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The Dept. of FARE would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Gunjan Bhandari. Dr. Bhandari is a scientist at the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana, India and has been a collaborator with Dr. Tongzhe Li on policy issues in the Indian dairy sector. Dr. Bhandariwill be presenting her research findings on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, starting at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Department of FARE is excited to welcome Dr. Di Fang. Dr. Fang will give a seminar at 2:30pm in MCLN 107, Monday Feb 13th in MCLN 107
There is also a reservation at grad lounge for happy hour after the seminar (4:15pm-6:15pm). Everyone is encouraged to join us for great conversations and networking.
Professor Michael von Massow was awarded the Betty Clyde Award at the Annual OAC Good Times Banquet at Ancaster Fairgrounds on Jan. 22. The Betty Clyde Award is presented to a faculty member for making a lasting impact on the student body.
Aaron Lorenz, advised by Dr. Yu Na Lee, has received one of the presitigious SSHRC awards in the 2022/23. The Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program aims develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Congratulations, Aaron!
Canadian Agri-food Marketers Alliance (CAMA) recognizes Len Kahn for Lifetime Achievement
FARE Associate Professor Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor has been funded by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as an invited speaker to the International Conference on COVID-19 in South Asia: Lessons from a Time of Upheaval, Oct. 17-18 in Nepal.
Climate and Development
The University of Guelph’s annual United Way campaign launched today, kicking off a
Dr. Zahoor ul Haq, who received his doctorate from FARE in 2008, has recently been awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the Pakistani government for his service in higher education. The Tamgha-e-Imtiaz is a state-organised honour given to select civilians based on their achievements. Zahoor is currently Vice Chancellor of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan.