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OAC Public Lecture - September 23

September 9, 2008

The Fall 2008 session of OAC’s public lecture series continues on Tuesday, September 23rd with this year's Agrologist in Residence public lecture. The annual residency program is designed to promote the profession of agrology, and is presented by OAC's Student Federation (SFOAC) in conjunction with the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. 

Members of the University community and the general public are invited to attend a public lecture by the 2008 Agrologists-in-Residence:  Ove Hansen, P.Ag. and Igor Dimkoski, P.Ag. The speakers will share the insights they’ve gained through their experience in primary agriculture, specifically the dairy industry, as well as the food processing industry in Canada and abroad.

Food, Fibre and Energy: How to Positiion Yourself in the Next Decade
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1713
University of Guelph

This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road.

A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/

About the Series:
The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity.

Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.

For more information:
Paula Conley
OAC Dean's Office, University of Guelph
519 824 4120 ext 56513
pconley@uoguelph.ca