BU Biology Club
The Biology club is a small club consisting of mostly biology students who are dedicated to enjoying themselves during the stressful times that are associated with the study of Biology. Our Wine and cheese celebrations held every semester are legendary, mostly thanks to our Lab Tech Jeff and the twister game. In addition, in the fall we typically have a golf tournament where we square off against our long time rivals from the chemistry department. In addition to these main events numerous potlucks are held throughout the year for us starving students. To raise money for these events, we typically hold the annual guppy sale, which provides the guppies which so many students seem to find 'interesting' ways of caring for, as well as the plant sale which provides a wide array of plants to liven up any dreary appartment or Rez room. In addition to these fun events for the students, the club also donates the extra money it receives to several different charities such as the World Wildlife Fund of Canada as well as to several other local charities. If anyone has any questions about the club, please contact the President of the Biology club (to be announced in September) or the Chair of the Biology Department (khull@ubishops.ca).
Serge Chalhoub. Grad 1999
I spent one semester at McGill University and I felt completely lost. Arriving at Bishop's was the best thing that could have happened to me! The Biology program was fantastic because of small and very interactive classes, lots of outdoor practical potential, and professors that are not only the ones to actually do the classroom teaching but that you can go see for questions and help with relative ease. My time in Biology at Bishop's allowed me to work hard and not feel like a "number". From there on, I was able to be accepted in veterinary medicine (DVM) at the University of Montreal and have all the right tools to succeed, eventually completing a residency in internal medicine and becoming board-certified in this field.
Shawn Craik. Grad 2001
"Bishop's rural setting provided access to a variety of ecological reserves and parks that served as excellent outdoor laboratories for many of my classes. My undergraduate honours thesis really prepared me for research as a Ph.D. student in wildlife biology at McGill."
Amy Moores. Grad 2006
"I look back at my four years as a Bishop's University biology student with many positive memories. Among then, I most appreciated the rural campus setting that provide a natural outdoor laboratory, the small class sizes, and the genuine care the professor's showed. The relaxed atmosphere of the biology department was the perfect place for me to pursue my studies."
Lori Sparkes. Grad 2007
"Making the decision to study Biology at Bishop's University is one that I will never regret. The small class sizes, and faculty members who are genuinely interested in the success of their students, are unparalleled and made my time at BU fly by. The Biology program also offers a wide variety of courses, which enabled me to gain valuable experience and knowledge for future areas of study at the graduate level."
Dr. Bill Shipley Univ de Serbrooke (full professor).
"After experiencing a year as an undergraduate in Canada's largest university I concluded that it is better to be an undergraduate at a university where professors know your name and your interests. While at Bishop's I was inspired to study plant ecology through the influence of Dr. Van Hulst and the opportunity to work on research projects for two summers at Bishop's confirmed my desire to be a research scientist."
