As the semester wraps up, we would like to inform you that the Student FoodBank will be hosting our Winter Semester Food Drive, starting on Monday, March 30th and going until Friday, April 17th. Bins will be set up in the UC Courtyard and MacKinnon Lobby for those interested in supporting us.
Scholarships and Awards for OAC Students Application deadlines are approaching for our OAC Fall Awards. Below is a link to the Student Financial Services website that lists all internal scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Introduction to Food Science - June 22 - 26, 2015
This practical and informative course provides participants with foundational knowledge related to all aspects of food science presented by world-renowned experts. This course is designed for anyone working in the food industry or a peripheral field that wishes to increase their knowledge in Food Chemistry, Food Processing & Engineering, Sensory Science, Food Safety, Food Packaging and Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals.
Weight Watchers-At Work Program please see attached flyer .For Steelworkers/TARA members, please note the one time 75% reimbursement!
Monday, 6 April, 9:00-12:00 AM (Murray Room, Rm. 3301 Graham Hall) Tuesday, 7 April, 9:00-12:00 (Rm. 265 Alexander Hall)
For Detailed schedule please see our Event calendar listing.
SES Interim Director Named
Prof. Jon Warland has been named the interim director of the School of Environmental Sciences (SES) effective May 1, 2015. Warland assumes interim chair duties as Prof. Jonathan Newman begins in his new position as dean of the College of Biological Sciences effective August 1, 2015.
“Warland is a passionate teacher, recognized researcher and is committed to the future growth and development of the school,” shares Rob Gordon, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College.
The Ontario Ecology, Ethology and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C) invites you to submit abstracts to our 45th Annual conference that will be held at York University, Toronto, May 13th to 15th.
FAO Professional Vacancy Announcement Natural Resources Officer (Energy) P3
Please find below a link to FAO Professional Vacancy Announcement: 'Natural Resources Officer (Energy)' P3.
English URL: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/VA/pdf/IRC2832e.pdf
Allergies in spring? Snow mould may be to blame
Fungus under melting snow can cause sneezing, coughing and burning eyes
Prof. Tom Hsiang was interviewed for a CBC article recently: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/allergies-in-spring-snow-mould-may-be-to-blame-1.3001356
The Department of Earth Sciences Western University is seeking a Research Technician. The Research Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment, performing Geographic Information System (GIS) tasks, ensuring laboratory health and safety requirements are met, and in training students in the use of various laboratory equipment.