Hamish Maxwell-Stewart
Professor of History and Associate Dean Research, University of Tasmania, Australia
“Rural Convicts in a British Penal Colony: Transportation to Van Diemen’s Land, 1817-1853”
When: Friday, March 11, 2:30-4:00 pm
Where: Johnston Hall, OAC Boardroom, Room 104
Jean-Yves Dufour
Archaeologist, INRAP Interregional Direction Centre Ile de France
“Man-Animal Relations as Viewed by Archaeological Excavations in the Castle of Roissy, France (12th-19th c)”
When: Thursday, March 24, 2:30-4:00 pm
Where: Florence Partridge Room 384, McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph
Renee Worringer
Associate Professor, Guelph, Ottomanist and Sheepdog Enthusiast
“Wolf in Dog’s Clothing: The History of Sheepherding Dogs for Livestock Management”
When: Friday, April 8, 3:00–4:30 pm
Where: MacKinnon Building, Room 132, University of Guelph
Feature Image: “Patience; Sheepherding Dog Demos” by Terry.Tyson is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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