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Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Department of History Rural History Roundtable presents Dr. Douglas McCalla: "Why Buy a Local Product from an Importer? Local Goods and Local Exchange in Rural Upper Canadian Charge Accounts." The talk takes place from 2:30-4:30pm in the OAC Boardroom (104 Johnson Hall) - All Welcome! Dr. McCalla is the Canada Research Chair in Rural History, University of Guelph.

Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Department of History Rural History Roundtable presents Dr. Douglas McCalla: "Why Buy a Local Product from an Importer? Local Goods and Local Exchange in Rural Upper Canadian Charge Accounts." The talk takes place from 2:30-4:30pm in the OAC Boardroom (104 Johnson Hall) - All Welcome! Dr. McCalla is the Canada Research Chair in Rural History, University of Guelph.

Tuesday, January 18, Dr. Stuart McCook of the Department of History speaks as part of the ASTRA series. His talk, "Bad Coffee: Robusta Coffee and the Challenges of Development," takes place at 12:00 noon in MacKinnon 020. Bring your lunch; drinks and cookies will also be on hand! The (ASTRA) Arts, Science and Technology Research Alliance talks bring together researchers across the University of Guelph whose interests lie within an intersection of the sciences, the humanities and the fine arts.

Tuesday, January 18, Dr. Stuart McCook of the Department of History speaks as part of the ASTRA series. His talk, "Bad Coffee: Robusta Coffee and the Challenges of Development," takes place at 12:00 noon in MacKinnon 020. Bring your lunch; drinks and cookies will also be on hand! The (ASTRA) Arts, Science and Technology Research Alliance talks bring together researchers across the University of Guelph whose interests lie within an intersection of the sciences, the humanities and the fine arts.

Apply by February 22, 2011 for a Summer Undergraduate Research Assistantship. This year's topics include digital humanities approaches to family life; the history of aquariums and global trade; the pedagogical challenge of decentering Western Civ.; and the rise and fall of the American dog track. For more, visit our JOB POSTINGS page.

Apply by February 22, 2011 for a Summer Undergraduate Research Assistantship. This year's topics include digital humanities approaches to family life; the history of aquariums and global trade; the pedagogical challenge of decentering Western Civ.; and the rise and fall of the American dog track. For more, visit our JOB POSTINGS page.

 On Wednesday, Jan. 12 History faculty member Susan Nance will speak at the Animal Behavior and Welfare Seminar Series: "A Star is Born to Buck: The Codes, Commerce and Controversies of Rodeo's Bovine Athletes." The talk takes place from 4:00 - 5:30pm in ANNI 141, Department of Animal and Poultry Science. The series is hosted by the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.