Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

National Forest Week: September 22-28, 2024!
A Tribute for Dr. John Ambrose: Trees, Butterflies, and Pelee Island
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024
7:30 PM, OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre (doors at 7 PM).
200 Arboretum Road, Guelph
Free! (Please register to attend)

The story of butterfly recovery, one tree at a time. Join us for a keynote by Cherie Dillen, from the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden. Remarks by Sean Fox, honouring botanist Dr. John Ambrose’s many contributions to tree restoration and forest ecology.

Keynote: Founder of the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden, Cherie has set out to create an essential oasis of native host plants to protect and support the butterflies and numerous other species who find sanctuary on her restored land.
There will also be door prizes and a reception!

Visit the linktr.ee in the bio or our website to register!
https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
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Photo: Poster for the event with images of Cherie Dillen, Dr. John Ambrose (black and white and colour photos), and sponsor logos. Text is the event info.

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We are excited to share that Gryphon Athletics has entered into a three-year agreement with Syngenta Canada Inc. to continue the tradition of Aggies Night. Syngenta Canada Inc. will serve as the presenting sponsor for Aggies Night over the next three years. Syngenta has proudly supported the Gryphon men's hockey 'Aggies Night' game for the last two years. Beginning this year, both the women’s and men’s hockey teams will dedicate a regular-season home game to honour Canada's largest and most esteemed agricultural college.

🏒 Women's Game: Nov. 28, 7:30pm vs. WLU
🏒 Men's Game: Jan. 16, 7:30pm vs. Western
📍Alumni Stadium
🎟️ gryphons.ca/tickets
(U of G students get in free)

Congratulations to the recipients of the OAC Staff, Student and Faculty Awards, which were handed out during our annual Welcome Back BBQ on Johnston Green.

Thank you to both the OAC Alumni Association and Alumni Foundation for their ongoing support and guidance with these important awards.

Read more: https://uoguel.ph/ck311

At this year's annual Welcome Back BBQ, the Ontario Agricultural College honored outstanding faculty, staff, and students whose exceptional dedication and contributions have significantly enriched the OAC community.

These prestigious awards highlight individuals who have not only excelled in their roles but have also fostered a positive and supportive environment within OAC.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/ck311

is introducing a new master’s-level internship course to help Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph graduate students connect with a range of organizations in the agri-food industry.

Supported by University of Guelph - Experiential Learning, the course offers hands-on experiential learning opportunities through providing organizations valuable support for various projects and business challenges.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/gim5a

OAC is hiring student content creators!

If you’re passionate about your OAC program and are excited about creating content, this opportunity is for you.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/b1dmq

Insightful article from RBC highlighting the importance of OAC’s Foundations in Agricultural Management course.

Through module-based learning, participants gain a deeper understanding of risk management, HR, profitability, and more.

Read more: https://uoguel.ph/tmkw8

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2024 OAC Careers and Cocktails Alumni Affairs and Development builds lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, staff, faculty and friends of the University of Guelph.

Meet Kevin Piunno, a plant science graduate who pivoted his career from web design to advanced tissue culture.

Kevin manages the tissue culture lab at Roeland Farms, where he’s leading the way in growing ~200,000 strawberries annually for the Ontario greenhouse industry.

His work isn’t just about growing strawberries—it's about advancing agricultural technology to make farming more efficient and sustainable.

“Plant science combines a lot of different applied fields and it’s fun to be able to see (and sometimes eat) your results,” says Kevin.

Discover more about Kevin's journey: https://uoguel.ph/094hd

Congratulations to Ryan De Jong, a Master of Landscape Architecture graduate (MLA 2024) who was awarded an American Society of Landscape Architects Student Honour Award in the research category based on his thesis work.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/7579l

University of Guelph, Office of Graduate Studies
University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture

China’s probe into Canadian canola could disrupt exports and impact farmers.

U of G’s Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor explains how this investigation could lead to serious trade challenges for Canada.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/n15mv

Meet Dr. Najafabadi, OAC’s new faculty member and expert in dry bean crop resilience.

His research combines advanced technologies and computational biology to develop cultivars that meet the evolving needs of sustainable agriculture.

"My research leverages advanced technologies to create resilient and high-yielding dry bean varieties that meet the evolving needs of the agricultural community."

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/hlhxc

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is this week! We hope to see you on the 12th for our Aggie Alumni meet up.

Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural College
University of Guelph Alumni
Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

Join us at OAC’s Annual Welcome Back BBQ on September 17th from 12pm to 1pm at Johnston Green!

This year is extra special as we celebrate OAC’s 150th anniversary.

Enjoy great food, connect with our community, and kick off the new academic year together. RSVP by September 10th.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/cxtv7

Incoming OAC graduate students had a great time mingling, enjoying some snacks, and connecting with one another at our Meet & Greet event.

We are thrilled to welcome you all to the OAC community and wish you the very best as you embark on this exciting journey!

Did you know nitrous oxide accounts for 1/3 of Canada’s agricultural emissions?

OAC’s Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle is leading a national team to tackle this potent greenhouse gas and improve sustainable farming practices.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/l0scr

Join us at the Arboretum Expo 2024 for a celebration of nature, community, and sustainability.

Enjoy the Trees.Listen concert on Friday, September 6th at 7 PM, and the 'Tree Day and Plant Sale' on Saturday, September 7th from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Discover the beauty of the Arboretum and join the celebration!

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/15jmr

The Arboretum, University of Guelph
University of Guelph

Dr. Gursahib Singh joins the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus as the new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Field Crop Pathology.

His position is supported by a $2 million gift from the Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Fund.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/t4gpd

Grain Farmers of Ontario
University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus

2024 OAC Alumni Association Social | Alumni | University of Guelph Mark your calendars for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on Thursday, September 12th. We’re gathering under the big tent from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Expect good company, tasty appetizers, and a chance to catch up with old friends. See you there!

U of G’s Ridgetown Campus is proud to announce that Dr. Gursahib Singh is Ridgetown’s new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Field Crop Pathology.

Dr. Singh has a wealth of experience in teaching and innovating crop protection, agronomy, precision agriculture technologies.

“I believe in integrating my research into the classroom, presenting real-world examples that connect the concepts of the subject to practical applications,"

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/t4gpd

University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
Grain Farmers of Ontario
University of Guelph

The OAC '74A class recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and shared this before and after photo, taken during their class reunion.

University of Guelph Alumni

Community and capacity development is the focus of new OAC professor Dr. Derya Tarhan’s research.

Weaved through his research program are themes of public policy design and implementation processes, social movements and community-based activism, and adult education and learning.

He has also been involved in renewable energy co-operative development in Ontario and serves as a board member of the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/e76tq

August 3rd is Food Day Canada, a day to celebrate Canadian food and to give thanks to everyone across the food continuum from farmers and fishers to food researchers, chefs, and home cooks.

Discover delicious OAC-inspired recipes in U of G’s Hospitality Services new cookbook to make this Food Day Canada special.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/7v78g

Hospitality Services U of Guelph
University of Guelph