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UGRA Fall Forum November 17, 2022 2:00 -4:00 PM University of Guelph Arboretum Centre also live via ZOOM |
2:00 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks: UGRA President, Pat Shewen
2:05 PM United Way Campaign 2022:
Holly Freeman, United Way Guelph, Wellington Dufferin and
Pension Inflation Formulae
University of Guelph Legacy Plan
Pension Update
Please mark these dates in your calendar:
Fall Forum, Thurs, Nov 17, 2022; 2:00 to 4:00
Spring Forum, Thurs, Apr 20, 2023, 2:00 to 4:00
Annual General Meeting, Thurs June 15, 2023, 10:00 to 12:00
UGRA is hoping to host them as in-person events in the UofG Arboretum. Dates are subject to rescheduling.
**PLEASE NOTE** If you have questions about your individual situation or need clarification about the June 30, 2022 letter from HR, please contact HR at upp@uoguelph.ca or (519) 824-4120 Ext. 52142 - Aileen Nelson.
UGRA provides the update below as a service to its members, but it does not have additional information.
Pension Update
Paul Kelly (B.Sc. Ag ’83) has managed the University’s Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) since 1987. Part of the School of Environmental Studies, HRBC is located on approximately 1 ha (~2.5 acres) at 308 Stone Road East. Here, honey bees are maintained for use in research and teaching, as well as extension and demonstration activities.
AWB seeks volunteers to assist in the design and delivery of a training program for mentors of early career researchers in Ugandan universities.
This project will be carried out in collaboration with two Ugandan-based organizations, Network for Education and Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) and East Africa Scientific Research Network (EASRN).
By Pat Shewen
The UGRA Spring 2022 newsletter has been published and is being mailed to most UGRA members (unless you requested it not be mailed). You can download a PDF copy of the Spring Newsletter, or previous editions, by clicking: Newsletters
University of Guelph Nutrition Study in Older Adults
Older adults (60+ years) are needed for a beans and beef nutrition study in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph (Professor Alison Duncan).
This study involves: