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OVC grad helping local entrepreneurs at startup event
A recent OVC graduate and entrepreneur will be one of the judges at Guelph’s first-ever “Startup Weekend” Aug. 15-17.Dr. Adam Little OVC ’13 will be one of the local business leaders offering advice,...
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OVC poultry research highlighted in yearbook
OVC research aimed at identifying on-farm practices that influence the presence of pathogens on chicken farms is featured in the 2013-2014 Agri-Food Yearbook Edition of the University of Guelph’s...
View ArticleJoy of being a vet explored in New York Times
The Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College was quoted recently in an article included in a special issue of Education Life published by the New York Times.Dr. Elizabeth Stone talks about how literature...
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Guelph hosts first walk to end canine cancer
Help OVC Pet Trust put a leash on cancer and join colleagues, friends, fellow dog lovers — and their dogs — as Guelph hosts its first Smiling Blue Skies Walk to End Canine Cancer.The family-friendly...
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SLRP poster presentations this week
Participants in the Summer Leadership and Research Program (SLRP) will share results of their research projects with the OVC community this week as they wrap-up this year’s program.The poster sessions...
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Blood donor cat in need of permanent home
A ‘graduate’ of OVC’s feline blood donor program is in need of an adoptive family.Dart has finished her time as a blood donor and is looking for a permanent home. She is a 2 1/2-year-old female...
View ArticleFunding available for infectious disease research
OVC researchers are encouraged to apply for funding opportunities with the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD).The IIAD is now considering white papers for funding research and development...
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Celebrate summer at annual OVC ice cream event
Faculty, students and staff are invited celebrate the final weeks of summer and look ahead to the new school year at the annual OVC Community Ice Cream Event on Tuesday.The celebration takes place...
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Congratulations to SLRP poster winners
Congratulations to the following students for their excellent poster presentations to wrap up the Summer Leadership and Research Program (SLRP).First PlaceDaniel Kim: “A retrospective evaluation of...
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OVC welcomes senior development manager
The OVC and University of Guelph welcome a new member of the development team this week.Carly O’Brien begins her role as OVC’s senior development manager effective Aug. 18.O’Brien brings a wealth of...
View ArticleUsed textbooks wanted
OVC students are organizing a used textbook sale to take place during Orientation for the phase one (first year) class.The sale will take place Sept. 15 at lunchtime.If you are interested in selling...
View ArticleStudy day gives students needed break at Thanksgiving
The fall academic schedule will include an additional study break day on Oct 14.A proposal to create the study break day was approved by the University of Guelph Senate in February. Beginning this...
View ArticleAir conditioning shut down in main building
The air conditioning system in the OVC main building (building 39) will be shut down this week.The shutdown is necessary to replace a damaged motor that, while still working, has been barely functional...
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OVC Research Corner: proposals wanted for Zoetis, OMAFRA, IDRC
Zoetis is pleased to announce a “call for proposals” for funding from the 2014 Zoetis Investment in Innovation Fund.Through this fund, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health) provides financial...
View ArticleShared Administrative Services update: new home for graduate program assistants
The planning team for OVC Shared Administrative Services (SAS) has had a busy summer finalizing the transition of graduate program service to the new shared services model for the college. It’s hard...
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OVC ready to welcome Class of 2018
Orientation begins next week. Ties and beanies optional.The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is preparing to welcome 120 new DVM students as Orientation gets underway Sept. 2.A variety of events, talks...
View ArticleOVC Community Meeting Sept 15, 12:30-1:30, Room 1800 (Economic Impact Study...
We invite OVC faculty and staff to attend an OVC Community Meeting, which will include information from the recent OVC Economic Impact Study and an OVC Update.The meeting will be held September 15 from...
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Guelph walk supports OVC canine cancer treatment and research
Dog lovers are invited to help put a leash on canine cancer at a special fundraising walk to benefit the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust Fund.The Smiling Blue Skies Walk to End Canine Cancer...
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An evening with Dr. Jane Goodall
Docs4GreatApes is partnering with Western University to present an evening with world-renowned Dr. Jane Goodall on Thursday, September 11, 2014.Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN...
View ArticleRenovations continue – lots of heavy vehicle traffic this week
There will be heavy vehicle and equipment noise and traffic in front of the Companion Animal Hospital (Small Animal Clinic) this week. The driveway will remain open, however access to the driveway...
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