Way Ice Cream Treat Sale Wednesday Aug 7 from 12:30 - 1:15 in the ANNU lobby.  There will be a good selection of Ice Cream bars, Drumsticks and Greek yogurt bars - priced between $1 - $2. Eat your lunch first and then come and have a "cool treat" and support the United Way at the same time. Everyone is Welcome! Heather, Linda, and Diana ABSc United Way Team

The M.Sc. Defence for Samantha Dixon has been scheduled for Monday, July 29th, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Lee-Anne Huber Advisor: Angela Canovas Adv. Committee Member:  Paula Menzies Additional Member: Katie Wood   Thesis Title: “Identifying hepatic genes regulating the ovine response to gastrointestinal nematodes”.

The Ph.D. Defence for Alison Lee has been scheduled for Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:                 Elijah Kiarie Advisor:                                  Niel Karrow Adv. Committee Member:      Gregoy Bedecarrats Additional Member:                Lee-Anne Huber External Examiner:                Xin Zhao  

Don't forget that Thirsty Third Thursday (TTT) is this Thursday (July 18th, 9:30 AM) in room 141 ☕☕☕ Come and enjoy FREE coffee and treats and great conversation, with your fellow department members. We hope to see there! Cheers, Social Committee and Graduate Student Council

Faculty Meeting

Faculty, Staff, and Students of ABSc! Mark your calendars for Thirsty Third Thursday (TTT), which is next week (June 20th) at 4:00 PM at The Fifth (5th floor, UC)!  *CAUTION*: This month we want to SPICE things up! The famous hot sauce "Da Bomb"  (from Youtube series 'Hot Ones') will be available to try... if you dare to try it!!  Take a break and enjoy drinks, great conversation, and FREE appetizers with your fellow department members. 

This conference will provide an opportunity for veterinarians, researchers, educators, producers and support industries to share knowledge and ideas on improving and maintaining the health of sheep and goats, not just in Canada but around the world.

Hello ABSc Grad Students!   Next Wednesday (June 19th), the OAC GSC invites you to a picnic lunch on Johnston Green at noon! Make sure to bring your lunch and we’ll supply free pop and freezies. This is a great chance to meet fellow graduate students in the OAC and enjoy the nice weather!   Hope to see you there!