The OAC community mourns the passing of Ken Janovicek, research assistant in the Department of Plant Agriculture on Friday, June 23, 2023. Ken was admired for his scientific insight and talents, especially in the area of data analysis, which significantly benefited the Department’s cropping systems research program for over 30 years.
The OAC’s Dean’s Office is pleased to announce Ann Cesar as the Senior Manager, Shared IT Services. Ann will begin in this new role on July 3rd, 2023.
In this role, Ann will support IT services throughout OAC, including both the Guelph and Ridgetown Campus. She will also support U of G’s College of Arts IT needs.
Dr. Christine Baes has been appointed chair of the Department of Animal Biosciences. She begins her five-year term on May 22, 2023.
The OAC Dean’s Office is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Drs. Rebecca Hallett and John Cranfield as Associate Dean – Research and Graduate Studies and Associate Dean – External Relations, respectively.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Pieter Groenevelt on February 10, 2023. Piet was a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences from 1973-2002 and then a professor emeritus until his death.
Three of this year's Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are OAC alumni. The inductees will be recognized in a ceremony on June 11, 2023. Congratulations to all.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Kenneth Monteith, alumnus of the Ridgetown Agricultural College (now Ridgetown Campus). Ken was a fierce advocate of the College, supporting Ridgetown through fundraising and serving on the board. He received a Westag Alumnus of Honour Award, and an Outstanding Service Award from the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph.