Drs. Stephen Marshall (School of Environmental Sciences) and Clarence Swanton (Department of Plant Agriculture) have been named University Professor Emeriti. Traditionally, the University of Guelph presents its University Professor Emeriti and Faculty Awards during convocation ceremonies. With COVID-19 restrictions in place and the inability to gather for convocation, a special online ceremony was held to present these awards – the highest honours bestowed by the University of Guelph. University Professor Emeriti designations are made on the recommendation of the Senate to those who demonstrate sustained, outstanding scholarship that is internationally recognized.

Dr. Stephen Marshall

School of Environmental Sciences

A leading world expert in entomology and fly systematics, Dr. Stephen Marshall has demonstrated commitment to research and teaching during his decades-long career.  As a mentor and instructor, he trained many top entomologists now pursuing biodiversity careers.

Watch a reading of the full citation for Dr. Stephen Marshall [1], University Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Clarence Swanton

Department of Plant Agriculture

Among the world’s most highly respected weed scientists, Dr. Clarence Swanton has been an active researcher and teacher at the University of Guelph for more than 30 years. He played an integral role in attaining $77 million in federal funding for the University’s Food from Thought research project intended to find sustainable ways to feed a growing world.

Watch a reading of the full citation for Dr. Clarence Swanton [2], University Professor Emeritus.