Biology Events

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Final Deadline to Apply for Graduation in May or August 2015
Wednesday, October 1
All day
Location not specified
    Fall Seminar: Dana Moseley--U Mass/W&M
    Friday, October 3
    4pm
    Washington Hall, Room 201
    "Vocal Performance in Songbirds: territorial defense and the development of male song and female mating preferences"
      VIMS Taskinas Creek Canoe Trip
      Saturday, October 4
      9am - 12pm
      Please register for further information on location
      We will explore the marshes surrounding Taskinas Creek, observe birds and invertebrates, discuss the importance of the marsh habitat, test water quality, and enjoy beautiful scenery.
        Screening of The Cove
        Wednesday, October 8
        6:30pm - 8:30pm
        Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
        Students for Animals and SEAC present to you The Cove, an award-winning 2009 documentary film about dolphin hunting in Japan. Join us to learn more about dolphin killings and mercury poisoning - a must-see for conservationists and animal advocates!
          Fall Break
          Saturday, October 11 - Tuesday, October 14
          Location not specified
            Homecoming Seminar: Laura Romano- Denison University
            Thursday, October 16
            4pm - 6pm
            Andrews Hall, Room 101
            Laura Romano, W&M Biology graduate of 1993, is now an Associate Professor at Denison University. She is an evolutionary developmental biologist researching genetic control of development in sea urchins.
              Homecoming: Personalized Lab tours for Alumni & Friends
              Friday, October 17
              3pm - 4:30pm
              Integrated Science Center (ISC), Buildings and locations depend on which faculty member you contact
              Selected current Biology Faculty encourage alumni to contact them to set up a personized tour of research labs.
                Homecoming: Biology Reception & Research Exhibits
                Saturday, October 18
                10am - 12pm
                Integrated Science Center (ISC), Third floor, 3020
                Reception with light refreshments with attending faculty (Room 3020), posters, displays, and selected open labs.
                  Last Day to Withdraw (see catalog for complete withdrawal policy)
                  Friday, October 24
                  All day
                  Location not specified
                    Fall Seminar: Kendra Sewall--VA Tech
                    Friday, October 24
                    4pm
                    Andrews Hall, Room 101
                    Title: TBA
                      Science Careers Outside the Lab
                      Thursday, October 30
                      5:30pm - 7pm
                      Cohen Career Center
                      Are you exploring science career paths that are away from the laboratory environment? There are options that you may not be aware of. Hear from professionals who are using their science degrees in positions outside of the lab.
                        Fall Seminar: Vance Lemmon--Miller School of Medicine, U. Miami
                        Friday, October 31
                        4pm
                        Andrews Hall, Room 101
                        "Functional genomics: using phenotypic screening to identify targets and treatments for spinal cord injury"
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