Take Our Kids to Work Day
Each November, Grade 9 students across the province have the opportunity to accompany their parent to work and learn more about their daily role as an employee. This year Take Our Kids to Work Day is...
View ArticleFrom the Dean: Here is your Monday quiz on really awkward acronyms
What is “ACFAVM”? You might be forgiven for not knowing – it is an organization that has worked somewhat covertly over the years (but not intentionally!). The Association of Canadian Faculties of...
View ArticleHappenings at OVC
Wednesday, October 26, 201610:30 AM- 12:00 PMPAHL Room 18002016 Gairdner LectureAdmission is free and open to the publicThis year’s guest speaker is Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, Associate Professor,...
View ArticleBryan Potter, Operations Manager - News
Dear Members of the OVC community:I am very sorry to announce that Bryan Potter will be leaving OVC to pursue other opportunities closer to home. Bryan’s last day at OVC will be Friday, Nov. 4,...
View ArticleCVSA - Student Events of the Week
Monday, October 24th 12:30 (Rm 1714) - Food Animal Club - Delaval Dairy Technology Dr. Nancy Charlton and veterinary associates will be here to discuss some of the latest technologies that Delaval has...
View ArticleOVC Instagram Posts of the Week
Each week we will be highlighting posts to show what’s new on Instagram for those that do not have an account. Thank you to everyone who has shared with us so far. A video posted by Ontario Veterinary...
View ArticleTickets still available for College IDOL - Come support OVC’s participant
Tickets are still available for this Friday’s College Idol and OVC has a contestant participating! Come out and throw your support behind Cynthia Kinnunen from the Dean’s Office. Buy your ticket and...
View ArticleRetired faculty Dr. Geoffrey Sumner-Smith passes away
Dr. Geoffrey Sumner-Smith, retired OVC faculty member and University Professor Emeritus, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016.Sumner-Smith, MSc, DVSc (Liv), BVSc, FRCV, received his veterinary...
View ArticleRSVP for November OVC Ukulele Club for staff and faculty
It’s time to RSVP for the November 2ndOVC UkuleleClub! Running over lunchtime on the first Wednesday of each month, it’s the perfect way to de-stress. November’s session is Wednesday, November 2nd.Be...
View ArticleFrom the Dean: OVC Strategic Planning Enters A New Phase
The OVC Strategic Planning process has entered a new phase – Action Planning. To be effective, a strategic plan must have actionable goals; we are now entering a phase where these goals will be...
View ArticleResearch announcements
Grant Opportunities InternalPartnership Research Program - Call for Letters of IntentDeadline: November 1st, 2016 by noonPet Trust Call for Research and Equipment ProposalsDeadline: See Schedule of...
View ArticlePutting your spare change to good use. Take part in the Change Starts Here...
At the end of Week 3 OVC is at $21,652 we are over half way to meet our $40,000 goal!!. As a whole the University of Guelph has raised $316.755 so far.Payroll pledge forms are the donations that...
View ArticleMark your calendars: Symposium and Schofield lecture showcase graduate...
Research achievements of current graduate students will be showcased at the annual Graduate Student Research Symposium on November 16.The day-long event takes place with poster sessions in the OVC...
View ArticleLunch talk for the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
A lunch talk on Thursday, October 27 will outline opportunities with a Rural Area Veterinary Services program. The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association - Rural Area Veterinary Services program...
View ArticleAnnual community presentation on the DVM Program Curriculum
The OVC Community is invited to the annual presentation on the DVM Program.Date: Thursday October 27Time: 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Location: Room 1714 Lifetime Learning Centre At this presentation Dr. Kerry...
View ArticleGraduate Student Research Symposium Abstract Submission
Research achievements of current graduate students will be showcased at the annual Graduate Student Research Symposium on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. All OVC graduate students are encouraged to...
View ArticleGetting to know robo-mom
Automated feeding stalls can be beneficial for calves and producers – but not until calves know how to use them. These feeders replace mothers in the days and weeks after birth, and allow calves to...
View ArticleHappenings at OVC
Thursday, November 3, 201610:00 AM - 3:00 PM Atrium in the Summerlee Science ComplexOne Health Poster Day in celebration of Global One Health Day The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) is...
View ArticleThis week: OVC Annual United Way Chili Lunch
To date, the amazing UofG community has raised $352,116 to go towards the 2016 United Way campaign. OVC is at $24,721, with a goal of $40,000. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far..let’s keep...
View ArticleOVC Centres and Others
Worms and Germs BlogBrucella canis and rescue programsOVC Pet TrustNew Outreach Coordinator joins the OVC Pet Trust team Equine GuelphPainful Incidents and Horseback RidingOAHNTop Animal Health Links...
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