Dr. Clarence Swanton was formally awarded the designation University Professor Emeritus by the University at a special virtual ceremony last month. https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/02/university-presents-highest-faculty-honours-at-special-ceremony/

“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. Clarence Swanton – “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, University Professor Emeritus – made by Dean Rene Van Acker

On behalf of the entire Department – Congratulations, Clarence !!