The OAC Welcome Back BBQ brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the start of a new academic year. The event also provided an opportunity to recognize outstanding student, faculty, and staff achievements
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable success of our faculty and graduate students from the Department of Animal Biosciences at the 2025 American Society of Animal Science and Canadian Society of Animal Science (ASAS-CSAS) Annual Meeting, held in Madison, Wisconsin.
Our graduate students and faculty had incredible success at the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) conference, held in Kentucky earlier this week. It is truly inspiring to see the University of Guelph excel on the international stage, and especially to see the students in our Department stand out for their talent and leadership in dairy sciences.
Graduate Student Poster Contest in Dairy Production – PhD Division
It is with regret that we share the passing of our colleague Richard Avery. Richard started in 1991 as an Agricultural Assistant and then manager at the OMAFA/Bio beef bull test barn. He then joined the Animal Biosciences department in 1995 and provided IT support as Computer/Network Technician. Following his successful career in IT, Richard went back to school and received a B.A.Sc in Adult Development and a Master of Social Work and became a registered social work and psychotherapist.
This is a sad and difficult time and our thoughts and condolences go to Richard’s family.
Please join us in welcoming Chantelle Prigione, Graduate Program Assistant and Belinda Ward-Campbell, Academic Coordinatorn to the administrative team!
Chantelle obtained her Bachelor of Arts Psychology degree at Brock University. Before joining the University of Guelph, Chantelle worked as Legal Assistant and Law Clerk. Chantelle brings to the role a wealth of knowledge and experience working with graduate students, coordinating the M.Sc/ Ph.D and course-based master’s programs in the School of Engineering – over 200 students.